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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Farmers' Market on Vijzelstraat
Farmers' Market on Vijzelstraat

1 November, 6 December

Market
Diwali in Leeuwarden
Diwali in Leeuwarden

Saturday 1 November

Culture festival
Open Day WaterCampus
Open Day WaterCampus

Saturday 1 November

Open day
Wybrand de Geest
Wybrand de Geest

until 1 March 2026

Fries Museum

Exhibition
Saturday Market
Saturday Market

weekly

Market
Fauna XXtraordinaire
Fauna XXtraordinaire

until 28 February 2026

De Utrecht

Exhibition
Photo Tour Leeuwarden
Photo Tour Leeuwarden

weekly

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

until 22 November 2026

Fries Museum

Guided tour
Dinosaurs in the Zoo
Dinosaurs in the Zoo

until 9 November

AquaZoo Leeuwarden

Exhibition
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 6 May 2027

Greenjoy

Aquatics
Group cruises through canals and waterways
Group cruises through canals and waterways

daily

Stichting Praamvaren Leeuwarden

Guided tour
Private city walk in Leeuwarden
Private city walk in Leeuwarden

daily

A Guide to Leeuwarden

Guided tour
Escape Game with Disco
Escape Game with Disco

Saturday 1 November

Visit attraction
Us Heit Tea
Us Heit Tea

until 10 April 2026

Cabaret
Boat Hire Bonkevaart
Boat Hire Bonkevaart

until 30 November

Bootverhuur Bonkevaart

Aquatics
Theater tour through the Nassaus minimum of 2 people!
Theater tour through the Nassaus minimum of 2 people!

until 19 March 2026

Theaterrestaurant Het Souterrain

Guided tour
Private Tour Leeuwarden
Private Tour Leeuwarden

until 19 March 2026

Van Ravesteijn Theater & Events

Guided tour
Enchanting Autumn Concert – Roon Staal
Enchanting Autumn Concert – Roon Staal

Sunday 2 November

Concert
Leeuwarden Run Club
Leeuwarden Run Club

weekly

Sporting event
Het Historisch Reisbureau van Tresoar
Het Historisch Reisbureau van Tresoar

until 30 December 2026

Tresoar

History
Het Stadshart
Het Stadshart

5 November, 6 November and 7 more days

Podium Explore

Festival
Nijkleasterkuier
Nijkleasterkuier

weekly

Hike