
Nature’s Joy

Life is buzzing in Venlo. Major events, surprising initiatives, and our vastelaovend shows how connected and full of life we are. But just as easily as we accelerate, we slow down. Because you'll always find peace here, along the Maas, in our villages, or amidst the greenery. Whether you live here, are moving here, or love to visit: in Venlo, you'll feel at home right away.
We are bon vivants at heart. We celebrate life in all its facets. Our city motto Festina Lente – make haste slowly – reflects this philosophy of life. Here we take the time to enjoy what is truly important. And above all, we do it together. Welcome to Venlo!
In Venlo, we toast to life and throw parties wherever possible. Here's what's happening in Venlo in the coming period.

Ontdek in het Limburgs Museum alle feesten die in onze provincie gevierd worden

Kasteeltuinen Arcen opent haar poorten voor een nieuw tuinseizoen op zaterdag 28 maart 2026. Vanaf deze datum bewonder je de eerste paar weken de schoonheid van de lente. De tuinen staan vol met kleurrijke voorjaarsbloeiers, dus verwacht tienduizenden viooltjes, ontelbare tulpen en het frisse groen dat overal tevoorschijn komt!

Verken de verborgen parels van Venlo

Instapwandeling met gids, ideaal voor kleine groepen en individuen

Discover remarkable objects and stories from cultures all around the world

Come face to face with extraordinary animals, thousands of insects, and the iconic bear Joseph.

What if you could also see music? In the exhibition Seeing Sounds at the van Bommel van Dam museum, you will discover the work of four artists from different generations for whom music is more than a subject: it is a way to imagine freedom.Yet something remains unseen until you listen. Take a seat at one of the vinyl stations, browse, choose, listen, and experience how music changes your view on the artworks of Raafat Ballan, Sedje Hémon, Sam Middleton, and Dion Rosina. An invitation to look with both eyes and ears!

Summer, music, and conviviality by the Maas!

Six Wednesdays in the summer coziness at the atmosphere market!

Discover art in nature in Arcen!

A nice flea market in the heart of Venlo!

A charming garden of 4,500 m² full of stories

Fiets met onze stadsgids door de Venlose Bantuin

Six Wednesdays in the summer fun at the atmospheric market!

Robert Boyd Smith, working as a tattoo artist under the name the Blacksmith, presents work inspired by mythology, religion, and culture. This exhibition features mandalas, among other things, executed mainly in ink and pencil and characterized by a high degree of detail.

Zes woensdagen in de zomer gezelligheid op de sfeermarkt!

De leden van Alien Ant Farm brachten in 1999 hun eerste plaat uit, die ze voor het gemak maar meteen Greatest Hits noemden. Het was echter 2002 - de hoogtijdagen van nu-metal - toen ze pas echt echt een hit scoorden met de ironische alt-metal cover van Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal en successen behaalden met nummers als ‘Movies’ en ‘Wish’.

Six Wednesdays in the summer coziness at the atmosphere market!

Walk along and learn about the Maas and how the landscape has changed!
Enjoy four days of music, theater, and culture during the free Summer Park Festival in Julianapark.

Learn more about this beautiful area during this excursion!

Walk along and discover the rare red bell heather!

Six Wednesdays in the summer enjoyment at the atmosphere market!

Celebrate with us the 75th anniversary of the dairy farm of Zuivel van Nu! During this open day, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at modern farm life. Walk around the yard, admire the tractors and other machines, see the cows and calves up close, and discover how we make our own dairy products from fresh milk at Zuivel van Nu. There are activities for children, tastings of our products, and plenty of opportunities to explore the farm. Everyone is warmly welcome!

Live music, snacks, and fun for a good cause
Enterprising people who celebrate life, that's embedded in our DNA. Meet the people who together make Venlo.

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Barry van den Ham
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Saar Gansner
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Bart Faassen
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Jerino Lekatompessy
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Max Kuipers
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Bas van der Linden
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Pieter Vercoulen
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