Welcome to SPOT Groningen

vr11sep

Foy Vance World Tour | 2026 & 2027Celebrating "The Wake" And The Songs of "If" + Support: Bonnie Bishop

A raw voice and a distinctive style in which folk, soul, and Southern blues come together

zo13sep

Drake MilliganTumbleweed World Tour + support: Koen Vael

traditional country with the swagger of early rock ’n’ roll

do17sep

Drake MilliganTumbleweed World Tour + support: Koen Vael

traditional country with the swagger of early rock ’n’ roll

vr18sep

Beach Boys' BestKeepin’ The Summer Alive!

The Tribute: Battle of the Bands-Winners

vr18sep

ViceFest

The Vices' very own chaotic festival with music, freedom and discoveries

za19sep

Naaz+ support: Maya Maria

Unique blend of English and Kurdish music

za19sep

40 Fingers

Acoustic guitar quartet conquers the world with its signature fingerpicking style.

zo20sep

Peter Bernstein Quartet

Masterful jazz guitar with precision and clear sound

zo20sep

The Jayhawkssupport: Dave Fidler

TakeRoot presents: An impressive oeuvre within classic American songwriting

ma21sep

InsomnioGod’s Own Musicians

Contemporary music in which birds and humans set the tone together

ma21sep

Rhiannon Giddens

One of the most important musical thinkers currently walking the earth

di22sep

Mahsa Vahdat & Tord Gustavsen

A quiet dialogue between Persian melodies, contemporary jazz, and Norwegian folk music

wo23sep

Daryll-Ann+ support: Bas van Holt

Dutch alternative rock band performs third album in full

do24sep

DI-RECT

The Hague rockers who continue to outdo themselves

do24sep

DI-RECT

The Hague rockers who continue to outdo themselves

vr25sep

Nederlandse Reisopera met Club Guy & RoniWaiting for the barbarians

Waiting for the Barbarians

za26sep

DI-RECT

The Hague rockers who continue to outdo themselves

za26sep

Lucie Horsch & Luthers Bach Ensemble

Vocal and instrumental Baroque with Lucie Horsch on recorder and as singer.

zo27sep

The Dublin LegendsFurther Along the Road Tour

Pure and raw Irish folk, straight from the heart

di29sep

Krystian Zimerman

“One of the very best pianists on the planet” - Het Parool

wo30sep

Polyphonic Orchestra

From Mozart to Noisia: Polyphonic is world's most energetic ensemble

do 1okt

Black Stone Cherry - The Celebrate TourSpecial guest: 10 Years

Southern rock met heavy riffs, catchy hooks, and a powerful live reputation

vr 2okt

Katherine Priddy

Indie folk filled with poetic lyrics and atmospheric arrangements.

vr 2okt

Jalen Ngonda+ support: Brooke Combe

Modern and refreshing soul

za 3okt

Daft Funk Live+ support: ANU

Our Work Is Never Over: the best Daft Punk Tribute act

zo 4okt

Tim Knol & The Wandering HeartsTribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Ode to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

zo 4okt

Michael McGovern

Glasgow-based singer-songwriter with poetic lyrics and fingerpicking guitar playing.

di 6okt

Dutch Classical Talent: Elizabeth GohSPOT Lunchbreak

The wondrous piano world of an up-and-coming top talent

do 8okt

Quatuor ÉbèneStrijkkwartetten van Beethoven

World famous French quartet performs three highlights from its string quartet repertoire

do 8okt

ImidiwanFriends of the Desert

Festival for Tuareg music & culture

zo11okt

Bill Callahan+ support: Nathan Bowles

Beautiful, often dark indie folk and alt-country.

zo11okt

Young the GiantVictory Garden Tour + support: Ora The Molecule

New music from a mainstay of American indie rock

di13okt

Ed O'BrienAn Evening With… Blue Morpho

Radiohead guitarist presents second solo album

wo14okt

Chorwerk RuhrSHE

Ode to the female composers of the past and present

do15okt

Band of HorsesCelebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time

Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All the Time

za17okt

James McMurtry+ support: BettySoo

TakeRoot presents: Sober lyrics with Texan melancholy

zo18okt

Douwe Bob

Known for hits as This World Is Our Home and Nothing To Lose

zo18okt

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Multi-instrumentalists and talented sibling trio

