• Dat Bolwerck x BIJ de Bieb | Opening of the Melanie Bosboom exhibition

  Dat Bolwerck x BIJ de Bieb | Opening of the Melanie Bosboom exhibition

  Exhibition

  Opening of the exhibition ‘Nourishing Desire through its Fulfilment – Growing in Solitude’ by Melanie Bosboom

  Saturday 17 October

• Opening of the ‘Witte Wieven’ exhibition by Isabel Cavenecia

  Opening of the ‘Witte Wieven’ exhibition by Isabel Cavenecia

  Exhibition

  Come to the launch on 17 October and step into the magical world of Isabel Cavenecia! Tarot reader and ritual guide Jaqueline Louan will be offering tarot...

  Saturday 17 October

• Stories on Board

  Stories on Board

  Cancelled

  Theatre

  In the Museumhaven (or Houthaven), you can step aboard for stories that will captivate you, surprise you and perhaps stay with you for a while. Among the old sc...

  Saturday 17 October

• Second-hand clothing fair

  Second-hand clothing fair

  Shopping

  The go-to place for lovers of affordable and sustainable fashion. During the second-hand clothing fair, there is a wide range of clothing for teenagers and...

  Saturday 17 October

• Illuminated procession to St Justus

  Illuminated procession to St Justus

  Heritage

  On the eve of St Justus’s Day, a procession sets off from the Gallee towards the head of St Justus in the Stedelijk Museum Zut...

  Saturday 17 October

• De Hanzeaat in the Bourgonjetoren

  De Hanzeaat in the Bourgonjetoren

  Children

  Experience for young and old to learn more about Zutphen and the Hanze era.

  17 and 18 October

• Climb the Wijnhuistoren

  Climb the Wijnhuistoren

  Heritage

  The Wijnhuistoren tower on the Groenmarkt in Zutphen is free to climb on Saturday and Sunday!

  17 and 18 October

• Visit the Burgerzaal

  Visit the Burgerzaal

  Heritage

  Visit this special monument in Zutphen for free and imagine yourself in the Middle Ages.

  17 and 18 October

• Viewing Sint-Janskerk and tower

  Viewing Sint-Janskerk and tower

  Heritage

  Sint-Janskerk and its tower will open to the public. This makes another of the city's heritage treasures accessible.

  Saturday 17 October

• Saints & Heroes: Saint Justus, Rubens and the pilgrims

  Saints & Heroes: Saint Justus, Rubens and the pilgrims

  Exhibition

  A spectacular highlight of the theme year: the extraordinary ‘reunion’ of the St Justus relic and Rubens’ masterpiece *Le Miracle de St. Just*,...

  17 and 18 October

• Dat Bolwerck X AT the library

  Dat Bolwerck X AT the library

  Exhibition

  Dat Bolwerck and BIJ de bieb Dat Bolwerck jointly presenting this exhibition by Melanie Bosboom (1971, Zutphen). Bosboom developed a... for the Broederenkerk

  17 and 18 October

• In the footsteps of Walburga

  In the footsteps of Walburga

  Exhibition

  The Walburgiskerk is hosting the exhibition ‘In the Footsteps of Walburga’. The exhibition is dedicated to Walburga, the woman after whom the church is named...

  17 and 18 October

• Pilgrim’s treasure hunt

  Pilgrim’s treasure hunt

  Children

  Follow in the footsteps of a pilgrim in Zutphen. During your walk through the historic fortified town, you’ll pass through city gates, along the ramparts, and past churches...

  17 and 18 October

• Herman Dijkjans Exhibition

  Herman Dijkjans Exhibition

  Exhibition

  With this exhibition, the museum is putting the spotlight on an artist who has been unjustly overlooked for many years, but who in the last decade...

  17 and 18 October

• Exhibition atelier Lettie Tax

  Exhibition atelier Lettie Tax

  Exhibition

  A special exhibition of sculptures and paintings is on show at the studio in Zutphen city centre.

