Events

Cirqulinair offers a dining experience that stimulates all your senses. In Deepfake, the boundary between reality and illusion blurs in a world full of mirrors, screens, and appearances. During a three-course dinner, guests are served…

AR Graffiti: Hall of Fame brings street art to life in Groningen. In this large-scale, interactive installation by the Groningen art collective WERC, you literally step inside the artwork. Graffiti, light, video, and a specially…

On March 21, 2026, Martiniplaza in Groningen will be buzzing with musical energy during a spectacular record fair! Countless stands will fill Martiniplaza, each with a wealth of musical treasures, including LPs, CDs, vinyls, and…

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Urban Trail Groningen will start again. This 10th edition offers participants a unique route along the most beautiful locations from the past 10 editions and lets you experience the…

On Friday, April 3, 2026, the largest flower and plant market in the northern Netherlands will take place, as is tradition. The Annual Flower Market—popularly known as the Flower Market—attracts more than 100,000 visitors every…

On Monday, April 6, 2026, Easter Monday, there will be another Exceptionally beautiful market at the Vismarkt in Groningen. It is a market with rare and beautiful products from local and regional artists, designers, and…

Flonk Friday is the perfect festival to kick off your weekend. It’s a fun Friday afternoon drinks festival where you can relax and enjoy yourself with colleagues or friends after a long week at work….

The Spring sun casts a warm glow over the streets of Haren as wine lovers gather for a special event: the Haren Wine Walk. On this Friday evening, the town will be transformed into a…

The Liberation Festival takes place on Liberation Day. This has been a national holiday since 1990. The end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during the Second World War is commemorated and celebrated on this…

The Wolters Wolthers Disco Festival: a festive journey back to the disco era. Step back in time at the Wolters Wolthers Disco Festival in Groningen. This annual event celebrates the glitz and glamour of the…

Discover the sugar market in Groningen: Vintage and more! On Sunday, May 24, 2026, during Pentecost, EM2 in Groningen will transform into a wonderful marketplace during the sugar market. Come and enjoy a day full…

Experience the magic of music, art, and theater in the beautiful churches of Groningen’s mound landscape during the Back to the Beginning Festival. During this journey of discovery, you will find enchanting music, moving stories,…

The Groningen Marathon powered by Campus Groningen is a new running event in the city. The courses offer a challenging and varied experience for runners of all levels. The start and finish of all distances…

Take an adventurous trip to Pasar Malam Asia, the most beautiful and distinctive Asian festival in the Netherlands, for a fun day out. Everyone is welcome at this colorful 3-day event full of experiences. Enjoy…

Welcome to the enchanting world of Zomerfolk, where summer comes alive with a symphony of music, dance, and artistic creativity! Be captivated by the magic of this unique festival in Groningen, which combines rich folk…

Every year on 28 August, the Gronings Ontzet festival celebrates the liberation of Groningen in 1672, but in a contemporary way with a festival full of culture, music and community activities. During the festival, Gronings…

The Menzis 4 Mijl of Groningen is truly the biggest running event in the northern Netherlands! The traditional and iconic route takes you 6.4 km from Haren to the Vismarkt in the heart of Groningen….