200 events in the coming weeks
Concerts and festivals in the coming weeks where we dug up more than the date and venue. Each card carries an artist profile and the wider context. A pick of the most notable things happening in the Netherlands.
Waylon and his band take you on a country music journey in the theatrical performance 'Time Jumper'.
Dutch rapper Fresku performs with the Metropole Orkest in a unique fusion of hip-hop and jazz.
Drum and bass Halloween party at Maassilo Rotterdam with headliners Netsky, A.M.C., Metrik, Nu:Tone and a full roster of international DJs.
Harpist Remy van Kesteren performs at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging.
The Monsters play at Doornroosje with a support act.
Legendary progressive rock band Jethro Tull performs their classic catalogue at de Doelen in Rotterdam.
Kamfest 2026 is a festival taking place on 30 October at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg.
British singer-songwriter Fink takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.
American folk singer-songwriter Alela Diane takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium.
Canadian rock band Danko Jones performs in Tilburg.
Treasure performs at AFAS LIVE in Amsterdam on 31 October 2026.
A season pass for Cultuurpodium Groene Engel offering free entry to at least 20 selected concerts and events from September 2026 to August 2027.
Gabberland festival with Art of Fighters, NoXa, DJ Panic, DJ Promo and Satronica performing.
Two Austin-based bands with shared roots - Loma's pastoral indie rock and Shearwater's expansive sound - perform together, with Any Kind opening the show.
American blues rock guitarist Walter Trout performs an evening of guitar solos, personal stories, and raw blues rock in Maastricht.
Rapper and songwriter Diggy Dex performs his storytelling tracks at Kunstlinie in Almere.
American R&B and soul singer H.E.R. takes the stage at the Nobel Theatre in Leiden.
American folk and blues singer Frazey Ford performs an intimate concert at Hedon.
Circle of Mud delivers an acoustic blues rock set at De Oostkerk. Frontman Flo Bauer, known from The Voice, leads the band through roots and modern influences.
Pianist Michiel Borstlap returns to the jazz stage with his new trio Timelap, blending refined compositions and improvisations in dynamic balance.
Dutch rock band BLΓF performs at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.
Flamenco guitarist Paco PeΓ±a takes the stage at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging. An evening of passion and virtuosity with classical Spanish guitar music.
Halloween rock festival party at dB's Utrecht with Swiss garage-rock legends The Monsters, Dutch power trio Money & the Man, and four more acts delivering fuzzed-out riffs and raw rock-'n-roll.
Dutch rock band Van Dik Hout performs their classic hits at Muziekgieterij.
Dutch pop singer Davina Michelle performs in Maastricht as part of her Aterparty Tour.
Blues rock veteran Walter Trout performs his album 'Sign Of The Times' live in Maastricht, featuring songs of protest and personal reflection.
Alain Clark performs solo with his guitar and voice, weaving personal stories and songs together in an intimate, stripped-down show.
Rolf Sanchez performs his Club Tour in Maastricht with new music and Latin rhythms.
Dutch pop singer Merol performs at SPOT Groningen.
Canadian deathcore band Despised Icon performs at Patronaat in Haarlem.
LoΓ―s Lane marks 40 years with a celebration of their greatest hits and new material, spanning four decades of Dutch pop.
Los PiraΓ±as, a Colombian instrumental supergroup, delivers an explosive blend of champeta, afrobeat, cumbia and chicha with chaotic energy and irresistible grooves.
Spanish singer Julia SabatΓ© performs at Merleyn in Nijmegen.
AndrΓ© Rieu brings a winter concert to his native Maastricht at the MECC.
HOUSE OF NAR is a monthly dance party in Utrecht with disco and house, featuring DJs including Elias Mazian and Jennifer Loveless.
Dutch artist MEROL takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen for an intimate pop concert.
Dutch rock band Krezip performs an intimate theatre concert in Emmen, showcasing their extensive catalogue.
Dutch comedian Guido Weijers dissects 2026 with his trademark wit and incisive observations.
The Opposites take the stage at Gashouder on Halloween for a high-energy concert with this popular Dutch band.
Maaike Ouboter takes the stage with her band for an intimate concert of music, stories and heartfelt emotion.
British indie pop band Only The Poets brings their Halloween Special to Melkweg, delivering energetic performances with a focus on accessible live music.
The Dirty Daddies perform a live show full of hits at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht.
