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  1. Event PrinsjesCollege debate with the State Secretary

    Students discuss national budget formulation and public spending directly with the State Secretary for Finance.

    13 September 2026

  2. Event Practical tips for spotting phishing and scams

    Sit with an instructor to spot fraudulent emails, dodgy payment links, and fake text messages safely.

    13 September 2026

  3. Event Bus line 67 detour around Kerkwervesingel

    Road closures divert the 67 through Slinge, skipping regular stops at Plein 1953 and Kerkwervesingel completely.

    13 September 2026

  4. Event Les Parapluies de Cherbourg in 4K with English subtitles

    Jacques Demy's classic romantic musical unfolds entirely in song, set to Michel Legrand's lush orchestral score.

    13 September 2026

  5. Event Late-night dancing at Club GodverdOmme

    Local resident DJs run an all-night electronic session in the club booth until five.

    13 September 2026

  6. Event Learn sound science and tinnitus prevention at PIP Night Academy

    Nightlife specialists and sound researchers explain acoustic safety, ear care and club decibel levels together.

    13 September 2026

  7. Event Prinsjescabaret 2026 political comedy review at Diligentia

    Dutch comedians unpack the past parliamentary year with sharp satire, stand-up and topical live music.

    13 September 2026

  8. Event Bass Jamz Sunday Closing party at Colorado Charlie

    Five electronic music producers take over the beach pavilion decks for the summer season's final party.

    13 September 2026

  9. Event Two-morning contemporary dance workshop with choreographer Marina Mascarell

    Amateur dancers and movement students explore physical thinking alongside the choreographer's newly published book.

    13 September 2026

  10. Event Assemble custom charm necklaces in a jewelry making workshop

    Pick from fifty distinct charms, grab hand tools, and assemble a personalised necklace or bracelet with guided help.

    13 September 2026

  11. Event Quiet table conversation at The Hague Coffee and Chill

    Small curated groups of four to six meet for casual afternoon introductions at an unannounced neighbourhood cafe.

    13 September 2026

  12. Event Away fixture: ADO Den Haag Vrouwen play De Graafschap

    The local women's squad travels east to De Vijverberg stadium for a Sunday late-afternoon league clash.

    13 September 2026

  13. Event Binnenhof renovation photos in Als stenen konden spreken

    Large documentary photographs line the underground tram tunnel, recording the long, intricate physical renovation of the historic parliament buildings.

    13 September 2026

  14. Event Harbourside roots and blues covers with trio Jimding

    Live acoustic blues and classic sixties covers on an open terrace near the entrance to the harbour mouth.

    13 September 2026

  15. Event A nineties R&B brunch on the Scheveningen waterfront

    Classic nineties hip-hop tracks, an à la carte menu, and a harbourside room with free admission upon table booking.

    13 September 2026

  16. Event Political satire and comedy songs at Prinsjescabaret 2026

    Two comedians and surprise guests take apart the national political year with songs and sharp observations on stage.

    13 September 2026

  17. Event Gianfranco Rosi’s Below the Clouds in English subtitles

    A black-and-white documentary portrait tracks everyday lives between Mount Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples across three years.

    13 September 2026

  18. Event Morning beach workout and DJ sets at The Afterflow

    Instructors lead an all-levels fitness class on the sand while live house DJs spin before the afternoon party.

    13 September 2026

  19. Event Sculptures of reclining figures from Henry Moore to Charlotte van Pallandt

    Curator Dick van Broekhuizen brings together modern and contemporary sculptors exploring a classic resting motif.

    13 September 2026

  20. Event Housequake and cocktails at Moya: The Beach Edition in Kijkduin

    A city-centre tapas club heads to the coast for an evening of house music right on the sand.

    13 September 2026