Festival
Night of Discoveries
- Date
- Saturday 19 September 2026
- Time
- Address
- Starts at: Pieterskerkplein
You think you know Leiden... until the sun sets and night falls. On Saturday 19 September 2026, the historic centre of Leiden will transform into a playground for your curiosity.
On the Night of Discoveries, the gates of Leiden’s most iconic, historic locations will open from 19:00 to 01:00 hrs. for an exclusive adventure. Step into a living experiment full of unexpected encounters, groundbreaking art, thought-provoking talks, live music and interactive experiences.
Whether you want to wander through the magically lit glasshouses at the Hortus botanicus, view the striking art installations along the Rapenburg canal, challenge your brain in Pieterskerk or discover the secrets of the old city goal at Gravensteen: there’s no such thing as the wrong route. Let curiosity be your guide.
You’ll view the world with different eyes, guaranteed. Are you ready to discover?
Seven festival locations
Pieterskerk & Pieterskerkplein, Hortus Botanicus (incl. glasshouses and orangery), Academy Building, Gravensteen, National Museum of Antiquities, Faculty Club and Rapenburg.
Programme
Art, Music, Talk, Interactive & Performance