89 events for the next 18 months
An Orange Quiz celebration at Opa Jos on Prinsjesdag, featuring questions about the Dutch Royal Family, videos, and prizes for the best participants.
Annett Gröschner reads from her acclaimed novel about an ordinary woman's life through twentieth-century East Germany, exploring stories often overlooked in history.
An evening celebrating timeless songs at Grenswerk Venlo.
Gazzoleen takes the stage at Grenswerk Café in Venlo for a live music evening from 20:30 to 23:00.
A lively bingo night featuring live music and entertainment in a party atmosphere.
Exhibition exploring belief and meaning through 35 masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum, paired with six personal perspectives on what sustains us.
A culinary dinner experience at Grenswerk in Venlo featuring surprising dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.
Free information evening on reading difficulties and dyslexia featuring a lecture by Bob Kapteijns and an information market with practical advice and peer exchange.
Tomorrow's Problem launches the semester with a late-night party at Grenswerk Venlo, running until 4 AM.
Def Americans performs American rock and pop at Grenswerk in Venlo.
Donna's Hot Stuff performs the 'Could It Be Magic Tour!' at Grenswerk in Venlo for an evening of music and entertainment.
A Polish-language story time for children aged 3 and up at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo, with time to meet and play together.
Free drop-in advice session where public transport ambassadors share practical tips on using buses and trains, ideal for anyone returning to public transport after a long break.
Monthly baby library session where parents and caregivers read, sing and move with babies aged 2 to 12 months.
Monthly library session for toddlers and caregivers featuring stories, songs, and movement activities.
Director Jeroen Marcelissen offers a behind-the-scenes tour of the Venlose Revue, revealing how a theatre production is created.
Learn from manga artist Art By Botje how to design and draw your own character in manga style, step by step.
The Dublin Legends bring Irish folk and traditional music to Grenswerk.
Photographer and painter Hanny Wijnans exhibits her detailed realistic paintings of birds and landscapes at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo.
A guest collection exploring how books can provide support and comfort during difficult times. MADE-Life's research on the therapeutic power of reading is presented at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo.
German punk band Betontod brings their 'Wir fangen jetzt erst an!' tour to Venlo.
Volunteers read stories with live music by Marion Vervoort, including lunch. A free family event at Theater de Garage.
Musical workshop series for children aged 8+ featuring singing, dancing and performance, part of Children's Book Week at Grenswerk in Venlo.
Dance party with electronic music and DJs at Grenswerk.
Tenside and Aurorawave take the stage with special guest Sugar Spine at Grenswerk.
Prof. Jan-Willem van Prooijen explores how conspiracy thinking drives polarization, radicalization, and threats to democracy.
Author Maren Stoffels takes children on a journey through storytelling, exploring how ideas become books and inviting them to solve mysteries and dilemmas. For ages 9 and up.
Guest curator Abbie Chalgoum shares personal stories and objects to explore how people find meaning and wonder in their lives, drawing on his work as a theatre maker.
PAUW takes the stage at Grenswerk for an evening of live music.
MADE-Life presents Boekensteun, a project exploring bibliotherapy. Join them Thursday evening at Bibliotheek Venlo for a lecture and dialogue on how books can support you through challenging moments.
Pink Project performs at Grenswerk with an evening programme aimed at adults.
A beginner's mindfulness and meditation workshop in Venlo designed to help you manage stress and worry while building inner calm and better sleep.
Signal is a club night with electronic music at Grenswerk, where you can dance until the early morning.
A Sunday afternoon gathering for artists and makers to connect and share ideas at Grenswerk in Venlo.
Guides Steef and Henk lead an empathy walk through Venlo, sharing the places and stories that shaped their experience of homelessness. A direct, human perspective on life on the streets.
A Dungeons & Dragons workshop exploring combat rules, dice mechanics, and winning tactics for tactical gameplay.
A gathering for international women in Venlo featuring conversations, creative activities and mutual support. Conducted in English with Spanish translation.
Interactive VR workshop exploring financial stress at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo. Experience through virtual reality what financial pressure feels like and gain insight into your relationship with money.
Swedish punk band Satanic Surfers take the stage at Grenswerk in Venlo.
Hitster brings a Schlager Party with German and Dutch classics to Grenswerk in Venlo.
Author Nancy Bosmans reads from her picture book while children taste fruit and create their own artwork.
London indie rock duo Turin Brakes performs at Grenswerk. An evening of British alternative rock.
The annual fair in Venlo's city centre offers rides, games and food for the whole family.
Derek Ogilvie delivers an intimate evening of spiritual messages and personal readings in a relaxed lounge setting, limited to around 70 guests.
Score Jazz Orchestra takes the stage in Venlo with vocalist Anna Serierse and pianist Peter Hermesdorf as special guests.
A musical theatre show for children aged 8 and up, based on Kevin Hassing's book. An adventurous tale of an orphan girl, a kindhearted captain and pirates.
Jeroen and his dog friend Joris read stories to toddlers and young children during Children's Book Week at Maaspoort Theatre.
Autograph collector Tom Giesen shares stories from his collection of thousands of signatures from famous figures at this free monthly gathering at vintage shop Opa Jos.
Free information session on how to claim your German pension if you have worked there.
DRUM&BEEKER performs their new album 'Kapot Ver Weg' live in Venlo.
K-otic performs at Grenswerk in Venlo with a three-hour set of electronic music and dancefloor energy.
