Active & Entertainment
Fancy an evening out an indoor activity on a rainy day or prefer to be active? Take to the water in a canoe or sup, or step aboard a fluisterboot or sloop. Prefer to be sporty? Hit a ball on an indoor padel court or throw a strike. Rather enjoy an evening of music, film or theatre? There is plenty to do in our city and check out our UITagenda.
Taking to the water - Enjoy the city and nature in and from the water
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Canoeing & Suppen
Go down the Berkel on a sup or together in a canoe. Discover the city from the water or get carried away by the nature surrounding the city.
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Sailing on a sloop
The ultimate feeling of freedom. Sailing on a boat. Enjoying the surroundings with your hair in the wind. Sloepverhuur Zutphen offers various packages to enjoy from the water with a group of friends, family or colleagues.
Sloop cruises always include skipper.
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Sail along on a fluisterboot
Discover the most special bits of Zutphen from the water. In just over an hour, you will enjoy our historic city and beautiful nature. The skippers (whisperers) are eager to tell beautiful and interesting stories along the way.
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Bronsbergen Lake
Swimming in natural water? At the Bronsbergermeer lake on the eastern side you will find various beaches, sunbathing areas and it is the place for a refreshing dip.
Before taking a dip, always check the advice on natural waters.
Indoor activities - Score the most points or watch the latest blockbusters
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Bowling
Throw your strike and achieve your new PR on one of the 10 competition lanes of Bowling Zutphen (Flechter Hotel & Resort). Enjoy a sporty afternoon or evening.
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Sports bar Kings & Queens
Fancy an afternoon or evening full of games? Then Kings & Queens is a tip. There is plenty to do here, throw your strike on one of the three bowling alleys, play a game of pool, table tennis or darts. Or solve the puzzle in the escaperoom within time.
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Mushrooms
Need a sporty break during your visit to the city? At Peakz Padel you will find no fewer than 11 indoor courts. No gear of your own? No problem! You can hire your rackets and balls on site.
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Cinema
Watch the latest films at Cinemajestic, preferably with a big screen and the latest technology. This way you can experience the film as it was intended and enjoy it.
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Come & Can Pottery
Always wanted to learn pottery? At ceramics studio Kom & Kan in the centre of Zutphen, you will make your own ceramics on the potter's wheel in a small group. Perfect for an outing with your family, group of friends or colleagues!
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Wellness centre Bronsbergen
Wellness Center Bronsbergen is a fully equipped wellness centre. The various saunas, rest rooms, plunge pool, cold water showers and foot bath exude warmth, atmosphere and conviviality. The facilities are both indoors and outdoors.
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Cocktail workshop
Make your own Cocktails. During the workshop, you will learn a bit about the history of cocktails the materials and techniques needed. You will get to work behind the bar to make your own cocktails.
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Guided tour with tasting at Rokerij Zuidvenne
a guided tour and tasting at the artisanal smokehouse Zuidvenne. smoke master will take you to the heart of the company and tell you more about fish quality determination, preservation techniques, wood and more.
Outdoor activities - See the city through different eyes and from up high
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Climb the towers
The Wijnhuistoren and the tower of Walburgiskerk can be climbed regularly! Inhabit the photogenic views over the city and the surrounding greenery of the Veluwe and the Achterhoek.
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City Quest
City Quest is an outdoor escape game that mixes a city walk, geocaching and puzzles like in an escaperoom. Go on an exciting mission through the centre of Zutphen and, as a team, solve all the riddles and puzzles you encounter along the way.
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Zutphen City E-tour
Get to know Hanzestad Zutphen in comfort and enjoy the extensive knowledge of our guide/driver. With the double Solar Shuttle road train, which can accommodate 18 adults (+5 children), they will make you a Zutfan too!
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Ballonvaart
Want to see Zutphen from the air? Take a ballonvaart over the city. You can choose between a private balloon ride or a VIP balloon ride. Balloon rides are available as evening, morning or winter flights.
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EscapeXperience
Escape Xperience you will experience Zutphen in a new, fun and interactive way. It's like an escaperoom, but outside in the city! This tour is self-guided, so you can start whenever you are ready. With the app, you walk through the city while solving puzzles and riddles.
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Tennis court hire
Tennis is a sport played by many people. Many tennis players also want to play a game of tennis during their holidays. At TV de Hoven in Zutphen - De Hoven district - you can rent a tennis court.
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Hop voor Bier
hop growing up close at hop grower Hop voor bier, just outside Zutphen. They sell hops to (local) brewers and give guided tours in season. It is also possible to help with harvesting yourself.
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Outside Escape
Outside Escape is an automatically guided tour of the city. Together with your team, you solve riddles while being guided through the exciting story of a merchant from the 14th century. Zutphen therefore has a unique story and its own riddles.
UITagenda - There is always something to do in Zutphen! Enjoy our festivals & events
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Luxorfilm at DWK
Luxorfilm at DWK
Film
Every year, Luxor Theater tours various community centres in Zutphen under the banner ‘Luxor de wijk in’. This time, it’s presenting the heart-warming musical...
