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ATTENTION, LOVERS OF LIFE AND CULTURE SEEKERS CULTURE IN TWENTE

THERE'S MORE TO DISCOVER THAN YOU THINK

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What is Twente's culture?

In the east of Overijssel, there's a unique community. Tukkers (only dutch) are independent, proud, sometimes a bit contrary, but also down-to-earth, slightly reserved, and very hospitable. And you’ll definitely notice that last trait in the cultural offerings. Twente is the opposite of boring. Here, we know that time is a precious asset, and we want to make the most of it. And what better way than with a touch of culture? There's always something going on here.

Did you know that one of the largest and one of the smallest theatres in the Netherlands are both located in Twente? The largest: Wilminktheater in Enschede with 1,062 seats; the smallest: Vestzaktheater in Enschede with 65 seats. And did you know that this city is also home to various (inter)national top productions in the cultural field? One of these is the The Dutch Touring Opera, The Nederlandse reisopera. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

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THIS IS CULTURE

MUSEUMS, CREATIVE INCUBATORS, AND FESTIVALS

But it's not just the Twente capital that's a cultural hub. There are 32 creative incubators spread across the region. These are gathering spots for talented creatives and entrepreneurs, where art, culture, and technology come together. The region is home to 43 museums, including Rijksmuseum Twenthe, Oyfo, Natura Docet, and the Drawing Centre Diepenheim. We also give talent the space to develop, through the conservatory or through initiatives like Studio 15 in various Twente cities. Experiencing cultural Twente doesn’t have to be confined to a theatre or museum: there are plenty of historical castles and estates where you can step back in time or escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Wandering through picturesque towns like Ootmarsum or Delden is also highly recommended.

Not yet convinced of cultural Twente? Then it might be time for a party. One of the largest event organisers in the Netherlands is Absolutely Fresh, from—yes, you guessed it—Twente. With their festival concepts, including Freshtival and Onder de Radar, they attract more than 200,000 visitors annually. And we haven’t even mentioned the local summer festivals or party nights that happen in nearly every town and village. In Twente, we sure love a party. Do you?

Experience the culture of Twente

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