Essentially The Hague – Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Wednesday October 14, 2026

Good morning, The Hague. Today: the city tops the national tile removal competition, a Rijswijk grower looks for takers for 200 kilos of mushrooms, and Art The Hague gathers Dutch and international galleries.

The Hague loses 4,765 private rental homes in a year: The city’s privately rented housing stock shrank over the past year, according to new figures. The decline leaves people who cannot buy and do not qualify for social housing with fewer options.

Rijswijk grower asks for help with 200 kilos of mushrooms: A small mistake in an order left the grower with an overfilled container. The king oyster mushrooms need to be harvested within ten days.

WeZijn Transvaal to mark 50 years with party at De Vaillant: The welfare organisation celebrates on Thursday with bingo, workshops and a hairdresser during the day. An evening programme follows with a women’s disco, a talk show and dance performances.

Jacey Baard weighs a future at The Hague Market: She has a university master’s degree and has helped her father at his lingerie stall for years. The family business specialises in larger bra sizes, with stock up to cup P.

The Hague leads Dutch tile removal competition: The city holds first place among large municipalities after replacing hundreds of thousands of paving stones with greenery. The national contest runs until the end of the month.

Van Gogh paintings to fill Omniversum’s giant dome in November: The 360-degree experience at Museon-Omniversum runs for about 40 minutes, with screenings on three Fridays in November. Visitors can add a Sip & Paint workshop inspired by The Starry Night.

Popronde expands in The Hague with 38 free shows on 6 November: The travelling festival will feature 38 acts at 15 venues on Friday, November 6, 2026, and every concert is free. Last year’s edition had 30 acts at 10 locations.

Press dried flower pictures at ArtLab: Oshibana Art: Children arrange real botanical pressings onto paper crafts to make framed designs they can take home. 14 October, 14:00 – 15:00, Centrale Bibliotheek, 1e verdieping, Studio B. KIDS WORKSHOP

Toddler tales and tunes at Peutertijd: Stories read aloud with accompanying songs, planned specifically for little listeners between the ages of two and four. 14 October, 10:00 – 10:45, Bibliotheek Leidschenveen. STORY / READING

Nashville’s Country Café: country classics, newer songs and originals: Wim van de Vliert and Nashville singer Jordyn Mallory cover country classics, newer songs and originals with a band. 14 October, 20:00, Rijswijkse Schouwburg. WORLD / FOLK

Hans van Manen Estate: art from a choreographer’s collection: More than eighty lots include Van Manen’s own photography and works by Warhol, Lichtenstein, Erwin Olaf and other postwar artists. 14 October, 19:00, Venduehuis Den Haag. ART / MUSEUMS

Art The Hague, Dutch and international galleries: Dutch and international galleries show contemporary art in an aircraft hangar; students with ID and children aged 16 or younger enter free. 14 October, 18:00, Fokker Terminal. ART / MUSEUMS

Watch Alien, then hear three critical readings of the film: Ridley Scott’s 1979 English-language film, with Dutch subtitles, is followed by a lecture on psychoanalytic, feminist and Marxist readings. 14 October, 19:00, Filmhuis Den Haag: Studio B. FILM

Yellow Letters follows a family uprooted to Istanbul: A state-dismissed actress and director relocate to Istanbul with their daughter; English subtitles accompany this drama. 14 October, 18:30, Filmhuis Den Haag: Studio B. FILM

Gilli Apter: The Hilarious Deep Amazing Comedy Show: South African comic Gilli Apter covers relationships, AI, ADHD, family, identity and politics; strictly for audiences aged 16 and over. 14 October, 19:30, Zeeheldentheater. COMEDY

Dan Docimo’s English-language extra stand-up show: Dan Docimo performs stand-up in English, drawing on work with Chicago’s Lincoln Lodge and appearances at comedy festivals. 14 October, Comedy Cafe Amsterdam. COMEDY

The Stories We Don’t Hear: Sudanese accounts behind the crisis: A documentary by Hassan Kamil, a panel with a diplomat and volunteer, and a photo exhibition foreground Sudanese experiences of conflict. 14 October, 17:15 – 19:35, Haagse Lobby. TALKS / IDEAS

Pickling and fermentation, with a jar to take home: In English or Turkish, learn lacto-fermentation, taste three combinations, and make a jar of seasonal produce to take home. 14 October, 18:15 – 20:30, Jar48. WORKSHOP

NOORD Sings, cultural songs shared in Dutch and English: Free community singing in Dutch and English lets participants share cultural songs, guided by Maia Steinberg; no previous experience is needed. 14 October, Het Huisje van NOORD. WORKSHOP

Explore local streets with Samen wandelen door Laak: Two neighbourhood residents lead small groups through changing street routes across the Laak district on foot. 14 October, 10:00, Bibliotheek Laakkwartier. TOUR

Bring a game or choose one from the café shelf: Games are provided, though you can bring your own; come solo or with friends, with drinks and snacks available at the bar. 14 October, 19:00 – 22:00, Hostel The Golden Stork. GAMES / HOBBIES

Invest in Africa Summit convenes at The Hague Marriott: Policymakers, project developers, and investors gather to discuss cross-border trade in technology, agribusiness, and renewable energy. 14 October, The Hague Marriott Hotel. CONFERENCE

Branding conversations and practical art at You and Your Brand: Independent business owners gather for facilitated talk, structured exercises and a hands-on art project with drinks included. 14 October, 14:00 – 16:00, The Social Hub The Hague. NETWORKING

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