Music and art in Enkhuizen
” Art lovers beware! In Enkhuizen you will find several galleries, each with its own character and specialty. You are welcome to visit these in the city center. “
Art in Enkhuizen
Gallery Gerbrand
Atelier Gerbrand is an intimate and bright studio in Enkhuizen's Westerstraat, exhibiting the work of artist Gerbrand Lub and visual artist Eline de Zoete. Both artists work here live on new projects and provide workshops for all ages.
Atelier Ali Mahmoud
Artist Ali Mahmoud comes from Syria and completed the Damascus Art Academy there. Now he has his own studio in downtown Enkhuizen where you can view and buy his paintings, etchings, murals and other work. This artist also exhibits in De Drom and gives drawing lessons, painting lessons, art workshops and children's parties.
Exhibiting in De Drom
With its characteristic layout, the Drommedaris is very suitable for exhibitions. Every quarter, The Drom offers the opportunity for a local, national or even international artist to exhibit works in the Drommedaris. Come and have a look in De Drom!
Hobby and art trail
Do you love art and beautiful gardens? Then come in spring to the Boerenhoek in Enkhuizen! In this unique part of Enkhuizen the Hobby and Art Route takes place. Residents give artists and hobbyists the opportunity to exhibit their work in their gardens. Look for the exact date on our events page.
Artistic activities
Anna Stringer
Anna Stringer is a sculpture and ornament carver. In her studio she restores wood carvings of furniture, mirror and picture frames and interior paneling in a traditional way. But she also makes new work, to her own design or to the client's design.
Monique Schoenmaker
Do you enjoy being creative but don't know how? Monique Schoenmaker would love to help you! She provides creative workshops for 6 persons or more. Would you prefer a piece of art by her hand? Check out her colorful collage paintings, drawings and other artwork in her webshop.
Atelier Reudenroos
Eelco van Roden and Isabel Vicente work in all segments of fine craft woodworking; woodcarving, sculpture, design, furniture making and restoration of sculptures and furniture. For a course in woodcarving and sculpture, please visit Atelier Reudenroos.
Music in Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen Music Circle
Music Circle Enkhuizen and Surroundings organizes a series of six special chamber music concerts each year. The board strives to bring world-class musicians to Enkhuizen each season. You can listen to these concerts in the Drommedaris or in the Zuiderkerk.
Sgt. Peppers Jazz Club
In addition to the many jazz bands and an annual Jazz Festival, Enkhuizen also has its own jazz club. Enjoy live music during the club afternoons of the Sgt. Peppers Jazzclub. National and international jazz formations will then perform for you.
The Guitar Salon
Discover the richness of the guitar at one of the concerts of The Guitar Salon. You can listen to these concerts with classical, jazz, flamenco or fingerstyle guitar music at two beautiful locations; Cultural Center The Drommedaris and the Zuiderzee Museum.
Festivals with music
Merchant Choir Festival
During the Koopkorenfestival in downtown Enkhuizen, singers make themselves heard among the shelves and shoppers. In cozy boutiques, at catering establishments and on the street, various choirs will perform. Performances range from an intimate classical quartet to a stage-filling pop company.
Jazz Festival Enkhuizen
Every year in June, the Jazz Festival is organized in Enkhuizen. During this jazz event, national and international promising and traditional jazz musicians come together in the Herring Town for a long weekend of atmospheric and steamy jazz!
Zuiderhavendijk concert
The Zuiderhavendijk Concert is an open-air concert dedicated to light classical music. From an atmospheric floating stage in one of the most beautiful canals of Enkhuizen, promising enthusiastic amateurs (youngsters) from the city and region show their skills.
