Festivals
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All Nijmegen festivals
Festivals are organised in Nijmegen throughout the year. Come alone or with friends and experience the energy of a big party together!
Festivals take place in Nijmegen throughout the year. One-day festivals, multiple-day festivals, inside or outside, music or film, art or theatre, dance or literature, on holidays, especially for children, or completely devoted to food and drink. Read on to discover what Nijmegen has to offer; check the agenda to learn about upcoming festivals.
Film & literature
In Nijmegen, there is plenty to discover for film lovers! Every April, the annual short film festival Go Short takes place. Over the course of 10 days, you will see the finest of what short film has to offer. Are you more into documentaries? Then science film festival InScience is the place to be for you. During five days in November, you will learn all there is to know about the most recent and ground-breaking science.
Celebrate literature at one of the literary festivals! In the autumn, during the literary festival 'buiten zinnen', artists share their favourite lines with you. At the end of the year, the Wintertuinfestival takes place, with a different theme for every year. Book week fan? In Nijmegen, we open this week with a mixture of literature, art, and music during the Nijmegen Boekenfeest.
Taste the art and culture
Those who love art should not miss the Nijmegen Kunstnacht! During the annual Kunstnacht in September, more than 50 cultural organizations present an interdisciplinary program at over 20 locations. This allows you to discover all of cultural Nijmegen in a single night.
In the summer, you'll enjoy the best theatre, dance, music and stand-up at Kronenburgerpark during TheaterAvenue. This festival is the ideal summer terrace and a fantastic venue for all ages to discover new things.
For the real foodies among you, there is TREK. The largest travelling food festival in the Netherlands also prepares the most delicious dishes for you in Nijmegen. While eating and drinking you also get a taste of culture with the best regional young theatre makers, cabaret and musical talent.
Discover more culture
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Museums & art
Museums & art
Nijmegen has many galleries and museums. So there is always something to do for everyone, no matter your age. View here to explore art and museums in Nijmegen and be inspired.
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Music
Music
Like music, Nijmegen knows many styles. Whether you fancy classical, pop, rock, hip-hop, metal or jazz. Here you will find music for everyone!
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Performance art
Performance art
Every week, old and new stages in Nijmegen offer a varied program to visit. From stand-up and theatre to dance and cabaret. Find out here!