Whether you’re new to the city or have lived here for years, there’s always something to discover in The Hague. The Hague Online curates a 2026 calendar for ideas of what to do in The Hague and surrounds throughout the year, selects a few highlighted events, news and feature articles.
You can also explore this list below at your own pace to dive even further into the rich and diverse life The Hague can offer:
🎨 Museums & Art Galleries
- Mauritshuis – Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring.
- Kunstmuseum Den Haag – Modern art and the largest Mondrian collection in the world.
- Escher in Het Paleis – Surreal prints and optical illusions in a former royal palace.
- Museum Beelden aan Zee – Sculpture museum in the dunes of Scheveningen.
- Museon-Omniversum – Science museum and large-format cinema.
- Louwman Museum – Extensive collection of historic automobiles.
- Panorama Mesdag – 360-degree painting of 19th-century Scheveningen.
- Haags Historisch Museum – Stories of The Hague’s past through objects and art (currently closed for renovations)
- Museum Sophiahof / Indisch Herinneringscentrum – Colonial and migration history of the Dutch East Indies.
- Fotomuseum Den Haag – Photography exhibitions alongside contemporary art from GEM.
🎭 Theatres & Performing Arts Venues
- Amare – Cultural hub housing NDT, Residentie Orkest, and the Royal Conservatoire.
- Korzo Theater – Experimental dance and performance theatre.
- Het Nationale Theater – Includes Theater aan het Spui and Koninklijke Schouwburg.
- De Nieuwe Regentes – Community-driven cultural venue in a former swimming pool.
🎼 Music & Concert Venues
- Residentie Orkest – The Hague’s symphony orchestra performing at Amare.
- Paard – Popular venue for live music including rock, pop, and electronic acts.
- Musicon – Local venue for emerging music acts and jam sessions.
- Podium aan Zee – Live music venue in Scheveningen showcasing indie, surf, electronic, and emerging talent.
📚 Libraries and information/cultural centres
- The Hague Public Library – City-wide library network with multilingual resources and events.
- The Hague Humanity Hub – Co-working and event space for global peace and justice initiatives.
- The Hague International Centre – Support services and events for newcomers to the city.
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