Free parking in Venlo?
In October, November, and December, you can park for free on Saturdays and Sundays and conveniently take the free shuttle bus to the city center.
Click here for all the informationThe first day of the rest of your (student) life
Studying in Venlo is, of course, more than just studying. It's building up your home away from home and also outside of school. The city is just a 5-minute bike ride from all colleges away and for those who want some head space, you can be surrounded by greenery in just ten minutes.
But of course there're more! We'll give you a crash course into student life in Venlo.
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First things first
In the evenings, on weekends, and during holidays, you can count on plenty of activities in Venlo. We are keen to celebrate life whenever we can in Venlo. You are most welcome to join!
Music
10
Nov
The Living Room Workshops
This evening: Ballroom 101 & Runway The floor is yours! On December 23, 2026, House of Vineyard and House of Confetti are organizing the very first ballroom function in Limburg. Leading up to this: five workshop evenings to immerse yourself in ballroom, hone your performance skills, and learn to claim space. Ready? Step onto the floor and join the SHOWDOWN in Maaspoort. Click here to score your ticket(s) for the workshop(s)! History of ballroom “Ballroom is a place where fashion, performance, and activism come together. It is a form of protest and resistance, and a radical celebration of our existence and our right to claim and occupy space.” Ballroom emerged in the 1960s in Harlem, New York, for and by Black and Latinx trans women and queer people. They resisted the established, often racist beauty contests by organizing balls for, with, and by LGBTQIA+ people of color. During a ball, competitions are held in various categories, such as runway, realness, and performance. These categories serve as codes: ‘realness’ is about surviving within power structures, while ‘runway’ stands for claiming space. Many people active in the ballroom scene are part of a ‘house’. Houses are groups of people who have chosen each other as ‘family’ and offer a safe home base where there is room for each individual. The Dutch Ballroom Scene The culture spread and reached the Netherlands, where the Dutch Ballroom Scene (DBS) emerged in 2013 when Amber organized the first ball in Rotterdam. A year later, she founded The Living Room. “With respect for New York as the cradle of ballroom, we have built our own community. Not from a preconceived plan, but because we felt there was a need for more safe spaces.”, Amber The Netherlands now has a growing number of houses that regularly come together at balls. House of Vineyard House of Vineyard, founded in 2014 by Legendary Mother Amber Vineyard, is the first ballroom house in the Netherlands. As pioneers of the Dutch scene, House of Vineyard explores the power of ballroom, where education, community building, self-expression, and resistance play an important role. The Living Room The Living Room is a home for houses (and free agents *007*). Founded by Legendary Mother Amber Juicy Vineyard for queer, trans, and gender-non-conforming people, this is the place to immerse yourself in ballroom culture, hone your skills, and work on your performance. Here, ballroom is about telling the story of your body on your own terms, honoring the foundations, and, not least, finding like-minded people. Whether you're stepping into a class for the first time or preparing for the competition: you are part of a community. The workshops Five evenings in Venlo, guided by Legendary Mother Amber Vineyard and other members of House of Vineyard. Learn the essentials, discover different categories, refine your performance, and build your presence. Participate in one or more workshops and decide for yourself if you will step onto the floor during the SHOWDOWN. Workshop dates: November 10 + 24, 2026Location: House of Confetti @ Grenswerk | Peperstraat 10 VenloTime: 19:00 - 22:00 (doors open from 18:30) Workshop dates: December 8 + 15 + 22, 2026Location: House of Confetti @ Maaspoort Backstage | Peperstraat 31 VenloTime: 19:00 - 22:00 (doors open from 18:30) Click here to score your ticket(s) for the workshop(s)! Each category is a chance to reclaim what the world has told you was not enough or too much. Categories:Ballroom 101: Your introduction to ballroom: where the categories come from and why this is important. Don't know where to start? This is the right place!Runway: Bring it to the runway! Learn to dominate the space without saying a word: the walk, the shade, the pump, the pivot, the attitude.Vogue Fem: Storytelling with your body. Soft and c*nt, dramatic. Learn to trust your body in the moment.Drags Face: Learn the tips & tricks to shape YOUR own drag face and persona!Body & SEXpression: The Art of Seduction and telling the story of your body on your own terms.MAKE IT Fashion: Experiment, play, and discover how to create something new with fashion and tell your story.
Music
14
Nov
VroegZat
VroegZat brings nightlife back to the evening! Just as much partying, but nice and early so you can go to bed at a normal time, leaving you feeling fit the next day: win-win. Perfect for those in their thirties and forties who have kids at their bedside the next morning or sports obligations, but also for anyone who just feels like partying hard early.
Music
14
Nov
Live Wire
Live Wire brings a real house and techno club night to the Grenswerk café. The whole evening revolves around dancing: tight beats, building energy, and a dance floor that slowly fills up. The uniqueness lies in how that sound is created: live built on hands-on electronic equipment, right before your eyes. No pre-programmed playlist, but a set that grows on the spot, with a raw, authentic sound that you rarely hear nowadays.
