Welcome in Groningen
Vigorous, authentic and unspoiled. This is Groningen: a city bursting with energy. Surrounded by countryside where the silence embraces you like an old friend. Step into a different world and enjoy Groningen to the fullest. We guarantee you will come back for more!
What's on
Monday 14 October
21 until 25 October
Groningen version of the famous children’s film and media festival with workshops, media installations and the latest children’s films.
Saturday 26 October
Leave the dark to be dark and see how beautiful the night is during the Night of the Night. The Night of the Night is an annual event, which in 2019 will be held for the 15th time. Various activities are held within the framework of the Night of the Night in relation to the Dark Skypark Lauwersmeer.
30 October until 2 November
Let’s Gro is all about Groningen of the future. How can we ensure affordable care and a proper link between education and the labour market? How can technology contribute and ensure a city is an even better place for entrepreneurship and more interesting to spend time? Where do opportunities and challenges lie?
Monday 4 November
The All Hallows market in Winschoten (abbreviated to Adrillen) is the largest annual fair of the province of Groningen, with many stands, a fun fair, music, theatre and good food. One week later, the mini version of the event is held during Lutje Adrillen.
Saturday 9 November
The Grote Gebeuren, which is held in the attractively designed Groninger Forum library, is a festival for readers, poets and writers, featuring numerous leading authors. Decide on your own literary menu of interviews, discussions, lectures, signing sessions, music and crossover performances; in short, a full evening’s programme with something for everyone.
15 until 23 November
The ultimate theatre festival for young theatre lovers with various of the very best international performances, exciting shows, plenty of new talents and much, much more.