  17 and 18 October

• Painting gives me energy!

  Painting gives me energy!

  Exhibition

  The fourth quarterly exhibition at the Den Bouw care home in Warnsveld is being held by Anita van Brederode from Ruurlo. Her work will be on display until the end of this year...

  17 and 18 October

• Zutphen Art Fair

  Zutphen Art Fair

  Exhibition

  Discover a world full of creativity, inspiration and surprising encounters at our art fair.

  17 and 18 October

• Saints & Heroes, iconic photographs by Eddy Posthuma de Boer

  Saints & Heroes, iconic photographs by Eddy Posthuma de Boer

  Exhibition

  Portraits, street scenes and tranquil observations form the building blocks of the body of work by Eddy Posthuma de Boer (1931–2021). The photography exhibition...

  17 and 18 October

• Landscapes of Memory

  Landscapes of Memory

  Exhibition

  The paintings and drawings by Thijs Buit (Hattem, 1934) arise from a constant interplay between observing, remembering and painting.

  17 and 18 October

• StoryTrail theatre walk Zutphen

  StoryTrail theatre walk Zutphen

  Theatre

  Do you like history and strong stories? Then the StoryTrail Theatre Walk Zutphen is just the thing for you. StoryTrail storyteller Henrieke takes...

  Sunday 18 October

• Witte Wieven – Isabel Cavenecia

  Witte Wieven – Isabel Cavenecia

  Exhibition

  In the exhibition ‘Witte Wieven’ at ‘ Dat Bolwerck ’, Isabel Cavenecia brings together her Peruvian and Dutch roots in paintings and drawings...

  Sunday 18 October

Then

• Dat Bolwerck X AT the library

  Dat Bolwerck X AT the library

  Exhibition

  Dat Bolwerck and BIJ de bieb Dat Bolwerck jointly presenting this exhibition by Melanie Bosboom (1971, Zutphen). Bosboom developed a... for the Broederenkerk

  19 October 2026 to 10 July 2027

• In the footsteps of Walburga

  In the footsteps of Walburga

  Exhibition

  The Walburgiskerk is hosting the exhibition ‘In the Footsteps of Walburga’. The exhibition is dedicated to Walburga, the woman after whom the church is named...

  19–24 October

• Activities during the autumn half-term

  Activities during the autumn half-term

  During the autumn half-term, there’s something different to do every day in Zutphen for young people aged 12 and over. From escaping an escape room and bowling to z...

  19–23 October

• Pilgrim’s treasure hunt

  Pilgrim’s treasure hunt

  Children

  Follow in the footsteps of a pilgrim in Zutphen. During your walk through the historic fortified town, you’ll pass through city gates, along the ramparts, and past churches...

  19 to 25 October

• Herman Dijkjans Exhibition

  Herman Dijkjans Exhibition

  Exhibition

  With this exhibition, the museum is putting the spotlight on an artist who has been unjustly overlooked for many years, but who in the last decade...

  19 to 29 October

• Exhibition atelier Lettie Tax

  Exhibition atelier Lettie Tax

  Exhibition

  A special exhibition of sculptures and paintings is on show at the studio in Zutphen city centre.

  19 October to 15 November

• Painting gives me energy!

  Painting gives me energy!

  Exhibition

  The fourth quarterly exhibition at the Den Bouw care home in Warnsveld is being held by Anita van Brederode from Ruurlo. Her work will be on display until the end of this year...

  19 October to 31 December

• Saints & Heroes, iconic photographs by Eddy Posthuma de Boer

  Saints & Heroes, iconic photographs by Eddy Posthuma de Boer

  Exhibition

  Portraits, street scenes and tranquil observations form the building blocks of the body of work by Eddy Posthuma de Boer (1931–2021). The photography exhibition...

