The Hague Creates brings together artists, makers and other creatives for a city-focused exposition and series of events at Kunstbar in early September. The exposition is open as a free walk-in from 2 to 13 September, with an official opening on Friday 4 September at 19:00.
Featuring almost 50 creative works inspired by The Hague, the exposition includes photography, design, paintings, collages and other work showing how local creators see and interpret the city.
Alongside the exhibition, The Hague Creates offers a varied programme of community events and opportunities to meet other creatives. These include Create & Connect, a dinner surrounded by art, a Spoken Word & Poetry Night, Wine & Talk, and other gatherings at Kunstbar.
The Hague Creators is an informal, open and not-for-profit community bringing together people working across different creative fields in the city.
The exposition itself is free to walk into between 2 and 13 September. Some of the accompanying events are also free, although advance registration may be required and several activities are already filling up or sold out.
Exposition: 2–13 September 2026 Official opening: Friday 4 September, 19:00 Where: Kunstbar, Noordeinde, The Hague Entry: Free walk-in exposition; check individual events for registration
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.
Macy Gray has the unique ability to create refreshingly honest music that resonates deeply with listeners. As an R&B/soul singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Gray uses her vibrant voice, her unshakeable command of soul, and her funky presence to fully harness the power of music.
Originally from Canton, Ohio, Gray moved to Los Angeles to study screenwriting at the University of Southern California (USC). While studying, she began writing songs for friends and discovered her own voice when the singer meant to record the demos failed to show up. That defining moment marked the beginning of a legendary career.
Gray broke through in 1999 with her debut album On How Life Is, which went triple platinum and established her as a leading force in R&B and soul. She built a loyal global fanbase, sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, received five Grammy® nominations, won the 2000 Grammy® Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance for her iconic hit I Try, and also received two BRIT Awards.
Now, more than two decades into her career, Gray continues to evolve as a versatile artist. She has collaborated with renowned musicians including Bobby Brown, Ariana Grande and Galactic, and remains a compelling live performer who sells out venues around the world. Her talent extends beyond music: she appeared in Tyler Perry’s Black Reel Award-winning film For Colored Girls, as well as Brotherly Love and Cardboard Boxer, appeared in Netflix’s Fuller House, and made a memorable appearance in Training Day alongside Academy Award winner Denzel Washington.
Magnetic on stage and impossible to categorize, Greentea Peng will be performing at PAARD on October 9 for a very special SUPAFLY opening concert. The singer delivers a unique blend of soul, dub, and jazz that fuses into something entirely her own, performed with her unmistakable voice that packs an even bigger punch live. Her sets are known for their raw energy, authenticity, and a connection with the audience that simply can’t be faked.
Behind the alias is Aria Wells, born and raised in South London. After spending some time in Mexico, where she performed with a local band and rediscovered herself as an artist, she returned to the UK. In 2018, she broke through with her debut EP Sensi, a mix of soul, trip-hop, and dub. Her single “Downers” put her on the international map, and since then she has steadily built a body of work that effortlessly blends neo-soul, jazz, dub, and hip-hop. Highlights include her much-talked-about debut album Man Made (2021) and the mixtape GREENZONE 108 (2022). She has collaborated with legends such as Tricky and Lee “Scratch” Perry, and along the way has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive voices on the British music scene.
Jazz in de Gracht is the summer music festival in the city centre of The Hague, bringing together jazz lovers and fun seekers. Along the atmospheric quays of the Bierkade, Dunne Bierkade and Groenewegje, the sounds of top artists can be heard from boats and floating stages.
During the music event, you can enjoy snacks and drinks at the various cafés and restaurants along the quays. There will also be a large number of food trucks on the quays offering all kinds of culinary delicacies. Without a doubt the most enjoyable jazz festival in the Netherlands!
Programme
More information about the programme and the festival can be found on the Jazz in de Gracht website.
Where: On the city centre canals of Bierkade, Dunne Bierkade and Groenewegje
When: Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 August from 16:00 to 23:00
Get ready for SUPAFLY Festival, the festival where neo-soul, R&B, hip-hop, and (UK) jazz fuse together! On the 10th of October, PAARD will be the place to discover new music and enjoy fantastic live performances. Get ready to be surprised by a wide-ranging lineup featuring artists from all over the world and right from your own backyard. Expect performances by, among others: Kofi Stone, Moses Yoofee Trio, Nectar Woode & Dominique Fils-Aime.