Rapper Bartofso brings his album LE MASQUE to De Helling in Utrecht on Halloween, featuring dark The Hague trap sound and sharp lyricism.
Fotosynthese returns to MEZZ in Breda with his new album 'Ik denk dat ik voel'. The rapper, who broke through in 2008 as a major hip-hop talent but later quit, makes his comeback on 31 October with support from PEP.
Antony Szmierek takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht on 1 November for an evening of live performance.
Geordie Greep, frontman of Black Midi, performs with Knobil at Doornroosje Nijmegen.
Goth, wave and post-punk festival at De Helling with Potochkine, Vioflesh, Silent Runners, Dear Omen and DARKER, plus DJ sets from the dark underground.
British indie rock band Temples performs at Effenaar in Eindhoven.
Canadian experimental rock duo Angine de Poitrine delivers asymmetrical, dissonant music with microtonal guitar and pulsating rhythms.
An orchestral concert celebrating Hans Zimmer's most famous film scores, performed live in Rotterdam.
Hardcore matinee featuring American band Ignite and Canadian metalcore act Cancer Bats at Muziekgieterij.
Canadian rock band Danko Jones plays a concert in Leeuwarden.
Ig Henneman and Ab Baars celebrate their combined 150th birthdays with composed and improvised music, new publications, and a jubilee CD release.
Swell, the legendary American indie-rock band, plays a one-off concert to honour founder David Freel. With support from Creatures of Loss.
Two progressive metal bands - Belgian Hippotraktor and French Hypno5e - share the bill at Muziekgieterij. An evening of intricate guitar work and cinematic metal.
Blues rock guitarist Walter Trout performs at 013. One of the most expressive voices in modern blues rock.
Kenyan-Australian hip-hop and R&B artist Brazen Barbie brings her confident, playful style to Groningen. With tracks like 'CHECK' and 'DON'T TALK', she combines sharp lyricism with themes of independence and femininity.
Scottish folk-rock band Breabach performs their energetic take on traditional music with modern influences at SPOT Groningen.
Scottish folk band Breabach performs traditional and contemporary music at De Oosterpoort.
Exclusive black metal night featuring Destruction Ritual (France), Sanctvs (Canada), and Lvthn (Belgium) in Arnhem. A rare chance to experience three bands from different underground traditions.
American singer-songwriter Noah Guthrie delivers an intimate acoustic performance at Rotown.
Italian pop band Gruppo Sportivo brings their catchy songs and energetic live show to Haarlem.
Fresku performs new compositions and reimagined versions of his tracks alongside the Metropole Orkest in a special collaboration.
American three-piece Valley of the Sun blend stoner rock, grunge and psychedelia with crushing riffs and hard rock vocals. A heavy, hypnotic live experience.
Pink Floyd Project performs the classic album 'The Wall' live at Kunstlinie in Almere.
American blues rock guitarist Dudley Taft performs at Musicon. An accomplished musician blending Delta blues with energetic guitar work, nominated for Best Guitarist at the European Blues Awards.
Irish pop-rock band Picture This brings their catchy songs and high-energy live show to Melkweg.
British electronic music group Jungle performs at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome with special guest RIO KOSTA.
Elephant Stone, the psychedelic project of Canadian sitarist Rishi Dhir, brings his tenth album ASHA - a work that blends traditional Indian music with Western rock.
The Obsessed, the legendary stonerdoom band of Scott 'Wino' Weinrich, performs their cult classic 'The Church Within' in full - heavy, raw Black Sabbath worship.
Puscifer brings avant-garde art rock and electronic music to Tilburg with absurdist performance art.
Temples brings their album 'BLISS' to Amsterdam. The British psychedelic band performs on Tuesday 3 November at Melkweg.
Ole 60, a Kentucky-based band, blends indie-rock, folk, and country influences. They topped Spotify's U.S. Viral Top 50 in 2024 with 'smoke & a light'.
Los PiraΓ±as performs Latin American music at Merleyn in Nijmegen.
Two American death metal bands: Drawn and Quartered, a Seattle legend since the 1990s, and the trio Noroth perform at Musicon.
Myles Smith brings his "My Mess, My Heart, My Life" tour to Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The British singer-songwriter performs a personal show in which he shares his music andβ¦
British psychedelic rock band Temples takes the stage at Doornroosje Nijmegen.
