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  1. Event Canine fairy-tale staging with Lady en de Vage Hond

    A gentle forty-five-minute theatrical spin on the classic canine romance, aimed at young children and parents.

    16 September 2026

  2. Event Amsterdam punk four-piece L.A. Sagne in the Kleine Zaal

    Four Amsterdam friends bring driving guitars and songs from their debut album Good Company to Paard's small room.

    16 September 2026

  3. Event Letter Lords & Caligrafreaks typography night at PIP

    A typography exhibition and late gathering at the culture hub, running from late afternoon through the night.

    16 September 2026

  4. Event Knars premieres puppet show De Uitblinkers

    Two animal friends navigate doubt and teamwork across fifty minutes of mime, masks, and puppet work.

    16 September 2026

  5. Event Club Godverdomme brings non-DJs behind the decks

    An all-night party run by and for people who do not actually work as club DJs.

    16 September 2026

  6. Event Den Haag Lacht brings stand-up try-outs to Dakota

    Up to eight Dutch and Belgian comedians test unpolished jokes and new routines alongside host Said el Hassnaoui.

    16 September 2026

  7. Event Emily Salvia: Voor ik 30 ben… at Theater Dakota

    Luuk van de Ven brings his drag alter ego to the stage with sketches exploring adult pressures.

    16 September 2026

  8. Event Du Weef: New Wave Trap club night

    DJs play trap and trapsoul through the night until five in the morning.

    16 September 2026

  9. Event Zhiqi Xu defends doctoral research on Chinese rural development

    The public ceremony examines frontline governance and local community agency during recent poverty alleviation campaigns across rural China.

    16 September 2026

  10. Event TodaysArt x PIP: The Pier outdoor music stage

    Afternoon outdoor electronic sets on the pier with Session Victim, I-F, Auntie Flo, and Young Marco.

    16 September 2026

  11. Event De Comedy Club brings Rotterdam stand-ups to try new material

    Up-and-coming stand-ups and seasoned acts test fresh routines together, programmed directly by Rotterdam's Comedy Club Haug.

    16 September 2026

  12. Event Beach cleaning meets sled-pulling workouts along Zuiderstrand

    Clear coastal rubbish using grabbers or pull a loaded training sled across the sand under instructor supervision.

    16 September 2026

  13. Event Chamber quintets and nonets at Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen

    Musicians explain the afternoon scores before playing Mendelssohn, Schumann, and modern Finnish composer Olli Mustonen.

    16 September 2026

  14. Event Costumes, trivia and singing at De Disney Quiz & Muziekbingo

    Three film trivia rounds are followed by Disney music bingo, group sing-alongs and fancy-dress outfits.

    16 September 2026

  15. Event Derby Day 2026 brings trotting and flat races to Duindigt

    Trackside terraces offer viewing of competitive horse races alongside family activities and food trucks.

    16 September 2026

  16. Event BonteHond: Wauw! for toddlers at De Regentes

    A wordless physical show of light, sound, and movement created entirely for children aged two to six.

    16 September 2026

  17. Event Just Peace Open Dag visits international tribunals across the city

    Guided routes, cycle tours, talks and exhibits offer rare public entry into peace and justice organisations.

    16 September 2026

  18. Event Guided Schilderswijk cultural walk on the iLocal Food & Art Tour

    A guided neighborhood walk stopping for two tastings, local stories, and live dance or music along the route.

    16 September 2026

  19. Event Taste Schilderswijk on the iLocal Food Tour

    A resident leads a walk through the neighbourhood, stopping for optional bites of Eritrean, Afghan and Moroccan dishes.

    16 September 2026

  20. Event Foraging and identifying edible herbs across local green spaces

    Ten walkers learn to identify wild local plants and prepare safe natural remedies in English.

    16 September 2026