Utrecht is a city rich in cultural events attracting visitors from around the world. Utrecht also offers ‘cultural Sundays’, free events organised around a theme and taking place in various venues around the city.
Listed below are a few events taking place during the year;

April:

Spring Dance Festival
14-24 April
Various locations

Amazing dance festival incorporating all forms of modern dance presented in a whole host of different venues from traditional theatres to swimming pools and buses!

August:

Holland Early Music Festival
23 Aug  - 3 Sep   

"Oude Muziek Utrecht" is a 10-day programme featuring music from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque period, the Classical and Early-Romantic periods.

September:

The Netherlands Film Festival
September - October
The most important film festival in the Netherlands screening more than 130 Dutch features all fighting for ‘The Golden Calves’ awarded in 14 different categories. The main location is the Winkel van Sinkel, where you can find the festival pavilion and the central ticket office.

November:

Holland Animation Film Festival
November 01 - November 05,

This international competition and expose of animation has become a major international event over the years highlighting the talents of both old and new protagonists from the world of animation.