| orgelsvoorst.nl | Stichting Monumentale Orgels Voorst | The foundation was established in 2000 with the goal of bringing the monumental organs in the municipality of Voorst to a wider audience. The municipality of Voorst currently has five churches with monumental organs, including the Meere organ in Twello and the Knipscheer organ in Nijbroek. Currently, a Naber organ is under construction in the village church of Wilp, and a reconstructed Naber organ was present in Wilp from 1849 to 1945. | Religious History → Church History 23 | organ 633 church 3439 foundation 6678 municipality 6837 | Voorst → Nijbroek 45 |
| drom.nl | Cultural Center Drommedaris | The center features an agenda with performances, film screenings, and other cultural events. Visitors can also explore the tower, view exhibitions, and participate in various workshops, such as a cocktail workshop or a guided tour. The Drom has a long history dating back to 1540 and offers event possibilities such as parties, weddings, and dinners. | Institutions → Cultural Centers 610 | tower 188 tours 1048 culture 3922 exhibition 5332 event 45199 | North-Holland → Enkhuizen 1064 |
| dordtsecultuurnacht.nl | Gemeente Dordrecht | The Dordtse Cultuurnacht takes place on October 11, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM, offering a free program. The event takes place in the center of Dordrecht, with 22 different locations, and can be viewed through an app with a map. The Dordtse Cultuurnacht originated as a gift from the city to its residents and has grown into an important cultural tradition. | Local & Regional → Regional Events 821 | art 3856 event 45199 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| grotekerk-oosthuizen.nl | Culturele Commissie Grote Kerk Oosthuizen | The Grote Kerk Oosthuizen, built in 1518 and featuring a 15th-century organ, offers a beautiful exhibition space and hosts cultural events. The church building is officially designated as a wedding venue and is also used for funerals and memorial boards. The website describes the rich history of the church, particularly the tomb of François van Bredehoff and the organ, and promotes the possibility of renting the church for various events. | Religion → Protestantism 3178 | organ 633 church 3439 wedding 4258 history 7286 event 45199 | Edam-Volendam → Oosthuizen 97 |
| laurensvocaal.nl | Laurens Vocaal | The website provides information about upcoming concerts and events of the Laurenskantorie. A web agenda is available with details about the date, time, and location of the various performances. In addition to concerts, the organization announces news about projects, such as an organ restoration and an international conducting competition. | Church & Religious → Organ Music 212 | organ 633 brochure 1642 choir 3123 agenda 4374 concert 4409 event 45199 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| kerkopdemarktschagen.nl | Schagen Congregation | The church building, built in 1895 in neo-Gothic style, was designed by Prof. ir. J.A.G. van der Steur, who also designed villas and other buildings in Haarlem and Bloemendaal. In 1895, the building was destroyed by fire, but rebuilt in 1954. In 2012, the organ was restored and the entire building was restored in 2012. The website contains information about the history of the Reformed Church, the Van Dam organ, and the organization of concerts. Photos of the church building are available. | Religious Studies → Religious History 217 Architecture → Religious Architecture 18 | church building 160 architect 609 organ 633 concert 4409 history 7286 | Schagen → Sint Maarten 36 |
| lochemklassiek.nl | Lochem Klassiek | The website lists upcoming concerts, including carillon concerts, market organ concerts, and summer concerts, featuring various musicians and choirs. Specific concerts are scheduled for July and August 2025, including performances by Erico Koïde, Henk Linker, Valeria Boermistrova, Kammerchor TASK, Olga Malkina, Jan-Geert Heuvelman, and Susanne & Jan Broekhuijsen. The website also features news updates, including coverage of the 2025 Bachweken Lochem and announcements about increased accessibility of classical music events in Lochem. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | carillon 54 organ 633 choir 3123 concert 4409 event 45199 | Gelderland → Lochem 1587 |
| scratchdaglatino.nl | Scratchdag Latino | The Scratchdag Latino will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in The Hague. During the event, pieces from 'Misa Criolla' and 'Misa por la Paz y la Justicia' will be rehearsed and performed by various musicians, including conductor Marcela Obermeister Shasha. The Scratchdag Latino is supported by sponsors and donations, and offers sheet music to attendees. | Church & Religious → Religious Music 39 | musician 1207 conductor 1217 event 45199 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| orgelnet.nl | Stichting Orgelnetwerk Noord-Holland | The site contains an overview of activities such as study days, masterclasses, and organ relays that take place annually in North Holland. The Orgelnetwerk focuses on maintaining attention for the diverse organs in the province and their cultural value. The website provides information about events, projects such as adoption campaigns for organ restoration, and contact details. | Government Organizations → Regional Organization 18 | north holland 138 organ 633 restoration 3417 | Netherlands → North-Holland 92956 |
| verhofstadorgel.nl | Stichting Muziek in de Grote of Barbarakerk | The foundation organizes concerts annually on the Verhofstadt organ (1719) and the choir organ (Bosch and Wiegleb). In 2019, the ‘Klank van de Stad’ festival took place to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Verhofstadt organ, with an accompanying video. The website provides information about the performing organists, concert programs, and the instruments themselves, including the history of the Verhofstadt organ and the Wiegleb organ. | Religious History → Church History 23 | organ 633 instrument 1295 concert 4409 foundation 6678 | Gelderland → Culemborg 1264 |
