Le Guess Who? is the festival music nerds plan their autumn around. Rather than chasing big names, it programmes adventurous artists from every corner of the globe, from experimental rock and jazz to folk traditions you have never heard of, and puts them in concert halls, churches and small clubs across Utrecht.
Alongside the main festival there is COSMOS, a platform for music scenes from around the world, and U?, a weekend programme celebrating Utrecht’s local creative communities. Expect to discover at least one new favourite band.
- When: Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November 2026 (U? runs on 7 and 8 November)
- Where: TivoliVredenburg, Vredenburgkade 11, Utrecht, and other venues around the city
- Tickets: day and festival tickets are sold on the official site; check there for prices and availability
- Getting there: TivoliVredenburg is a few minutes’ walk from Utrecht Centraal, which is about 30 minutes by train from Amsterdam Centraal.
Good to know: download the festival app to plan your route between venues, as sets overlap and walking times add up.
Planning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
