Event Calendar

• Taptoe 'A ribbon of light'

  Taptoe 'A ribbon of light'

  On October 2nd, all scouting, sports, and cultural clubs from Leiden make their traditi...

  Friday 2 October

• Leidens Ontzet - Relief of Leiden

  Leidens Ontzet - Relief of Leiden

  On October 3, we celebrate and commemorate the Relief of Leiden.

  2 and 3 October

• Lunapark Fair

  Lunapark Fair

  The Leidse Lunapark is one of the oldest and most beloved parts of the 3 October Festiv...

  2 and 3 October

• Swinging towards October 3rd

  Swinging towards October 3rd

  On October 2nd evening we will be dancing until 3 October again. This year this party i...

  Friday 2 October

• Nostalgic fair

  Nostalgic fair

  On October 2nd and 3rd, step back in time at Pieterskerk Square and enjoy traditional f...

  2 and 3 October

• Repair Café Leiderdorp

  Repair Café Leiderdorp

  Get your broken tools repaired, clothes fixed and more instead of throwing them away at...

  monthly

• Presentation of Herring and White Bread

  Presentation of Herring and White Bread

  On October 3rd, it’s time for one of the most cherished traditions of Leidens Ontzet: t...

  Saturday 3 October

• Reveille

  Reveille

  The morning of October 3rd traditionally begins with the Reveille, a gathering where th...

  Saturday 3 October

• 3 October University

  3 October University

  Perform surgery on a giant Operation game, have a go at molecular cooking (and tasting)...

  Saturday 3 October

• Memorial service

  Memorial service

  We commemorate our freedom, regained through Leiden’s Relief. Each year features a spec...

  Saturday 3 October

• Koraalzang

  Koraalzang

  In the early morning of October 3rd, following the Reveille, the Choir Singing begins....

  Saturday 3 October

• Grand Parade "Like a Comet"

  Grand Parade "Like a Comet"

  Every year on October 3rd, it’s time for one of the absolute highlights of the celebrat...

  Saturday 3 October

• Canal vaulting

  Canal vaulting

  Canal vaulting is the splashiest part of October 3rd! Once again, our Leiden students w...

  Saturday 3 October

• Biology on Tap

  Biology on Tap

  Join Biology on Tap (BoT), a lively evening where science meets socialising. Every firs...

  monthly

• Leiden International Film Festival

  Leiden International Film Festival

  11 days filled with premieres, special film events, parties and more: that’s the Leiden...

  8 until 18 October

• Tell Me More Stortytelling Evening: Unwritten (English)

  Tell Me More Stortytelling Evening: Unwritten (English)

  Join Theater De Generator’s monthly Tell Me More evenings for captivating stories and m...

  Friday 9 October

• On a houseplant safari through the greenhouses

  On a houseplant safari through the greenhouses

  In two hours, Fabrizia, founder and owner of Youplant Amsterdam, shares the ins and out...

  10 October, 24 October

• Día de Muertos at the Worldmuseum in Leiden

  Día de Muertos at the Worldmuseum in Leiden

  Come and experience the Day of the Dead at the Worldmuseum. During this Mexican celebra...

  10 until 25 October

• Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

  Open Mic - Comedy Sunday Afternoon

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

  Sunday 11 October

• Show Me The Expert

  Show Me The Expert

  Show Me The Expert is coming to Leiden, a day to meet all the Experts your business needs!

  Wednesday 14 October

• Comedy Night International

  Comedy Night International

  Get ready for an evening full of English-language humor and diversity at our Comedy Nig...

  Saturday 17 October

• Tell Me More Clubhouse – Storytelling Community Night (English)

  Tell Me More Clubhouse – Storytelling Community Night (English)

  A perfect gathering for anyone who loves stories, wants to learn more about the art of...

  Wednesday 28 October

• Sensory-friendly day for families - Naturalis

  Sensory-friendly day for families - Naturalis

  A museum visit can give many impressions: sounds, moving images, crowds or bright light...

  Wednesday 4 November

• 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