As summer slowly makes way for autumn, September brings another varied month of cinema to Pathé. From the return of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic 2 to the tense true-story drama Pressure and a frightening new take on Resident Evil, there is plenty coming to the big screen.
Beyond the major new releases, September also has plenty for fans of music, classics and more unusual cinema. Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger goes behind the scenes of the long-awaited Oasis reunion, while Pathé’s In the Picture selection puts the spotlight on films including The Incomer and No Good Men.
A number of much-loved films are also returning to cinemas as part of the FAME classics programme, including A Star Is Born, Birdman, Singin’ in the Rain, Cabaret and Bohemian Rhapsody. And for Marvel fans, Avengers: Endgame Encore returns to the big screen later in the month.
Pathé Specials
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger
Follows the long-awaited Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour, which brought Liam and Noel Gallagher back on stage together after more than sixteen years. The documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of one of the biggest musical comebacks in recent years, with footage from rehearsals, backstage and live performances. The brothers also tell their story together in a joint interview for the first time in more than twenty years.
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger @2026 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (NL). All rights reserved.
New top movies at Pathé
Pressure – 10 September
Based on a true story, Pressure follows the extremely stressful 72 hours leading up to D-Day, when decisions had to be made that could change the course of history. The film comes from the producers of the Academy Award-winning Darkest Hour.
Pressure @2026 StudioCanal (BENELUX). All rights reserved.
Practical Magic 2 – 10 September
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as the Owens sisters in Practical Magic 2, once again entering a world of moonlit mystery and powerful ancient magic. The sisters are confronted with the dark curse that threatens to tear their family apart for good, in a new story mixing magic, chaos and humour.
Resident Evil – 17 September
Filmmaker Zach Cregger, known for Weapons and Barbarian, gives the Resident Evil franchise a new and frightening direction. The film follows Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, a medical courier whose ordinary night suddenly turns into a nightmare and a spectacular fight for survival. Also available in formats including Dolby, Atmos, ScreenX, IMAX and 4DX at participating cinemas.
Resident Evil @2026 UPI/Sony (NL). All rights reserved.
In the Picture
Pathé’s In the Picture label focuses on distinctive and compelling films that sit somewhere between mainstream cinema and the traditional film-house programme.
The Incomer – 10 September
On a remote Scottish island, a brother and sister survive by catching seabirds, telling stories about their ancestors and defending their home against feared outsiders. Their isolated world is disrupted when an awkward local government official arrives to remove them from the place where they were born.
No Good Men – 17 September
Set in Afghanistan in 2021, shortly before the Taliban returns to power, No Good Men follows Naru, the only female camera operator at Kabul’s leading television station. While fighting to retain custody of her three-year-old son, she is offered a new professional opportunity by Qodrat, one of Kabul TV’s leading journalists. As they travel through the city reporting on the final days of freedom, their relationship develops and Naru begins questioning some of her assumptions about the men around her.
FAME: classics return to the big screen
September is also FAME month at Pathé, bringing a selection of well-known films back to cinemas.
The programme includes:
Boogie Nights – from 27 August
Black Swan – from 27 August
A Star Is Born – from 3 September
Almost Famous – from 3 September
Birdman – from 10 September
Singin’ in the Rain – from 17 September
Sing (NL) – from 20 September
Cabaret – from 24 September
Bohemian Rhapsody – from 24 September
A Star Is Born – 3 September
Experienced musician Jackson Maine discovers struggling singer Ally and falls in love with her. Ally has almost given up on her dream of becoming a singer when Jack brings her onto the stage. As Ally’s career begins to take off, however, their personal relationship starts to struggle as Jack battles his own demons.
Avengers: Endgame Encore – 23 September
Marvel fans will also have another opportunity to experience Avengers: Endgame on the big screen. Following the events of Infinity War, the surviving Avengers join forces with Ant-Man and Captain Marvel in an attempt to defeat Thanos and reverse the destruction caused by the Infinity Stones. The Encore release will be shown in formats including Dolby, Atmos, ScreenX, IMAX and 4DX at participating locations.
Pathé Thuis
There are also new releases to watch at home through Pathé Thuis during September, including Minions & Monsters, a new chapter in Illumination’s animated Despicable Me universe.
Release dates and screenings may change, so check Pathé directly for the latest programme, participating cinemas and tickets.
Pathé is the first and largest cinema brand in the Netherlands, founded in Paris in 1896 by true pioneers of film: the Pathé brothers. Their aim was to share the wonderful world of film with as many people as possible. Throughout the Netherlands, Pathé has 30 locations, 253 screens and 1,900 employees. Through its wide range of films, livestreams of opera, sports and gaming, among others, the latest techniques such as IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Cinema and ScreenX, and business events, Pathé creates special and unforgettable cinema stories for all.
