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Here you can enjoy great live music, dance and theatre performances, opera, comedy and more. Our Language No Problem events are in English, with subtitles or without any speech. Therefore they are suitable for non-dutch speakers.

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vr24apr
Imogen Cooper

Imogen Cooper

Schubert, Bach and Beethoven in hands of world-renowned British pianist

Last ticketsWereldklasse
vr24apr
Mathilde Santing

Mathilde SantingFidelity

One of the most versatile voices in the Netherlands dives into her vast repertoire

vr24apr
Great Lake Swimmers

Great Lake Swimmers+ support: Portland

TakeRoot presents: quiet folk with attention to detail

Soldout
vr24apr
The Barr Brothers

The Barr Brothers

TakeRoot presents: a boundary-blurring mix of folk, blues, soul and indie rock

za25apr
Danny Vera

Danny Verasupport: Christian Lopez

Danny Vera presents new album

Soldout
za25apr
Clean Pete

Clean PeteGeheimen

The most beautiful Dutch indie pop songs by the twin sisters

di28apr
Don Carlos and Geo

Don Carlos and GeoNew Horizon Tour

Roots reggae, with lyrics about faith, love, and social issues

do30apr
Lubiana

Lubiana

Masterful kora player combines neo-soul and pop in an innovative way

za 2mei
Tall Tales Company & B’Rock Orchestra

Tall Tales Company & B’Rock OrchestraIn Your Hands

Bach’s St John Passion intertwined with breathtaking acrobatics

di 5mei
Glen Hansard

Glen Hansard+support: Courtney Marie Andrews

Irish master songsmith creates Irish folk and soulful indie rock

wo 6mei
Cara Rose

Cara Rose+ support: tjels

A singer-songwriter mix of soul, jazz, and pop

do 7mei
Coffee Break ism Prins Claus Conservatorium

Coffee Break ism Prins Claus Conservatorium

Treat yourself to coffee and classical music on Thursday mornings

do 7mei
Western AF

Western AFft. Chris Acker, Rachel Baiman & Northcote

TakeRoot presents: high-profile talents from the Americana scene are coming to Groningen

do 7mei
Conny Janssen Danst

Conny Janssen DanstINSTINCT

Captivating fusion of movement, music and stories

do 7mei
Lucas & Arthur Jussen

Lucas & Arthur Jussenmet Academy of St Martin in the Fields

The world's most famous piano duo again in Groningen

Last ticketsWereldklasse
do 7mei
Supersister

Supersister

Supersister plays iconic and new work.

vr 8mei
Izaline Calister – Rum en Coca Cola

Izaline Calister - Rum en Coca ColaHet vergeten front in De West

A vibrant cocktail of music and stories about the war in the West Indies

vr 8mei
Marble Sounds

Marble Sounds

Belgian indiepop takes a new turn with an electronic twist

za 9mei
Noord Nederlands Orkest

Noord Nederlands OrkestFamilieconcert: Moeder De Gans 6+

An engaging story for young concertgoers with music by Ravel

zo10mei
Son Mieux

Son Mieux

Danceable indie pop with electronic influences

Soldout
ma11mei
Son Mieux

Son Mieux

Danceable indie pop with electronic influences

Soldout
do14mei
DakhaBrakha

DakhaBrakha

Fusion of Ukrainian folk songs with worldly instruments and rhythms

vr15mei
Eloi Youssef

Eloi Youssef

Former Kensington singer solo and intimate at the Nieuwe Kerk

Soldout
za16mei
Nederlands Blazers Ensemble & Maite Hontelé

Nederlands Blazers Ensemble & Maite HonteléDe Beste Blazers van Eigen Bodem

Traditional Dutch brass band and Cuban salsa

Last tickets
za16mei
Eloi Youssef

Eloi Youssef

Former Kensington singer solo and intimate at the Nieuwe Kerk

Soldout
zo17mei
Midnight Til Morning

Midnight Til Morning+ support: Will Linley

upcoming boyband formed in Netflix series 'Building the Band'

di19mei
Amsterdam Sinfonietta

Amsterdam SinfoniettaDe vier jaargetijden van Vivaldi

The classic among the classics

vr22mei
C.W. Stoneking

C.W. Stoneking

Timeless artist combines blues with New Orleans jazz and rock-’n-roll

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za23mei
Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris+ special guest: Jim Lauderdale

