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  1. Event Toddler storytime and craft morning at Bibliotheek Scheveningen

    Preschoolers and their guardians listen to a book reading together and spend the rest of the hour making crafts.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Meet winter surf partners at Aloha Beachclub’s Ohana borrel

    Surfers gather at the beachside clubhouse over a welcome drink to connect and find companions for the cold-water season.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Claudia de Breij presents her Oudejaarsconference 2026

    A prominent Dutch comedian runs through her year-end retrospective cabaret performance, with a complimentary drink included in the ticket.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event De Broers van Arkel try out Zeg maar u

    Two brothers combine acting and writing backgrounds for an intimate test run of their debut full-length cabaret show.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event Antony Hermus conducts a free midday Residentie Orkest preview

    Half an hour of live orchestral music in the main concert hall, previewing the ensemble's upcoming weekend programme.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Veterinary advice on canine care and pet first aid

    A clinic veteran breaks down pet nutrition, vaccines, parasite control, and basic emergency care for everyday dog owners.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Practical dog health talk with Dr. Spike

    Veterinarian Peter Bracht covers parasite treatment, basic first aid, preventive care, and daily nutrition across a dog's lifespan.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event Find cold-water surf partners at Ohana borrel

    A seaside gathering over beer or wine for board riders looking to line up buddies for the winter surf.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event A shared desk day for screenwriters and producers

    Studio B opens for film creatives wanting a quiet work desk, peer feedback, and tea vouchers for the café.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Full-day filmmaker co-working at Scope Workspace

    Desks in Studio B for regional writers and producers, including café drinks, biscuit tins, and feedback on works in progress.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event Matangi Moments: Mozartiade chamber concert

    Guest violist Charlotte Van Looveren joins the quartet for Mozart string works and Michael Nyman's In Re Don Giovanni.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event Archival photos and 1930s architecture in Notenbuurt

    Local author Peter Bos uses municipal archive photos to explain the distinct architecture and social history of the neighbourhood.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Architectural archive stories from the 1930s Notenbuurt

    Historical city archive images guide this morning talk exploring the Nieuwe Haagse School architecture of Loosduinen's musical neighbourhood.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event Symphonic Friday pairs Mahler, Tsoupaki, and Dvořák

    Antony Hermus leads the orchestra through Mahler songs with mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj, closing out with Dvořák's Fifth Symphony.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event Screening local directors at The Hague Film Festival

    Local filmmakers showcase short and feature-length work across an evening dedicated to homegrown regional cinema.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event Singing through city history in Den Haag en zijn cabaretiers

    A spoken tour of local cabaret traditions runs alongside classic songs by Paul van Vliet and Harry Jekkers.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Johan Wagenaar Prijs presentation to composer Calliope Tsoupaki

    The city's six-yearly oeuvre prize is handed out alongside performances of two pieces by the Greek-Dutch composer.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event A drummer looks back: Cesar Zuiderwijk’s theatrical try-out

    Personal stories, open audience questions, and live drumming trace a long career spanning Golden Earring and recent solo projects.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event Circus UP brings BMX stunts and acrobatics to Zuiderpark

    International artists take the tent stage with slackline acts, freestyle tricks, comedy sketches, and free bouncy castles outside.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Live music and afternoon tea at Theater met een toefje

    Local musicians play live before everyone gathers in the foyer for high tea and advocaat with whipped cream.

    13 September 2026