Theater
15
Nov
Circus Circus
Is there a detective inside you? Are you good with puzzles and codes? Can you think logically? Then you might just solve the murder. A new unique concept: try to find out in teams of up to six people who the culprit is. Make sure you ask the suspects the right questions! A kind of Cluedo and Escape Room in one. The game is an evening-filling event and at least one team member must have a smartphone. Do you dare to take the challenge?The evening includes snacks (appetizers, not a full meal) and excludes drinks.Payment can be made per table.No discounts are valid at Murder in Maaspoort.
Music
08
Dec
The Living Room Workshops
This evening: Drags Makeup + Make It Fashion The floor is yours! On December 23, 2026, House of Vineyard and House of Confetti are organizing the very first ballroom function in Limburg. Leading up to this: five workshop evenings to immerse yourself in ballroom, sharpen your performance skills, and learn to take up space. Ready? Step onto the floor and join the SHOWDOWN in Maaspoort. Click here to score your ticket(s) for the workshop(s)! History of ballroom “Ballroom is a place where fashion, performance, and activism come together. It is a form of protest and resistance, and a radical celebration of our existence and our right to claim and take up space.” Ballroom originated in the 1960s in Harlem, New York, by and for Black and Latinx trans women and queer individuals. They resisted the established, often racist beauty pageants by organizing balls for, with, and by LGBTQIA+ people of color. During a ball, participants compete in various categories such as runway, realness, and performance. These categories function as codes: ‘realness’ is about surviving within power structures, while ‘runway’ is about claiming space. Many people active in the ballroom scene are part of a ‘house’. Houses are groups of people who have chosen each other as ‘family’ and provide a safe home base where there is room for every individual. The Dutch Ballroom Scene The culture spread and also reached the Netherlands, where the Dutch Ballroom Scene (DBS) emerged in 2013 when Amber organized the first ball in Rotterdam. A year later, she founded The Living Room. “With respect for New York as the birthplace of ballroom, we have built our own community. Not from a preconceived plan, but because we felt there was a need for more safe spaces.”, Amber The Netherlands now has a growing number of houses that regularly gather at balls. House of Vineyard House of Vineyard, founded in 2014 by Legendary Mother Amber Vineyard, is the first ballroom house in the Netherlands. As pioneers of the Dutch scene, House of Vineyard explores the power of ballroom, where education, community building, self-expression, and resistance play an important role. The Living Room The Living Room is a home for houses (and free agents *007*). Founded by Legendary Mother Amber Juicy Vineyard for queer, trans, and gender-non-conforming people, this is the place to immerse yourself in ballroom culture, hone your skills, and work on your performance. Here, ballroom is about telling the story of your body on your own terms, honoring the foundations, and, not least, finding like-minded people. Whether you are stepping into a class for the first time or preparing for the battle: you are part of a community. The workshops Five evenings in Venlo, guided by Legendary Mother Amber Vineyard and other members of House of Vineyard. Learn the essentials, discover different categories, refine your performance, and build your presence. Participate in one or more workshops and decide for yourself whether to take the floor during the SHOWDOWN. Workshop dates: 10 + 24 November 2026 Location: House of Confetti @ Grenswerk | Peperstraat 10 Venlo Time: 19:00 - 22:00 (doors open from 18:30) Workshop dates: 8 + 15 + 22 December 2026 Location: House of Confetti @ Maaspoort Backstage | Peperstraat 31 Venlo Time: 19:00 - 22:00 (doors open from 18:30) Click here to score your ticket(s) for the workshop(s)! Every category is an opportunity to reclaim what the world has told you was not enough or too much. Categories: Ballroom 101: Your introduction to ballroom: where the categories come from and why they are important. Not sure where to start? You’re in the right place! Runway: Bring it to the runway! Learn to dominate the space without saying a word: the walk, the shade, the pump, the pivot, the attitude. Vogue Fem: Storytelling with your body. Soft and c*nt, dramatic. Learn to trust your body in the moment. Drags Face: Learn the tips & tricks to shape YOUR own drag face and persona! Body & SEXpression: The art of seduction and telling the story of your body on your own terms. MAKE IT Fashion: Experiment, play, and discover how to create something new with fashion and tell your story.
With the whole family
11
Dec
03
Jan
Venlo on Ice
Skate along and enjoy winter coziness during Venlo on Ice at the Oude Markt in Venlo.