Americana icon makes final tour of European venues

Soldout
za23mei
50 years of Joy Division

50 years of Joy Division

Joy Division Undercover celebrates 50 years of Joy Division

zo24mei
Oranjewoud Festival Express

Oranjewoud Festival Express

The power of music in nature

zo24mei
Hiqpy – Album release tour

Hiqpy - Album release tour+ support: Lézard

Reverbing adlibs and fuzzy guitars

Soldout
zo24mei
Nick Mulvey

Nick Mulvey+ support: Citizen Papes

English folk with depth and worldly influences

ma25mei
The Jacksons

The Jacksons

The iconic pop group and most famous family band in pop history

di26mei
Introdans

IntrodansLARBI

An ode to resilience

Wereldklasse
wo27mei
Noord Nederlands Orkest

Noord Nederlands OrkestOpenbare repetitie

Brahms' Violin Concerto & Debussy's La Mer

do28mei
Coffee Break ism Prins Claus Conservatorium

Coffee Break ism Prins Claus Conservatorium

Treat yourself to coffee and classical music on Thursday mornings

vr29mei
16 Horsepower

16 Horsepoweran evening with

The core trio finally returns with a reunion tour!

Soldout
vr29mei
Five Great Guitars

Five Great GuitarsGreatest Movie Music

Epic soundtracks and heartwarming familiar melodies

za30mei
Noord Nederlands Orkest & Simone Lamsma

Noord Nederlands Orkest & Simone LamsmaBrahms’ Vioolconcert & Debussy’s La Mer

Powerful melody lines and romantic dreaming

Wereldklasse
zo31mei
Danish String Quartet

Danish String QuartetStravinsky, Ravel e.a.

Classical masterpieces and Nordic tunes by Danish super quartet

ma 1jun
Filharmonie der Aa

Filharmonie der Aaspeelt Mahler 2

Filharmonie der Aa plays Gustav Mahler's Second Symphony

wo 3jun
Tricky

Tricky+ support: Marta Zlakowska

A combination of elements from hip-hop, dub, rock, and electronic music.

do 4jun
Henry Wagons

Henry Wagons

TakeRoot presents: Charismatic all-rounder from Australian Americana

vr 5jun
The Smiths Presumably

The Smiths Presumably

A brilliant tribute to The Smiths and an evening full of nostalgia

za 6jun
Leif Ove Andsnes

Leif Ove AndsnesDe 24 Preludes van Chopin

Norwegian keyboard wizard plays three of Beethoven's final piano sonatas

Wereldklasse
di 9jun
Alter Bridge

Alter BridgeWhat Lies Within Tour - special guests: Cardinal Black

Powerhouse rock built on signature riffs, catchy vocal lines, and powerful guitar work

Soldout
di 9jun
Guitari Baro

Guitari Baro

Instrumental guitar and balofon from Mali and Guinea

wo10jun
Daniel Lohues

Daniel LohuesTheatertournee 2026

Contemporary troubadour with unique stories and timeless songs

wo10jun
Joep Beving

Joep BevingLIMINAL Tour 2026

Introspective and spacious piano composition

do11jun
Daniel Lohues

Daniel LohuesTheatertournee 2026

Contemporary troubadour with unique stories and timeless songs

vr12jun
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam

Scapino Ballet RotterdamAnima Obscura

“Anima Obscura surprises as a total concept.” — ★★★★ de Volkskrant

zo14jun
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

TakeRoot presents: everyday human conditions with beautiful poetry in songs

zo14jun
Modernlove.

Modernlove.

Irish indie band with great ambitions

ma15jun
Vandoliers

Vandoliers

TakeRoot presents: groundbreaking country punk

ma15jun
Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Award-winning master guitarist and pioneer of British folk rock

wo17jun
Groundation

Groundation

Pioneers of American roots reggae

vr19jun
Noord Nederlands Orkest

Noord Nederlands OrkestHello World!

Hello World!: Art & Technology by the Noord Nederlands Orkest

Net bevestigd
za20jun
The Streets

The Streets

Performing breakthrough album A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full for the first time!

zo21jun
SUNN O)))

SUNN O)))+ support: Natasa Grujovic & Steve Moore

Monumental heavy drone metal where volume, resonance, and slowness take center stage.

ma22jun
Inhaler

Inhaler+ support: Tom Rowley

Indie rock band with driving guitars and infectious singalong choruses

Soldout
vr26jun
The Opposites

The OppositesTry-out show

This will be a set full of classics, bangers, and sing-alongs that shaped an entire generation.

