Highlighted Events
Below are some highlighted upcoming events. Events are predominantly in The Hague, but some are also selected in nearby regions and others cities. Also see our 2026 calendar for an overview of more events. We do not organise these events, so please make sure you check the relevant websites and links for the latest information, and direct any questions or issues to the organisers.
This is not an exhaustive list, but we work hard to review the many options in our city and select events that are suitable for the international community. This usually means they are either held in either the English language or are inclusive events where language is not a barrier to participate and enjoy the experience. We are also keen to build bridges to Dutch language events, so work on translations and partnerships with Dutch organisations who welcome the international community.
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Autumn Book Fair (18 October 2025)
We are pleased to announce the upcoming St. John & St. Philip Autumn Book Fair, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The fair will feature: •A wide range of books for all ages •Selections in English, Dutch, and...
Residentie Chamber Choir sings All Souls’ Day concert in Nieuwe Badkapel (02 November 2025)
It has become a comforting fixture on The Hague's cultural calendar. For the sixth year, the Residentie Bach Ensembles are organizing the All Souls' Day Concert in collaboration with the Kloosterkerk, and this year also with the Nieuwe Badkapel in Scheveningen. This...
Celebrate Diwali at Theater De Regentes with an enchanting Indian dance performance (19 October 2025)
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Theater De Regentes will present a colorful and festive dance performance in honour of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Dance schools from The Hague and Amsterdam join forces in the performance Jyoti, taking the audience...
MYLES SANKO, British soul and jazz singer @ Paard (13 November 2025)
Myles Sanko is a British soul and jazz singer, songwriter, composer and producer. His roots are in Ghana and France, and his music reflects a mix of diverse cultural influences and resilience. Sanko’s music is known for his thought-provoking lyrics and rich...
L’ENTOURLOOP – Love for reggae and its culture @ Paard (6 November 2025)
The irrepressible elders of the L’Entourloop, King James and Sir Johnny, are coming to PAARD on 6 November! Three years ago, they released their last album La clarté dans la confusion – and new music is already in the pipeline. Their latest single Haffi Live, in...
De Grote Schijn, audiovisual walk, in the Kralingse Bos, Rotterdam (16 October to 2 November 2025)
De Grote Schijn audiovisual walk returns to Rotterdam this fall. For the sixth time, Kralingse Bos will provide a captivating backdrop for a unique autumn walk. Whispering trees, fascinating light projections, and enchanting sounds bring the forest to life! Immerse...
Highlights Residentie Orkest in October
A Night at the Opera, a world premiere by Max Knigge and Fauré's Requiem During concerts in Amare in October, the Residentie Orkest will perform a world premiere by Max Knigge and masterpieces by Haydn, Rossini, Mozart, Shostakovich, Grieg, Beethoven and Andriessen....
James Hood’s Mesmerica 360 (4 October + 1 November 2025)
MESMERICA 360 is a stunning sensory journey bringing together the music of award-winning composer James Hood with visually-hypnotic animated 3D art curated from artists around the world. The show is now breaking all existing records for full-dome / planetarium...
The International Mineral Fair @ Broodfabriek Rijswijk (4-5 October 2025)
The International Mineral Fair will be held again on October 4th and 5th at the Broodfabriek in Rijswijk. It's the largest mineral collectors' fair in the Benelux, specializing in gemstones, fossils, and minerals. During this edition, more than 350 stalls with...
EEK-A-MOUSE – Reggae like you’ve never heard before @ PAARD (28 October 2025)
Eek-A-Mouse is a legendary Jamaican artist who forever changed the reggae and dancehall scene with his unmistakable style. Since 1979, he has made his mark with a high-pitched nasal voice and his iconic ‘biddy beng-beng, biddy meng-meng’ scats. What makes him...
ImpactFest The Hague (30 October 2025)
ImpactFest is The Hague’s flagship gathering for changemakers, innovators, investors, NGOs, and policymakers—people committed to creating positive impact. On 30 October 2025, the event returns to Fokker Terminal for the 10th edition under the theme “Under Pressure –...
Hague Hoppers social swing dance in Open Amare
Every month, usually on the 3rd Thursday (sometimes Wednesday), the Hague Hoppers swing dance school arranges a social dance event with a live band. The best jazz musicians play swing music for dancers. Everyone is welcome! Entrance is free. We kindly ask you to...
Oktoberfest Den Haag (26-27 September 2025)
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...
Titanic & Fashion: a fashion journey through past and present @ Kunstmuseum Den Haag (27 September 2025 – 26 January 2026)
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...
Stroom Den Haag presents Jenna Sutela’s first solo exhibition in the Netherlands: Ave bossa, bow ole (4 October 2025 – 09 January 2026)
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...
SAMBA TOURÉ – Malian guitar legend@ PAARD (01 October 2025)
Samba Touré‘s music is characterised by hypnotic guitar grooves that radiate with the intensity of the desert sun. He transcends boundaries and creates an authentic and groundbreaking sonic landscape, a journey of emotional depth and rhythmic power, where tradition...
CYMANDE @ PAARD (10 October 2025)
Cymande is the most important British R&B/Soul group of their generation, a band that so many people have heard of but have yet to hear of. Endlessly sampled, the band was one of the first to mix African rhythms with rock, funk, reggae and soul. The early...
SUPAFLY – Neo-soul, R&B, hip-hop and (UK) jazz @ PAARD (11 October 2025)
Get ready for SUPAFLY Festival, the festival where neo-soul, R&B, hip-hop and (UK) jazz merge! On 11 October, PAARD will be the place to discover new music and enjoy fantastic live performances. Be surprised by a diverse line-up with artists from...
Just Peace Open Day this Sunday – explore our city of Peace and Justice
The Hague, the International City of Peace & Justice, is opening its doors this weekend. On Sunday, 21 September, more than 20 organisations across the city will welcome visitors for Just Peace Open Day. From the Peace Palace to the International...
International Dance Festival (05 October 2025)
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...