Hard rock band Shinedown brings their 'Dance Kid Dance Act II' show to Tilburg.
WonderYears revives Stevie Wonder's legendary 1970s albums in an acoustic jazz setting, featuring saxophonist Jasper Blom, bassist Sean Fasciani, and drummer Felix Schlarmann.
Temples performs at Doornroosje in Nijmegen on 4 November 2026.
Eve celebrates 25 years of her album 'Scorpion' with a world tour. The American rapper and singer performs at Melkweg.
Ciao Lucifer takes the stage at Merleyn in Nijmegen.
Belgian metal band Hippotraktor brings their new album 'Annihilist' to Groningen. Post-metal with polyrhythmic grooves and atmospheric passages.
American rock band Those Damn Crows performs at 013 in Tilburg.
Le Guess Who? 2026 brings a diverse line-up of electronic, reggae, jazz and experimental artists to TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
Don Toliver brings his Nitrous - Octane World Tour to Amsterdam. Tickets must be presented on a mobile device.
British singer-songwriter Fink performs at Paard in Den Haag.
German electronic duo Digitalism performs an evening of electronic beats and synthesizers at Melkweg Amsterdam.
Dutch rock band BΓΆkkers takes the stage at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
KiiΕtΕ and Lou Rhodes perform an intimate concert at Willem Twee Toonzaal.
Canadian experimental metal band BIG | BRAVE performs with Dead Neanderthals, two Roadburn alumni bringing heavy minimalist soundscapes and raw improvisational intensity to Paradox.
Amsterdam indie pop duo Ciao Lucifer delivers danceable, sunny tracks with witty lyrics and kazoo. Their energetic show is one continuous stream of hooks and grooves.
De Baron brings eclectic, energetic music steeped in anarchistic spirit and melodic twists - from folk sea shanties to punk. Their third album 'BaalBek' is out this year.
Dutch musicians Leoni Jansen and Carel Kraayenhof perform together at Cpunt Hoofddorp.
SUD SOUND SYSTEM marks their 35th anniversary with a concert at Toekomstmuziek in Amsterdam. The Italian reggae and dub collective takes to the stage for this milestone show.
Brazilian singer-songwriter Alceu Valença celebrates his 80th birthday with a show at Melkweg MAX, blending Pernambuco roots with contemporary grooves.
Two energetic rock bands, Cloudsurfers and Grote Geelstaart, perform together at Burgerweeshuis. A double bill packed with distortion and raw power.
Rolf Sanchez brings his Club Tour to 013 in Tilburg with the programme 'MΓ‘s MΓ‘s MΓ‘s!'.
Henry van Loon explores the parallels between himself and actor Keanu Reeves in his show Keanu.
Hippotraktor takes the stage at Merleyn, an intimate live music venue in Nijmegen.
The Noord Nederlands Orkest performs classical and contemporary works in Groningen.
Pitou performs her album P2, an experimental work moving from euphoria to melancholy with danceable tracks and poetic lyrics.
Pakistani singer Atif Aslam takes the stage at Ahoy Rotterdam with romantic ballads and chart-topping hits.
American singer-songwriter Ron Pope takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium.
Temples from Kettering bring neo-psychedelic pop with electronic influences to VERA. Support from PAUW, a psychedelic rock band from Haaksbergen.
American rapper and singer Swae Lee brings his 'Same Difference Tour' to Melkweg, performing tracks from his new album alongside his biggest collaborations.
Fink performs at Doornroosje in Nijmegen on 6 November 2026.
The Leiden producer trio Kraak & Smaak performs their seventh album 'Velvet Seas' live, blending new material with classics from their catalogue.
Dutch rock band Krezip performs their classic songs at Atlas Theater in Emmen.
Chali 2na, co-founder of Jurassic 5, performs with The Jon Gang live band at Willemeen. This is his exclusive Dutch appearance.
Belgian musician Flemming plays at 013 in support of his latest album.
Van Dik Hout performs a night of Dutch pop classics and recent hits spanning three decades at Muziekgieterij.
Flying Horseman return with their seventh album 'Anaesthesia' - art rock with psychedelic and cosmic folk influences, dark and fierce yet rich in colour and finesse.
Church of Cash honours Johnny Cash with frontman Jay Ernest's deep voice and commanding stage presence. A standing concert featuring classics and hidden gems from the Man in Black's catalogue.
Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist Eek-A-Mouse takes the stage at Gebouw-T.
De Baron performs at Metropool Enschede.
German DJ and producer Cloonee takes the stage at BRET for an electronic music night in Amsterdam.
Dutch band BΓΆkkers takes the stage in Leiden.
Dutch-Caribbean singer-songwriter Naomi Sharon performs soul and R&B with warm melodies and layered production, blending European influences with Caribbean roots.
Adriaan van Dis discusses his new novel "Everything for the Journey" with editor Simon Dikker Hupkes in a theatre tour of the popular podcast Van Dis Unfiltered.
Two bands share the stage for one night: Bragolin and Desinteresse perform at Grenswerk.
American indie band Ghostly Kisses performs at Melkweg in Amsterdam.
Back Alley Ritual presents three metal bands: Swedish Sorcery (40 years active), Irish Cutthroat, and Sons Of Snakes with their debut demo.
Amsterdam rock quartet Queen's Pleasure plays their farewell concert in Groningen. After a decade of sold-out tours and festival appearances, the band is disbanding after this final club tour.
FLEMMING takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.
Jamaican reggae artist Eek-a-mouse performs an evening of reggae music at Metropool Enschede.
Polish hip-hop legend Kali brings his street music to Helmond. An evening with one of the most influential artists in the Polish rap scene.
Annual free members' concert featuring Sarah Jeffery at Splendor Amsterdam. Members of the independent music venue can attend this concert free of charge in return for their support.
TakeRoot celebrates its 28th year at De Oosterpoort with performances by Willow Avalon, American Aquarium, and The Del Fuegos.
Drummer and composer Joost Lijbaart presents his album Love Letters with the trio Sunflower and guests. An intimate concert exploring care, closeness and the quiet power of love.
Bragolin and Adam Tristar bring their dark, electronic sound to Willemeen. Two projects that blend post-punk, synth and horror aesthetics.
British rock band Fischer-Z performs at Paard in Den Haag.
Bragolin performs at Willemeen in Arnhem.
Saxophonist Benjamin Herman performs with his trio and guest musician Tomoaki Baba at Doornroosje.
Wooferland, The Beginning and Rave Tribe present The Rave Game 2026 with a stellar line-up of electronic music producers and DJs at Thuishaven.
Dutch pop singer MEROL takes the stage at Annabel Rotterdam.
British klezmer and world music band Oi Va Voi performs at Melkweg, blending traditional Yiddish music with contemporary influences.
Kamerata Zuid celebrates its tenth anniversary with pianist Iris Hond in a concert centred on Ludovico Einaudi, complemented by works from Scriabin and Rachmaninoff.
The Homesick from Dokkum blends post-punk, new wave and experimental pop into inventive, danceable alternative music. The Dutch trio is known for constantly reinventing its sound.
Daytime club event with Kenny Dope, Benny Rodrigues, Tonno Disko, and Coco Coquelicot at Het Sieraad.
Dutch pop group K-OTIC takes the stage in Alkmaar.
Buiten Westen brings a strong line-up to Gashouder with Typhoon, Rico and DuvelDuvel among others.
British post-punk band Dry Cleaning performs at the Crossing Border Festival.
Singer-songwriter Snelle brings his club tour to Muziekgieterij in Maastricht. The artist behind hits like 'ReΓΌnie' and 'Blijven Slapen' takes the stage for the third time in the city.
Paul Elstak Presents Β· Wanna Play? is a hardcore party at Maassilo featuring 15 DJs and producers including Paul Elstak, AniMe, Neophyte and Partyraiser.
British new-wave rock band Fischer-Z takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium.
American metal band Korn performs at Ziggo Dome with Architects and Pixel Grip.
Soul and R&B artist Macy Gray brings her The Trouble With The Truth Tour to Groningen.
Tess Merlot and nine musicians from the Residentie Orkest Den Haag perform French chansons by Aznavour, Brel and Piaf alongside Tess's own compositions in an intimate ensemble setting.
The Cassandra Complex returns to the Netherlands with their original line-up for an exclusive show around the album Generating Station Complex, with SJΓBLOM as special guest.
British singer-songwriter Fink performs at Hedon.
Jamaican reggae artist Eek-A-Mouse takes the stage in Leeuwarden.
Thuishaven festival featuring Locklead, Job de Jong, Kepler and other artists performing throughout the day.
