Singer-songwriter Kevin Welch performs with Bart de Win in Leiden. An evening of American roots music and stories from Nashville, Texas and Australia.
De Veenfabriek presents a musical performance exploring monsters and their creators.
A classical music concert set among the orchids in Leiden's botanical garden, combining live performance with natural beauty.
Wavelength is an event on 16 September 2026 at Nobel in Leiden.
An evening of unplugged acoustic music in Leiden, featuring both established and emerging local and visiting artists.
Green education afternoon for primary school children featuring nature-focused workshops and hands-on activities.
Beyond the Canvas is an art event at the Gravensteen in Leiden on 16 September 2026.
A 7-minute 3D video experience about young Rembrandt in the house where he studied under Jacob van Swanenburgh.
A lecture on genetic modification of embryos and the ethical questions it raises.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Internationally acclaimed artist Yuki Kihara presents her Dutch solo debut at Wereldmuseum Leiden with the exhibition Darwin in Paradise Camp.
Wereldmuseum Leiden celebrates the mid-autumn festival with music, culture and traditions from around the world.
Astronaut André Kuipers shares his experiences from space missions and discusses the history of moon landings at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave.
John Katokye, one of West Uganda's finest traditional singers, performs the vocal music of the Banyankore and Bahororo peoples.
A theatre walk through Leiden that brings the 1574 siege and the city's liberation to life.
A journey through time and space at the Hortus botanicus: from the Big Bang to 2125, where science, art, and nature tell the story of life on Earth.
An exciting adventure at the National Museum of Antiquities where stone statues of monsters and mythical creatures have come alive. Will you dare to find them?
An exhibition exploring Suriname's rainforest, the threats it faces, and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.
Exhibition exploring how Korean pop music evolved from underground roots into a global phenomenon, showcasing the intersection of music, fashion, and visual culture.
Exhibition exploring Hanuman, the revered figure from Hindu mythology, and how his identity has evolved across different cultures and periods.
Interactive family route through Wereldmuseum Leiden with search, drawing and thinking challenges exploring the Time for Papua exhibition.
Exhibition bringing together art, history and contemporary issues around Papua, exploring identity, resilience and a sustainable future.
Scientists and artists investigate how we determine truth in an era of misinformation and artificial intelligence.
Sámi artists explore the relationship between people and land through works about nature, environmental change, and power in their territory.
An exhibition of the most celebrated works by artist Giselle Kuster, focusing on her time in Leiden.
Twelve mini-exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, from Moroccan jewellery to Egyptian symbols and a Roman barber shop.
Soul, rock and funk band Sweet Jane performs familiar songs with their own twist and infectious energy.
Informal and relaxed gatherings of Zociëteit in Leiden.
Learn botanical art techniques and work with flowers as your subject in this creative workshop.
Learn to create a kokedama, a moss ball with a plant, using this traditional Japanese technique in a hands-on workshop.
The Leidse Cantorij choir performs Evensong at the Hooglandse Church, conducted by Hans Brons with organist Willeke Smits.
Exhibition exploring Papua's culture, history and contemporary connections at the Wereldmuseum Leiden.
The Wereldmuseum Leiden showcases an exhibition on the history and cultural significance of K-pop.
An exhibition about water and the history of science at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden.
Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave examining how artists and scientists approach the question of truth through different methods and perspectives.
Naturalis presents a new exhibition exploring Suriname's nature, wildlife, and the indigenous cultures that have thrived there for centuries.
Weekly yoga classes at Hortus botanicus Leiden, every Wednesday from June through September.
Vinyl enthusiasts gather at Café 't Praethuys to spin records and enjoy music together.
Guided tour of the Hortus botanicus Leiden greenhouses exploring remarkable houseplants and how to care for them.
Guided tour through the Hortus botanicus Leiden greenhouses, discovering houseplants in their natural environment.
Weekly guided tours of Pieterskerk in Leiden exploring centuries of history, hidden stories, and the notable figures connected to this historic church.
Contemporary art exhibition in a historic listed building from the 1750s being renovated on Garenmarkt in Leiden.
Guided viewing of Chris Lebeau's murals in Leiden's Old Catholic Church, early 20th-century artworks that have endured for almost a hundred years.
A weekly guided tour of the garden on Saturday mornings, running from June through September.
Join a guided walk through Leiden's botanical garden on Saturday mornings this summer, no advance booking needed.
Dhyan Tjebbe Westendorp explores how ancient civilizations observed the heavens and interpreted what they saw in the stars.
Artists showcase their work in shop windows across Leiden's city centre, transforming the street into an open-air gallery.
An exhibition examining alienation and disconnection at Cultuurhuis Sijthoff.
A philosophical lecture examining the tension between beauty and goodness. Does aesthetic enjoyment alone satisfy, or is there something more?
Flexible sewing lessons on a punch card at VNTG Atelier in Leiden. For those with basic skills, available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.