Event Calendar

Looking to connect with others? Want to get to know the Leiden region and experience cultural events?

Region of Surprises
Region of Surprises
Discover more about festivals, museum exhibitions and other activities in the Region of Surprises event calendar

Video Appointments With the Helpdesk
Video Appointments With the Helpdesk
Have some questions and wish to talk to a member of our Helpdesk? Book a video call appointment.
until 27 January 2025
Work Cafe
Work Cafe
Are you currently unemployed, but would you like to get started? Are you in danger of losing your job or are you...
weekly
Housing Consultations by Expat Mortgages
Housing Consultations by Expat Mortgages
Free housing advice by Expat Mortgages
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Ceramic Workshops

Ceramic Workshops
In her ceramic workshop series, professional ceramic artist Ipek Kotan will be teaching wheel-throwing,...

until 5 October
Helpdesk for Internationals

Helpdesk for Internationals
Have a question about being an international in Leiden? Our helpdesk is available to give free...

until 1 January 2025
KIMSOOJA - THREAD ROOTS

KIMSOOJA - THREAD ROOTS
Museum De Lakenhal proudly presents the exhibition Kimsooja – Thread Roots from March 2 to...

until 21 July
Exhibition I’m Going to Fight - Anton de Kom and the Surinamese Student Union

Exhibition I’m Going to Fight - Anton de Kom and the Surinamese Student Union
Today, the Surinamese writer and freedom fighter Anton de Kom has become an indispensable part...

until 7 July
Market in Leiden

Market in Leiden
Biweekly street market along the Nieuwe Rijn waterway.

weekly
Walk the Leiden Loop

Walk the Leiden Loop
The Leiden Loop walking tour is the ideal way to discover the most beautiful locations in Leiden....

until 1 January 2026
Fort Vechten

Fort Vechten
The National Museum of Antiquities has been involved in archaeological research in Vechten...

until 31 October
Exhibition: Paestum. City of Goddesses

Exhibition: Paestum. City of Goddesses
The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden brings you the exhibition Paestum. City of Goddesses.'

until 25 August
Exhibition 'In Brilliant Light'

Exhibition 'In Brilliant Light'
With the exhibition In Brilliant Light, Wereldmuseum Leiden gives a platform to contemporary...

until 3 November
To Breathe: Leiden Kimsooja

To Breathe: Leiden Kimsooja
On the Oude Vest, the Lucas van Leyden Fund is realizing the public artwork To Breathe: Leiden...

until 18 November
Exhibition: Closer to the Black Hole

Exhibition: Closer to the Black Hole
Mysterious places in the cosmos, which swallow everything and from which nothing, not even...

until 5 January 2025
Rembrandt's Four Senses - His First Paintings

Rembrandt's Four Senses - His First Paintings
A celebratory exhibition at Leiden's Museum de Lakenhal, from 20 January to 16 June 2024

until 16 June
Japan Market

Japan Market
In 2000, the Emperor of Japan and his wife visited the SieboldHuis during a state visit to...

Sunday 19 May
Leidse Hofjes Festival

Leidse Hofjes Festival
You can’t miss this music festival on May 19th and 20th, 2024!

19 and 20 May
Biology on Tap

Biology on Tap
Join Biology on Tap (BoT), a lively evening where science meets socialisng. Every first Monday...

weekly
Language Café Leiderdorp

Language Café Leiderdorp
You will learn to speak Dutch better in the Language Café. You talk to each other about normal...

weekly
Video Appointments With the Helpdesk

Video Appointments With the Helpdesk
Have some questions and wish to talk to a member of our Helpdesk? Book a video call appointment.

until 27 January 2025
Inner City Borrel at Oranjerie of the Hortus Botanicus

Inner City Borrel at Oranjerie of the Hortus Botanicus
Twice a year, Cenrum Management Leiden organizes the Inner City Drinks: the moment when entrepreneurs...

Tuesday 21 May
Work Cafe

Work Cafe
Are you currently unemployed, but would you like to get started? Are you in danger of losing...

weekly
Grand Café de Burcht - Quiz Night

Grand Café de Burcht - Quiz Night
Every Tuesday is quiz night at Grand Café de Burcht

weekly
Modern Jive Partner Dancing Lessons

Modern Jive Partner Dancing Lessons
Ceroc is a complete night out and is a great way to meet people, have a few laughs and stay...

weekly
Naturalis Nights Biodiversity Day

Naturalis Nights Biodiversity Day
On Wednesday, the 22nd of May, the annual World Biodiversity Day will be celebrated in Naturalis....

Wednesday 22 May
Expat Cinema

Expat Cinema
Expat Cinema is back in Leiden!

weekly
Kinderkring

Kinderkring
Every Wednesday morning from 9.30 to 11.00 h. you are welcome to join the Kinderkring. Meet...

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