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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hypnotic recital by mezzosoprano Kseniia Nikolaieva
Royal Opera House mezzosoprano Kseniia Nikolaieva presents her Hypnotic project alongside French pianist Florent Mourier.
15 September 2026