zo18okt

Buffalo Tom+ support: Grateful Cat

Grungy and gritty with catchy singalong choruses

ma19okt

Walk off the Earth - with special guests Luminati Sunssupport Crash Adams

Creative Canadian band that moves effortlessly between pop, folk, and alternative

ma19okt

Marillion+ support: Unbelievable Truth

British rock legend, solid as a rock since 1979

di20okt

Midnight Til Morning

upcoming boyband formed in Netflix series 'Building the Band'

wo21okt

RONDÉsupport: Melle

Dutch indie pop hit machine

wo21okt

The Zac Schulze Gang+ support: Barbee

Blues-rock chaos with unmatched energy

do22okt

Treasure

Bruno Mars’ greatest hits in a show full of energy, musicality, and spectacle.

do22okt

Celine Cairo

Blending subtle indie folk with simmering pop

vr23okt

Chaos String Quartet, Schluter & van LeeuwenEen flat met duizend ramen

Fascinating music theatre series, with Haydn's Sun Quartets as the common thread

za24okt

Black Sea Dahu - Everything-toursupport: Mel D

Indie folk, chamber pop and artrock blend together

za24okt

Angelo Kelly & Band„READY TO ROCK“ Tour 2026

Youngest Kelly Family member is solo and ready to rock!

zo25okt

Lizz Wright

A warm blend of gospel, jazz and soul

zo25okt

Nena

One of the biggest singers of German pop culture

ma26okt

Culture (ft Kenyatta Hill) & Cedric Myton

Two legendary reggae-acts on one night

ma26okt

Jon Allen & The Luna Kings

British singer-songwriter blends Americana with folk rock

di27okt

Nena

One of the biggest singers of German pop culture

Extra show

di27okt

Alma Quartet & Nicolas van PouckeBeethoven, Schumann

Five top musicians take you from Beethoven's depth to Schumann's romanticism

di27okt

Caravan Palace

Electronic swing from Paris

wo28okt

Nederlandse BachverenigingAllerzielen

Consoling music around All Souls’ Day

wo28okt

Stu Larsen+ support: Tim Hart

Australian singer-songwriter

wo28okt

Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker

A facinating journey through the world of cellists with twelve Berliner stars

do29okt

Axel Flóvent+ support: tjels

Dreamy, introspective songs that go straight to the heart.

vr30okt

Michael PrinsPlay With Fire Tour + support: DEHAZE

Singer-songwriter, known for hit 'Close to You' announces new work

za31okt

The Meltdown

Southern soul with influences from Stax, Motown, and the Nashville songwriting tradition

za31okt

Roël Calister EnsembleThe Work of Songs

Powerful stories come to life through Afro-Curaçaoan rhythms and melodies

zo 1nov

Pynarello & Jochem StavenuiterPulcinella

Masks off! Mime artist Jochem Stavenuiter turns Pynarello upside down

wo 4nov

Noord Nederlands OrkestSjostakovitsj 2 & Brahms 3

Contrasting worlds by the NNO and NNCK

do 5nov

Macy GrayThe Trouble With The Truth Tour

An irresistible mix of soul, R&B, and funk

zo 8nov

Simone Lamsma & Jonathan Fournel

Internationally renowned top violinist and French star pianist

ma 9nov

Gavin Jamesand his band

Intimate, pure, and with a voice that gives you goosebumps time and time again.

di10nov

TangarineRunning in the Family II

A musical evening full of surprises and musical camaraderie

di10nov

Noord Nederlands OrkestOpenbare repetitie

Iconic film music plays live in the concert hall

Jakop Ahlbom Company & ISH Dance CollectiveA Fine Mess

A Knock-Out Action Comedy

Iris Hond & Kamerata Zuidspelen Einaudi (Reprise)

