We nemen je mee op een verbazingwekkende reis door het universum. De reis begint op aarde, vanwaar we de sterrenhemel van die avond kunnen bewonderen en sterrenbeelden leren herkennen, zoals de Maagd, Leeuw en Tweelingen. Dan verlaten we onze thuisplaneet en reizen door het virtuele universum in DOT, langs de planeten en manen in ons zonnestelsel en naar andere sterren en sterrenstelsels, zelfs voorbij de Melkweg.

Recombination, by Amsterdam-based fractal artist Julius Horsthuis, represents a forgotten method of storytelling through the use of cutting-edge technology. The fractal worlds created in Recombination evoke a primal, pre-verbal form of storytelling, one in which the audience loses themselves in the music, the visuals, and the journey. Horsthuis, a world-renowned visionary artist with a specific focus on fractals, has created content for televison, fulldomes, operas, and more. With Recombination: A Fractal Album, Horsthuis is able to push the boundaries once again, rendering 3-D fractals at a resolution never before achieved for the everyday viewer.

This is the first time an immersive experience was rendered fully using fractal software. The result is a series of crisp, stunning dream-like worlds that take the viewer on a seemingly infinite journey through the subconscious. With the help of world-class ambient and electronic musicians such as Michael Stearns (composer for films Baraka and Samsara) and Max Cooper, Horsthuis envelopes the audience visual and auditory senses and brings these fractal narratives to life. Audio on our IOSONO Spatial Surround system (wavefront synthesis).

Parents, we see you. Tired? Hungover? Just need five minutes without a tiny human demanding snacks? We got you. Starting Sunday, April 6, we’re looping FREE kids’ movies (or some other entertainment) on the big screen, so your little monsters stay entertained while you kick back, sip a drink and actually finish a conversation. No tickets, no stress, just pure, uninterrupted parental freedom (well, for a little while at least). Come, drop in and let us do the babysitting (kinda). You deserve it!

Does life exist elsewhere on other distant planets? Our Sun is just one of 100 billion stars in our Galaxy. We now know that planetary systems are abundant among them. These worlds beyond the Solar System, also known as exoplanets, are incredibly distant and hard to find. Yet astronomers have been able to do so, using the largest telescopes man can make. In this show, astronomers from Groningen’s own Kapteyn Astronomical Institute will tell you all about how to study exoplanets and visualize some of the most extreme examples.

The best Afro party! Mama Africa is an event organised throughout the whole country bringing you all the best Afro Beats, Azonto, Kuduro, Coupé Décalé, Ndombolo & more.

De Maan is onze Aarde’s prachtige metgezel, maar er zijn nog veel meer manen in het zonnestelsel. In deze show bewonderen we eerst de sterrenhemel boven Groningen, om vervolgens op te stijgen en een bezoek te brengen aan de planeten in het zonnestelsel. We bezoeken zowel onze eigen Maan
als die van andere planeten- van de twee manen van Mars tot de vele manen van Jupiter en Saturnus.

Ladi Dadi is een classic dansfeest waar R&B, Old school Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, Reggae en dancehall worden afgewisseld met moderne volwassen hits. Ladi Dadi is bedacht en ontwikkeld door een organisatie die met passie de ware beleving wil overbrengen aan haar doelgroep. De line-up van Ladi Dadi bestaat grotendeels uit DJ’s die al achter de draaitafels stonden toen deze classics nog hits waren. Zij zijn de beste DJ’s uit de scene, die individueel ook vele successen op hun naam hebben staan.

A Royal Playground of Beats, Bubbles & Boogie! This Kingsday, DOT transforms into the ultimate orange playground for the young, the wild and the funky! Welcome to DOT’s Kingsday Boogie Boulevard, where disco fever meets family fun. From morning till evening, the terrace and indoors explode with color, music and good vibes only. Bring the whole family and boogie down with:

On the decks: Groovy Disco DJ’s spinning classic hits, glittery ABBA anthem and funky beats that’ll get parents dancing and kids twirling.

For the little party animals: a royal kids playground, face painting, bubble machines and craft corners to crown their Kingsday.

On the terrace: XL lawn games & family challenges, think mega Twister, human-sized Jenga and dance-offs.

For the grown-ups: Ice-cold spritzers, beers & street food at the orange-decorated terrace while soaking in the soundtrack of pure joy.

And when the sun starts to set… the volume goes up, the disco balls light up and the whole family becomes part of a Royal parade. A day where glitter meets orange and no one is too young or too old to boogie.

Parents, we see you. Tired? Hungover? Just need five minutes without a tiny human demanding snacks? We got you. Starting Sunday, April 6, we’re looping FREE kids’ movies (or some other entertainment) on the big screen, so your little monsters stay entertained while you kick back, sip a drink and actually finish a conversation. No tickets, no stress, just pure, uninterrupted parental freedom (well, for a little while at least). Come, drop in and let us do the babysitting (kinda). You deserve it!

Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars as we visit three fascinating planets: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. We will explore the landscape of Mars and learn how the planet has changed over millions of years. Then, we will stop by the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, and discover its powerful storms. Finally, we will fly to Saturn and admire its stunning rings.