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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The nicest shopping addresses in Arcen

In the picturesque Arcen on the Maas, you will find a surprising range of specialty shops and charming stores. From unique boutiques and home decor stores to delicacies and gifts, discover the nicest spots during a relaxing day of shopping. And of course, there is always a cozy terrace or restaurant nearby for a well-deserved break.

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Jet Fashion & more

At the historic Raadhuisplein, you will find Jet Fashion & More. A women's fashion store with a beautiful mix of fashion brands complemented by the nicest lifestyle and accessory brands. A store that continues to surprise you time and again, as the offerings continuously change. So feel free to step inside.

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Maison ArdĂšche

Are you still looking for a trendy armchair or the perfect home accessories to complete your living room? Then step inside Maison ArdĂšche. A stylish and cozy store, full of unique items that create a warm and inviting home. From vases and cushions to candles and wall decorations, something for everyone.

Tip: Come by car, because there's always something you'll want to take home.

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La Bellefleur

An atmospheric flower shop in the heart of Arcen. Admire the most beautiful bouquets, seasonal flowers, and stylish accessories for your home. La Bellefleur is also a great place to drop by for a special gift or a beautiful memento of your visit to Arcen.

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Arcen is also a great place for lovers of delicacies and local specialties. From artisanal sweets to unique delicacies.

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A paradise for sweet tooths. At Mierzoet, you'll find luxury chocolates, artisanal sweets, macarons, brownies, and other treats that are not only delicious but also perfect as gifts.

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For lovers of cheese and delicacies, Chez Bri is a delightful stop. Discover special cheeses, flavorful products, and beautiful gifts to continue enjoying at home.

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A visit to Arcen is not complete without something delicious from the bakery. At Arcener Bakhuys, you will find artisanal bread, Limburg pies, pastries, sandwiches, and other specialties.

Hoed van 't Hof

In the heart of picturesque Arcen, you will find Hoed van ’t Hof, a charming hat atelier and boutique with a stylish collection of hats, caps, beanies, scarves, and leather bags. In addition to beautiful brands, owner Carina also designs unique custom-made hats. Whether you are looking for an elegant accessory or a statement piece, Hoed van ’t Hof offers personal service in an atmospheric setting, an absolute must during your shopping route through Arcen.

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Marloes Living Dreams

Looking for something beautiful for yourself or your home? At Marloes Living Dreams, you will discover an atmospheric collection of home accessories, gifts, and lifestyle items. From unique accessories to beautiful brands and surprising finds, it's a store where you'll want to keep browsing.

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Het Lokaal

A place where creativity and conviviality come together. Join us for a cup of coffee with a treat or get hands-on during a creative workshop. From painting ceramics to other crafting activities: at Het Lokaal, it's all about discovering, relaxing, and creating something special.

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In need of a break? After an afternoon of shopping, it's time for a treat. Enjoy a cup of coffee with Limburg pie, an extensive lunch, a good dinner, or end the day with a drink on one of the cozy terraces.

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There is always something to experience here

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Exposition
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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 HĂ©mon, Sam Middleton, and Dion Rosina. An invitation to look with both eyes and ears!

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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.

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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.

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22
Nov

Mate­r­i­al Mem­o­ries: Morn­ing Med­i­ta­tion at the Museum

Let your senses speak When was the last time you truly looked? When did you taste as if it were your last bite ever? And when did you listen without judgment, purely to receive? Let the multidimensional exhibition Material Memories by Marie-Claire Messouma Manlanbien fully come into its own by allowing your senses to speak. With two meditations and the space to wander through the exhibition, guided by Jannis van den Heuvel from Sarana Spiritual Center. A morning without words and without a phone, with the richness of silence and your senses. Interested in participating? You can register via balie@vanbommelvandam.nl (space is limited). Participation costs are to be paid at the counter afterwards. The activity takes place before the museum's regular opening hours.

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Music
24
Nov

The Living Room Workshops

This evening: Ballroom 101 & Vogue Fem The floor is yours! On December 23, 2026, House of Vineyard and House of Confetti will organize the very first ballroom function in Limburg. In the lead-up to this: five workshop evenings to immerse yourself in ballroom, sharpen 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 originated in the 1960s in Harlem, New York, by and for 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 in various categories, such as runway, realness, and performance. These categories serve as codes: ‘realness’ revolves around surviving within power structures, while ‘runway’ represents 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 with 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 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, sharpen 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 lesson 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 if you’ll step onto 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 this is important. Don’t know 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.

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Music
27
Nov

Meatallica & The Art of Pantera

During this special double bill, Meatallica and The Art of Pantera deliver a flawless tribute to the bands that changed heavy metal forever: Metallica and Pantera. In 2026, the iconic album Master Of Puppets turns 40 years old. As a tribute to this "Magnum Opus" of Metallica, Meatallica launches the Obey Your Master tour. All shows in 2026 will be centered around the album, with full stage decoration. Meatallica strives for perfection and with their energetic performances, they give everything, down to the last note, down to the last drop of sweat. Get ready to re-live 1986!

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Music
04
Dec

Fortunate Sons

Ook in 2026 keren Fortunate Sons weer terug naar Venlo! Let op: in 2025 was dit concert al maanden van te voren uitverkocht. Haal je tickets dus op tijd. De muziek van Creedence Clearwater Revival is voor velen dĂ© soundtrack van de sixties en seventies. Ook voor The Fortunate Sons, de ultieme CCR tributeband met fans in binnen- en buitenland. The Fortunate Sons hebben met hun zeer succesvolle deelname aan het SBS6-programma ‘The Tribute – Battle of the Bands’ de muziek van CCR bij het grote publiek weer flink onder de aandacht gebracht en gezorgd voor een ware CCR Revival. The Fortunate Sons nemen je mee naar de hoogtijdagen van de popmuziek met de grootste hits van CCR. Een feest der herkenning voor jong en oud!

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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.