It's that time of the year again when the Festival aan de Werf takes over Utrecht. This unusual and wide-ranging festival explores new ways of looking at cultural arts and theater, with original productions from artists both local and international.

The Neude square acts as a central location, but the events take place throughout the city, in small clubs as well as in temporary structures built just for the occasion. There are nightly free music performances at the Neude, along with film, theater, workshops, debates and parties at various locations. Some of the featured artists this year include James Beckett, Roos van Geffen and Dries Verhoeven, along with Alain Platel, Lone Twin Theatre and Amir Reza Koohestani.

The festival runs from 20-29 of May and the full program and times can be found on the festival's official website.