Programme without a ticket
In addition to the paid performances, we also offer plenty of events you can enjoy without a ticket. From music and art to hands-on activities and live podcasts. There’s always something to see, do, or hear in the park. Discover the full program here.
Concerts at Apollo, Callisto, and Podium de Raaf
All concerts on the open-air stages in the Noorderplantsoen are free to attend. Every evening, you can enjoy a big concert at the large open-air Apollo stage in Noord. Throughout the day, there are various concerts and performances by the pond at Podium de Raaf, and every evening you can attend two concerts at Callisto.
In the park
Scattered throughout the park are various activities and performances you can attend for free. For example, join the flash talks or flash D&D by Pub Heroes at Callisto or cuddle with the art installation 'Knuffelkunst'. At Nova, you can take part in the participatory project Our Exquisite Corpse by Pink Cube. You can also learn how to repair old clothes at The Repair Tent by O-Swap in Nova.
Art
In collaboration with Chiara Tammaro and Kunstpunt Groningen, we present the artwork My Dog Ate My Homework at the northernmost tip of the park. Or visit the pop-up gallery of De Nieuwe Editie in Eos at Zuid, featuring art from various creators. Michel Velt presents his work What You See Is What You Cat at the intersection near the pond. Throughout the entire festival, you can view the photo exhibition Being Naked by Emily Wortel at Grand Theatre.