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  1. Event Just Peace Open Day visits the International Commission on Missing Persons

    Step into the headquarters in English to learn how global missing persons investigations are handled.

    15 September 2026

  2. Event Tour the chemical weapons watchdog during Just Peace Open Day

    English-language access inside the international disarmament organisation, arranged through the Humanity Hub.

    15 September 2026

  3. Event Step inside during Just Peace Open Day 2026

    English-language access lets visitors walk inside the historic Carnegie Foundation landmark usually closed to casual walk-in traffic.

    15 September 2026

  4. Event Stefan Pop performs Genoeg over mij

    Dutch cabaret tackling online burnout, society and personal frustration, delivered in an evening of solo stand-up.

    15 September 2026

  5. Event Absurdist wordplay in Ronald Snijders: Leven met humor

    Invented words, songs and deadpan one-liners fill this compact room for an intimate evening of offbeat Dutch cabaret.

    15 September 2026

  6. Event ADO Den Haag men’s home match at WerkTalent Stadion

    The local men's side takes to the pitch for an Eredivisie fixture with tickets available across several tiers.

    15 September 2026

  7. Event Absurdist cabaret in Merijn Scholten’s solo show Lemming

    Satirical sketches and sharp observations untangle herds, social followers, and leaders in this Dutch cabaret evening.

    15 September 2026

  8. Event Underground UK garage and house with DJ L@HZ

    Late-night club sets running past midnight for the eighteen-plus crowd, with completely free entry at the door.

    15 September 2026

  9. Event Drum ‘n bass breaks with live brass and strings by Polyphonic

    A ten-piece Dutch ensemble fuses classical instruments with electronic breaks, reinterpreting tracks from Pendulum to Mozart live.

    15 September 2026

  10. Event Design custom charm jewelry at the Jewels Maison workshop

    Tools, chains and over fifty assorted charms sit ready for beginners and experienced makers crafting their own pieces.

    15 September 2026

  11. Event Beginner Spanish phrases and halal tortilla at House of Noor Atelier

    Fifteen seats around a table for basic language practice, study sheets, drinks, and fresh homemade tortilla.

    15 September 2026

  12. Event Bachata Styling 8 Weeks course begins

    Weekly studio sessions focus on footwork and isolations, building toward a filmed choreography and festival stage routine.

    15 September 2026

  13. Event Screening of the Dutch family classic Minoes for its 25th anniversary

    The beloved screen adaptation of Annie M.G. Schmidt's tale of a cat turned reporter returns to cinema screens.

    15 September 2026

  14. Event Soul, blues and brass covers with Finnish vocalist Ina Forsman

    Original retro-soul tracks sit alongside classic covers when the Finnish vocalist plays her touring set with a live backing band.

    15 September 2026

  15. Event Debussy, Grieg, and Bizet with Sinfonia Rotterdam

    Caplet's orchestral arrangement of Clair de lune opens an evening featuring Grieg's Piano Concerto and Bizet's First Symphony.

    15 September 2026

  16. Event House and disco sets on the sand at Happy Feelings

    Luuk van Dijk headlines a seven-hour seaside session of upbeat house and disco spanning late afternoon until midnight.

    15 September 2026

  17. Event All-female industry lineup at Girl, So Confusing

    Free late-night clubbing across indie, punk, R&B, and electronic genres, run entirely by women from the music industry.

    15 September 2026

  18. Event Late-night pub gig with Dutch singer Bodhi at Rootz

    Grab a beer and settle in for two and a half hours of free live tunes starting late evening.

    15 September 2026

  19. Event Alternative rock and grunge from The SoapGirls

    Free entry for a late-evening set of alternative rock and grunge by the visiting musical duo.

    15 September 2026

  20. Event Hypnotic recital by mezzosoprano Kseniia Nikolaieva

    Royal Opera House mezzosoprano Kseniia Nikolaieva presents her Hypnotic project alongside French pianist Florent Mourier.

    15 September 2026