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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TEDx The Hague Salon @ The Social Hub (19 September 2026)
When's the last time you actually cut yourself some slack? Not the fake "it's fine" you say to move on. The real thing—where you mean it.Most of us are way harder on ourselves than we'd ever be on a friend. We think it keeps us sharp. In control. But honestly? It...
Impacthon Student Challenge @ PLNT Leiden (26 September 2026)
Impacthon is a 12-hour student challenge inviting students to tackle real, urgent problems and build solutions that actually hold up in the real world. In this edition, participants step into an immersive narrative world where three villains represent the forces...
The Future Of The Past @ PAARD (17 September 2026)
VoxTechnik brings a live experience like never before to The Hague. During this 2.5-hour live show, the 1980s are reborn in a unique way. The four-piece live band plays exclusively 80s synth-pop, supported by compelling visuals projected onto a large circular screen....
Award-Winning Cellist and Clown Karen Hall Brings Delusions and Grandeur to The Hague (19 September 2026)
Internationally acclaimed solo performance combines Bach’s First Cello Suite with comedy, storytelling, and an existential crisis What happens when an accomplished classical cellist abandons the expected formality of the recital stage and lets her inner clown take...
HOOGTIJ #86 Contemporary Art Tour (25 September 2026)
Contemporary Art Tour The HagueFr. 25 September 7-11 PM 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...
The Lemonheads @ PAARD (18 October 2026)
More than three decades after performing at PAARD in 1992, The Lemonheads return to The Hague on Sunday 18 October 2026. The Lemonheads are one of the most loved and influential bands of 1990s alternative rock, known for Evan Dando’s warm vocals, melodic songwriting...
Uit je Dak shows how The Hague rooftops can mean more for the city (12-13 September 2026)
The Hague has a lot of rooftop space that is not yet being utilized for purposes such as greenery, rainwater harvesting, or solar panels. During The Hague's rooftop festival, Uit je Dak, visitors can discover just what is possible on those roofs. At six unique...
World-renowned pianist Anna Fedorova returns to Sinfonia in renovated Kloosterkerk (18 September 2026)
Internationally acclaimed pianist Anna Fedorova returns to Sinfonia after two years. On Friday, September 18, she will perform as soloist in Grieg's beloved Piano Concerto during the orchestra's season opening at the Kloosterkerk in The Hague. The concert is also one...
Eva Besnyö – The Liberated Camera. September 5, 2026 – January 31, 2027 at Fotomusuem The Hague
Photographer Eva Besnyö (1910 – 2003) was not only a witness to, but also a driving force behind the emancipation of photography. Together with her contemporaries, she experimented freely with a new visual language: away from painting, focused on reality, close-up,...
PrinsjesNach (14 September 2026)
ON THE EVE OF PRINSJESDAG, MUSIC TAKES OVER THE HAGUE CITY CENTRE On the evening before Prinsjesdag, the political capital transforms into a free music festival that ends with a late-night ode to democracy. On Monday evening, 14 September, The Hague will once again be...
Creative Mornings The Hague @ The Social Hub (11 September 2026)
Join us at The Social Hub to hear a regenerative talk by our speaker Akash Kumar, who is a regenerative designer, researcher and an educator working with textiles, craft, folklore and storytelling. Growing up in a farming family in Jharkhand, India, he developed a...
U2:UV Tribute (Part 2) returns to Museon-Omniversum (September-November 2026)
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...
Explore the universe at Museon-Omniversum’s Star Party (02 October + 06 November 2026)
Ever wondered what it would feel like to travel through the universe with an astronomer as your guide? At the Star Party at Museon-Omniversum, visitors can explore planets, stars and galaxies projected across the enormous dome screen while an astronomer from...
Jimding @ Café Caipi (13 September 2026)
Late summer Sunday afternoon - blues and roots with a great view The Hague blues-roots trio Jimding plays Café Caipi (the former “Zeemanshuis”) at the entry to the Scheveningen harbor on Sunday afternoon, September 13 Jimding brings together three old souls...
Travel the world in a day at Embassy Festival 2026 (5 September 2026)
The Embassy Festival returns to the Lange Voorhout on Saturday 5 September, bringing cultures from across the world together in the heart of The Hague. From 12:00 to 20:00, the historic avenue will be transformed into an international meeting place filled with music,...
Clubhopping Festival takes over The Hague nightlife (5 September 2026)
One night, one city and a chance to discover a large part of The Hague's nightlife in one go. Clubhopping Festival returns on Saturday 5 September, connecting clubs, bars and other nightlife venues across the city. A single Clubhopping wristband gives visitors access...
Spotlight Festival: Discover The Hague’s cultural season (4 & 5 September 2026)
The Spotlight Festival returns to The Hague on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September, opening the new cultural season with a weekend of theatre, dance, music, film and other performing arts across the city. Rather than experiencing just one venue, visitors can discover...
Rise & Lead Women Summit: 10th – 11th September 2026
Theme: Leading with Purpose in the Age of AI Europe's premier gathering for leaders who are serious about inclusive leadership, gender equity, and what it means to lead with purpose when everything is changing. Each year since 2018, Rise and Lead Women bring together...
TEDx The Hague Beyond Uncertainty @ Louwman Museum (7 November 2026)
TEDxTheHague returns this November with its annual flagship event. The theme this year is Beyond Uncertainty, bringing together speakers, ideas and curious minds to explore how we can navigate an increasingly unpredictable world. From rapid technological change and...
Curated Sunday Practice: Explore Movement with Dance Bunch @ Cloud/danslab (6 + 13 + 27 September 2026)
Dance Bunch is a dance community founded in The Hague in 2022, and they are launching a new series of Sunday sessions inviting people to explore movement, creativity and physical practice together. Curated Sunday Practice is open to all levels, from complete...
