Events & Festivals

Sometimes you don't need a shell, just a coat. And do you know who dares to take off that coat? Luuk Ransijn – on December 19th at De Zwaan. He's the kind of comedian who doesn't just barge in, but sits down next to you and whispers something in your ear that makes you suddenly think: Oh yeah... that's another possibility. Luuk is from Alkmaar, and that's why we immediately felt at home with him. Our daughter Jools was born there – right in the city center, on Lindenlaan, alm

Some invitations don't require much thought – you just feel them. Like this one: the pop-up lunch in the vegetable garden at Marquette Estate in Heemskerk. Just the words "vegetable garden" and "pop-up" make your mouth water before you even arrive. On Saturday, November 22nd, the historic vegetable garden of the Marquette Estate will be transformed into a charming setting for lunch. Together with the local vegetable society (Het Groente Genootschap), guests are invited to an

On Sunday, September 14, Castricum and Bakkum will be transformed into one large, intimate music venue. During the Music Gardens...

Every September, thousands of monuments in the Netherlands open their doors. This year, the openings are on September 13th and 14th ....

Want to start the holidays in style? At the end of November, the centuries-old Duin & Kruidberg estate opens its doors for the Castle...