Soldout
za27jun
NNO Play-in

NNO Play-inDvorák 8 o.l.v. Andreas Ashikkis

Amateur musicians share the stage with a professional symphony orchestra

zo28jun
Siegfried & Joy

Siegfried & Joy

Las Vegas in Groningen!

Soldout
di30jun
Royel Otis

Royel Otis

One of the most exciting new names on the international indie scene.

Soldout
do 2jul
The Bridge City Sinners

The Bridge City Sinners+ support: Johanna Rose & The Dreamboats

Raw stringband-folk with a punk attitude

do 2jul
HORSEBATH

HORSEBATH

TakeRoot presents: On the road with adventurous, genre-crossing roots music

za22aug
Steel Pulse

Steel Pulse

Reggae giant has been bringing awareness, strength and hope for 50 years

Net bevestigd
zo30aug
Aaron Lee Tasjan

Aaron Lee Tasjan

TakeRoot presents: direct mantras with a critical perspective on authenticity

Net bevestigd
zo30aug
Snarky Puppy

Snarky Puppy

Worldfamous jazz, funk and soul collective

Soldout
wo 2sep
Greyhounds

Greyhounds

American rhythm and blues with a raw, powerful sound

vr 4sep
Lisa Ploeger

Lisa Ploeger

Raw country pop and stories straight from the heart.

Net bevestigd
za 5sep
The White Buffalo

The White Buffalo

Narrative songs that drift somewhere between dark country, blues, and roots.

do10sep
Ásgeir

Ásgeir

Icelandic electronic folk songs

vr11sep
One Direction Fan Party

One Direction Fan Party

All Directioners assemble!

zo13sep
Foy Vance

Foy VanceThe Wake World Tour

A raw voice and a distinctive style in which folk, soul, and Southern blues come together

do17sep
Drake Milligan

Drake MilliganTumbleweed World Tour

traditional country with the swagger of early rock ’n’ roll

extra datum
vr18sep
Drake Milligan

Drake MilliganTumbleweed World Tour

traditional country with the swagger of early rock ’n’ roll

Soldout
vr18sep
Beach Boys’ Best

Beach Boys' BestKeepin’ The Summer Alive!

The Tribute: Battle of the Bands-Winners

Soldout
za19sep
ViceFest

ViceFest

The Vices' very own chaotic festival with music, freedom and discoveries

za19sep
Naaz

Naaz+ support: Maya Maria

Unique blend of English and Kurdish music

zo20sep
40 Fingers

40 Fingers

Acoustic guitar quartet conquers the world with its signature fingerpicking style.

zo20sep
Peter Bernstein Quartet

Peter Bernstein Quartet

Masterful jazz guitar with precision and clear sound

ma21sep
Insomnio

InsomnioGod’s Own Musicians

Contemporary music in which birds and humans set the tone together

Net bevestigd
do24sep
Daryll-Ann

Daryll-Ann

Dutch alternative rock band performs third album in full

do24sep
DI-RECT

DI-RECT

The Hague rockers who continue to outdo themselves

Soldout
vr25sep
DI-RECT

DI-RECT

The Hague rockers who continue to outdo themselves

Soldout
za26sep
Nederlandse Reisopera met Club Guy & Roni

Nederlandse Reisopera met Club Guy & RoniWaiting for the barbarians

Waiting for the Barbarians

Net bevestigd
za26sep
DI-RECT

DI-RECT

The Hague rockers who continue to outdo themselves

Soldout
zo27sep
Lucie Horsch & Luthers Bach Ensemble

Lucie Horsch & Luthers Bach Ensemble

Vocal and instrumental Baroque with Lucie Horsch on recorder and as singer.

Net bevestigd
di29sep
The Dublin Legends

The Dublin LegendsFurther Along the Road Tour

Pure and raw Irish folk, straight from the heart

wo30sep
Krystian Zimerman

Krystian Zimerman

“One of the very best pianists on the planet” - Het Parool

Wereldklasse
do 1okt
Polyphonic

Polyphonic

From Mozart to Noisia: Polyphonic is world's most energetic ensemble

vr 2okt
Black Stone Cherry – The Celebrate Tour

Black Stone Cherry - The Celebrate TourSpecial guest: 10 Years

Southern rock met heavy riffs, catchy hooks, and a powerful live reputation

vr 2okt
Katherine Priddy

Katherine Priddy

Indie folk filled with poetic lyrics and atmospheric arrangements.

za 3okt
Jalen Ngonda

Jalen Ngonda+ support: Brooke Combe

Modern and refreshing soul

zo 4okt
Daft Funk Live

Daft Funk Live+ support: ANU

Our Work Is Never Over: the best Daft Punk Tribute act

zo 4okt
Tim Knol & The Wandering Hearts

Tim Knol & The Wandering HeartsTribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Ode to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

di 6okt
Michael McGovern

Michael McGovern

Glasgow-based singer-songwriter with poetic lyrics and fingerpicking guitar playing.

