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Find something lovely to do in Nijmegen.

Seven ideas for your week: from live music to a film outing with children. A weekly edition is the plan; this page is an example.

Sample issue 01 · 19–25 October 2026

A drawn view of Nijmegen A light pen drawing of St Stevens Church, Nijmegen façades, Valkhof Chapel, an arched bridge and a green riverboat in the foreground.
A drawn view of Nijmegen.
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Seven ideas for this week

19–25 October · sample issue

Music · 01

Gavin DeGraw + Sven Cilliers

Monday 19 October · 19:45
Doornroosje · Red Room, Nijmegen

Start the week with pop and soul. Sven Cilliers opens the evening at 19:45; Gavin DeGraw is scheduled to take the stage at 20:45. An evening for anyone who enjoys hearing familiar songs live.

Doors 19:00. Opening act starts 19:45; Gavin DeGraw 20:45.
Price: see the organizer

Programme from the organizer ↗

With children · 02

Fashion Filterfabriek (4+)

Wednesday 21 October · 11:00
LUX · STUDIO, Nijmegen

Design a dream outfit without needle or thread: at this Cinekid workshop, children play with digital fashion and see their creation on a big screen. Ages 4 and up with an adult; children aged 6 and up can take part independently.

Also starts at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00. Duration 45 minutes. According to LUX, accompanying adults do not need a ticket.
€ 9,00 (workshop ticket for one child)

Programme from the organizer ↗

Music · 03

Arkayla

Wednesday 21 October · 22:00
Merleyn, Nijmegen

Indie rock from Manchester for a late Wednesday evening. Arkayla combines guitars with melodic vocals: a tip to check out if you like going to see Blossoms or The Lathums.

Doors 21:00; starts 22:00.
Price: see the organizer

Programme from the organizer ↗

Poetry & music · 04

Kruidkoek & Joost Oomen

Thursday 22 October · 22:00
Merleyn, Nijmegen

Neither an ordinary poetry reading nor a standard jazz concert. In “Liefde in tijden van hopjesvla”, the poetry of Joost Oomen and music by Kruidkoek meet. For anyone who wants something different from a standard night out on Thursday.

Doors 21:00; starts 22:00.
Price: see the organizer

Programme from the organizer ↗

Music · 05

CLOUDSURFERS + Paracetamøl

Friday 23 October · 22:00
Merleyn, Nijmegen

Kick off the weekend with garage punk, post-grunge and psychedelic rock. Nijmegen band CLOUDSURFERS play at Merleyn; Paracetamøl opens the evening.

Doors 21:00; starts 22:00.
€ 18,50 (listed on the programme page)

Programme from the organizer ↗

Free & behind the scenes · 06

Rondleiding in de cabine (6+)

Saturday 24 October · 14:30
LUX, Nijmegen

How does a film reach the screen? During Cinekid, take a look inside the LUX projection booth. Volunteers explain the work behind the scenes. A short discovery tour for curious children and their companions.

Also at 15:30 according to the festival schedule. About 30 minutes. Places are limited; check the sign-up information.
Free according to the Cinekid programme

Programme from the organizer ↗

Film with children · 07

De Grote Droom (6+)

Sunday 25 October · 12:30
LUX · Room 4, Nijmegen

A Sunday afternoon at the cinema with a Cinekid film about overcoming stage fright in a magical world. The 12:30 screening is an option for families wanting to end their autumn break with a film.

This is one selected screening; the film is also showing on other programme days.
Price: see the organizer

Programme from the organizer ↗

Practical: times are local Nijmegen time. Checked on 18 October 2026. Before setting off, check current information, ticket terms and availability with the organizer. A listed price is not a verified final ticket-shop price.

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