Sitting still isn't an option Events & Activities

Leeuwarden is all about the best activities and events for young and old, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From the most beautiful exhibitions to the coolest festivals and unique theater performances, you will always find the perfect outing for yourself in Leeuwarden. Check out our extensive calendar below. Have fun!

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The Princessehof van Maria Louise
The Princessehof van Maria Louise

until 2 October

The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics

Exhibitions
The Underwater Safari
The Underwater Safari

until 21 September

Natuurmuseum Fryslân (Frisian Museum of Natural History)

Exhibition
Semâ Bekirović: For Every Atom…
Semâ Bekirović: For Every Atom…

until 13 April

Fries Museum

Exhibition
Heem
Heem

until 27 April

Fries Museum

Exhibition
Het Historisch Reisbureau van Tresoar
Het Historisch Reisbureau van Tresoar

weekly

Tresoar

History
Audio tour Ferhaal fan Fryslân (The Story of Friesland)
Audio tour Ferhaal fan Fryslân (The Story of Friesland)

weekly

Fries Museum

Guided tour
LUNA Young Masters 2024
LUNA Young Masters 2024

until 9 February

Multimedia
Miniature People Leeuwarden
Miniature People Leeuwarden

daily

Hike
Grutte Pier beer-tasting on the 'Grutte Pier'
Grutte Pier beer-tasting on the 'Grutte Pier'

until 7 October 2026

Praamverhuur Leeuwarden

Guided tour
Boat rental Greenjoy
Boat rental Greenjoy

until 21 March

Greenjoy

Aquatics
Private city walk in Leeuwarden
Private city walk in Leeuwarden

daily

A Guide to Leeuwarden

Guided tour
Us Heit Tea
Us Heit Tea

until 10 April 2026

Cabaret
Private Tour Leeuwarden
Private Tour Leeuwarden

until 1 December

Van Ravesteijn Theater & Events

Guided tour
Silent Book Club Fryslân
Silent Book Club Fryslân

6 February, 6 March and 3 more days

Tresoar

Literature
Friday Market
Friday Market

weekly

Market
Verhalen van Leeuwarden (Stories of Leeuwarden)
Verhalen van Leeuwarden (Stories of Leeuwarden)

until 30 June

Historic Centre Leeuwarden

Exhibition
Saturday Market
Saturday Market

weekly

Market
Photo Tour Leeuwarden
Photo Tour Leeuwarden

weekly

Guided tour
Valentine special: The Lady and the Tramp + spaghetti
Valentine special: The Lady and the Tramp + spaghetti

Friday 14 February

Podium Explore

Movie
Artmarket Leeuwarden
Artmarket Leeuwarden

15 and 16 February

Scholarship
Team Leeuwarden City Walk
Team Leeuwarden City Walk

yearly

Leeuwarden city walking tours

Guided tour
Farmers' Market on Vijzelstraat
Farmers' Market on Vijzelstraat

1 March, 5 April and 7 more days

Market
Freedom Fighters Lectures
Freedom Fighters Lectures

30 March until 13 April

Lecture/Debate
Luxury sloop or sailboat hire!
Luxury sloop or sailboat hire!

1 April until 31 October

Aquatics