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U2two returns to the immersive 360° Dome at Museon-Omniversum this autumn for six more performances of its spectacular U2:UV Tribute show. Following sold-out shows and enthusiastic reactions from thousands of visitors, the tribute band will return to the ‘Haagse Sfeâh’ in September, October and November.
Step once again into the magic of U2, as if you were in the legendary Sphere in Las Vegas, but much closer to home. U2two brings the energy, emotion and iconic sound of Bono, The Edge and the rest of the band with stunning precision.
This new series of shows offers fans another chance to experience a spectacular tribute in a unique, fully immersive setting.
What can you expect in Part 2? New, spectacular 360° visuals on the giant dome. Each song is once again an explosion of image and sound. A new setlist featuring different classics, unexpected gems and, of course, U2’s most beloved hits. “Next-level tribute… Tribute 2.0” – Shownieuws. This is a fully immersive experience that makes you feel as though you are truly there with the band.
New show dates:
Friday 18 September 2026
Saturday 19 September 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Saturday 17 October 2026
Saturday 21 November 2026
Saturday 28 November 2026
Show time: 20:00, doors open at 19:30 Duration: 150 minutes Tickets: €53.50, including an interval drink Location: Museon-Omniversum Dome, President Kennedylaan 5, The Hague
Tickets for previous performances sold quickly, so advance booking is recommended for the new autumn dates.
The route for the NN Marathon The Hague 2026 has been announced. On Sunday, November 1, thousands of participants will run through The Hague and Westland. The marathon thus showcases not only iconic locations in The Hague, but also the characteristic village centers, impressive greenhouse area, and coast of Westland. The combination of city, coast, and region makes the course distinctive within the Dutch marathon landscape.
More than a marathon
The NN Marathon The Hague is a new addition to The Hague’s running offerings. The event encourages sports participation, gets residents moving, and strengthens The Hague’s profile as a sports city by the sea. Through the collaboration with Westland, an attractive and varied course is created that brings together the qualities of the city, the coast, and the region.
The collaboration builds on the positive experiences surrounding the Tour de France Femmes 2024. By joining forces, an event is created that is experienced and supported throughout the entire region. This increases the involvement of residents, associations, entrepreneurs, and volunteers in both municipalities.
City, coast, and region in one route
The course connects different facets of the region. Participants run through neighborhoods in The Hague, pass the Zuiderpark, and follow the coastline from Kijkduin towards Scheveningen. In Westland, the kilometers lead through the village centers of Kwintsheul and Honselersdijk, among others, and along the vast greenhouse horticulture areas.
The Malieveld forms the heart of the event. This is where the starting gun sounds, and where the finish awaits after 42.195 kilometers.
The Hague’s Alderman for Sport, Nur Icar
The strength of this marathon lies not only in the race itself, but also in what the event unleashes in The Hague and the region. It brings residents, associations, volunteers, and supporters together and encourages people to get moving. In doing so, the marathon makes a valuable contribution to sport, health, and connection in both The Hague and Westland.
Westland Alderman for Sport, Anko Goudswaard
Westland is a sporty municipality, and we are proud that a large part of the route of the Marathon The Hague runs through our beautiful area. Together with the Municipality of The Hague, we are making this special event possible. It is a great opportunity to show what Westland stands for: an active and healthy lifestyle, engaged residents, and a strong community life. As far as we are concerned, sportsmanship is not just about participating, but also about enthusiastically cheering on the runners along the course. At the same time, we see the marathon as an opportunity to inspire more residents to get moving.
The complete route of the NN Marathon The Hague 2026 is now online at www.nnmarathonthehague.nl . More information about the event and the various distances can also be found here.
A new academic year is getting underway in The Hague, with thousands of students beginning or returning to their studies across the city. From large universities of applied sciences to specialist arts and hospitality institutions, The Hague has developed into a substantial and increasingly international student city.
At de Haagse Hogeschool (The Hague University of Applied Sciences, THUAS), INTROweek starts today, Monday 24 August, with a programme designed to give new students a warm welcome, introduce them to each other and help them find their way around both the university and The Hague.
The introduction week runs from 24 to 28 August, ahead of the official start of the academic year on 1 September.
A warm start at THUAS
THUAS is one of the largest higher education institutions in the city, bringing together students from the Netherlands and countries around the world.
Its INTROweek combines practical information with opportunities to meet other students and explore student life in The Hague.
Activities during the week include a student lunch, a scavenger hunt through the city and a large information market on Thursday 27 August, where students can find out more about university services, student organisations and life outside their studies.
Valentijn Schulz, co-organizer of the INTROweek: “Personally, I am really looking forward to the Scavenger Hunt, which we are organizing for the first time this year. We are working with the KNAEK scavenger hunt app, which will allow groups of students to hunt for more than 60 unique ‘hunts’ from over 30 participating companies using GPS. From cultural center Amare to brewery Kompaan, from café De Gekke Geit to museum Escher in Het Paleis, all kinds of amazing locations in The Hague are opening their doors to our students on Wednesday, and at almost every location they will also be surprised with fun treats and great perks.”
