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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Du Weef: New Wave Trap club night
DJs play trap and trapsoul through the night until five in the morning.
16 September 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
