Events
Leiden hosts festivals all year round. To name a few:
- Leidse Jazzweek
With performances by famous national and international jazz and blues singers (January) - Scratch Muziekdagen
Jamming sessions involving musicians who have joined efforts for that day for that sole purpose (February) - Leidse Draaiorgeldag
A one-day barrel organ festival (May) - Muziekmarathon Leiden
A city-wide music festival (June) - Lakenfeesten
Including the well-known Peurbakkentocht (decked out vessels and people sail a specific route along the canals of Leiden) and the Dragon Boat Race (a canoe race with rowers and enthusiastic drum music) (July) - Culinair Festival Leiden
A food festival (July) - Werfpop
Featuring local, national and international rock bands (July) - Straatmuzikantenconcours De Gouden Pet
Street musician competition (July) - Leids Festival van het Levenslied
A Dutch torch song vocal competition (August) - Het Rapenburgconcert
A three-day multi-genre music festival (August) - Open Monumentendagen
During which various buildings on the list of national monuments and historic buildings in the city are open to the public (September) - Leidens Ontzet
Celebration of the liberation of Leiden in 1574 (3 October) - Leids Film Festival
An international film festival (October) - Muziek in het Museum
Leiden's museum weekend with amateur music performances (November)






