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.

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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.

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Nice places to go out

Friday afternoon drinks (or as we like to say, vrijmibo)? Venlo has incredibly fun and cozy nightlife venues and terraces. Having a drink (or two) with your friends at Café de Galerie, Rhummery the Rub or John Doe is definitely worth it. Because Venlo is a smaller city, it's a small world in the city center. Bet they'll know you by name in no time?

Good food

They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. In Venlo, there is no shortage of love! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the choice is vast. Vegan, healthy, a greasy bite, or just fancy dining. In Venlo, there is no love sincerer than the love of food!

Limburg coziness

The Limburg hospitality cannot be missing from this list, of course. A beer cannot go without a 'bitterbal' (a deep fried breaded ragout ball and Dutch delicacy!), that glass of wine needs some cheese, and a night out always ends up differently than you had imagined. Everyone is welcome and will feel that way too! So, will you join us for a 'stökske flaai'?

Shop till you drop!

We have a wide range of shops in Venlo. Clothing, shoes, beauty, or interior, there's something fun for everyone! You can go all out at Primark and H&M, but make sure to also check out the Festina Lente Straatjes where you'll also find very nice and unique shops and boutiques such as KUBANNA and Kuif Conceptstore.

Beautiful parks

Balance is key! In Venlo, we have beautiful parks where you can relax. You can enjoy a walk, workout or picknick in Julianapark and the Wilhelminapark. Do you prefer the open water for some peace and tranquility? Then you're in luck! At the Maashaven and the Lage Loswal, you will find just that.

No time to get bored!

Venlo is much more than just the city center, there is plenty to do in the surrounding area! For example, we have Taurus World of Adventure, Maashof, Mission Museum Steyl and many other things. In addition, there are also many events to visit in and around Venlo. Check our agenda for everything that's happening in Venlo!

Easy access

The Netherlands is a cycling country! Here in Venlo, you will encounter many cyclists. Not a fan of cycling? The city is also easily accessible by train and bus, ideal! Additionally, the city is not very large, so everything within the city is within minimal walking distance.

Student associations

In Venlo, there's various student associations. S.A. Da Vinci welcomes students from all courses and schools to become members. They organize fun parties, networking events, and other activities (without hazing!). For students of Maastricht University – Campus Venlo, there is I.S.A. Umami and BEET. Lastly, for Fontys International Marketing, there is the student association IMagine Fontys.

Studentsport

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In Venlo, you can engage in physical activities in various ways. Play football with Venlose Boys, participate in the Venloop, join the rowing club WSV, get your workout in during bootcamp at La Vita Sana, pick up that hockey stick at Hockey Club Delta Venlo, work on your dance skills at Urban Dance Studio, or hit the ball at tennis club TC Venlo.

Build up your resume

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Of course, you are constantly working on building your CV. There are many opportunities to do so in Venlo. Did you know that there are a lot of active volunteers in Venlo? A perfect way to meet new people, connect with the city, and learn in an accessible way?

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Check out all activities you don't want to miss!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Venlo on Ice

Skate along and enjoy winter coziness during Venlo on Ice at the Oude Markt in Venlo.

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.

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.

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Classic Hits In Concert 2027

Experience the greatest hits live in Venlo!

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.