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  1. Event Eddy Grossenstein plays classical piano in A la Antique

    A classical program of Telemann, Bach, and original childhood memories from Rio, interspersed with spoken introductions.

    15 September 2026

  2. Event Knitting, crochet and conversation at Chat & Craft

    People bring their current portable crafting projects to work on over cafe drinks together.

    15 September 2026

  3. Event Art of Living opens its doors at Just Peace Open Day

    An English-language afternoon session exploring peace work and mindful practice inside The Hague Humanity Hub.

    15 September 2026

  4. Event Inside look at NGO DEI for Just Peace Open Day

    The Hague Humanity Hub opens up this English-language afternoon session on peace and humanitarian initiatives.

    15 September 2026

  5. Event Late-evening visual art showcase from Aura Rendón Benger and Leslie Nagel

    A three-hour evening gallery opening puts new mixed-media pieces on display inside the cultural venue's exhibition room.

    15 September 2026

  6. Event De Duizend Deuren van Amare family concert

    An orchestra ensemble pairs lively staging with an instrument-testing garden for curious youngsters aged four and older.

    15 September 2026

  7. Event Muzikale Verrassing op Vrijdag! midday concert

    Royal Conservatoire students drop in for a free lunchtime set spanning classical repertoire or jazz ensembles.

    15 September 2026

  8. Event Free lunchtime preview with the Residentie Orkest

    Thirty minutes of unannounced orchestral selections led by Richard Egarr ahead of the weekend programme, free with booking.

    15 September 2026

  9. Event Benoordenhout’s six-weekly Dutch book club

    Adults meet to discuss a shared title they chose together, open without library membership though registration is required.

    15 September 2026

  10. Event South African duo FAKA live at PIP

    PIP and Subbacultcha bring the South African performance art duo in for a late-night music set.

    15 September 2026

  11. Event Ten Royal Academy students display work in One Nest Stand

    New responses to the Creation Myths show fill the gallery space next door to Club Laak.

    15 September 2026

  12. Event Morning vintage records at Huiskamer Danspaleis

    Fifteen dancers gather among the library shelves to request classic vinyl tracks connected to fond personal memories.

    15 September 2026

  13. Event Sjaak Bral previews his 30th year-end conference

    The local comedian runs through early drafts of annual news jokes, with a drink included at the break.

    15 September 2026

  14. Event Organ, strings and percussion for Orgel en Orkest

    Francesca Ajossa pairs pipe organ with strings and drums, with an interval drink included in the ticket.

    15 September 2026

  15. Event Bunker Records brings live electronic sets late into the night

    Live hardware sets and club tracks play through the early hours until six in the morning.

    15 September 2026

  16. Event Voordekunst presents The Construction Club #4

    An afternoon gathering organized around creative projects and community building, hosted under the Voordekunst banner.

    15 September 2026

  17. Event Lia van Bekhoven on decades covering British life

    Decades of London reporting, royal scandals, Brexit, and Northern Irish peace talks come under a seasoned correspondent's eye.

    15 September 2026

  18. Event Adrie Kweekel’s photographic studies of human presence at Pulchri

    Figures linger anonymously across these photographic prints, exploring how mundane reality shifts into an abstract visual experience.

    15 September 2026

  19. Event Dutch metal trio Cryptosis at Musicon

    Orchestral elements weave through black, death and thrash metal from a Dutch power trio touring their latest release.

    15 September 2026

  20. Event Request-friendly pop and alternative hits at 80’s Verantwoord

    DJs mix hits and deep cuts on Paard's main stage, with dancers dropping their own requests all night.

    15 September 2026