Information
Welcome to the ‘Scratch Muziekdagen Leiden’, the biggest multi-day Scratch event in Europe! Participating in the Scratch Muziekdagen Leiden means being part of a huge choir (more then 800 singers), singing with an orchestra (60 musicians) being accompanied by a professional conductor & soloists and of course feeling the ambiance of the beautiful 'Pieterskerk' in Leiden. But most important is having a great time, enjoying, laughing and singing with your friends, family, singing group or just your friendly neighbour of the day.
Scratch-program 2026
We are very proud to present the 2026 program to you. Similar to our earlier events we’ll be making four days of wonderful music.
Messiah - Händel – Thursday 5 March 2026 (concert starts at 19.30 hrs)
Messiah for young singers – Friday 6 March 2026 (concert starts at 19.00 hrs)
Musical Highlights – Saturday 7 March 2026 (concert starts at 19.30 hrs)
Requiem - Verdi – Sunday 8 March 2026 (concert starts at 19.30 hrs)
If you would like to join us for one or more days, you can easily sign up via this web-link. Registration opens on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at exactly 0:00 hrs.
How does a Scratch day work?
On the day of the Scratch, the doors will open at 8.45 hrs. The rehearsal starts at 9.30 hrs and ends at 17.15 hrs. During this time, we’ll rehearse every song and piece of music planned for rehearsal. Then you will get a well deserved break, and be ready for the concert in the evening where we expect a large audience. For any questions, don't hesitate to contact us through the form at the bottom of this page.
Concert tickets – bring your fans
So, you’ve rehearsed all day and it sounds wonderful… Wouldn’t it be nice to have your friends sitting in the audience to give you a big round of applause? Then bring your friends or family to enjoy the concert in the evening. The concerts start at 19.30 hrs. Tickets can be ordered via the ticket-link. Ticket sales open on October 1st – except for the Messiah for young singers, which opens on November 1st. Don’t worry, during the day there’s plenty of things for your friends and family to see and do in Leiden. This beautiful old city has a number of museums, historic buildings, nice bars, restaurants and other attractions to visit. Or just walk around the market on Saturday. We are sure they will have a good time too. And of course you can meet up with your friends and family at the lunch and dinner breaks.
Tourist information
Further information can be found on the website Visit Leiden.
For information on optimal parking including free transport to the city center visit the Parking Leiden website.
Newsletter
You can read our latest (Google translated) Newsletter
, the second-to-last one here and the third-to-last one here.
Any questions or need further information? Contact us through the contact form :
