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
Young Hearts Theatre Festival
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.
Dear Winnie
28 November, 29 November and 5 more days
Peter Spectacle
Saturday 30 November
Cheerful St. Nicholas attendants ensure that the city centre will have a lovely St. Nicholas atmosphere.
International Documentary Film Festival
30 November until 2 December
Urban Sources is a several-day (indoor) festival focused on avant-garde in the Urban Arts (dance, music, spoken word and art). Lectures provide the public with knowledge and insight into the Urban Arts, and the origin, the context and developments in the field. Networking activities are organised for the creators and artists, and they also hold master classes.
Bourtange Christmas market
7 December, 8 December and 4 more days
An attractive Christmas market will take place in the special environment of the small fortified town. The Christmas market features numerous charming stands selling Christmas and gift items and Christmas trees.
WinterWelVaart maritime event
21 until 23 December
WinterWelVaart – a wintry event organised in conjunction with the Historische Zeilvaart Groningen and the A-Kwartier community association – takes place during the weekend one week prior to Christmas. Approximately 25 ships in and around the A will be open to the public. WinterWelVaart is a Christmas happening with food, music and cheerfulness, and with attention for trades and culture.
Grasnapolsky
6 March 2020 until 8 March 2020
King's Day
Monday 27 April 2020
Hiking and cycling
Day trip to the city
Groninger Museum
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