To the Oxford & Cambridge Society of the Netherlands. We are the official point of contact for alumni of both universities who reside in the Netherlands.
We organize a variety of social and cultural events throughout the year, such as the annual black-tie dinner, annual BBQ or informal pub gatherings in various cities. Attendance to formally organised events of the society is only open to Members and more information on Membership can be found here.
We also offer support and encouragement to applications to Oxbridge from students within the Dutch school system and organise yearly meet and greet for freshers admitted to Oxford or Cambridge.
Join us for one of the upcoming events or drop in during one of the many informal pub gatherings in cities across the Netherlands. Plus take a look at our past events while you are at it!
Calendar of Events 2026
- 17 Jan – Amsterdam Lights Festival Walk (Amsterdam)
- 1 Feb – Winter Walk – Mastbos
- 14 Feb – Candlemas (Leiden)
- Mar – Spring Walk (TBC)
- 4 Apr – Boat Race & AGM (TBC)
- May – Pub Quiz Night (TBC)
- Jun – Culinary Event (TBC)
- Jul – The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands 20th Anniversary (TBC)
- Sep – Annual Charity Regatta (Amsterdam)
- Oct – Autumn Brunch (TBC)
- Nov – Annual Dinner (TBC)
- Dec – Harvard and Oxbridge Christmas Dinner (Utrecht)
Other regular events taking place throughout the year: our city drink meet-ups in Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht.
Upcoming events
Saturday, February 14th – Candlemas 2026
When: Saturday, February 14th, doors open: 19:00 Where: Emile van Leenen’s Pianos, Lammermarkt 59, 2312 CM, Leiden Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, poetry, presentations, and maybe even a quiz… as we welcome you to the Society’s Annual Candlemas festivities! As ever, it promises to be a fantastic blend of fun, inspiration, delectable food, and refreshing…
Sunday, February 1st – Winter Walk – Mastbos
Date: Sunday, September 1st FebTime: 11:30 – 16:00Place: Mastbos Join us for a refreshing 14 km walk through Breda’s 500-year-old forest! We’ll gather at Breda train station at 11:30 before setting off on another one of our relaxing, alumni-led walks. Take this perfect opportunity to connect with fellow alumni while enjoying the beauty of Dutch nature. As always, family and friends are…
Saturday, January 17th – Amsterdam Light Festival Walk
Date: Saturday, January 17thTime: 17:00 onwards Place: Meet at Central Station, Amsterdam For members wanting to brave the unpredictable Dutch weather and the winter cold we would like to welcome you to join a walking tour of the light festival artworks. The walking route is about 6.5km which we will enjoy at a leisurely pace led by a fellow Oxbridge…
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