Wednesday 9 September
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Clocks and the Theremin
Clocks and the Theremin
Music
The Friends of the Wijnhuis Carillon have a very special concert planned for Zutphen.
Friday 11 September
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BuitenSoos LIVE | De Niemanders
BuitenSoos LIVE | De Niemanders
Music
De Niemanders. Not just any band. They give a voice to the nobodies, the outcasts; people in difficult circumstances. Previously, De Nieman...
Friday 11 September
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A.vontura and the T.E.I.T Machine (4+)
A.vontura and the T.E.I.T Machine (4+)
Theatre
You don’t need a time machine to discover bygone eras, but… a trip back in time is certainly brilliant!
Saturday 12 September
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The Generations Dinner: a cultural farm experience
The Generations Dinner: a cultural farm experience
Theatre
A play about a food forest, performed by a single actor who plays all the roles, from the earthworm to the grandfather, from old to young. Erve Kiekebo...
Saturday 12 September
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De Bos Dweildag Zutphen
De Bos Dweildag Zutphen
Festival
The city centre transformed into one big open-air stage. Be surprised by cheerful brass bands, sing along with well-known tunes and enjoy the l...
Saturday 12 September
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Warnshuus Music Café opens with the IJsselzangers
Warnshuus Music Café opens with the IJsselzangers
Music
On Sunday afternoon, 13 September, the male voice choir De IJsselzangers will be performing at the Muziekcafé in the Warnshuus.
Sunday 13 September
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Woest JONG auditions (aged 10–14)
Woest JONG auditions (aged 10–14)
Theatre
From September to January, Woest Oost is producing a new edition of ‘Woest JONG’ for performers aged 10 to 14. The production is being created under the guidance of...
Thursday 17 September
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Asfaltfeeën concert: An American Prayer
Asfaltfeeën concert: An American Prayer
Music
Asfaltfeeën and poet Ingmar Heytze present *An American Prayer*: a Dutch translation of Jim Morrison’s poetry, performed live to the music...
Friday 18 September
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Festival Bankless
Festival Bankless
Festival
International outdoor theatre festival with innovative dance, breathtaking circus and contemporary and humorous theatre. Suitable for all ages!
18 to 20 September
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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...
20 September, 18 October and 15 November
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Popronde Zutphen
Popronde Zutphen
Festival
The Popronde is once again descending on Zutphen. The free travelling music festival for music lovers, visit performances throughout the city centre.
Sunday 20 September
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Nymphéas à la carte
Nymphéas à la carte
Music
De Kapel op 't Rijsselt kicks off the concert season with the serene sound of four trombones.
Sunday 20 September
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IMMEDIATE
IMMEDIATE
Music
After the summer, we heading back down to our steamy house cellar at Uffie’s. And, as is tradition, our resident DJs will kick off the club season with an al...
Friday 25 September
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In healthcare with Rob
In healthcare with Rob
Theatre
In his unique show featuring sketches, videos and cabaret, Rob Heebink conveys an important message about growing old. A message through...
Friday 25 September
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Drawing festival The Big Draw Zutphen
Drawing festival The Big Draw Zutphen
Festival
The Big Draw Zutphen 2026: Art and chocolate come together under the theme ‘Make a Mark’
Sunday 27 September
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Chocolate Festival
Chocolate Festival
Festival
This Sunday, Zutphen’s historic town centre will be all about chocolate. The Chocolate Festival is celebrating its 22nd edition and will be...
Sunday 27 September
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Luxorfilm at De Uitwijk
Luxorfilm at De Uitwijk
Film
Every year, Luxor Theater tours various community centres in Zutphen under the banner ‘Luxor de wijk in’. This time, it’s presenting the heart-warming musical...
Tuesday 29 September
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Hanseatic Town Tour
Hanseatic Town Tour
Music
Let yourself be carried away by the waters, stories and sounds of the Hanseatic League. During the Hanseatic City Tour, music, history and imagination come together.
Sunday 4 October
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Luxorfilm at ’t Warnshuus
Luxorfilm at ’t Warnshuus
Film
Every year, Luxor Theater tours various community centres in Zutphen under the banner ‘Luxor de wijk in’. This time, it’s presenting the heart-warming musical...
Thursday 8 October
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Musical ‘May I take the liberty?’
Musical ‘May I take the liberty?’
Theatre
A moving and hopeful musical about identity, faith, love and freedom. With captivating songs and humour, *Mag Ik Zo Vrij Zijn?*
Saturday 10 October
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Gregorian chant choir performs an atmospheric Marian Vespers
Gregorian chant choir performs an atmospheric Marian Vespers
Music
The St. Jan Gregorian chant choir from Zutphen will perform an authentic Marian Vespers service.
Sunday 11 October
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Amstel Saxophone Quartet: VidlaviV
Amstel Saxophone Quartet: VidlaviV
Music
The Amstel Saxophone Quartet demonstrates that Baroque music can also swing – even though the saxophone had yet to be invented during the Baroque period.
Sunday 11 October
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National Bokbeer Day
National Bokbeer Day
Festival
During National Bokbier Day, Zutphen’s town centre is all about bokbier, music and a convivial atmosphere. Spread across the markets,...
Sunday 11 October