Can You Believe It? Summer Is Almost Over!

Today is Sunday, September 8, 2024, and in exactly 14 days, it will officially be autumn! How did that happen?! Just a few weeks ago, I was standing on a volcano in North Sulawesi, where the sun set around 6:00 PM every day, and the temperature was a dreamy 31°C. Sounds like paradise, right? Well, after 25 days of sweating, we decided it was time to return to our beloved Groningen. Because yes, even tropical paradises can get old (or so they say…).

Now, as the leaves start falling from the trees and the days get shorter (the sun now sets around 8:00 PM!), I have to admit: I love summer, but late summer isn’t so bad either. The city calms down, the tourists leave, and there’s finally time to make new plans!

Looking back on the summer, all I can say is: it flew by. The Noorderzon Festival is the moment you realize: “Oh, that was it.” Everyone goes back to work, and spontaneous plans turn into “check my calendar.” Before Noorderzon, you’d just meet up on a terrace, sipping rosé and chatting about how you survived the summer. But now that everything needs to be scheduled, we’re here to help you plan your late-summer activities. September is far from over!

Upcoming Events Before Autumn Officially Begins:

Here’s a list of awesome events you can still enjoy before fall sets in. Right now, Hullabaloo is happening at the Stadspark, and you can still grab tickets for today! Unfortunately, the Children’s Festival at the Hortus Botanicus is sold out, so if you missed out, better luck next time! For those who have tickets: have a blast with the little ones!

Party & Music

• 12-09: Thomas Azier at DOT
• 13-09: Rooftop Sessions NOK Dance Edition
• 14-09: Suikerbrij Festival
• 14-09: Nazomer Reces
• 19-09: Madness at Martiniplaza
• 21-09: Rock n' Roar at De Loods
• 21-09: Flamenco Ensemble Araíz at Aa Theater
• 26-09: KOPJEK Clubnight at CLUB OOST
• 27-09: MISFIT XXXL Kopjek Clubnight at The Palace
• 28-09: ROODKOPJE Season Opening at Simplon

Culture

• 12-09: Kunstpunt: Groninger Kunstkring De Ploeg Exhibition at Watertoren West
• 14-09: Open Monument Day (Explore beautiful historic buildings like Hotel Corps de Garde!)
• 15-09: Open Studios for art lovers at HVK
• 21-09: Groningen Museum Night – 7 museums open their doors for an evening of art and culture.

Other Events

• 13-09: Campus Trail – a fun run around the Groningen campus
• 15-09: Mudgrunn – Running and mud, what more could you want?
• 15-09: Dog Swim at Papiermolen – take your dog for a swim on the last day of the outdoor season!
• 20-09: Pizza & Pub Quiz at EM-2 Suikerunie
• 27-09 – 29-09: Wine Festival at A-kerk (You’ll definitely find me here!)

Autumn recommendations about what to do in Groningen

In a few weeks, we’ll bring you a new list to help you through the autumn holidays. But for now, keep an eye on our event calendar and make the most of what late summer has to offer!

Wishing you a vibrant late summer in the always lively Groningen!