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 Underwater Safari
The Underwater Safari

until 21 September

Natuurmuseum Fryslân (Frisian Museum of Natural History)

Exhibition
The Princessehof van Maria Louise
The Princessehof van Maria Louise

until 2 October

The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics

Exhibitions
Heem
Heem

until 27 April

Fries Museum

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

until 13 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
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
Friday Market
Friday Market

weekly

Market
Saturday Market
Saturday Market

weekly

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

until 30 June

Historic Centre Leeuwarden

Exhibition
Photo Tour Leeuwarden
Photo Tour Leeuwarden

weekly

Guided tour
The Silver Ball 2025
The Silver Ball 2025

Wednesday 19 March

Sporting event
Team Leeuwarden City Walk
Team Leeuwarden City Walk

yearly

Leeuwarden city walking tours

Guided tour
Springtime in your BOEL
Springtime in your BOEL

Saturday 29 March

Dance
Folk cuisine: Iran
Folk cuisine: Iran

Saturday 29 March

Podium Explore

Theatre and Drama
18+ Paintball tournament
18+ Paintball tournament

Sunday 30 March

Other outdoor sports
Natascha van Weezel and Sinan Can lecture
Natascha van Weezel and Sinan Can lecture

Sunday 30 March

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

1 April until 31 October

Aquatics
De Friese Bankier van het Verzet
De Friese Bankier van het Verzet

2 until 12 April

Theatre and Drama