During the May holidays in Groningen, dive into a world of art, adventure and festivities! Do research with a microscope, visit the Ennemaborg estate or celebrate Koningsdag and night and colour orange. No need to get bored during the May holidays, because there is plenty to do.
Kings night 2025 | Nothing beats orange
25 April | Groningen -Groningers are known for their love of parties. Popping into the pub or dancing until the late hours - there is plenty to do, especially on King's Night. And this year it is extra early, on 25 April. Expect confetti, balloons and a mix of disco, house and techno at Happy Feelings. Or listen to a night of drum 'n' bass music at Vision King's Night. Wondering what else is on offer? We list it for you.
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Kings Day 2025 | Groningen turns orange
26 April - It is the day when the whole of Groningen turns orange. Toast, party, get a tompouce or score a bargain: there is something for everyone in Stad on Kings Day. Move to the Stadspark to party to the music of Kris Kross Amsterdam and De Bankzitters, among others. Or would you rather stroll around the free market along the canals? One thing is for sure: the local hospitality industry welcomes you and the artists are ready for it. What are your plans for Koningsdag?
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Bezoekerscentrum Waddenkust | Little bugs and other nature things
27 April | Pieterburen -Are you a real detective and want to discover what lives in the grass, among the leaves or under a stone? Then come to bezoekerscentrum Waddenkust in Pieterburen on 27 April and dive into the fascinating world of microscopic nature. Together, you will go outside in search of tiny animals, feathers and other nature things. Afterwards, you will examine your finds under a real microscope. What does a butterfly's wing look like up close? Or the bones of a mouse skull? You will be amazed at what you can see. Do you have anything at home that you found in nature? Bring it along!
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Ennemaborg estate | Early bird see and hear
27 April | Mildwolda - Are you a true nature lover and an early bird? Then seize your chance to start the day with a special concert: the morning song of birds in the Midwolder forest and around the natural lake of Ennemaborg estate. In peace and quiet, even before the sun rises, you go out with an experienced guide. Many birds have just returned from their winter quarters; others have spent the winter here and are already busy defending their territory. The morning is the time when they are both heard and seen. Be surprised by the songs of blackbirds, robins, tits and maybe even a woodpecker. Experience the magic of an awakening forest - the sound, the light, the silence.
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MENA Monday | Music, arts and culture
28 April | Groningen - MENA Monday is the ideal warm-up for the ten-day city programme MENA: a programme full of music, theatre, dance, film, talks and culinary experiences from the Middle East and North Africa regions. During MENA Monday, get to know the rich MENA culture through performances by musicians, writers and artists from Groningen. One of the highlights is the Dabke, a traditional dance that connects people and provides energy and fun.
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Nature games and activities afternoon | Adventure in nature
30 April | Nuis - Adventure and nature come together during the nature play and do afternoon at the Coendersborg. This afternoon is specially organised for children aged 6 to 12 who enjoy playing, discovering and being active outdoors. Each participant takes turns turning the 'Wheel of Adventure', after which the colour at which the wheel stops determines which task you will perform. Will it be an exciting game or a fun task? It's all about fun, cooperation and experiencing nature in a playful way. Think of treasure hunts, creative assignments with natural materials and active games in the forest.
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The Circus Brothers (4+) | experience for young and old
4 May | Stadskanaal - This May holiday, The Circus Brothers are again hammering their pegs into the ground for an unforgettable family show. The masts are level, the tent is stretched taut and the flag flies proudly in the wind. Everything is ready for the show. Or is it? Just as the first notes of the show resound, one of the brothers turns out to have forgotten something important. Panic in the arena! Can they turn the tide? Or will they step into the spotlight as performers themselves? In rapid succession, hilarious, spectacular and acrobatic scenes follow one another. Expect a colourful mix of amazement, excitement and - above all - loud laughs.
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Bevrijdingsfestival | Look around you. Most of us are
5 May | Groningen - Every year we celebrate freedom on 5 May. Every year, tens of thousands of people gather at the drafbaan in Groningen to remember and celebrate the liberation. The Bevrijdingsfestival Groningen offers a unique experience where music, art and culture come together to spread the powerful message of freedom and tolerance. Big names such as Maan, Goldkimono and Zoë Tauran will perform and ensure an absolute party!
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Children about Freedom | An exhibition by young creators
Daily | Appingedam - What does freedom mean to a child? Is it playing outside without worries, being allowed to speak your mind, or simply being able to be yourself? During the exhibition Children on Freedom, primary school pupils from the region give their own meaning to this big theme - in the form of drawings, stories and poems. The creative works can be admired in the beautiful Nicolaïkerk church in Appingedam. Opening hours are subject to change - at the entrance to the church, look for the sign saying: 'The church is open'.
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