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
until 27 July
The Peter the Great festival is the main chamber music festival in the north of The Netherlands, which annually features 50 concerts at characteristic locations. A summer academy is part of the festival, intended for young musical talents who perform daily.
19 until 21 July
Art Carnivale is an artistic festival with a lively and pleasant atmosphere, where for three days people of all ages can enjoy varied musical and street theatre, an intercultural art market, interactive children’s games, various stunning artistic objects and an extensive cuisine including vegetarian snacks.
3 and 4 August
Go back to the days of exuberant feasts: the honest and rough era from the Middle Ages until the 18th century, during which even the expectations of true bon vivants are exceeded.
10 and 11 August
The daily life of former days takes centre stage during this event, with mowing, hay-making, threshing and ploughing demonstrations using horses, historic tractors, etc.
15 until 25 August
Saturday 24 August
Various ancient handicrafts, an Old Timer show, a fair with flea market, equestrian sports, various children’s activities and a Boeren Boeldag (farmer item day).
Wednesday 28 August
Every year, on and around 28 August, various festivities are held in honour of Groningen’s Relief, also referred to as ‘Bommen Berend’, after the bishop of Munster who besieged the city in 1672.
