SCIENCE UP THE WORLD 15TH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONGRESS OF MEDICAL SCIENCES JUNE 3RD - 6TH 2008

Groningen: Festivals

Groningen festival city
Since the Groningen World exhibition in 1903, Groningen has remained a festival city, whether sports, pop music, classical music, or theatre, the International Film Festival Rotterdam in Groningen or Swingin’ Groningen is concerned.

Noorderlicht
Noorderlicht is the largest and only annual international photo manifestation in the Netherlands, and takes place alternately in Groningen and Leeuwarden. View thematic exhibitions that singularly combine social engagement and visual imagination.

Noorderslag
Annually during the second weekend of January, the current state of affairs regarding Dutch pop music is reviewed. Dozens of acts perform on seven stages in a sold-out Oosterpoort, covered by national and international music press and broadcast live via 3FM as well as a large number of foreign radio stations. Preceded by EuroSonic, during which European bands perform on various stages in the city centre, this is an unparalleled event in Europe.

Noorderzon
Annually in August, theatre, music and cabaret companies from all corners of the world perform on the most wonderful outdoor stage in the Netherlands: the Noorderplantsoen. A décor of attractive lighting in centuries-old trees, innumerable stands and tents, people around the ponds, and artists in the streets, a ten-day long enchanting atmosphere is guaranteed.