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What’s on in Hilversum

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Enjoy a festive mix of humour, acrobatics and circus acts at the Wintercircus. Immerse yourself in powerful stories of resilience and reconciliation at Fotomuseum Hilversum. Get to know the city and improve your Dutch skills during the Language Walk. Or dive into energetic performances during the 035 Popprijs preliminaries. Start the new year on a high, with plenty of great events across Hilversum this January. See you there?

Wintercircus

Sportpark Berestein, until January 4

Step right up! Wintercircus is back in Hilversum with spectacular circus acts that will make young and old laugh, cheer and marvel. Enjoy the final days of the Christmas break with a hilarious line-up, including clever dogs, a daring performer hanging high in the air by her hair, and clowns that will have you rolling with laughter. Before and during the show, you can try out your own circus skills in the practice ring.

Blood Bonds

Fotomuseum Hilversum, every day

In this powerful exhibition, photographer Jan Banning and journalist Dick Wittenberg show how victims and perpetrators in Rwanda attempt to coexist three decades after genocide. Through striking double portraits, survivors stand side by side with those who personally inflicted harm on them. The images and stories reveal pain, courage and humanity, offering a hopeful perspective on reconciliation, resilience and recovery.

Language Walk

Hilversum Library, January 5 & 8

Get to know new people and discover Hilversum in an easy, relaxed way. Language learners and Dutch-speaking locals walk together and chat along the route. You practise the Dutch language while moving through the neighbourhood and paying attention to everything around you. Afterwards you enjoy a drink together and briefly reflect on what you learned. It’s a friendly, accessible way to practise your Dutch and connect with others.

035 Popprijs Heats

Various locations, January 8, 22 & 29

Discover the newest musical talent during the preliminary rounds of the 035 Popprijs. On different dates, young local acts take the stage at The Skiff, Vonk in de Wijk and the Wisseloord Studios. Each night, promising acts perform short, high-energy sets to impress the professional jury. Entry is free, so drop by and see who makes it through to the final at De Vorstin.

What’s on your agenda?

More about Hilversum?

  • Museums & venues

    See the city through a different lens. Spend a day exploring the city’s rich media culture, discover inspiring photography and media art, dive into the world of broadcasting, enjoy live music that gets you moving, or experience a performance that gives you goosebumps. And if you’re in the mood for a film, you can catch the latest releases on the big screen.

    Culture in Hilversum

  • Unrivaled nature

    Enjoy Hilversum’s natural surroundings. From heathlands and forests to adventurous country estates, parks and botanical gardens right in the heart of the city. Perfect spots for day trips, outdoor sports or simply getting some fresh air.

    Nature in Hilversum

  • Have a break!

    Sip your coffee on a sunny terrace, enjoy lunch in a vibrant food hall, share oysters at a stylish cocktail bar or dine in a stunning industrial setting. From early mornings to late nights, Hilversum serves great food and drinks around the clock.

    Food & drinks in Hilversum

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