The city of Utrecht and its independent businesses are an essential part of the Le Guess Who? experience. Visiting record shops, discovering cafés, eating in restaurants, and drinking local beers in the cosiest bars is a huge part of what makes the festival special for our audience.
Our Treasure Guide is your key to discovering the hidden gems of lively Utrecht. Explore the city like a local and uncover its best-kept secrets, from charming cafes to shops with records, books and work made by independent and local designers.
Be immersed in the city's fascinating history and modern charm through our thoughtfully curated guide, designed to enhance your festival experience beyond the music.
To discover more of Utrecht's incredible locations and the special offers they have for LGW visitors, browse through this map.
De Kromme Haring
At De Kromme Haring, founders Gijs and Stephen are passionate about crafting surprising, well-made, and delicious beers that are as enjoyable to create, as they are to drink.
Beginning humbly, with brewing beer on a contract basis for local bars, the harings soon realized that to realize their dreams, they needed a proper home. A place with shiny tanks for brewing quality beer and a cozy pub where friends could gather to enjoy the beer together. This dream materialized in September 2016 with the opening of their brewpub at the Europalaan. In the following years Brewpub De Kromme Haring has blossomed into a must-do stop in the Utrecht beer scene, boasting delicious beers, a lively terrace, mouthwatering pizzas, and diverse cultural events.
For many years, De Kromme Haring produces LGW's festival beer.
This year, De Kromme Haring are offering a discounted price (€10 instead of €17.50) for their brewery tour for LGW festival goers on Saturday, 8 November, from 16:00 - 17:00.
De Utrechtse Boekenbar
De Utrechtse Boekenbar is a bookstore specialized in literature, art, photography and cookbooks. A space where book readers can meet and be inspired by books. Organizing events in collaboration with cultural organizations, publishers, writers and local artists makes De Utrechtse Boekenbar a cultural breeding ground where social interactions and books are key.
Durning LGW, De Utrechtse Boekenbar are selling books in TivoliVredenburg on the 1st floor, next to the merchandise stand.
Dig It!
At Dig It!, you'll find mainly second-hand records (and a few new ones) in genres such as pop, rock, metal, punk, jazz, classical, soul, jungle, disco, hip hop, and more. Whether you're a beginning record lover or a long time cratedigger, feel free to dig around—there's bound to be something for you.
Digit! is offering a 10% discount to all LGW wristband holders and they are selling LGW tote bags in their shop.
Katoenfabriek
Katoenfabriek is a sustainable textile printing company that works with fair-wear and organic clothing suppliers. They only use printing techniques that are as environmentally friendly and responsible as possible. Their printshop is located in the center of Utrecht, in the middle of the beautiful Museum Quarter, and consists of a ground floor on Oudegracht and a medieval wharf cellar directly below where all their screen printing operations take place.
Katoenfabriek is producing almost all of LGW's merchandise.
Plato
Plato Utrecht is one of the biggest record stores in Utrecht and offers an extensive collection of vinyl, CDs, and music accessories. From pop and rock to jazz and electronic music, there is something for every music lover here. The extensive selection makes this record store ideal for both beginning collectors and long time vinyl enthusiasts.
Puha
Puha offers products for men and women made by over 60 different independent and local designers! The products range from clothing to accessories, books, bags, art and jewelry. The designers create their collections mainly in the Netherlands, some are even based in Utrecht and next to that we welcome designers and little sustainable brands from neighbouring countries.
Puha is selling LGW merchandise in their shop.
Vinyl24
Vinyl24 is a record shop based in the center Utrecht. For years, it has been a meeting place for national and international music lovers and collectors. The store prides itself on their large collection of unique and rare records. Store owner, Jean Paul, also regularly writes articles about valuing vinyl collections and special album releases through his Vinyl24 blog.
Vinyl24 is selling LGW merchandise in their shop.
Durning LGW, they are selling records in TivoliVredenburg on the 1st floor, next to the merchandise stand.
Photos: De Kromme Haring by Tengbeh Kamara and Dig It! by Juri Hiensch.