avondvullende

Avondvullende is a Dutch compound adjective used to describe activities, programs, or events that fill the entire evening from start to finish. It suggests a schedule with multiple segments and little idle time, typically spanning from early evening into late hours.

The word is formed from avond (evening) and vullend (filling), with the participial suffix -ende. It is commonly used before a noun to denote the nature of the event, for example in phrases like een avondvullende voorstelling or een avondvullend programma. The term is primarily found in Dutch-speaking regions and is most often associated with organized cultural or social programming.

In practice, avondvullende events are those that are designed to occupy the audience for a substantial portion of the evening. They may include a sequence of activities such as performances, talks, intermissions, meals, or screenings. Advertisers and organizers use the term to communicate that the event offers a complete evening’s worth of content, rather than a single short program.

Nuance and usage notes: the assessment of whether an event is “avondvullend” is subjective and depends on local norms and expectations for an evening’s length. The term is most common in the context of theatre, concerts, film evenings, conferences, and multi-part cultural programs. While it signals duration, it does not specify exact times, so schedules are still provided separately.

See also terms related to event programming include avondprogramma, theateravond, and culturele programmering.