  19 October to 15 November

• Landscapes of Memory

  Landscapes of Memory

  Exhibition

  The paintings and drawings by Thijs Buit (Hattem, 1934) arise from a constant interplay between observing, remembering and painting.

  19 October to 15 November

• Knitting cafe

  Knitting cafe

  Workshop

  Bring your knitting or crochet work and join us at LYKKE's knitting café in the heart of Zutphen.

  weekly

• Saints & Heroes: Saint Justus, Rubens and the pilgrims

  Saints & Heroes: Saint Justus, Rubens and the pilgrims

  Exhibition

  A spectacular highlight of the theme year: the extraordinary ‘reunion’ of the St Justus relic and Rubens’ masterpiece *Le Miracle de St. Just*,...

  until 15 November

• Dikkie Dik & Dirk Scheele (2+)

  Dikkie Dik & Dirk Scheele (2+)

  Together with Dikkie Dik, Dirk embarks on a musical adventure full of cat-like antics. They dance the Cat Dance, play hide-and-seek and drink lemonade with pr...

  Wednesday 21 October

• Drop-in workshop during the autumn half-term holiday

  Drop-in workshop during the autumn half-term holiday

  Children

  Who is your hero? Create a stunning portrait with a golden border during this creative workshop. Suitable for all ages; no booking required.

  Wednesday 21 October

• Wednesday is Read Aloud Afternoon

  Wednesday is Read Aloud Afternoon

  Children

  Great fun and plenty of adventures for children up to the age of 8. Many children now know their way to the Library on Wednesday afternoons for...

  weekly

• HanzeFest Global Sounds

  HanzeFest Global Sounds

  Festival

  HanzeFest Global Sounds is a new showcase festival being organised for the first time at the Hanzehof in Zutphen. The festival is characterised by...

  Thursday 22 October

• Witte Wieven – Isabel Cavenecia

  Witte Wieven – Isabel Cavenecia

  Exhibition

  In the exhibition ‘Witte Wieven’ at ‘ Dat Bolwerck ’, Isabel Cavenecia brings together her Peruvian and Dutch roots in paintings and drawings...

  18 October 2026 to 3 January 2027

• Romeo and Juliet (try-out)

  Romeo and Juliet (try-out)

  In a world full of conflict and division, Romeo and Juliet meet, transcending cultural and religious boundaries. Their families have been at odds for...

  Friday 23 October

• De Hanzeaat in the Bourgonjetoren

  De Hanzeaat in the Bourgonjetoren

  Children

  Experience for young and old to learn more about Zutphen and the Hanze era.

  weekly

• Climb the Wijnhuistoren

  Climb the Wijnhuistoren

  Heritage

  The Wijnhuistoren tower on the Groenmarkt in Zutphen is free to climb on Saturday and Sunday!

  weekly

• Visit the Burgerzaal

  Visit the Burgerzaal

  Heritage

  Visit this special monument in Zutphen for free and imagine yourself in the Middle Ages.

  until 5 December 2027

• Night of the Night on the Gorsselse Heide

  Night of the Night on the Gorsselse Heide

  Nature

  Experience the darkness during the ‘Nacht van de Nacht’ on the Gorsselse Heide and discover the unique atmosphere of nature after dark.

  Saturday 24 October

• Daan van der Hoeven

  Daan van der Hoeven

  In ‘Mensenmens’, Daan van der Hoeven takes you on a humorous and incisive journey of self-discovery. With relatable and personal stories...

  Saturday 24 October

• Viewing Sint-Janskerk and tower

  Viewing Sint-Janskerk and tower

  Heritage

  Sint-Janskerk and its tower will open to the public. This makes another of the city's heritage treasures accessible.

  24 October, 31 October and 7 days to go

• Zeldzaam Mooi event

  Zeldzaam Mooi event

  Shopping

  Another ‘Zeldzaam Mooi’ event is coming to the quirky and creative Laarstraat in Zutphen. It is an event featuring exceptionally beautiful products from local...

  Sunday 25 October