Iris Hond and Kamerata Zuid examine Italian piano phenomenon

Niall McCabe

A distinctive blend of modern Irish folk and americana

Jakop Ahlbom Company & ISH Dance CollectiveA Fine Mess

A Knock-Out Action Comedy

do12nov

Noord Nederlands OrkestSymfonische Soundtracks

Iconic film music performed live in the concert hall

do12nov

The Black AtlanticWork In The Dark’ Tour 2026/2027

Innovative and intimate folk in richly layered form

do12nov

RecirquelParadisum

“Paradisum presents intelligent, asserting physical theatre at its most thrilling.” ★★★★★ Culture Fix

vr13nov

Kneecap

Irish masters of rap and rave theatre

SoldoutNet bevestigd

ma16nov

Blair Davie

One of the UK’s most promising emerging singer-songwriters

di17nov

LEVI.SCT

Fusion of classical music with hip hop, house, trap, and salsa

wo18nov

Noord Nederlands OrkestTussen het orkest

A piano concerto with an ever-changing atmosphere

wo18nov

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Alexei VolodinRachmaninoff Paganini-rapsodie

A piano concerto with an ever-changing atmosphere

do19nov

Thomas Oliemans, Cor Bakker en Bert van den BrinkVan Brel tot Bennett

World-famous songs by baritone Thomas Oliemans and two top pianists

do19nov

Jack and the Weatherman

International folk-pop from the Netherlands

vr20nov

Pitou+ support: FEMI

A beautiful musical blend of folk, classical, and experimental pop.

vr20nov

Triggerfinger

A new era, stronger than ever!

zo22nov

Combattimento300 jaar Vier Jaargetijden van Vivaldi

A combination of the Four Seasons by Vivaldi and Durante

ma23nov

Dutch Classical Talent: Hadewych van GentSPOT Lunchbreak

Multitalented artist blends cello with voice

do26nov

Nederlands kamerkoorVespers Rachmaninov

Heavenly harmony with the finest choir in the Netherlands

do26nov

Noord Nederlands OrkestAnime in Concert

Anime music with orchestra, choir and soprano

do26nov

Timebox

A tribute to British classics from the 1964–1974 era

vr27nov

The Veils+ support: Anthonie Tonnon

Alternative indierock with a touch of folk

za28nov

The Scene+ support: Jan Douwe Kroeske

After ten years of silence, The Scene is back!

zo29nov

Joe Jackson

British musician Joe Jackson is returning to Groningen.

zo29nov

Paradox Jazz Orchestra feat. James Carter

A lively and contemporary ode to the legendary jazz innovator

ma30nov

Matthew and the AtlasTemple 10th Anniversary Tour + support: AK Patterson

A combination of folk, elektronica and alternative rock

di 1dec

NNO & Noordpool OrkestRadiohead, A Jazz Symphony

Radiohead in symphonic jazz form

di 1dec

Jimmy Carr - Laughs funnyChambers Touring presents

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy

SoldoutExtra voorstelling

wo 2dec

Jimmy Carr - Laughs funnyChambers Touring presents

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy

wo 2dec

HAEVN

Cinematic, sweeping melodies and warm vocal tones

do 3dec

Nederlands Blazers Ensemble & Duda Paiva CompanyAdem van het woud

Live music and puppetry about the interconnectedness of humans and nature

do 3dec

HAEVN

Cinematic, sweeping melodies and warm vocal tones

vr 4dec

Dawn Brothers & Friends presenteren50 Years The Last Waltz

featuring, among others, Michelle David, Tim Knol, Cato van Dijck, Nico Dijkshoorn, and Ian Siegal

vr 4dec

Gallowstreet

Brass with the energy of dance and electropop

za 5dec

Kingfishr

Immersive folk rock with Irish roots

za 5dec

Mythos: Ragnarok

Groundbreaking theatrical production that fuses the grandeur of Norse mythology with the high-octane spectacle of professional wrestling

za 5dec

Kingfishr

Immersive folk rock with Irish roots

zo 6dec

SYML & Metropole Orkest

Minimal indie pop clashes with orchestral grandeur

ma 7dec

Noord Nederlands OrkestOpenbare repetitie

Explosive orchestral sound with Grieg and Prokofiev

wo 9dec

Holland Baroque & Les ItinérantesNoël Nomade

Christmas program in which Baroque and folk music go hand in hand

do10dec

Noord Nederlands OrkestGriegs Pianoconcert & Prokofjev 5

Explosive orchestral sound with Grieg and Prokofiev

do10dec

Clean Pete's Kerstshow

Over-the-top Christmas show with a mix of Christmas classics

za12dec

Hilde Vos

TakeRoot presents: Een krachtige americana zangeres met een eigen geluid

za12dec

Bach Collegium JapanHändels Messiah

World-renowned Baroque orchestra performs a beloved choral work from music history

ma14dec

Árstíðir

Ancient Icelandic folksongs

do17dec

Nikola Meeuwsen+ support: Liam Nassereddine

Solo recital by the winner of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition.

