Event Calendar

• Viewing of murals by Chris Lebeau in the Old Catholic Church

  Viewing of murals by Chris Lebeau in the Old Catholic Church

  The Old Catholic Church in Leiden has unique murals by Chris Lebeau (1875–1945), which...

  14 November, 12 December

• Arrival of Sinterklaas in Leiden

  Arrival of Sinterklaas in Leiden

  On Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 11:30 am, Saint Nicholas will set foot at the Beest...

  Saturday 14 November

• Repair Café Leiden

  Repair Café Leiden

  You can contact us for repairs to electrical appliances and minor repairs to clothing,...

  monthly

• Taş Tepeler

  Taş Tepeler

  Travelling through a prehistoric landscape.

  until 7 November 2027

• Visit the Young Rembrandt Studio

  Visit the Young Rembrandt Studio

  Meet the young Rembrandt in a beautiful 7-minute 3D video experience in the house where...

  until 21 March 2027

• FACING FACES

  FACING FACES

  Koen de Vries’ portraits are like an excavation of all the impressions that shaped huma...

  until 16 January 2027

• Market in Leiden

  Market in Leiden

  Biweekly street market along the Nieuwe Rijn waterway.

  weekly

• Sami Art, Land, Power

  Sami Art, Land, Power

  How do you relate to the land you live with? In *Sámi Art, Land, Power*, Sámi creators...

  until 5 September 2027

• Time for Papua

  Time for Papua

  Visit Time for Papua: an impressive presentation of 400 objects, selected from the worl...

  until 3 January 2027

• Plants & Planets

  Plants & Planets

  In Plants & Planets you will travel through time and space: from the Big Bang to th...

  until 7 February 2027

• Light over Deshima

  Light over Deshima

  What did Japan look like when photography was still in its infancy?

  until 28 February 2027

• Yuki Kihara: Darwin in Paradise Camp

  Yuki Kihara: Darwin in Paradise Camp

  In *Darwin in Paradise Camp*, Wereldmuseum Leiden presents the Dutch debut of the inter...

  until 3 January 2027

• Boxie, a Playful Museum Adventure

  Boxie, a Playful Museum Adventure

  Ready to explore the museum in a fun and different way? Pick up Boxie for free at the e...

  until 8 March 2028

• Observatory Tour

  Observatory Tour

  From Wednesday through Sunday, between 14:30 to 15:30, the Old Observatory offers guide...

  weekly

• Language Cafe Leiden

  Language Cafe Leiden

  Practice your Dutch language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment

  weekly

• The forest of Suriname

  The forest of Suriname

  Naturalis has a new exhibition: The Forest of Suriname. Discover the nature of Suriname...

  until 2 May 2027

• Giant creatures

  Giant creatures

  This autumn, 12 gigantic little creatures have arrived at the Hortus—for instance, a ca...

  until 30 November

• Truth? The art of doubt

  Truth? The art of doubt

  In Truth? The art of doubt, scientists and artists explore how we determine what is true.

  until 3 January 2027

• K-pop: A Snapshot

  K-pop: A Snapshot

  K-pop in the picture. From underground music scene to global visual culture K-pop.

  until 31 December

• Arabic Language & Culture Festival

  Arabic Language & Culture Festival

  Discover the richness of the Arabic language and culture.

  until 15 November

• Werkcentrum

  Werkcentrum

  Werkcentrum is a central hub for anyone with questions about work and career developmen...

  until 9 September 2027

• Discover the 13 museums in Leiden

  Discover the 13 museums in Leiden

  Marvel at the treasures of science, learn all about the life of the Young Rembrandt, im...

  until 2 January 2028

• Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

  Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

  During this special afternoon, up-and-coming Dutch-speaking comedians take center stage...

  Sunday 15 November

• Biggg Festival Leiden

  Biggg Festival Leiden

  A selection of artists (including many Leiden Legends) presents a musical overview of B...

  Sunday 15 November