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  1. Event Textura brings emerging artists to Spui 130

    Philosophical artworks exploring the concept of worlding occupy the bare rooms of West's upcoming permanent gallery.

    8 September 2026

  2. Event Exploring worlding through contemporary international group art

    Nine artists engage Gayatri Spivak's philosophy across transdisciplinary installations arranged through the former embassy rooms.

    8 September 2026

  3. Event Kathy Acker’s punk avant-garde writings and art

    Former embassy corner offices host cut-up manuscripts and underground performance archives from the American experimental writer.

    8 September 2026

  4. Event Dala Nasser’s Cemetery of Martyrs solo exhibition

    The contemporary Lebanese artist presents her large-scale installation alongside spoken word sets and market stalls.

    8 September 2026

  5. Event A major retrospective of photographer Eva Besnyö

    Vintage prints, archival magazines and Rietveld chairs fill the gallery from the museum's recently acquired collection.

    8 September 2026

  6. Event Segbroek artists show works on the theme of movement

    Local artists display pieces selected by the venue's volunteer committee inside the neighbourhood theatre, free to view.

    8 September 2026

  7. Event Photographs documenting European offshore energy and marine ecology

    Prints highlighting wave power, tidal energy, and floating solar technology hang in the city hall public space.

    8 September 2026

  8. Event Ancient desert water systems explored through short competition films

    Screenings of winning shorts document traditional water techniques across Kenya, Iran, and Chad, followed by a talk with researchers.

    8 September 2026

  9. Event Debut album previews and DJ sets at Paardcafé

    Live sets from singer Jonas Van Dalen and Miles O'Brien, alongside three DJ sets in a packed, informal cafe setting.

    8 September 2026

  10. Event Conservatoire musicians and open beachside jams at Scheveningen

    Performers from the Royal Conservatoire play opening sets before opening the beachside stage for an informal collective jam session.

    8 September 2026

  11. Event Outdoor democracy breakfast beside the Hofvijver for young residents

    Local breakfast platters served alongside the water, where students and young professionals gather for a morning conversation on Dutch democracy.

    8 September 2026

  12. Event Trace royal history through the city centre on foot

    A Dutch-speaking guide leads a ninety-minute walking route between central palaces and statues, tracing the local heritage of the Dutch royals.

    8 September 2026

  13. Event Free local music showcase in the Paardcafé

    A casual Friday night club showcase presenting new music acts in the front cafe with no admission fee required.

    8 September 2026

  14. Event Defunkt brings punk-funk fusion to the Kleine Zaal

    Founder Joseph Bowie leads a Dutch lineup including turntablist Kypski, blending jazz, funk, and punk in an intimate club setting.

    8 September 2026

  15. Event Visual stories and scientific research along the Nile River

    Photographers and researchers from Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt display visual stories about river resources, followed by an open panel discussion.

    8 September 2026