Get ready for a lively Bavarian party in the heart of The Hague! On 26 and 27 September 2025, the Grote Markt will be transformed into a giant beer garden for Oktoberfest The Hague. Expect live music, long communal tables, bratwursts, schnitzels, and traditional beers. Costumes are encouraged (lederhosen, dirndls) — and there may even be prizes for best-dressed guests
This new fashion exhibition will feature both original costumes from the iconic 1997 film Titanic and never-before displayed clothing and accessories from the museum’s collection of objects from the era, as well as work by contemporary designers who have applied their talents to the romantic clothing worn more than a century ago. Fashion fanatics can immerse themselves in the distinct clothing styles of the 1910s. For those with an interest in the Titanic itself, the exhibition will include a number of unique historical objects. And for those eager for a more in-depth look at the topic, there will be an extensive programme of visitor events.
The Last Dance
Everyone knows the story of the ‘unsinkable’ ship that ended its maiden voyage on the bottom of the North Atlantic. This event, recounted in Titanic (1997) through the lens of Rose and Jack’s timeless love story, and through the film’s famous and award-winning costumes, is deeply ingrained in our cultural memory.
‘Why put on an exhibition about fashion in the era of Titanic today? As a decade, the 1910s exuded optimism in the form of a belief in progress and trust in technological advances. Yet migration, class differences and the threat of war were major issues as well. This was the period of ‘the last dance’, on the cusp of World War I. More than a century later, we find ourselves once again confronted with similar themes. History repeats itself, but never in exactly the same way.’ – director Margriet Schavemaker
‘A transition was evident in the fashion of the 1910s as well, marking a shift to new colours, materials and shapes. Many of these – romantic dresses, lace, embroidery and even corsets – are currently back in style, but now for all genders. The contemporary designs on display amid the historical pieces show how today’s designers are looking back to past fashions that are soft, even dreamy. Is it possible that, in a hardened world, we need such daydreams more than ever?’ – fashion curator Madelief Hohé
The Mauritshuis is one of The Hague’s cultural treasures, home to world-famous works from the Dutch Golden Age. Situated right in the city centre, next to the Binnenhof, this elegant 17th-century building houses masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Rubens.
Its most iconic painting is Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring — often called the “Mona Lisa of the North.” Visitors can also discover Rembrandt’s The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, Fabritius’ The Goldfinch, and many other highlights.
The museum is renowned for its intimate atmosphere, where visitors can experience world-famous artworks up close. Throughout the year, the Mauritshuis also hosts special exhibitions, guided tours, and family-friendly activities. The building itself is a work of art, with elegant rooms and views over the Hofvijver.
Find out more: https://www.mauritshuis.nl/en
Tip: The Mauritshuis is included in the Museumkaart. The pass gives unlimited entry to over 500 museums across the Netherlands. More information: https://www.museum.nl/en/museumpass
Featured Image is part of collection Mauritshuis, The Hague.
Photographer: Ivo Hoekstra
Credits: Mauritshuis, The Hague
A sensory world where art, technology and biology merge
This fall, Stroom Den Haag proudly presents Ave bossa, bow ole, the first solo exhibition in the Netherlands by Finnish artist Jenna Sutela. With this immersive presentation, Sutela invites the public to step into a world in which everything is connected; from microscopic life to self-built technologies, from intuition to compost.
In Ave bossa, bow ole, an immersive environment unfolds in which Sutela explores systems that feel, respond, and continuously renew themselves. Her work constitutes a tribute to interconnectedness and alternative forms of intelligence – both human and non-human.
The starting point for this exhibition is the concept of Tech Povera, a makeshift genre coined by Sutela to describe her current approach to technology. In contrast to the often detached and tightly controlled technological world, Tech Povera is raw, experimental, and vibrant. It is a nod to the 20th-century Italian Arte Poveramovement, in which art was seen as a living process rather than a finished product.
A powerful example of Tech Povera is Sutela’s work Vermi-Cell (2023), an underground installation located in the basement of Stroom. In large mounds of flower compost, worms move freely, while an earth battery generates sound through wind instruments powered by the energy of decomposing organic matter. Sutela raises questions about consciousness and intelligence: what if these properties are not only reserved for humans, but also present in earth, fungi or machines?
Ave bossa, bow ole is more than an exhibition – it is a sensory experience and an invitation to look, listen, and feel differently. An experience that encourages reflection on our relationship with technology, nature and everything in between.
The exhibition is made possible thanks to Frame Finland, the Mondriaan Fund, the Creative Industries Fund NL, the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux, and the Municipality of The Hague.
Stroom Den Haag, Hogewal 1-9, The Hague
Opening: Saturday 4 October 2025, 17:00 hrs
Featured image: Jenna Sutela, Vermi Cell 2023, photo: Dirk Tacke
Stichting The V.O.I.C.E. NL presenting International Dance Festival 2025
Experience a vibrant night of Samba, K-POP, Dunhuang Dance China, African, Belly Dance, Kathak with Live percussionists, Bharatnatyam, Fusion, Rajasthani Folk. Enjoy with unlimited drinks, and exclusive surprises. Join a welcoming community for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, flavor, and connection.
Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 14:30
Place: Theater Aan Het Spui, Zaal 1, Den Haag
Tickets: https://www.idfvoice.nl
During HOOGTIJ you can visit more than 20 locations in the inner-city of The Hague: from white cube to underground; from established art in galleries and institutions to installations and performances in artists initiatives. Free entrance. Free tours for those who want it.
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Contemporary Art Tour The Hague
Fr. 26 september 7-11 PM
Startlocation 6.30-7.00 PM: Billytown (Helena van Doeverenplantsoen 3)
Free art tours start here at 7 PM, book via hoogtij.net.