Net bevestigd
zo11okt
Imidiwan

ImidiwanFriends of the Desert

Festival for Tuareg music & culture

Net bevestigd
zo11okt
Bill Callahan

Bill Callahan+ support: Nathan Bowles

Beautiful, often dark indie folk and alt-country.

wo14okt
Ed O’Brien

Ed O'BrienAn Evening With… Blue Morpho

Radiohead guitarist presents second solo album

za17okt
Band of Horses

Band of HorsesCelebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time

Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All the Time

zo18okt
Douwe Bob

Douwe Bob

Known for hits as This World Is Our Home and Nothing To Lose

zo18okt
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Multi-instrumentalists and talented sibling trio

ma19okt
Buffalo Tom

Buffalo Tom

Grungy and gritty with catchy singalong choruses

di20okt
Marillion

Marillion+ support: Unbelievable Truth

British rock legend, solid as a rock since 1979

Soldout
wo21okt
RONDÉ

RONDÉ

Dutch indie pop hit machine

do22okt
The Zac Schulze Gang

The Zac Schulze Gang+ support: Barbee

Blues-rock chaos with unmatched energy

do22okt
Treasure

Treasure

Bruno Mars’ greatest hits in a show full of energy, musicality, and spectacle.

Net bevestigd
vr23okt
Celine Cairo

Celine Cairo

Blending subtle indie folk with simmering pop

Net bevestigd
vr23okt
Celine Cairo

Celine Cairo

Blending subtle indie folk with simmering pop

Net bevestigd
za24okt
Black Sea Dahu

Black Sea DahuEverything-tour

Indie folk, chamber pop and artrock blend together

zo25okt
Angelo Kelly & Band

Angelo Kelly & Band„READY TO ROCK“ Tour 2026

Youngest Kelly Family member is solo and ready to rock!

zo25okt
Lizz Wright

Lizz Wright

A warm blend of gospel, jazz and soul

ma26okt
Nena

Nena

One of the biggest singers of German pop culture

di27okt
Jon Allen & The Luna Kings

Jon Allen & The Luna Kings

British singer-songwriter blends Americana with folk rock

wo28okt
Stu Larsen

Stu Larsen+ support: Tim Hart

Australian singer-songwriter

do29okt
Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker

Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker

A facinating journey through the world of cellists with twelve Berliner stars

Wereldklasse
vr30okt
Axel Flóvent

Axel Flóvent

Dreamy, introspective songs that go straight to the heart.

za31okt
Michael Prins

Michael PrinsPlay With Fire Tour

Singer-songwriter, known for hit 'Close to You' announces new work

za31okt
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

Southern soul with influences from Stax, Motown, and the Nashville songwriting tradition

zo 1nov
Roël Calister Ensemble

Roël Calister EnsembleThe Work of Songs

Powerful stories come to life through Afro-Curaçaoan rhythms and melodies

ma 9nov
Simone Lamsma & Jonathan Fournel

Simone Lamsma & Jonathan Fournel

Internationally renowned top violinist and French star pianist

Wereldklasse
di10nov
Gavin James

Gavin Jamesand his band

Intimate, pure, and with a voice that gives you goosebumps time and time again.

wo11nov
Jakop Ahlbom Company & ISH Dance Collective

Jakop Ahlbom Company & ISH Dance CollectiveA Fine Mess

A Knock-Out Action Comedy

wo11nov
Kayhan Kalhor Ensemble

Kayhan Kalhor Ensemble

World-Famous Iranian Maestro of the Kemenche

wo11nov
Niall McCabe

Niall McCabe

A distinctive blend of modern Irish folk and americana

Net bevestigd
do12nov
Jakop Ahlbom Company & ISH Dance Collective

Jakop Ahlbom Company & ISH Dance CollectiveA Fine Mess

A Knock-Out Action Comedy

do12nov
The Black Atlantic

The Black AtlanticWork In The Dark’ Tour 2026/2027

Innovative and intimate folk in richly layered form

Net bevestigd
wo18nov
LEVI.SCT

LEVI.SCT

Fusion of classical music with hip hop, house, trap, and salsa

do19nov
Noord Nederlands Orkest en Alexei Volodin

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Alexei VolodinRachmaninoff Paganini-rapsodie

A piano concerto with an ever-changing atmosphere

Wereldklasse
vr20nov
Jack and the Weatherman

Jack and the Weatherman

International folk-pop from the Netherlands

vr20nov
Pitou

Pitou

A beautiful musical blend of folk, classical, and experimental pop.

