Saturday September 26, 2026
Good morning, The Hague. Today: the city tests pavement cable channels for electric cars, an international minerals fair opens at De Broodfabriek, and a historic bench returns to the Scheveningen harbour pier.
The activities listed below are just a curated sample of what’s going on in The Hague. Check out our completely redesigned events calendar here.
At a glance
🌦️ Weather: Hi 19°C / 67°F (3° cooler than yesterday) · Lo 14°C / 58°F · 1% chance of rain · wind N 21 km/h (11 knots)
🚲 Cycling: Good cycling all day.
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 19:31 · Full Moon · Moonrise 19:09 · Golden hour 19:01 to 19:31
🌊 Outdoors: Air quality fair (AQI 22) · grass pollen low
💶 Markets: AEX 1,113 (+0.5%) · S&P 500 7,714 (+0.1%) · €1 = $1.14 · $1 = €0.88
The Hague tests pavement channels for electric cars: A trial will allow residents without private driveways to run charging cables across pavements through grooved tiles. The city previously rejected the idea over clutter and safety worries.
International minerals fair returns to De Broodfabriek: The two-day exhibition features three hundred stalls selling gemstones, minerals and fossils. Visitors can crack open geodes and have their own stones identified for free.
The Hague raises bonfire subsidies for New Year: Municipal funding for traditional bonfires will increase to nearly half a million euros for the 2026 celebrations. The money supports events in Scheveningen, Duindorp, and Laak.
City cancels planned redesign of Hoefkade: The redesign of the Schilderswijk thoroughfare has been called off after years of opposition. Traffic heading toward the city centre will be allowed through again.
Historic bench returns to Scheveningen harbour pier: A seaside landmark gifted to the city in 1931 has returned to its original spot after extensive restoration work. Residents also decided against giving it an official name.
Hague shoemaker launches baby shoe crafting kit: Local artisan Joseline Haverman has created a DIY package for people wanting to sew their own leather baby shoes at home. The sets require no leatherworking experience and come in eight different designs.
Justice Week set for November 2026 across The Hague: The week-long programme will run across multiple city venues and online platforms. It marks the 80th anniversary of the International Court of Justice.
Six weeks of diversions on Kijkduinsestraat: Roadworks on the route to Kijkduin beach begin on Monday 5 October for resurfacing. Drivers from Loosduinen will face detours until 16 November, though bad weather could extend the disruption.
Story-led colour painting for young children: Children aged five to eight hear a story about colour before painting their own small canvas. 26 September, 11:00 - 12:00, Bibliotheek Benoordenhout. 📅 KIDS WORKSHOP
Turkish storytime and crafts for little ones: Toddlers and their parents gather for Turkish tales followed by a short hands-on craft session together. 26 September, 11:00, Bibliotheek Segbroek. 📅 STORY / READING
Spanish storytime and crafts for young children: Children settle in for Spanish stories followed by crafts, with hot chocolate for kids and coffee for parents. 26 September, 11:00, Bibliotheek Bezuidenhout. 📅 STORY / READING
Monthly recycled-materials crafting for children at the library: Children aged eight to twelve make a personal art project out of recycled materials to take home. 26 September, 14:00, Bibliotheek Segbroek. 📅 KIDS WORKSHOP
Hands-on autumn nature activities for children: Young children explore autumn nature through simple guided outdoor crafts and games designed for small hands. 26 September. 📅 KIDS WORKSHOP
Reis door de mens at CORPUS: Walk through giant organs on an educational journey that shows how the human body functions inside. 26 September. 📅 MUSEUM / EDUCATIONAL
TodaysArt and PIP take over The Pier: DJs spin electronic sets outdoors over the water across seven daytime hours along the coast. 26 September, 12:00 - 19:00, The Pier. 📅 ELECTRONIC / DANCE