Flemish girl group M-Kids reunites for a special performance at 013 Tilburg.
Fischer-Z plays Doornroosje in Nijmegen on 8 November 2026.
Ghostly Kisses delivers intimate singer-songwriter music with minimalist arrangements and a delicate voice. Margaux SauvΓ© plays in Utrecht with her latest album.
Soul singer Eli "Paperboy" Reed brings his heartbreaking falsetto and unbridled energy to MEZZ. An artist with 20 years of experience, from Mississippi juke joints to the Grand Ole Opry.
Australian supergroup Bleak Squad featuring Mick Turner, Mick Harvey, Adalita and Marty Brown plays noir rock at dB's. Opener is singer-songwriter Jess Ribeiro.
British rock band The Temperance Movement performs at Melkweg in Amsterdam.
Deep Purple performs their Splat! World Tour 2026 in Amsterdam with JAYLER as special guest.
Italian doom metal collective Messa brings their heavy, atmospheric sound to Tilburg on their European and UK autumn tour.
Violinist Simone Lamsma and pianist Jonathan Fournel present a classical concert at De Oosterpoort.
British post-punk band Dry Cleaning brings their experimental sound and spoken-word style to Utrecht.
American rock band The Fray performs at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg.
Scottish post-rock pioneers Mogwai celebrate 30 years with a concert featuring classic tracks and new material.
American pop-rock band The Fray brings their Autumn Light Tour to Tilburg, featuring songs from their acclaimed catalogue including the hit 'How To Save A Life'.
Irish pop band Picture This takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.
Nigerian singer-songwriter CKay performs a live concert at Maassilo.
Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James performs with his band at De Oosterpoort. An evening of intense, pure music and a captivating voice.
Two Austin-based bands with shared members: Loma featuring Emily Cross's understated vocals and Shearwater led by Jonathan Meiburg, with opener Any Kind.
American YouTubers and musicians Jack & Jack perform their hits with audience interaction at Melkweg.
Chemicide and VELOZZA bring an evening of thrash metal to Musicon. The American thrash band plays alongside Dutch VELOZZA in a concert packed with energy and raw sound.
Ukrainian electronic duo The Hardkiss performs at Melkweg in Amsterdam.
American folk and Americana singer Jeremy Pinnell performs raw, intimate songs at Merleyn.
Irish rock band Big Sleep brings energetic live performances, fronted by RΓ³nΓ‘n Connolly and drummer Matteo Poli.
British post-hardcore band Enter Shikari performs at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg.
British post-hardcore band Enter Shikari performs at 013 in Tilburg.
British rock band Razorlight performs at Melkweg with songs spanning their entire career, from early hits to recent work.
Two Austin bands with shared members reunite: Shearwater and Loma perform together after years away from live shows, with Any Kind opening.
Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James performs his acoustic pop material in an intimate setting at Melkweg.
British singer-songwriter Martin Luke Brown takes the stage at EKKO Utrecht with intimate, lyrical pop.
Bombino, the Grammy-nominated Tuareg guitarist from Niger, brings his distinctive 'Tuareggae' sound to Maastricht. Desert guitars meet reggae rhythms in a powerful live performance.
Canadian indie-rock band Kiwi Jr. brings their guitar-driven pop and energetic live performance to Rotown.
Iris Hond and Kamerata Zuid perform compositions by Ludovico Einaudi at De Oosterpoort.
Swedish pop artist Tove Lo takes the stage at AFAS LIVE Amsterdam.
Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James performs an intimate acoustic pop set at Metropool Enschede.
Two Belgian metal bands: Turpentine Valley delivers dark post-metal with dynamic tension, while Ka'Una blends ambient and psychedelic elements into their sound.
Japanese metal trio Boris performs their landmark album Pink in full for its 20th anniversary, with support from Planning for Burial.
Tuareg guitarist Bombino blends traditional Berber rhythms with rock 'n' roll energy. A Grammy-nominated artist from Niger, he's performed with Keith Richards and earned praise from the New York Times.
Dutch singer-songwriter Froukje takes the stage at Doornroosje Poppodium in Nijmegen.
British singer-songwriter Martin Luke Brown takes the stage at Rotown.
American folk-rock band Pert Near Sandstone performs at Merleyn.
A tribute concert to the iconic songs of Dutch legends Ramses Shaffy and Liesbeth List, part of the Legendary Albums Live series.
