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What’s on in Hilversum

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Get comfy with your neighbours —their sofa becomes your front-row seat— and enjoy intimate living-room concerts at Gluren bij de Buren. Browse zines and meet the makers behind the publications at Grafisch Atelier. Or admire the most striking, moving and powerful images from De Zilveren Camera at Fotomuseum Hilversum. Hilversum is buzzing with events this February. See you there?

Gluren bij de Buren

Various locations, February 1

Gluren bij de Buren is the festival where the name in Dutch says it all: you spend the day popping in on your neighbours for intimate living-room concerts. Amateur artists from all kinds of disciplines turn their homes into stages, from Kerkelanden to Hilversumse Meent.

Peek inside

Press Play Zines

Grafisch Atelier, Februari 1

At the eighth edition of this zine fair and exhibition, you’ll discover quirky publications by artists connected to the studio. Browse through zines, get inspired by new work, and meet the makers behind the pages. Live music adds to the atmosphere, bringing even more creative energy to the day.

Be inspired

Valentine's Day

Various locations, February 14

Saturday, February 14 is Valentine’s Day. The perfect moment to reveal your secret crush, surprise your partner with a romantic gift, or plan a fun date night with your special someone. A Valentine’s card or a heartfelt love note will always do the trick, but sometimes you want to go that little extra step. Our tips will help you do just that.

5x Valentine's in Hilversum

De Zilveren Camera

Fotomuseum Hilversum, every day from February 14

News photography captures everything that shapes our society. It puts issues on the agenda and documents the moments that become part of our collective memory. De Zilveren Camera is the most prestigious award for photojournalists in the Netherlands. Discover the most striking, moving and powerful images at Fotomuseum Hilversum and cast your vote for the Audience Award winner.

Off to the exhibition

Child of Destiny

De Vorstin, February 27

Child of Destiny delivers a sparkling tribute to Destiny’s Child, the most successful girl group of all time. Exactly 25 years after the album Survivor, their biggest hits come back to life in a show packed with power, vocals and attitude. Classics like Say My Name, Survivor, Bills, Bills, Bills and Independent Women follow one another in a nonstop flow.

Count me in

What’s on your agenda?

More about Hilversum?

  • Awaken your senses

    See it through a different lens! Come spend a day in Hilversum and discover a city full of media culture. From the interactive media museum Beeld & Geluid and live broadcasts at the Media Park to photography exhibitions at Fotomuseum Hilversum. See you there?

    Media culture in Hilversum

  • Unique architecture

    Hilversum is a stage of architectural highlights. A city that feels like an open-air museum, with icons by Dudok, Cuypers and Duiker. When it comes to architecture, there is so much to discover, admire and experience here.

    Architecture in Hilversum

  • Have a break!

    Here you can enjoy coffee on a sunny terrace, have lunch in a great food hall, sip oysters in a trendy cocktail bar, and dine in a stunning industrial setting. From early morning until late at night, Hilversum is the place for great food and drinks.

    Food & drinks in Hilversum

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