Net bevestigd
vr27nov
Timebox

Timebox

A tribute to British classics from the 1964–1974 era

Net bevestigd
za28nov
The Veils

The Veils

Alternative indierock with a touch of folk

zo29nov
The Scene

The Scene+ support: Jan Douwe Kroeske

After ten years of silence, The Scene is back!

zo29nov
Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson

British musician Joe Jackson is returning to Groningen.

Soldout
wo 2dec
Jimmy Carr – Laughs funny

Jimmy Carr - Laughs funnyChambers Touring presents

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy

Last tickets
wo 2dec
Jimmy Carr – Laughs funny

Jimmy Carr - Laughs funnyChambers Touring presents

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy

Last ticketsExtra voorstelling
vr 4dec
HAEVN

HAEVN

Cinematic, sweeping melodies and warm vocal tones

vr 4dec
Dawn Brothers & Friends presenteren

Dawn Brothers & Friends presenteren50 Years The Last Waltz

featuring, among others, Michelle David, Tim Knol, Cato van Dijck, Nico Dijkshoorn, and Ian Siegal

za 5dec
Gallowstreet

Gallowstreet

Brass with the energy of dance and electropop

Net bevestigd
ma 7dec
SYML & Metropole Orkest

SYML & Metropole Orkest

Minimal indie pop clashes with orchestral grandeur

za12dec
Clean Pete’s Kerstshow

Clean Pete's Kerstshow

Over-the-top Christmas show with a mix of Christmas classics

ma14dec
Bach Collegium Japan

Bach Collegium JapanMessiah

World-renowned Baroque orchestra performs a beloved choral work from music history

Wereldklasse
do17dec
Árstíðir

Árstíðir

Ancient Icelandic folksongs

vr18dec
Nikola Meeuwsen

Nikola Meeuwsen

Solo recital by the winner of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition.

wo30dec
The Dutch Queen

The Dutch Queen50 jaar “Somebody to Love”

Can anybody find me... Zing je mee?

vr 8jan
The James Brown Experience

The James Brown Experience

Tribute to the Godfather of Soul

vr22jan
Noord Nederlands Orkest en Truls Mørk

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Truls MørkSjostakovitsj Celloconcert 1

A cello concerto with Oriental fairy tales and sharp edges

Wereldklasse
za30jan
Brodsky Quartet

Brodsky QuartetLate Beethoven

Dive into six of Beethoven’s most famous masterpieces for a day

Wereldklasse
za30jan
Julien Clerc

Julien Clerc

French chansonnier with an iconic repertoire

vr 5feb
Noord Nederlands Orkest en Nikola Meeuwsen

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Nikola MeeuwsenRachmaninoff & Sjostakovitsj

An unforgettable and monumental piano concerto

Wereldklasse
za 6feb
FEUERENGEL- A Tribute To Rammstein

FEUERENGEL- A Tribute To Rammstein

a fire tribute band

do18feb
Noord Nederlands Orkest en Arabella Steinbacher

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Arabella SteinbacherDvorák 8

Fairy tale sounds and lyricism in Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony

Wereldklasse
vr 5mrt
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

From a twentieth-century masterpiece to a vibrant Estonian tradition

Wereldklasse
wo10mrt
Kirill Gerstein

Kirill Gerstein

From Mendelssohn to Liszt: fresh, direct, and surprisingly accessible

CancelledNet bevestigd
vr 9apr
Noord Nederlands Orkest en Dejan Lazic

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Dejan LazicBrahms & Schumann

A piano piece full of light and dance-like moments

Net bevestigd
zo18apr
Fuse & Kinan Azmeh

Fuse & Kinan AzmehFREE

A musical adventure in which hope, memory, and connection take center stage

Net bevestigd
za 1mei
Karsu

KarsuTheatertour 2027

Dutch-Turkish star performer comes with a theatre tour

za15mei
Gesualdo Six

Gesualdo Six

An enchanting journey from dawn to dusk with a phenomenal British vocal ensemble

Net bevestigd
do20mei
Ivo Pogorelich

Ivo Pogorelich

Baroque clarity and Romantic depth from an idiosyncratic master

Net bevestigd

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