vr18dec

Dylan LeBlanc+ support: Barbara Forstner

TakeRoot presents: a musical coyote still balancing on the razor's edge.

vr18dec

Noord Nederlands OrkestKerstconcert: Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium

Bach’s 'Weihnachtsoratorium' as ultimate music of Christmas

za19dec

La Pegatina

Irresistibly vibrant energy from Catalonia

zo20dec

The Dutch Queen50 jaar “Somebody to Love”

Can anybody find me... Zing je mee?

wo30dec

Noordpool OrkestNieuwjaarsconcert: Future Is Now

A musical start to the new year with the most idiosyncratic orchestra of the North

zo 3jan

Noord Nederlands OrkestHanzevast Nieuwjaarsconcert

Festive New Year journey of opera and waltzes

do 7jan

The James Brown Experience

Tribute to the King of Funk

vr 8jan

Novastar

Novastar returns with an intimate show

di19jan

Coffee Break ism Prins Claus Conservatorium

Treat yourself to coffee and classical music on Thursday mornings

do21jan

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Truls MørkSjostakovitsj Celloconcert 1

A cello concerto with Oriental fairy tales and sharp edges

vr22jan

PynarelloMacho's

Baroque with muscles: a battle between bravado and fragility

za23jan

Nationaal JeugdorkestWintertournee met Liza Ferschtman

Music by Britten, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev

zo24jan

Cappella Amsterdam & Lavinia MeijerGlass 90

Music by Philip Glass, arranged for harp and choir

di26jan

Dutch Classical Talent: Fee Suzanne de RuiterSPOT Lunchbreak

One of the rising stars of the Dutch vocalist legion

do28jan

Toonkunstkoor Bekker en NNOVerdi's Requiem

Dramatic requiem with operatic intensity

vr29jan

Brodsky QuartetDe Late kwartetten van Beethoven

Dive into six of Beethoven’s most famous masterpieces for a day

za30jan

Julien Clerc

French chansonnier with an iconic repertoire

za30jan

Heather Nova

Connecting singer-songwriter

ma 1feb

Noord Nederlands OrkestTussen het orkest

An unforgettable and monumental piano concerto

wo 3feb

Erik Bosgraaf & Cordevento

One of the world's best and most adventurous recorder players

do 4feb

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Nikola MeeuwsenRachmaninoff & Sjostakovitsj

An unforgettable and monumental piano concerto

vr 5feb

Erwin Nyhoff & The Prodigal Sons

Bluesy Southern rock featuring the band’s classic hits, complemented by solo material

za 6feb

FEUERENGEL- A Tribute To Rammstein

a fire tribute band

za 6feb

Henk Neven & Imogen CooperWinterreise Schubert

One of the great highlights of classical music

wo10feb

The Bootleg Beatles

Seven legendary Beatles-moments come back to life

do11feb

Noord Nederlands OrkestValentijnsconcert

Love music and opera arias for Valentine’s Day

vr12feb

Kölner AkademieStabat Mater

Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and Salve Regina: soft, clear, and straight to the heart

zo14feb

Amsterdam Sinfonietta & ISH Dance CollectiveTill Death Do Us Part (or Not)

Humorous story by Roald Dahl wrapped in string music and acrobatic dance

ma15feb

Nederlands Saxofoon Octet & Karin Strobos

A brand-new adaptation of Piazzolla’s famous tango opera

di16feb

Noord Nederlands OrkestOpenbare repetitie

Fairy-tale sounds and lyricism in Dvořák's Eighth Symphony

wo17feb

Coffee Break ism Prins Claus Conservatorium

Treat yourself to coffee and classical music on Thursday mornings

do18feb

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Arabella SteinbacherDvorák 8

