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Henrik Ibsen adapted for the old Appelloods stage
David Geysen reworks Master Builder Solness into an intimate four-actor drama coloured by his own father's death.
15 September 2026
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Cabaret try-out Van Harte! with Iris Rulkens
Expect fresh character work, musical numbers, and comedy sketches as she tests new solo material on stage.
15 September 2026
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Scale 288 historic steps during Beklimming van De Haagse Toren
Climb up ninety-two metres with a guide, pausing inside four attics before reaching the church tower balcony.
15 September 2026
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Experimental noise, tape loops and dance with Flowers/Ghosts&Echoes
Guitars, synths, and live tape manipulation meet contemporary movement and projections across an experimental audio-visual evening.
15 September 2026
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Cameretten Festival preliminary round
Five emerging cabaret performers test their material live onstage competing for spots in the upcoming semifinals.
15 September 2026
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Hizir Cengiz presents Xizir in Zaal 3
A solo literary performance reflecting on identity and belonging, staged in Het Nationale Theater's studio space.
15 September 2026
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Hart Beach surf- en skatelessen on the Scheveningen coast
Outdoor youth board instruction runs on the beach and pavement through local sports school Hart Beach.
15 September 2026
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My Little Puny and Keta Minaj host BY AMI’s Drag Bingo
Glitter outfits, bingo numbers and served dishes fill four lively hours run by two resident drag performers.
15 September 2026
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Antonis Pittas presents Mix & Match at Kunstmuseum
New contemporary works by artist Antonis Pittas fill daytime gallery slots inside the city's municipal art museum.
15 September 2026
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Grandstand procession views and Prinsjesdag High Tea
Pastries and grandstand seating along Lange Voorhout lead into full tea service inside Hotel Des Indes.
15 September 2026
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Historical research talks at De Verhalensalon
Researchers discuss wartime Dutch newspapers and new books before an open question session with the audience.
15 September 2026
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De Royal Stadswandeling around Prinsjesdag history
A guided walk visits key royal route landmarks, wraps in local traditions, and serves traditional Haagse Kakker.
15 September 2026
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Free walk-in legal consultations at De Haagse Wetswinkel
Law students review paperwork and help draft objection letters during this walk-in session for qualifying lower-income residents.
15 September 2026
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Club sounds and absurdism in Dylan Nieuwland’s Nul
Two performers debate social status, missing diplomas and personal worth against a backdrop of electronic beats.
15 September 2026
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Pedal-boat swan rides across the Hofvijver
Swan-shaped pedal boats drift past parliament buildings, offering families an easy outing right on the city pond.
15 September 2026
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Prinsjesdag 2026 carriage procession and balcony appearance
Crowds line Lange Voorhout as the royal carriage rides toward the theatre, accompanied by minute-gun artillery salutes.
15 September 2026
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Essentially The Hague – dinsdag 15 september 2026
Essentially The Hague voor dinsdag 15 september: omleidingen voor Prinsjesdag beginnen, wandeling over landgoed Clingendael, kamermuziek in Diligentia
14 September 2026
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The Living List workshop at Everybody Networks Here
Professionals gather for structured icebreakers, snacks, drinks and an interactive workshop run by Oscar de Grauw.
14 September 2026
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Real Kafka Stories from ING, Rabobank and Axual
Data engineers talk through real producer tuning and event streaming pipelines over drinks and food.
14 September 2026
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Drafting organisational messages with ethical AI support
Purpose-led teams draft a core message using a practical framework, experimenting with AI tools as thought partners.
14 September 2026
