Fancy an evening of dancing and enjoying music?

After a dinner or evening at the theatre, you want to discover the nightlife in Leiden? Visit the Nobel, Leiden's pop venue for live music, club nights, social programmes and festivals. Around the corner, at Kiki, DJs play house, hip hop and Drum n Bass. Outside the city centre, Wibar is the nightclub for alternative music, culture and experiment. And that's not all, there are more places to visit. Check the event calender to see where you want to go!

Festival Werfpop

Mark Sunday, July 12th in your calendar with a thick black marker, because it’s time for another party in De Leidse Hout: Werfpop! Since 1982, Werfpop has been the largest, but above all, the most fun music festival in the Leiden region. It is the place where music, art, and culture come together, where you discover, enjoy, and most importantly, have a great time. In addition to the musical program, Werfpop also offers street theater, Werfpop lectures, children's activities, and an extensive festival market.

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Festival Werfpop in Leiden

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New: HEAR\HERE concerts with afterparty

Specially selected concerts, including an afterparty. From classical to jazz and from world music to crossover: let us take you on a surprising musical experience in the intimate Aalmarktzaal for an hour. Afterward, the bar will be open, the DJ will be on hand, and you can hit the dance floor at Café Caat.

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Music lovers wondered...

Leiden has a lively and diverse nightlife with cafés, clubs, pop venues, and live music. Thanks to the large student population and compact city centre, there is something to do almost every night, from quiet drinks to dance parties and concerts.

Yes, Leiden is a popular student city with an active nightlife. There are many student cafés, nightlife venues, and special evenings aimed at students, such as theme parties and live performances.

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