Bert Natter, winner of the 2026 Libris Literature Prize, discusses historical fiction and storytelling with host Frans Pollux.
Nona performs at Grenswerk in Venlo for an evening of live music.
Mouth Ulcers takes the stage at Grenswerk for a late-night performance from 21:00 to 02:00.
An 80's party at Grenswerk with classic hits from the 1980s.
4AM hosts a Halloween party at Grenswerk Venlo with music and atmosphere running into the early morning.
Popronde is a touring music festival where dozens of Dutch bands and emerging artists perform in various venues across Venlo in one evening.
Free information session about emigrating and living in Germany, for anyone considering a move to the neighbouring country.
Two bands share the stage for one night: Bragolin and Desinteresse perform at Grenswerk.
SONS takes the stage at Grenswerk in Venlo for a three-hour performance.
Big Sleep takes the stage at Grenswerk in Venlo.
VroegZat is an event on 14 November 2026 in Venlo at Grenswerk.
An English-language book club at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo exploring international stories. No preparation required for the first session - just come along and join the discussion in English.
Loïs Lane takes the stage at Grenswerk for a live music evening in Venlo.
Two tribute bands deliver classic heavy metal from Metallica and Pantera at Grenswerk.
De Donkere Dagen 2026 brings Personal Trainer, Lemonsuckr, Wrest and more artists to Grenswerk in Venlo for an evening of music.
DŸSE performs at Grenswerk, an electronic music concert in Venlo.
The Fortunate Sons performs rock and pop classics at Grenswerk.
Interactive storytelling for toddlers aged 1.5 to 4 with Joris & Jeroen, featuring games, songs and fun surprises.
Clean Pete brings his Christmas show to Grenswerk in Venlo for an evening of festive entertainment.
The Scene performs their album 'De Tijd Is Nu' live at Grenswerk. An evening of energetic music from this Dutch band.
A*Fever delivers a tribute show of ABBA's greatest hits at Grenswerk.
Dutch singer-songwriter Jett Rebel takes the stage at Grenswerk for an intimate evening of music.
Classic Hits in Concert presents an evening of classic hits at Grenswerk.
The Dutch Queen performs a tribute show celebrating 50 years of 'Somebody to Love' with classic rock songs and full-throttle energy.
Classic Hits In Concert performs a final extra show at Grenswerk Venlo, celebrating pop hits from across the decades.
New Cool Collective takes the stage at Grenswerk, a venue for electronic and experimental music in Venlo.
A tribute show celebrating the soul and funk legend James Brown at Grenswerk.
ACinDC pays tribute to five decades of AC/DC with a high-energy show centred on the band's most iconic tracks.
Extince marks three decades of the album Spraakwater with an anniversary concert at Grenswerk Venlo.
Physical Graffiti brings the classic rock hits of Led Zeppelin to life with a tribute show at Grenswerk.
Nu-metal night featuring Chop Suey, Slip-Not, Blimp Trizkitz and a Linkin Park tribute band from the UK.
The Zac Schulze Gang takes the stage at Grenswerk in Venlo.
Kalt en duuster brings Black Doldrums to Grenswerk for a dark electronic club night.
Musest plays the full 'Origin of Symmetry' album with fresh arrangements at Grenswerk, with reEditors as support.
British rock legends Wishbone Ash perform classic rock spanning several decades at Grenswerk.
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A fun bingo variant where numbers are replaced by digital-world icons, introducing players to online symbols in a playful way.
Guided tour of Grenswerk, a former border post in Venlo with a rich history on the Dutch-German border.
Coffee with Tim Stoter, frontman of Herfshane Band, at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo. Coffee and tea included.
City poet Emirhan X and the Franciscuskoor blend poetry and music exploring faith, hope and love, opening a guest collection in partnership with the Limburgs Museum.
Illustrator Ricky Kloosterman leads a creative workshop where participants collaborate to build one giant picture book by continuing each other's drawings.
Koorschool Noord-Limburg invites children aged 7 to 13 to a workshop where they sing together and discover the possibilities of their voice.
Free help understanding difficult letters: the LeesSimpel app summarizes them in plain language so you know exactly what to do.
Interactive half-hour programme for toddlers and their parents featuring books, songs and movement at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo.
Dutch pop band De Dijk performs a night of their greatest hits at Grenswerk Venlo.
A club and music night with live performances and dancing at Grenswerk in Venlo.
Dr. Peter van der Heiden explores how the world has transformed 25 years after 9/11, with dialogue and excerpts from 'Come From Away' by Sidera Theaterproducties.
An evening combining live music and fine dining at Grenswerk, featuring Wat! for dinner and Stroomversnellers.
Big Shunt! takes place at Café Grenswerk in Venlo.
The New Symphonics performs an evening of classical music and symphonic arrangements at Julianapark.
Dutch artist Sef Thissen performs a live set at Julianapark.
Captain J. Wright performs at Take Five in Venlo.
Group mindfulness and meditation session in Venlo's city library, designed to help you find inner calm amid life's chaos.
Christien Brinkgreve discusses her memoir 'A Loaded House', exploring how a woman clears her home after her husband's death while reflecting on memories and grief.
Tattoo artist Robert Boyd Smith (the Blacksmith) showcases detailed mandalas and other works inspired by mythology, religion and culture at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo.
Exhibition of works by Hanny Korevaar and Armand Bouten, reunited for the first time in 35 years at Museum van Bommel van Dam.
