Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Ruiterskwartier, Leeuwarden, Nederland
Van 18:30-21:30 uur
We’re excited to welcome you to the upcoming edition of the International Meet-Up Leeuwarden on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at De Harmonie.
This free event is all about connecting and celebrating the international community living in Friesland.
The International Meet-Up has quickly become a tradition in Leeuwarden. The first two editions each welcomed over 100 participants from all over the world, ultimately bringing together a bigger community. This time we celebrate our language and culture and say: Language, no problem!
What can you expect?
The evening will begin with an opening speech by Sybrand Buma, Mayor of Leeuwarden. Followed by Siart Smit, the director of De Harmonie, who welcomes you in this beautiful cultural venue in the city center.
During the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the journey of the Language Café — a community initiative that has been bringing people together for informal language practice and cultural exchange at dbieb Leeuwarden for over 8 years – and we look ahead to what’s next.
After the plenary part, the evening continues with two inspiring options:
You can join the Language Café XXL, an extra special edition focused on conversations, new connections, and cultural exchange or
Attend a ticketed performance by Kristian Bezuidenhout in one of De Harmonie’s venues.
Performance by Kristian Bezuidenhout
Renowned pianist Kristiaan Bezuidenhout will be performing in one of the venues at De Harmonie. This South African musician is one of today’s most versatile and inspiring pianists, acclaimed worldwide for his refined, historically informed, and deeply personal performances. Attendees of the International Meet-Up will receive a €10 discount code to attend his performance this evening, a rare opportunity to enjoy one of his special performances together.
The program:
18:30 - Doors open, welcoming drinks and bites
19:00 - Opening speech by Sybrand Buma, Mayor of Leeuwarden
19.10 - Presentation by Siart Smit, Director of De Harmonie
19:30 - Reflecting on 8 Years of Language Café
20.00 - Networking at Language Café XXL or Performance by Kristian Bezuidenhout (optional, with €10 discount for Meet-Up attendees)
21.30 - End of the meeting
Do we see you there?
Participation is free, but registration is required.
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So, come meet new people, share experiences and enjoy an evening together!
Warm regards,
Gemeente Leeuwarden & International Welcome Center North (IWCN) In collaboration with De Harmonie
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