Fairy tale sounds and lyricism in Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony

do18feb

The CurrentClub Guy & Roni, Boris Acket en HIIIT

Where the night takes you and does not let go

do18feb

The CurrentClub Guy & Roni, Boris Acket en HIIIT

Where the night takes you and does not let go

vr19feb

The CurrentClub Guy & Roni, Boris Acket en HIIIT

Where the night takes you and does not let go

za20feb

Loreena McKennittThe Mask & Mirror - 30th anniversary Tour

Characteristic blend of Celtic folk and world music

ma22feb

Amble

Contemporary acoustic folk

vr26feb

Coffee Break ism Prins Claus Conservatorium

Treat yourself to coffee and classical music on Thursday mornings

do 4mrt

Amatis TrioMyths & Legends

Young, international top trio plays works by Schubert, Liszt, and Mendelssohn

do 4mrt

Noord Nederlands OrkestMahler 5

From mourning to love in Mahler’s Fifth Symphony

do 4mrt

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

From a twentieth-century masterpiece to a vibrant Estonian tradition

vr 5mrt

Kirill Gerstein

From Mendelssohn to Liszt: fresh, direct, and surprisingly accessible

wo10mrt

Dutch Classical Talent: Martin String QuartetSPOT Lunchbreak

One of the most promising new Dutch string quartets

do11mrt

Noord Nederlands OrkestBeethoven 5

A program full of variety: from an alarming beginning to an exuberant finale

do11mrt

Nederlands KamerkoorWaanzin!

The Netherlands' best choir explores the thin but fascinating line between madness and genius

za13mrt

Nederlandse BachverenigingMatthäus Passion

One of the most impressive stories ever, told with moving music and song

zo14mrt

Pokey Lafarge

An authentic and timeless blend of blues, jazz, rock ’n’ roll, country, and soul

do18mrt

Somer KamerorkestMythische proporties in een aards formaat

Chamber orchestra of the next generation plays music by Somer, Wagner, and Bruckner

vr19mrt

Noord Nederlands OrkestMatthäus Passion

Bach’s St Matthew Passion in a unique interpretation

za20mrt

Noord Nederlands OrkestMatthaus Passion

Bach’s St Matthew Passion in a unique interpretation

vr26mrt

Jet van der Steen

From bedroom to popstar

vr26mrt

Anneke van GiersbergenThe Irish Road Trip

One of the Netherlands’ most versatile voices presents a beautiful anthology of Irish music.

za27mrt

Alcestsupport: Agriculture

Founders of the blackgaze-genre

vr 2apr

Noord Nederlands OrkestFamilieconcert: Carmen, een stierlijk muzikaal verhaal (6+)

Adventurous family tale with music from Carmen

za 3apr

Ronald Brautigam & Christian Poltéra

Three cello sonatas and a piano sonata by Beethoven

di 6apr

Noord Nederlands OrkestOpenbare repetitie

A piano piece full of light and dance-like moments

wo 7apr

Noord Nederlands Orkest en Dejan LazicBrahms & Schumann

A piano piece full of light and dance-like moments

vr 9apr

Nederlands Blazers EnsembleStrauss en Schönberg

Wind instrument players reflect on love: from romantic desire to harsh reality

za10apr

Clean Pete Klassieke Revue met Thomas Beijer

Clean Pete takes a refreshing look at the classical repertoire

do15apr

Noord Nederlands OrkestGame Music in Concert

Iconic game music performed live by orchestra

do15apr

Hooverphonic feat. Noémie Wolfs30 Year Anniversary

A blend of triphop, pop and psychedelic influences

vr16apr

Barokopera AmsterdamThe Indian Queen

Purcell's Baroque music interwoven with migration stories and sounds from South America

za17apr

Fuse & Kinan AzmehFREE

A musical adventure in which hope, memory, and connection take center stage

zo18apr

ORBIThe Age of Greed

A surprising mix of rock, classical music, metal and a touch of blues

di20apr

Noord Nederlands OrkestBeethoven 9

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony: a powerful symbol of freedom

za24apr

KarsuTheatertour 2027

Dutch-Turkish star performer comes with a theatre tour

za 1mei

Noord Nederlands OrkestNNO x De Kast

De Kast classics in a symphonic arrangement

wo12mei

Coffee Break ism Prins Claus Conservatorium

Treat yourself to coffee and classical music on Thursday mornings

do13mei

Pieter Wispelwey

Bach and Britten: timeless cello suites full of depth, tension, and musical beauty

do13mei

The Gesualdo Six

An enchanting journey from dawn to dusk with a phenomenal British vocal ensemble

za15mei

Ivo Pogorelich

Baroque clarity and Romantic depth from an idiosyncratic master