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The Forest of Suriname
Major Naturalis exhibition about biodiversity, Indigenous and Maroon communities, and Suriname’s threatened rainforest.
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At Home with Jan Steen – 400 Years of Merrymaking
Major anniversary exhibition at Museum De Lakenhal about Jan Steen’s family, friends, tavern and life in Leiden.
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Tokyo Tokyo. Richard Koek
Photography exhibition at Japanmuseum SieboldHuis portraying the people behind Tokyo’s familiar city image.
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Truth? The Art of Doubt
Rijksmuseum Boerhaave exhibition exploring truth, science, art, misinformation and artificial intelligence.
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Sculptures in Leiden 2026: Memories for Tomorrow
Free outdoor exhibition of contemporary sculptures by emerging artists along Hooglandse Kerkgracht.
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Galleria – twelve exhibitions in one
Summer museum experience at the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities bringing twelve small exhibitions under one roof.
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Pride Leiden Canal Parade 2026
Colourful canal parade through historic Leiden with music, public viewing spots and celebrations at Lammermarkt.
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Leiden Open Monument Days 2026
More than thirty historic buildings open free of charge during Leiden’s 40th edition, with tours and activities.
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Night of Discoveries 2026
Evening festival of art and science across the Hortus, Pieterskerk, Old Observatory and university buildings around Rapenburg.
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Leiden Art Route 2026
Free weekend in which 165 studios, galleries and art projects open their doors to contemporary visual art.
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Leiden’s Relief Festival 2026
Leiden’s largest city festival with parades, funfair, herring and white bread, hutspot and historical commemoration.
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Leiden International Film Festival 2026
Eleven days of premieres, international cinema, special screenings and parties during LIFF’s 21st edition.
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Leiden Comics Festival 2026
Free comics fair in Hooglandse Kerk with artists, book launches, over 150 metres of market stalls, talks and a children’s area.
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Día de Muertos at Wereldmuseum Leiden
Autumn holiday programme about Mexico’s Day of the Dead, with papel picado and calaveras craft activities.