Event calendar

Holiday at Museum De Lakenhal

Throughout the entire holiday, there is plenty to do for everyone, but especially for f...

18 July until 30 August

Open Studio: Paper, scissors? Rock!

Are you, like Jan Steen, a natural-born storyteller, or do you, like him, enjoy a doubl...

19 July, 26 July and 4 more days

Crochet & Crying Club

Spill the tea at the Crochet & Crying Club in BplusC. Every last Wednesday evening of t...

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Organ concert by Pieter van Dijk

Saturday 1 August

Jazz Festival

Til in Tune's music consists of resounding jazz standards interspersed with vibrant sou...

Saturday 1 August

Workshop Raksha Bandhan

The Wereldmuseum Leiden is hosting a workshop for the Hindu holiday Raksha Bandhan at t...

2 August, 9 August and 3 more days

Viewing of murals by Chris Lebeau in the Old Catholic Church

The Old Catholic Church in Leiden has unique murals by Chris Lebeau (1875–1945), which...

8 August, 12 September and 3 more days

Organ concert by James Lancelot (UK

Organ concert in the Hooglandse Kerk.

Saturday 15 August

Carnivorous Plant Show

A congress on carnivorous plants is taking place at the Hortus this week. Consequently,...

21 until 30 August

Organ concert by John Challenger (UK)

Organ concert in the Hooglandse Kerk.

Saturday 29 August

Pasar Leiden

Pasar Leiden is turning 5 — and it is being celebrated in grand style with a special an...

29 and 30 August

Pride Leiden canal parade

Enjoy the music of DJs, watch the colorful boat parade along the historic canals of Lei...

Saturday 5 September

Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

During this special afternoon, up-and-coming Dutch-speaking comedians take center stage...

Sunday 6 September

Sunday Celebration: Mid-Autumn Festival

Harvest festivals are celebrated all around the world. Examples include the Chinese Moo...

6 September, 13 September and 3 more days

Open Monument Days Leiden

Over 30 monumental buildings in the city center are opening their doors. This year mark...

12 and 13 September

Beyond the Canvas

The third edition of Beyond the Canvas will be held on September 17th 2025 at the Museu...

Wednesday 16 September

Body Futures

What will the human body look like in the future? Could stem cells help us repair damag...

Friday 18 September

Night of Discoveries

Visit the art and knowledge festival Night of Discoveries at the Academy Building of Le...

Saturday 19 September

Comedy Night International

Get ready for an evening full of English-language humor and diversity at our Comedy Nig...

Saturday 19 September

The Oyster Walk

The Oyster Walk is a walking tour that takes you past five restaurants to enjoy oysters...

Sunday 20 September

Art under the trees

Art market during the Art Route in Leiden. 36 stalls on the Hooglandse Kerkgracht. Cozy...

26 and 27 September

Art route Leiden 2026

A diverse group of 165 studios, galleries and art project organizations will open their...

26 and 27 September

Leiden International Film Festival

11 days filled with premieres, special film events, parties and more: that’s the Leiden...

8 until 18 October

Leiden Comic Festival

During the Leiden Comic Festival, there is a large comic book fair in the Hooglandse Kerk.

Friday 9 October