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 25 October
Groningen version of the famous children’s film and media festival with workshops, media installations and the latest children’s films.
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?
4 November, 11 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.
Saturday 16 November
28 November, 29 November and 5 more days
