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  1. Event Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason joins the Residentie Orkest

    Conductor Jonathan Bloxham leads Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, Haydn's cello concerto, and a brand-new premiere by composer Amarante Nat.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Second preview run of Sjaak Bral’s Vaarwel 2026

    Fresh topical Dutch stand-up polished in an intimate setting before the veteran comedian's anniversary tour opens citywide.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Collaborative digital preservation strategy at More Life After Ten

    Data specialists gather for a five-hour working session exploring cultural heritage policy, practical advocacy, and long-term institutional implementation.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event Hands-on conservation policy drafting at Prins Willem-Alexanderhof

    Professional working groups spend the morning turning shared cultural preservation strategies into actionable guidance and institutional implementation frameworks.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event Morning memory records at Huiskamer Danspaleis

    Small living-room style social dancing in the local branch library, spinning personal vinyl requests for fifteen booked participants.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Midday art songs and tea with Royal Conservatoire duos

    Two Portuguese conservatory students interpret vocal and piano pieces spanning Strauss, Debussy, and Weill during your lunch hour.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Sjaak Bral previews his milestone cabaret show Vaarwel 2026!

    Work-in-progress Dutch comedy testing material for the Hague performer's thirtieth consecutive year-end conference, with intermission drinks covered.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event All-night electronic sets at Nooduitgang X Bio Rhythm

    Six hours of club music led by electronic artists including I-F and Hieroglyphic Being until early morning.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event Underground house and techno rhythms at Revibe

    Joop Junior and ICI Sans Merci headline an all-night electronic session running into the early hours.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Classic Bollywood playback songs in Giants: Mukesh en Talat Mahmood

    Live musicians interpret twentieth-century ghazals and classic film songs originally made famous across Indian cinema.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event PIP in PIP club night across multiple rooms

    A packed six-hour electronic lineup features live sets, back-to-back DJ pairings, and dancing until sunrise.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event Organ, percussion, and strings in Orgel en Orkest

    Francesca Ajossa joins Soundwave Collective for an evening of repertoire written specifically for organ and strings.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event BASIS x Kollektiv brings Thomas P. Heckmann to the club

    Heavy late-night techno runs through until morning, featuring veteran producer Thomas P. Heckmann on the bill.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event Late-night dancing for the KABK Benefit Party

    Fine art students stage an all-night fundraiser running until five in the morning.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event All-night live sets and DJs at Borderlines #2

    A late-running club showcase brings together live performances and DJ sets including Mata Hari, YESYES, and BOLKA.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event 54 FEST hip hop and club night

    Six hours of club music featuring live appearances from Rarri Jackson, Bokoedro, and Teach A$M on the bill.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Late-night party Seksueel RelevaNt with Faberyayo and guests

    Late-night DJ sets by Faberyayo, Jeff Solo, and Mairo Nawaz carry the room until five in the morning.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event Bunker Records brings live electronic sets until dawn

    An all-night electronic music session runs until morning featuring live sets from Apollo Hoax and Datasmok alongside DJs.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event Personal connection workshops with De Praatclub

    Systemic coach Isabel Tirado guides a focused four-part group conversation dealing with trust, personal boundaries, and everyday contact.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Eva Besnyö through her daughter’s eyes at Kunstmuseum

    Iara Brusse discusses her mother's photographic career and family life during an afternoon conversation in the museum aula.

    13 September 2026