Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Feel like you need a bit of a break during the working week? Then you’re in luck because Ascension day is typically celebrated on a Thursday! It marks the 40th day of Easter, and while some religious Dutchies may wish to celebrate the event with a church service, for others it’s simply a nice day […]

Get speaking Dutch in just seven days with Talencoach’s Brainwash course!

It's time for a spring clean — and yes, also for your brain! With Talencoach’s 7-day Dutch Brainwash Course, you’ll soon be speaking your heart out… in DUTCH! A boring top-down method of teaching? Nee. Complicated textbooks? Nuh-uh. Endless repetitions of the same lessons? None of that! Instead, Talencoach’s unique teaching methods are based on neurolinguistic […]

Let Jasdeep Singh Degun take you on a musical journey to India’s stunning shores

De Doelen ICC Rotterdam Schouwburgplein 50, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Calling all music lovers that want to check out a dazzling blend of classical and contemporary tunes! This May, Rotterdam’s De Doelen concert hall will come alive with entrancing melodies from virtuoso sitarist and composer, Jasdeep Singh Degun. On tour to promote his genre-bending classical debut, Anomaly, Jasdeep Singh Degun and his eight-piece band will […]

Get your culture fix at Tilburg’s city-wide art event

Calling all culture connoisseurs and city explorers: the second edition of Tilburg's Cultuurroute013 is just around the corner! At this city-wide art festival, you'll find everything your heart desires — from live music and dance performances to open museums and a big after-party. Sounds good? Of course it does! Let's find out more. 👇 What can […]

Whit Sunday (Eerste Pinksterdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Whit Sunday is part of what the Dutchies call the Pentecost. What is it all about? Originally a Christian holiday, nowadays Pentecost is about enjoying time off with family and friends or singing your heart out at outdoor music festivals. And the most popular one that takes place during this long weekend? Pinkpop! READ MORE […]

Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Fancy a long weekend? Exactly seven weeks after Easter Monday falls Whit Monday — and, luckily, it's a public holiday! The Dutch take full advantage of this by heading to one of many outdoor festivals organised or taking off to a camping ground for a weekend getaway. Leuk! READ MORE | All you need to know […]

An ‘international’ exhibition! Portraits of Leiden’s expats on show

Stadhuis Leiden Stadhuisplein 1, Leiden, Netherlands

Join us Leiden Exposed's latest showcase demonstrating the beautiful and diverse community of the Dutch city of Leiden. 📸 While Leiden may be a small city, it's quickly become home to people from all corners of the world, each coming with their own fascinating and unique experiences. Koen Suidgeest, a city photographer, is kicking off […]

Try out a Dutch or Spanish language class for FREE with UvA Talen’s workshop!

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Eager to learn a new language but not 100% ready to commit? Well, how about a workshop to find out? Dat kan, with UvA Talen! Yup, the independent language school from the University of Amsterdam now lets you trial an online group course before registering for one of their classes. Oh, and the best part? It's completely […]

Father’s Day

Netherlands , Netherlands

While Father’s Day (Vaderdag) may not be as famous as Mother’s Day, it definitely does put the dads in the spotlight. In the Netherlands, dads might be surprised with breakfast in bed or other little gifts from their children. And the best part? They get an excuse to take the day off from doing any […]

June solstice

Netherlands , Netherlands

June solstice, also known as summer solstice or midsummer, celebrates the longest day of the year. Sounds like a great excuse to have your garden party until late in the evening, no? READ MORE | It’s the longest day of the year! And it’ll be a hot one too

The next STAP subsidy round opens soon! (And third time’s the charm!)

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Helaas, maybe you missed the previous two STAP rounds this year? Don't worry, because applications will soon be opening for the third round this year, on July 3! First things first: what's a STAP budget? (And why do you need it in your life ASAP?) The STAP budget is a government subsidy of up to […]

Something for the whole family! Let your kids run wild at Wereldmuseum Leiden’s Animal Academy

Wereldmuseum Leiden

Do you have kids bouncing off the walls at home? Aren't they so cute? (Do you need somewhere to entertain them during the autumn holidays? 👀) Look no further, Wereldmuseum Leiden's DierenAcademie exhibit is fun for children and parents alike! With a series of exciting rooms focusing on specific animals, the DierenAcademie (Animal Academy) exhibit […]