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  1. Event Introductory Spanish language lesson over homemade tortilla

    Fifteen beginners learn fundamental Spanish phrases together over drinks and fresh homemade halal tortilla in an intimate atelier.

    16 September 2026

  2. Event Unplugged tunes at Open Podium Night at The Golden Stork

    Musicians play directly on the bar floor without stages or microphones, welcoming walk-in listeners for a quiet evening.

    16 September 2026

  3. Event Eight-week bachata styling course focused on stage performance

    Weekly studio sessions cover footwork, isolations and arm styling, building toward advanced choreography filmed for upcoming festival stages.

    16 September 2026

  4. Event Casual meetup for Utrecht Metalheads at Oproer Brouwerij

    Heavy music fans meet up over craft beers at the Overvecht taproom, organized by a local metal community.

    16 September 2026

  5. Event Democracy workshops and quiz during Week van de Rechtsstaat

    ProDemos specialists lead interactive exercises, group conversations and a quiz exploring the fundamentals of the democratic rule of law.

    16 September 2026

  6. Event Minoes 25th anniversary screening at Theater Dakota

    The beloved Dutch family film about a cat turned woman returns to Dakota's screen for its twenty-fifth anniversary.

    16 September 2026

  7. Event Late-night dancing and pop classics at Cloos

    Dinner tables get cleared away to make room for resident DJs spinning dance tracks and familiar sing-alongs.

    16 September 2026

  8. Event Practical scam prevention in the DigiVeiliger digital safety course

    Learn to spot phishing emails, dodge online scams, and bank safely during this three-part library workshop.

    16 September 2026

  9. Event Hypnotic recital with mezzo-soprano Kseniia Nikolaieva

    Florent Mourier accompanies the Royal Opera House mezzo-soprano on piano inside the historic Grote Kerk.

    16 September 2026

  10. Event Meet local maternity professionals at Geboorte Event

    Stalls, baby-wearing demos, and practical advice covering pregnancy through postpartum care, with free gift bags for new mothers.

    16 September 2026

  11. Event Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen programme preview lecture

    Music journalist Merlijn Kerkhof breaks down featured composers and key works across a single one-hour talk.

    16 September 2026

  12. Event Riot Girls brings live punk to Paardcafé

    Live sets inspired by women in punk rock, featuring local and Utrecht-based act BLEEDROOT on stage.

    16 September 2026

  13. Event Debussy, Grieg, and Bizet by Sinfonia Rotterdam

    Caplet's orchestral arrangement of Clair de lune opens an evening anchored by Grieg's Piano Concerto and Bizet's First Symphony.

    16 September 2026

  14. Event Gel printing and collage course Van Print tot Prent

    Acrylic paint textures, gel plates, and cut-paper collage inspired by Eric Carle for a group of seven.

    16 September 2026

  15. Event Letters of Anna van Hannover and Willem IV examined

    Historian Ineke Huysman reads through eighteenth-century correspondence to trace the royal couple's domestic and political bond.

    16 September 2026

  16. Event PrinsjesDebat youth debating rounds for Prinsjesfestival

    Dutch school pupils compete in carousel debate sessions on modern democracy before an afternoon award presentation.

    16 September 2026

  17. Event Henry van Loon’s comedic biopic Keanu

    Dutch cabaretier Henry van Loon draws comic parallels between himself and the action star in a theatrical solo show.

    16 September 2026

  18. Event Tour James Turrell’s Hemels Gewelf in Kijkduin

    A short walk and talk through the seaside land artwork, finishing with a complimentary drink at the cafe.

    16 September 2026

  19. Event Future Thinking workshop and tour for entrepreneurs

    Twenty participants tour museum exhibits together, work through an interactive strategy session, and finish with drinks.

    16 September 2026

  20. Event Screening of Dutch drama Sugar at Flora Filmtheater

    Singer Delany Lepelblad debuts as a hair stylist navigating an abusive relationship in this intense 89-minute drama.

    16 September 2026