The introduction programme continues into the evening with the THUAS Intro Party, while new students can also try sports and fitness activities for free from 31 August until 11 September.
Bianca, an incoming first-year Communication student at THUAS: “I find it quite nerve-wracking to start a new degree program soon, especially since I am not from The Hague. That is why I was pleased to see that both the university of applied sciences and the program itself put a lot of effort into a good introduction. Next week, if all goes well, I will already get to know my fellow students, we will receive information about the facilities available to us, the study and student associations we can join, and we will get to know the city a little bit in a playful way. That way, you start your time studying in The Hague feeling a bit more confident.”
HI The Hague brings students together across the city
Students from THUAS will also mix with those from other institutions through HI The Hague, the official introduction week for students across The Hague.
Running from Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 August, HI The Hague is open to both Dutch and international students and is designed to bring together newcomers from different educational institutions.
The programme includes a movie night, beach activities, a boat tour and parties, alongside free citywide events.
On Wednesday 26 August, the official Welcome Party takes place at Grote Markt from 17:00 to 23:00, with live music and entertainment. On Thursday 27 August, the Student InfoMarket at THUAS gives students the opportunity to meet student associations and organisations and find out more about opportunities around the city.
HI The Hague is organised by students and works with educational institutions, student and sports associations and the Municipality of The Hague.
More than 37,000 students in The Hague
There are now more than 37,000 students studying in The Hague, with a remarkably broad range of higher education available across the city.
Alongside THUAS, Inholland University of Applied Sciences has a campus in The Hague, while Hotelschool The Hague attracts Dutch and international students preparing for careers in the hospitality sector.
The city’s creative education institutions include the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK) and the Royal Conservatoire, bringing art, design, music and dance students into the city’s student community.
At university level, Leiden University has developed a significant Campus The Hague, while Erasmus University Rotterdam’s International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) has long been based in The Hague. TU Delft is also extending its presence in the city through Campus The Hague.
Together, these institutions give The Hague a higher education profile ranging from technology, cybersecurity and international law to business, hospitality, politics, arts and music.
A new university campus in the heart of The Hague
For Leiden University students, this is also the first new academic year with the Spui University Campus fully open.
The campus began hosting lectures on 2 February 2026 in the former V&D and Hudson’s Bay department store building at Spui 5, following an extensive redevelopment of the landmark city-centre site.
Thousands of students are expected to use the building. Leiden University is the largest presence, but the campus also brings together TU Delft, the Open University, Leiden University Medical Center and Universities of the Netherlands.
The campus was officially opened in March by representatives of the participating institutions together with Mayor of The Hague Jan van Zanen.
The idea is not simply to put several universities into one building. The institutions describe the campus as a place where universities can work together and connect research and education more closely with the city.
For Leiden University in particular, The Hague is becoming increasingly important. Its long-term plans anticipate that around one third of Leiden University students could be studying in The Hague by 2030.
The development strengthens the university’s concept of being one university in two cities, Leiden and The Hague.
Studying in an international city
The international character of The Hague also shapes student life.
Students arriving from abroad may need to arrange municipal registration, housing, health insurance, banking and transport while simultaneously adapting to a new education system and building a social network.
For Dutch students moving to The Hague from elsewhere in the Netherlands, the administrative challenges may be different, but discovering a new city, meeting people and finding a place within student life can be just as important.
Study in The Hague provides information for both Dutch and international students, covering study programmes, housing, healthcare, sport, student organisations, work and life around the city.
The Hague Online will also continue sharing English-language news, events and practical information throughout the academic year for students who are making The Hague their home.
And next week, back to primary and secondary school
Higher education may be getting the 2026/27 academic year started this week, but another large group of students still has one week of summer holiday left.
The Hague falls within the Central school holiday region, where the official summer holiday continues through Sunday 30 August. This means most primary and secondary schools in the city will begin the new school year from Monday 31 August.
Welcome to all new and returning students, and good luck with the academic year ahead!
From Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026, Festival TREK returns to the beautiful Westbroekpark, transforming the park into a large open-air restaurant for a weekend of food, drinks, music and entertainment.
Visitors can explore a wide range of food trucks and street food, with everything from sushi and Surinamese dishes to vegetarian options and burgers. There are also several bars, including a cocktail bar, wine bar, Biergarten and Sangria & Bubbels Bar.
Festival TREK is about more than food. Throughout the weekend there will be live music, theatre and performances by emerging artists, alongside nostalgic fairground attractions. As evening falls, the programme continues with funk, soul and dance music.
The festival is free to enter and suitable for all ages.
