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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Private Tour: IMPACT
Private Tour: IMPACT

until 23 July

Fries Museum

Guided tour
The Princessehof van Maria Louise
The Princessehof van Maria Louise

until 2 October

The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics

History
IMPACT – The Airial War in Friesland, 1940-1945
IMPACT – The Airial War in Friesland, 1940-1945

until 27 July

Fries Museum

Exhibition
The Underwater Safari
The Underwater Safari

until 21 September

Natuurmuseum Fryslân (Frisian Museum of Natural History)

Exhibition
Wu Zetian
Wu Zetian

until 25 May

The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics

Exhibition
Heem
Heem

until 27 April

Fries Museum

Exhibition
Twadde thús. Evacuees and their Frisian host families
Twadde thús. Evacuees and their Frisian host families

until 30 September

Tresoar

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
Zand & Zoo in AquaZoo Leeuwarden
Zand & Zoo in AquaZoo Leeuwarden

until 19 April 2027

AquaZoo Leeuwarden

Visit zoo
Exhibition 'Ademtocht' in the Grote of Jacobijnerkerk Church in Leeuwarden
Exhibition 'Ademtocht' in the Grote of Jacobijnerkerk Church in Leeuwarden

until 20 September

Exhibitions
Boat Hire Bonkevaart
Boat Hire Bonkevaart

until 30 November

Bootverhuur Bonkevaart

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

until 7 October 2026

Praamverhuur Leeuwarden

Guided tour
Liberation boat trips
Liberation boat trips

until 5 May

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

daily

A Guide to Leeuwarden

Guided tour
Luxury sloop or sailboat hire!
Luxury sloop or sailboat hire!

until 31 October

Aquatics
Brêge nei Frijheid
Brêge nei Frijheid

until 11 June

Multi-disciplinary
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
Typewriterscafé
Typewriterscafé

Friday 25 April

Podium Explore

Literature
De Schrijfclub
De Schrijfclub

Friday 25 April

Podium Explore

Literature
Friday Market
Friday Market

weekly

Market
King's Day 2025 flea market
King's Day 2025 flea market

Saturday 26 April

Garage sale