Music
15
Dec
The Living Room Workshops
This evening: Runway + Body & SEXpression The floor is yours! On December 23, 2026, House of Vineyard and House of Confetti are organizing the very first ballroom function in Limburg. Leading up to this: five workshop evenings to immerse yourself in ballroom, sharpen your performance skills, and learn to take up space. Ready? Step onto the floor and join the SHOWDOWN in Maaspoort. Click here to score your ticket(s) for the workshop(s)! History of ballroom "Ballroom is a place where fashion, performance, and activism come together. It is a form of protest and resistance, and a radical celebration of our existence and our right to claim and take up space." Ballroom originated in the 1960s in Harlem, New York, for and by Black and Latinx trans women and queer people. They resisted the established, often racist beauty pageants by organizing balls for, with, and by LGBTQIA+ people of color. At a ball, participants compete in various categories, such as runway, realness, and performance. These categories function as codes: ‘realness’ is about surviving within power structures, while ‘runway’ is about claiming space. Many people active in the ballroom scene are part of a ‘house’. Houses are groups of people who have chosen each other as ‘family’ and provide a safe home base where there is space for each individual. The Dutch Ballroom Scene The culture spread and also reached the Netherlands, where the Dutch Ballroom Scene (DBS) emerged in 2013 when Amber organized the first ball in Rotterdam. A year later, she founded The Living Room. “With respect for New York as the birthplace of ballroom, we have built our own community. Not from a preconceived plan, but because we felt there was a need for more safe spaces.”, Amber The Netherlands now has a growing number of houses that regularly come together at balls. House of Vineyard House of Vineyard, founded in 2014 by Legendary Mother Amber Vineyard, is the first ballroom house in the Netherlands. As pioneers of the Dutch scene, House of Vineyard explores the power of ballroom, where education, community building, self-expression, and resistance play an important role. The Living Room The Living Room is a home for houses (and free agents *007*). Founded by Legendary Mother Amber Juicy Vineyard for queer, trans, and gender non-conforming people, this is the place to immerse yourself in ballroom culture, hone your skills, and work on your performance. Here, ballroom is about telling the story of your body on your own terms, honoring the foundations, and, not least, finding like-minded people. Whether you are stepping into a class for the first time or preparing for the competition: you are part of a community. The workshops Five evenings in Venlo, guided by Legendary Mother Amber Vineyard and other members of House of Vineyard. Learn the essentials, discover different categories, refine your performance, and build your presence. Participate in one or more workshops and decide for yourself if you want to step onto the floor during the SHOWDOWN. Workshop dates: November 10 + 24, 2026 Location: House of Confetti @ Grenswerk | Peperstraat 10 Venlo Time: 19:00 - 22:00 (entry from 18:30) Workshop dates: December 8 + 15 + 22, 2026 Location: House of Confetti @ Maaspoort Backstage | Peperstraat 31 Venlo Time: 19:00 - 22:00 (entry from 18:30) Click here to score your ticket(s) for the workshop(s)! Each category is an opportunity to reclaim what the world told you was not enough or too much. Categories: Ballroom 101: Your introduction to ballroom: where the categories come from and why this is important. Not sure where to start? Then you’re in the right place! Runway: Bring it to the runway! Learn to dominate the space without saying a word: the walk, the shade, the pump, the pivot, the attitude. Vogue Fem: Storytelling with your body. Soft and c*nt, dramatic. Learn to trust your body in the moment. Drags Face: Learn the tips & tricks to shape YOUR own drag face and persona! Body & SEXpression: The Art of seduction and telling the story of your body on your own terms. MAKE IT Fashion: Experiment, play, and discover how to create something new with fashion and tell your story.
