Utrecht celebrates 200 years of Domplein! Throughout the year, various activities and special programs will take place. Keep an eye on this page for all the events we are organizing at Domplein this year.
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Click hereFour windows take you on a journey through 200 years of history: from clearing the rubble to the many ways the space has been used since.
Historical images, including materials from Het Utrechts Archief, show how Domplein has developed over time. The exhibition is free to visit.
During Open Garden Day, Flora’s Court is open to the public. An audio tour is available.
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Hundreds of musicians will parade in a grand procession—from Domplein to Mariaplaats—and everyone is welcome to join in! Upon arrival, a large orchestra of students, singers, and musicians from across Utrecht will perform a compilation based on graphic scores created by Utrecht primary school pupils, as well as the renewed premiere of a long-lost composition by Louis Andriessen. Come sing and play along!
The opening concert of the annual summer evening carillon series at the Dom Tower is entirely dedicated to Van Puin tot Plein.
Meet your fellow residents at a large three-course dinner on Domplein. For the square’s 200th anniversary, 200 people can take part—half the tickets are sold, and for each one purchased, a seat is donated to a Utrecht resident with a smaller budget.
A festive activity program on Domplein commemorates the collapse of the nave of the Dom Church in 1674. Throughout the day, families, visitors, and other interested people can explore the square through a wide range of activities.
Utrecht, summer 1729: a sexton catches two men in an intimate moment in the Dom Tower and betrays them to cover up his own misconduct. His action sparks the Sodomite persecutions—a manhunt targeting homosexual men—brought to life in a powerful and contemporary performance in St. Michael’s Chapel by Theatergroep Aluin and Compagnie Red, Yellow & Blue, blending humor, music, and historical insight.
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Six perspectives on 200 years of Dom Square; Six students from the Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU), at the invitation of the Dom Church, immersed themselves in the history and present-day significance of 200 years of Dom Square. Together, they each developed a unique perspective — primarily in black and white — on the history of Dom Square. The students are Fabiënne Mokkum, Emily van den Brink, Mars Kooijman, Tessa Herber, Daphne Wieringa, and Amy Simsek. In an exhibition at the Dom Church, they will share their perspectives with visitors from 14 August through 5 October and invite every visitor to look at Dom Square with a fresh perspective.
The locations on Domplein are open to the public free of charge throughout the day with a special programme.
The most beautiful light sculptures from the St. Martin’s Parade are paired with stories from makers and local residents: What does “sharing” mean to you?
Photo: Peter de Bie
In this anniversary edition of the St. Martin’s Parade, we are turning the tables: the audience follows an adventurous route through the city centre, passing light sculptures, choirs, brass bands, circus acts, dancers, performances, and more. The route leads past remarkable historic landmarks and through intriguing alleyways that are less well known.
Metakids is committed to helping children with metabolic diseases, for whom research is often the only path to a better future. That is why Metakids is organizing the Team Challenge in Utrecht on 8 November 2026: an obstacle challenge where participants push their limits together while raising funds for life-saving research.
The story of Domplein was the key source of inspiration for the annual exhibition by art history students of Stichting Art.
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On May 26, several rehabilitation patients from De Hoogstraat will take on a major challenge: they will climb the Dom Tower and visit Domplein—an important milestone in their recovery from a stroke.
June 2 marks Utrecht’s birthday, the day it was granted city rights at Paleis Lofen. An exhibition celebrating 200 years of Domplein will be revealed on Domplein.
In the days leading up to Utrecht Pride, the Dom Tower will be transformed into a Pride café, featuring contributions from Utrecht-based queer creators.
Domplein was created after clearing the ruins of the Dom Church and has since offered space for new uses. On June 5, you can join fellow residents in conversations about what “clearing up” means and the insights it can bring.
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De Domtoren is het hele jaar geopend. Naast onze reguliere rondleiding, organiseren wij regelmatig andere activiteiten en speciale rondleidingen in de toren. Bekijk onze agenda voor meer.
Tickets voor een rondleiding of liftbezoek koop je eenvoudig van tevoren via onze online ticketshop of aan de kassa in de Utrecht Winkel / VVV, gelegen op Domplein 9. Dit is ook het startpunt van de rondleidingen op de Domtoren. Let op: het is niet toegestaan (hand)tassen mee te nemen de Domtoren op. Hiervoor stellen wij gratis kluisjes ter beschikking.
| Basis | ||
|---|---|---|
| Volwassene | €13,50 | |
| Student/CJP/65+ | €8,50 | |
| Kind 4-12 jaar | €8,50 | |
| U-pas volwassene | €6,75 | |
| U-pas kind | €4,25 | |
| Kind 0-3 jaar | gratis |
Ontdek DOMunder, keizerlijk Paleis Lofen en de Domtoren.
| Domplein Highlights Tour | €23,50 |
Naast onze normale toegangsbewijzen hebben wij ook een voordelig combinatieticket voor een bezoek aan Museum Speelklok én de Domtoren.
Let op: dit combinatie ticket is 7 dagen geldig en is niet verkrijgbaar via onze digitale ticketshop. Tickets zijn alleen te koop bij de kassa van Museum Speelklok of in de Utrecht Winkel / VVV op het Domplein 9.
| Volwassene | €20,00 |
| Kind | €11,50 |