Event calendar

• Presentation of Herring and White Bread

  Presentation of Herring and White Bread

  On October 3rd, it’s time for one of the most cherished traditions of Leidens Ontzet: t...

  Saturday 3 October

• Memorial service

  Memorial service

  We commemorate our freedom, regained through Leiden’s Relief. Each year features a spec...

  Saturday 3 October

• Canal vaulting

  Canal vaulting

  Canal vaulting is the splashiest part of October 3rd! Once again, our Leiden students w...

  Saturday 3 October

• Reveille

  Reveille

  The morning of October 3rd traditionally begins with the Reveille, a gathering where th...

  Saturday 3 October

• Grand Parade "Like a Comet"

  Grand Parade "Like a Comet"

  Every year on October 3rd, it’s time for one of the absolute highlights of the celebrat...

  Saturday 3 October

• Leiden International Film Festival

  Leiden International Film Festival

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

  8 until 18 October

• Tell Me More Stortytelling Evening: Unwritten (English)

  Tell Me More Stortytelling Evening: Unwritten (English)

  Join Theater De Generator’s monthly Tell Me More evenings for captivating stories and m...

  Friday 9 October

• Leiden Comic Festival

  Leiden Comic Festival

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

  Friday 9 October

• On a houseplant safari through the greenhouses

  On a houseplant safari through the greenhouses

  In two hours, Fabrizia, founder and owner of Youplant Amsterdam, shares the ins and out...

  10 October, 24 October

• Día de Muertos at the Worldmuseum in Leiden

  Día de Muertos at the Worldmuseum in Leiden

  Come and experience the Day of the Dead at the Worldmuseum. During this Mexican celebra...

  10 until 25 October

• Storytelling Workshop - Beyond Words: Working With Storyboards

  Storytelling Workshop - Beyond Words: Working With Storyboards

  A storytelling workshop with Nia Mercken for curious minds, daydreamers, and anyone who...

  Sunday 11 October

• Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

  Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

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

  Sunday 11 October

• Comedy Night International

  Comedy Night International

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

  Saturday 17 October

• Beatles Fair Collectors Meeting Beat-Meet

  Beatles Fair Collectors Meeting Beat-Meet

  Beatles fans, collectors and entusiasts can head to Scheltema where the "Beatles Meetin...

  Sunday 25 October

• Tell Me More Clubhouse – Storytelling Community Night (English)

  Tell Me More Clubhouse – Storytelling Community Night (English)

  A perfect gathering for anyone who loves stories, wants to learn more about the art of...

  Wednesday 28 October

• BUTFF x CULTfilm

  BUTFF x CULTfilm

  BUTFF x CULTfilm is your monthly film evening for underground and trash films! Leiden f...

  Friday 30 October

• Sensory-friendly day for families - Naturalis

  Sensory-friendly day for families - Naturalis

  A museum visit can give many impressions: sounds, moving images, crowds or bright light...

  Wednesday 4 November

• Biggg Festival Leiden

  Biggg Festival Leiden

  A selection of artists (including many Leiden Legends) presents a musical overview of B...

  Sunday 15 November

• Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

  Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

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

  Sunday 15 November

• Comedy Night International

  Comedy Night International

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

  Saturday 21 November

• Happy New Year Pub Quiz

  Happy New Year Pub Quiz

  Who remembers 2026 the best? Join the most fun holiday quiz night of the year.

  Wednesday 30 December

• Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

  Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

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

  Sunday 10 January 2027

• Comedy Night International

  Comedy Night International

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

  Saturday 16 January 2027

• Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

  Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

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

  Sunday 7 February 2027