| corardesch.nl | Cor Ardesch | The website offers an overview of concerts featuring Bach works in various locations. There is a webshop with available CDs of Bach Organ Works and other related music. The website describes different types of organs, such as Chamber organs, Bach organs, and Cabinet organs, and the projects in which they are installed. | Classical Music → Baroque Music 104 | bach 43 cd 574 organ 633 concert 4409 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| orgelkring-weert.nl | Stichting Orgelkring Franciscus Huis Weert | The Franciscus Huis Weert houses a high-quality organ from 1968, built by the Gebrs. Vermeulen from Weert, which is used for innovative concerts. The Orgelkring-Weert aims to preserve the organ and its cultural value, as church attendance is declining and organs are becoming increasingly less visible to the public. The website provides information about upcoming concerts, an archive, and the history of the Orgelkring and the organ itself, including the Limburg organ festival. | Choral → Choral Music 129 | organ 633 concert 4409 foundation 6678 music 13170 | Limburg → Weert 2030 |
| parkbeiaard.nl | Gemeente Nieuwegein | Since 1985, the Nieuwegein municipality has owned a carillon, originally located on the town hall roof and now situated on the Noordstedeweg. The structure around the carillon has been adapted, with a balustrade and a staircase to the beiaardier's cabin, to improve the accessibility of the instrument and enhance the sound in the surrounding residential areas. The website offers newsletters and information about the Nieuwegein carillon books, including the recent addition of Book 7 in October 2024. | Instrument → Carillon 36 | beiaard 15 carillon 54 newsletter 6504 municipality 6837 | Utrecht → Nieuwegein 2264 |
| carillon-venray.nl | Stichting Carillon Venray | The carillon, consisting of 62 bells, is considered one of the most beautiful sounding carillons in Europe and is housed in one of the most beautiful churches in the Netherlands. The foundation regularly hosts carillon performances on Saturday afternoons from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM. Hub de Bruijn, a dedicated volunteer, passed away at the age of 79 after many years of contributing to the Venray community, including coordinating the renovation of the organ and the furnishing of the tower rooms. | Instrument → Carillon 36 | carillon 54 tower 188 organ 633 church 3439 foundation 6678 volunteer 8367 | Limburg → Venray 1601 |
| imocg.nl | IMOCG | The third edition of the IMOCG took place in Groningen in the summer of 2024, with twelve participants from seven countries competing in three rounds on three different organs. Wibren Jonkers, the only Dutch participant, won the IMOCG 2024, followed by Francesco Botti (Italy) and Sam Giddy (Australia). The next edition of the IMOCG is scheduled for August 2026, with participant registration starting in September 2025. | | organist 111 jury 322 participant 1934 competition 4759 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| stadsbeiaardroermond.nl | Stichting Stadsbeiaard Roermond | The Stadsbeiaard of Roermond, featuring 49 bells, is a donation from citizens and businesses in the 1980s and 90s and symbolizes the city’s historical and urban character. The Stichting Stadsbeiaard Roermond was established in 1992 to maintain and regularly play the beiaard, as well as to organize festivities around it. Jan Daniels, a former mayor and honorary chairman of the foundation, passed away in April 2024. He was a significant figure in Roermond’s history and was honored with the silver beiaard. | Instrument → Carillon 36 | beiaard 15 donation 5110 foundation 6678 event 45199 | Limburg → Roermond 2602 |
| orgeldelta.nl | Stichting Orgeldelta | The foundation cherishes and maintains the valuable organs and churches in the Eemsdelta municipality to preserve their cultural significance. Visitors can explore the rich history of organs and churches in the municipality and experience the harmony of organ sounds and cultural diversity. Stichting Orgeldelta is committed to preserving the combination of music and heritage for future generations, and encourages contact and learning about the history. | Monuments → Heritage 526 | organ 633 heritage 818 church 3439 culture 3922 municipality 6837 | Groningen → Eemsdelta 1559 |
| martinuskerk-oosterzee.nl | Martinuskerk Oosterzee | Since 2012, the Martinuskerk in Oosterzee has been used as a residence by the current inhabitants. The inhabitants share their home with guests and organize conversations, music and small theatre performances. Regular listening gatherings are organized where visitors listen to music together or watch movies and discuss them. | Protestant Churches → Church Buildings 69 | church building 160 residence 251 conversation 1828 music 13170 event 45199 | De Fryske Marren → Oosterzee 29 |
| larense-beiaard.nl | Stichting Vrienden van de Larense Beiaard | The concerts take place in July and August in the Johannes Church on the Naarderstraat, starting at 8:00 PM and lasting approximately an hour. The concerts are free to attend, with a donation appreciated afterward, and if the weather is nice, they are held outdoors on the lawn next to the church. The Beiaard originally served as a warning instrument and later evolved into carillon music, which is increasingly used for music at weddings and other celebrations. | Instrument → Instrumental Music 197 | beiaard 15 carillon 54 concert 4409 | Gooise Meren → Naarden 1154 |