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  1. Event Plant-based pasta and 1974 cult sci-fi Zardoz

    Enjoy butter bean bruschetta and pasta puttanesca followed by a screening of the Sean Connery sci-fi oddity.

    15 September 2026

  2. Event Minimal and Latin house at Boomerang Beachclub

    A seaside closing party running late into the night with sets from Shermanology, Ferra Black, and Noël Dekkers.

    15 September 2026

  3. Event Soirée Française tastings and dinner at Museum Rijswijk

    Afternoon courtyard wine tastings give way to grilled two-course dinners alongside accordion tunes and live gypsy jazz.

    15 September 2026

  4. Event Dutch comedian Henry van Loon stars in Keanu

    The cabaret comic investigates quirky parallels between his own life and Keanu Reeves on the main stage.

    15 September 2026

  5. Event Hand-stitched greeting cards at Starlet Studio

    Paper, thread, drinks, and snacks are provided to help beginners and experienced crafters stitch decorative cards.

    15 September 2026

  6. Event Kim Schuddeboom unpacks midlife choices in Hardleers

    Neerlands Hoop nominee looks back on bad decisions and growing older in her third full-length stand-up set.

    15 September 2026

  7. Event Watch a master fishmonger fillet a hundred-kilo tuna

    Live butchery of a whole giant fish, followed by unlimited fresh cuts alongside a four-course seafood dinner.

    15 September 2026

  8. Event Grupo La Salsa Alta plays Latin Night

    A live salsa ensemble with jazz influences plays alongside social sets of bachata, kizomba, and merengue.

    15 September 2026

  9. Event Harbour dining and Dutch pop at Dining With The Stars

    Table service meets live Dutch vocal sets beside the Scheveningen marina, with food and beverages ordered separately.

    15 September 2026

  10. Event Natasha Tontey opens her three-part video installation

    Screen works across three distinct spaces trace ancestral lore, colonial histories, and personal memory without requiring Dutch.

    15 September 2026

  11. Event Browse stalls across De Haagse Markt

    Hundreds of outdoor stalls line the walkways, trading fresh produce, flowers, clothing, and pantry staples.

    15 September 2026

  12. Event Boerenmarkt on the Lange Voorhout

    Stalls sell organic vegetables, fruit, bread, farmhouse cheese, fish, and freshly roasted nuts under the trees.

    15 September 2026

  13. Event Crochet circles for all levels at Bibliotheek Segbroek

    Bring a project or practice new stitches with provided starter materials and bilingual guidance in English and Dutch.

    15 September 2026

  14. Event Prehistoric cave painting craft workshop for kids

    Children dip twigs into earth-coloured ochre paint to recreate Stone Age wall art together in the local library.

    15 September 2026

  15. Event Historic royal canal tour on the Oranjevaart

    Live commentary covers House of Orange history while the tour boat glides past the royal stables and palace grounds.

    15 September 2026

  16. Event Political satire and music at Prinsjescabaret 2026

    Two Dutch comedians dissect the year's parliamentary drama through songs and sharp commentary for the Prinsjesfestival season.

    15 September 2026

  17. Event M.C. Escher prints in Queen Emma’s palace

    Over a hundred original graphic prints hang beneath custom chandeliers in the former royal winter residence.

    15 September 2026

  18. Event Stand-up comedy through the city centre with Maarten Vissers

    A ninety-minute stroll from Spui to Plein mixing local history, royal gossip, Dutch politics, and unscripted jokes.

    15 September 2026

  19. Event Historic car collection at the Louwman Museum

    The permanent galleries display historic automobiles, carriages, and motoring memorabilia across multiple floors.

    15 September 2026

  20. Event Gilde Den Haag leads an Atlantikwall bunker walk through Westbroekpark

    Small groups track down camouflaged concrete bunkers and wartime relics scattered around the park and Waterpartij.

    15 September 2026