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Event Step beneath Schedeldoekshaven into a Cold War refuge

The municipality unlocks the secretive subterranean quarters once kept ready for ministers during an atomic conflict.

9 September 2026

Event One-hour walkthrough of the secret Cold War headquarters

Guides lead small groups down into the fortified shelter built for cabinet ministers during the Soviet nuclear threat.

9 September 2026

Event Inside the Dutch government’s emergency nuclear bunker

Underground concrete corridors reveal where state officials planned to govern if a Soviet strike hit the capital.

9 September 2026

Event Fabian Franciscus brings highlights from past cabaret routines

A retrospective stage set drawing together standout sketches and jokes from earlier routines, with an intermission drink included.

9 September 2026

Event Dhammakaya meditation and Buddhist teachings on anger

Beginners and regulars sit together for guided meditation followed by a practical Buddhist talk about handling personal anger.

9 September 2026

Event Beginner craft session making colourful clay earrings

Over three and a half hours, you design, shape and finish two custom pairs of wearable polymer jewellery.

9 September 2026

Event Fabian Franciscus revives his best cabaret routines

An evening of stand-up comedy draws together standout material from his earlier touring shows, with interval drinks included.

9 September 2026

Event Open table board gaming with community rules

Bring your own boxed favourites or borrow house copies, with regulars always ready to teach the rules.

9 September 2026

Event Three hours of somatic dance and partner exercises

This three-hour session blends therapeutic movement and supportive physical contact to explore how bodies find grounding together.

9 September 2026

Event Support and touch through guided movement practices

Movement, reflection and gentle partner exercises combine in a quiet, somatic exploration designed around physical grounding and balance.

9 September 2026

Event Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by soft candlelight

Surrounded by candles, a string quartet plays an hour-long set of classical pieces inside the grand historic hotel.

9 September 2026

Event Drop in for casual chess and draughts matches

Open boards welcome players of any age, with an experienced player on hand to offer helpful strategy advice.

9 September 2026

Event Creative makers share stories over wine and conversation

Local artists discuss their methods and perspectives on the city during relaxed drinks open to public conversation.

9 September 2026

Event Beachside electronic sets headlined by Colyn and Nicky Elisabeth

Two electronic acts play an evening dance session staged right along the sand at Zwarte Pad.

9 September 2026

Event Pink Floyd tribute concert with quadraphonic sound

A live tribute band brings custom visuals and quadraphonic sound to an open, semi-seated evening performance.

9 September 2026

Event Listen to adult fiction and poems read aloud

Anita Poolman reads poems, short fiction, and serialised chapters aloud for neighbourhood adults across three connected gatherings.

9 September 2026

Event French story hour and crafts for young children

Young French speakers hear a tale before trying simple crafts over shared drinks like hot chocolate and lemonade.

9 September 2026

Event Spanish story session and craft table for toddlers

Tellers share tales in Spanish with young children before everyone moves over to a hands-on crafting session.

9 September 2026

Event Managing family separation with psychologist Tanya

A free workshop exploring guilt-free boundary changes between parents and adult children, arranged by the SVITLO project.

9 September 2026

Event Psychological support session on parent-child separation

Ukrainian psychologist Tanya leads a discussion focused on healthy family boundaries, hosted by the support project SVITLO.

9 September 2026