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U+Events 2016

A Lazy Sunday Afternoon 2016

June - September 2016, Utrecht city parks

 

Summer tradition in Utrecht: mini festivals in the park!

  • June 12th 13.00-17.00  Tolsteegplantsoen

  • June 19th  13.00-17.00  Park Lepelenburg

  • June 26th 13.00-17.00   Castellum

  • July 10th 13.00-17.00  Tolsteegplantsoen

  • July 17th 13.00-17.00  Park Lepelenburg

  • July 31st 13.00-17.00  Castellum

  • August 14th 13.00-17.00  Tolsteegplantsoen

  • August 21st 13.00-17.00   Park Lepelenburg

  • August 28th 13.00-17.00   Castellum

Stekker in het Park

13 aug 2016, Park Voorveldse Polder Utrecht

 

Open air music festival in the park. Line-up 2015: Apparat (dj-set) - Mathew Johnson - Brandt Brauer Frick - Stimming - Francesco Tristano - Hunee - Breach - Culoe de Song - Call Super - Tom Trago & more.

 

 

 

De Parade

22 July - 7 Aug 2016, Moreelsepark Utrecht

 

A travelling open air parade of small theaters, restaurants and bars. There is lots to see and do for all ages. Bring the kids on wednesday afternoon for special children's theater shows, workshops, arts&crafts and the 'zweefmolen'. You can even bake your own poffertjes (dutch treat) or let the chef do the cooking for you at one of the restaurants. De Parade celebrates it's 25th birthday this year. Will you join the party?

 

 

 

Pluk de Nacht

 August starting 17.00h, Werkspoorkathedraal Utrecht

 

The largest Open Air Film Festival in The Netherlands has grown to become a true meeting place and combines the screening of never-before-released films, animations and documenty tiltles with art, food, drinks, debates and parties. Admission is free. The festival offers a platform to many young artists, which means there is a lot more to see and do at the festival besides film.

 

Festival Dorst

 Sept 2 t/m 4, Griftpark Utrecht

 friday 16.00-00.00h

 saturday and sunday 14.00-00.00h

 

A travelling circus for people who enjoy the good things in life. Visit this large wine and beer tasting garden in the city's laid back Griftpark. Taste, learn and experience over 70 wine variety's and a wide selection of specialty beers! Want a bite with your wine or beer? Get some snacks or a meal at one of the foodtrucks. Ofcourse there's also live music to listen or dance to.

 

 

Uitfeest

4 Sept, TivoliVredenburg, de Neude, Schoutenstraat, Stadhuisplein

 

Discover what the new cultural season in Utrecht has to offer. Over a hundred cultural organisations and groups show you what's new in the world of music, theater, dance, film, and museums. The kick-off takes place at music center TivoliVredenburg, de Neude turns into an dance square, you'll find all kinds of performances in the Schoutenstraat and lots of music at the Stadhuisplein. Have fun!

 

Boerenmarkt Vroeg

Sept, Achterdijk 1 Bunnik

 

'Vroeg' is a farm, bakery, restaurant and store with regional- and seasonal products. Beautifuly located in the rural countryside between Utrecht and Bunnik. Nice to have lunch, dinner, buy your daily bread, jam, honey, fresh  fruit and vegetable juices. 'Vroeg' organizes different events througout the year. September 12th there is a farmer's market, where local farmers come together in the orchard and sell their produce.  

 

Dutch Film Festival

21 Sept-02 Oct 2016, Utrecht City Centre

 

'Het Gouden Kalf', the dutch Oscars are awarded during the Dutch Film Festival. Who will be awarded best Dutch actor, actress, producer, director...?

During this festival there are a lot of movies to be seen, workshops to do, expositions to visit for young and old. If you're a cinema fan, it'll be a feast to be in Utrecht this week. 

 

Vol van Smaak autumn edition

19 + 20 sept  2015, Julianapark Utrecht

 

'Vol van Smaak' celebrates autumn! Non-pretentious food festival with a laid back atmosphere. Every season the organisations picks a nice location in Utrecht for their event. There are food trucks with seasonal drinks and bites. There's live music and there are food related workshops for children and adults. This summer for example they organised a 'how to make Limoncello' workshop.

 

de Zelf-Gemaakte Markt

26 sept  2015, Mariaplaats Utrecht

 

Nice, small market with stalls that offer self-made goods and products. Looking for original hats, jewelry, gifts, clothes, candles, toys, tableware, birdhouses, furniture, etc. Visit the Mariaplaats on saturday the 26th. 'Noest hout' is there as well, selling unique Utrecht wooden breadplanks and souvenirs. Done shopping? At Broodnodig they serve very good coffee and delicious sandwhiches...

 

Alles kids! cultural sunday

18 oct  2015, city centre Utrecht

 

On this cultural sunday in Utrecht the kids rule. There are theater performances, workshops, movies, musical festivities, expositions in musea throughout the city especially organised for our youngsters and their family. Puzzle your way through a labyrint on Domplein. Young scientists visit a lecture on the development of the brain in De Winkel van Sinkel or do their own DNA-research at the Universiteitsmuseum. Click on the image for athe complete programma or more information.