Music
22
Dec
The Living Room Workshops
This evening: Vogue Fem + Tens & Battles The floor is yours! On December 23, 2026, House of Vineyard and House of Confetti will organize the very first ballroom function in Limburg. Leading up to this: five workshop evenings to immerse yourself in ballroom, sharpen your performance skills, and learn to take up space. Ready? Step onto the floor and join the SHOWDOWN in Maaspoort. Click here to score your ticket(s) for the workshop(s)! History of ballroom “Ballroom is a place where fashion, performance, and activism come together. It is a form of protest and resistance, and a radical celebration of our existence and our right to claim and occupy space.” Ballroom originated in the 1960s in Harlem, New York, for and by Black and Latinx trans women and queer people. They resisted the established, often racist beauty pageants by organizing balls for, with, and by LGBTQIA+ people of color. During a ball, participants compete against each other in various categories, such as runway, realness, and performance. These categories function as codes: ‘realness’ is about surviving within power structures, while ‘runway’ stands for claiming space. Many people active in the ballroom scene are part of a ‘house’. Houses are groups of people who have chosen each other as ‘family’ and provide a safe home base where there is room for every individual. The Dutch Ballroom Scene The culture spread and also reached the Netherlands, where the Dutch Ballroom Scene (DBS) emerged in 2013 when Amber organized the first ball in Rotterdam. A year later, she founded The Living Room. “With respect to New York as the birthplace of ballroom, we have built our own community. Not from a premeditated plan, but because we felt there was a need for more safe spaces.”, Amber The Netherlands now has a growing number of houses that regularly come together at balls. House of Vineyard House of Vineyard, founded in 2014 by Legendary Mother Amber Vineyard, is the first ballroom house in the Netherlands. As pioneers of the Dutch scene, House of Vineyard explores the power of ballroom, in which education, community building, self-expression, and resistance play an important role. The Living Room The Living Room is a home for houses (and free agents *007*). Founded by Legendary Mother Amber Juicy Vineyard for queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming people, this is the place to immerse yourself in ballroom culture, hone your skills, and work on your performance. Here, ballroom is about telling the story of your body on your own terms, honoring the foundations, and, not least, finding like-minded people. Whether you are stepping into a class for the first time or preparing for the battle: you are part of a community. The workshops Five evenings in Venlo, guided by Legendary Mother Amber Vineyard and other members of House of Vineyard. Learn the essentials, discover different categories, refine your performance, and build your presence. Join one or more workshops and decide for yourself if you will step onto the floor during the SHOWDOWN. Workshop dates: November 10 + 24, 2026Location: House of Confetti @ Grenswerk | Peperstraat 10 VenloTime: 19:00 - 22:00 (doors open from 18:30) Workshop dates: December 8 + 15 + 22, 2026Location: House of Confetti @ Maaspoort Backstage | Peperstraat 31 VenloTime: 19:00 - 22:00 (doors open from 18:30) Click here to score your ticket(s) for the workshop(s)! Every category is a chance to reclaim what the world has told you was not enough or too much. Categories:Ballroom 101: Your introduction to ballroom: where the categories come from and why they are important. Not sure where to start? You're in the right place!Runway: Bring it to the runway! Learn to dominate the space without saying a word: the walk, the shade, the pump, the pivot, the attitude.Vogue Fem: Storytelling with your body. Soft and c*nt, dramatic. Learn to trust your body in the moment.Drags Face: Learn the tips & tricks to shape YOUR own drag face and persona!Body & SEXpression: The Art of seduction and telling the story of your body on your own terms.MAKE IT Fashion: Experiment, play, and discover how to create something new with fashion and tell your story.
Music
03
Jan
Classic Hits In Concert 2027
Experience the greatest hits live in Venlo!
Music
09
Jan
New Cool Collective
It all begins in 1993 in the Amsterdam Soul Kitchen, where Benjamin Herman and DJ Graham B take the stage together. While Graham B spins records, Benjamin plays. A unique combination. Eventually, this leads to the eight-piece New Cool Collective, with which the band has played countless times in leading clubs and festivals around the world, either in the regular 8-piece lineup or as a 19-piece big band. Additionally, New Cool Collective previously collaborated with the likes of Tony Allen, Mapacha Africa, Andrew Roachford, Jules Deelder, Typhoon, Guus Meeuwis, Matt Bianco, Thierno Koité, and Georgie Fame. Meanwhile, the creative engine is running at full throttle; the passion undiminished, and New Cool Collective is working on new material. Keep an eye out! As always, the focus will be on the dance floor. The motto remains unchanged: “Get the people moving” — both physically and mentally.
Student life
02
Jul
03
Jul
Stereo Sunday
The energetic dance festival of Southern Netherlands, in Julianapark in Venlo
Music
18
Jul
BlïerOck
Voor de 15e keer het gezelligste festival van Blerick
Music
26
Aug
29
Aug
Zomerparkfeest
Enjoy four days of music, theater, and culture during the free Summer Park Festival in Julianapark.
Time for relaxation
Effort for relaxation, that is also important. You can't be working all the time and have your nose in the books. Time for a night out in Venlo!
10 reasons why you should study in Venlo
Where you choose to study, sometimes matters just as much as what you choose for your study programme. Venlo is such a city! And to make it a bit easier for you, we have 10 reasons why studying in Venlo is the best choice for you.
10 reasons why you should study in Venlo
Frequently asked questions
Through your education, Student Sports Venlo, events, and other student activities, you can easily get in touch with students from different programs. Studying and sports in Venlo
A round along the Maas, into the greenery, visiting free events, or just discovering the city: even with a small student budget, there is plenty to do. Check out our Agenda.
Yes. In addition to general events and festivals, activities specifically for students are also organized. Check out our Agenda
In and around the city center, you will find cafés, terraces, bars, and venues. Especially around the Parade, Markt, and Maas, you will find many places for a night out. Going out in Venlo?
From festivals and concerts to sports, hospitality, culture, and activities specifically for students: there is something to do all year round. Check our agenda.
Student life in Venlo is personal and compact. Your education, the city center, hospitality, sports, and nature are close together, allowing you to easily combine study and leisure time. 10 reasons to study in Venlo.