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Celebrate life in Venlo

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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.

Living in Venlo

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!

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Nature’s Joy

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Celebrate life

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At home in Venlo

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Growing up in Venlo

Celebrate life in Venlo

In Venlo, we toast to life and throw parties wherever possible. Here's what's happening in Venlo in the coming period. 

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With the whole family
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Jun
25
Oct

Ramen exhibition the Fantastische Maaswezens.

From June 1 to October 25 (end of autumn break), Visit Noord-Limburg, in collaboration with Basisschool de Weiert and Museum van Bommel van Dam, is organizing the window exhibition Fantastic Meuse Creatures.38 windows in Arcen are transformed into a colorful open-air museum. In these windows, you will find 'Meuse Creatures'.Meuse Creatures are fantasy animals, crafted by students of the Weiert (primary school of Arcen), which they imagine could live in the Meuse River.The 38 windows hiding the Meuse Creatures form a walking route, a kind of treasure hunt, that children and families can walk this summer and early autumn.Behind the windows of the Inaborgh, you will find Mermaid Fish Lizzy and Blobfish Jan, our Meuse Creatures. They will remain there until October 25.You can find the complete route via this link:  Maaswerken | Visit Noord-Limburg

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Exposition
04
Jul
22
Nov

See­ing Sounds

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!

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Music
14
Aug
15
Aug

Zomerparkfeest Official Afterparty

On Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, Zomerparkfeest will take place at Grenswerk! During the official after-parties, we head into the night with St. Paul on Friday and David Vunk in collaboration with Traplab on Saturday. Roeller (Friday) and Na-nanet (Saturday) will warm up the room. Both nights last from 01:00 to 05:00. Admission from 18 years. Note: for both evenings, you reserve (free!) admission tickets via the links below: Tickets After Friday Tickets After Saturday

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Student life
14
Aug

House of Confetti invites Cuntdown at Zomerparkfeest

Cuntdown is the ultimate ballroom battle arena of House of Vineyard, where teams come together to compete, vogue, and conquer the ring. For this special showcase edition, Legendary Mother Amber Vineyard brings together the most impressive talents from the Dutch Ballroom Scene for an unprecedented show full of Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent. Who will dominate the ring? Let the battles speak for themselves! House of Vineyard, founded in 2014 by Amber Vineyard, is the first ballroom house in the Netherlands. Ballroom culture originated in New York as a safe space primarily for the Black and Latinx queer and trans community. Many members come from marginalized groups and have found their own chosen family within it. With House of Confetti invites Cuntdown, House of Confetti bridges the gap between the ballroom scene and the audience of Zomerparkfeest. This collaboration celebrates the power of self-expression, community, and performance. Turn up the cunt! This event takes place during Zomerparkfeest on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM in TEATRO and is free of charge.

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With the whole family
22
Aug

Open Day Dairy of Today

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!

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Even more in Venlo

In Venlo, we take action. We learn with and from each other, work together, and find a way. We stand side by side, in good times and bad. And when you visit, you are welcome in Venlo!

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Study

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Visit

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Work