 

Craft beer festival

5+6 nov  2016, Nobelstraat Utrecht

 

Are you a beer lover? During the Utrecht Craft Beer Festival (Streekbierfestival), local brewers visit the city of Utrecht so you can try their tastiest brews. The festival is hosted by various pubs and bars in the Utrecht city centre and entry is free – all you pay for is your beer. The participating businesses each serve beer from a different brewery, with suggestions for an accompanying meal or snack. Want to try every beer on offer? Organise a pub crawl!

 

 

Le Guess Who?

10-13 nov  2016, Nobelstraat Utrecht

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Le Guess Who? is a music festival held annually in various Utrecht venues, including EKKO, TivoliVredenburg and ACU.

The four-day festival has an international flavour, and mainly showcases cutting-edge and innovative bands. Enjoy new talent and performances that you won't soon forget: the perfect ingredients for a great weekend in Utrecht.

 

Knüss Winterfest

9, 10, 11 dec 2016, Utrecht city centre

 

Winter is not kicking in yet, but Utrecht is looking forward to the holidays! This weekend have wintery fun at Knüss Winterfest. You can go ice skating, visit markets, taste wine, have a snack, enjoy the music and sip from a nice cup of hot coco. Check www.knusswinterfest.nl for the entire programme. Have fun!

Vol van Smaak winter edition

11, 12 + 13 dec  2015, Domplein Utrecht

 

'Vol van Smaak' celebrates winter and Christmas! Non-pretentious food festival with a laid back atmosphere. Every season the organisations picks a nice location in Utrecht for their event. There are food trucks with seasonal drinks and bites. There's live music and there are food related workshops for children and adults. This winter there's nice, hot glühwein, taste some winter beers, warm your tummy with homemade stew, learn how to make sausages and bake your ouw bread above an open fire!

 

Vol van Smaak spring edition

19+20 March 2016, 

 

'Vol van Smaak' celebrates spring! Non-pretentious food festival with a laid back atmosphere. Every season the organisations picks a nice location in Utrecht for their event. There are food trucks with seasonal drinks and bites. There's live music and there are food related workshops for children and adults. This winter for example they organised a 'Barista workshop'.

Schaft Food Fair

25 - 28 March 2016, Werkspoorkathedraal Tractieweg 41 Utrecht

friday from 15.00-01.00h, saturday from 12.00-01.00h

sunday from 12.00-23.00h, monday from 12.00-21.00h

 

The first nostaligic indoor food fair in Utrecht! With vintage food trucks, nostalgic fun fair rides, good music and lifestyle market.

The Werkspoorkathedraal is one of Utrechts beautiful preserved industrial sites. The place will be filled with fresh jazzy sounds by radiostation Sublime FM. Laugh, dance, eat, drink, shop and go for a ride in the ferris wheel! There is a special spot for kids to hang out and have fun. Free entrance!

Art Festival Tweetakt/Kaap

1 Apr - 29 May 2016, Neude Utrecht from 10.00-02.00h

 

Theatre and dance performances, music, cabaret, games and (interactive) visual art installations.

 

Experience the progress and developments in theatre, dance, music and art for a young audience. The festival will be showing over 100 performances by young, talented and more experienced independent theatre makers, artists and companies from the Netherlands and abroad. They are making new, surprising, and adventurous work for children, youngsters/teenagers and adults.

Food Truck Festival TREK

12 - 16 May 2016, Griftpark Utrecht

 

Dozens of mobile kitchens transform Utrechts Griftpark into one big sizzling open air restaurant. You're welcome to enjoy good food+drinks, live music, theater and much, much more. Entrance is free. So bring your best friends, good humor, and some sunshine with you and have the best picnic in the park you can imagine!

 

 

 

Stekker in de Tunnel

14+15 May 2016, expeditietunnel Hoog Catharijne at night

 

For two nights the epedition tunnel beneath shopping centre Hoog Catharijen will be filled with music.

 

saturday: Dominik Eulberg, Oliver Schories & SHMLSS and others...
sunday: Mr. G, DJ Bone, Rod Malmok vs. Tripeo and others...

Festival deBeschaving

 1 July 2017, Botanical gardens Utrecht Science Park 

 

deBeschaving is an intimate one-day exploratory festival for the creative, inquisitive and smart. On Saturday the 27th of June, the enchanting Botanical Garden of Utrecht Science Park becomes the playground for a surprising combination of live music, art and science on six different stages.

 

 

 

French Moon Midnight Shopping 

 July, Voorstraat Utrecht

 

Because of the Tour we feel a little Frenchy! So we decided to throw you a special French moon shopping night with our favourite neighbour shops! Shopping, music, beer, gifts and the launch of a special product. Come get your invite and stay tuned for more info.

 

KLIJS & BOON, Voorstraat 44

 

 

 

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