Ten-year-old pianist Hanning Zhang plays Beethoven and Chopin: A forty-five-minute classical piano recital featuring Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, followed by coffee and tea with the audience. 26 September, 14:00 - 14:45, Bibliotheek Ypenburg. 📅 CLASSICAL
East Meets West: guqin and piano duets with masterclass: Live performances pair Chinese guqin with piano alongside cultural talks, a masterclass, and an audience quiz. 26 September, 13:00 - 17:00, Vreedehuis. 📅 WORLD / FOLK
Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians at Club Wintercircus: Eighteen percussionists, strings, clarinets and singers perform the hypnotic 1976 minimalist milestone together without any opening acts. 26 September, Club Wintercircus. 📅 CLASSICAL
Tenor Madness jazz afternoon at Muzee Scheveningen: Classic Blue Note saxophone harmonies recreated by Alexander Beets and Michael Varekamp during a relaxed afternoon set. 26 September, Muzee Scheveningen. 📅 JAZZ / BLUES
Matu Miranda brings Brazilian jazz and guitar to Bookstor: Solo Brazilian songwriting, improvisation, voice and guitar inside the cafe, mixing original tracks with familiar classics. 26 September, 20:00 - 22:00, The Bookstor Cafe. 📅 WORLD / FOLK
Vliegerfestival Scheveningen brings giant kites to the beach: International kite flyers demonstrate megakites and powerkiting alongside a public flying field and children's build workshops. 26 September, Scheveningen Bad. 📅 FESTIVALS
Touch-and-sound tour of Escher in Het Paleis: Trained guides walk small groups through before public opening hours, using relief reproductions and props alongside audio description. 26 September, Escher in Het Paleis. 📅 ART / MUSEUMS
Stunt kite demonstrations at Vliegerfestival Scheveningen: Dozens of international fliers launch power kites and megakites on the beach south of the pier. 26 September, Scheveningen Beach Resort. 📅 FESTIVALS
Late-medieval books of hours at Rijksmuseum Meermanno: The museum opens an exhibition centered on personal devotion, identity and intimate imagery inside medieval prayer manuscripts. 26 September, Rijksmuseum Meermanno. 📅 ART / MUSEUMS
Tracing wartime history through open-source digital archives: An analyst demonstrates how public databases and digital tools verify locations and stories behind wartime photography. 26 September, Nationaal Monument Oranjehotel. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
Tai Chi, mahjong tournaments, and street dining at Chinees Maanfeest: Stage acts, martial arts workshops, and a communal long-table dinner mark this year's autumn moon festival. 26 September, Chinatown. 📅 FESTIVALS
Paranormal mystery D&D session at Bibliotheek Mariahoeve: Three hours of tabletop roleplaying for teenagers investigating a cursed estate, with character sheets provided upon arrival. 26 September, 13:00 - 16:00, Bibliotheek Mariahoeve. 📅 GAMES / HOBBIES
Clay sculpting and hand sewing at Coraline Doll Workshop: Three hours of clay modeling, painting, and basic garment stitching to make a button-eyed miniature portrait. 26 September, 14:00 - 17:00, Brouwersgracht 50. 📅 WORKSHOP
Behind the scenes of Titanique for theatre patrons: Cast and crew guide theatre society members through wings, technical booths, and dressing rooms after curtain-down. 26 September, Rijswijkse Schouwburg. 📅 TOUR
Step-by-step 3D design and print session for beginners: You learn to design and print three-dimensional objects from scratch during this four-hour afternoon lab. 26 September, 13:00 - 17:00, Makerspace Haagse Hout. 📅 WORKSHOP
Racks of vintage fashion at Klerenmeisjes markt: Stalls across the indoor square offer second-hand clothing, accessories, and sustainable pieces for men and women. 26 September, Amare, Kunstenplein. 📅 GAMES / HOBBIES
Walk The Hague for seven plant-based street food tastings: A bilingual six-kilometre walking route visiting seven local eateries for seven vegan bites and two drinks. 26 September, Binnenstad. 📅 TOUR
Pitching projects for under-twenty-eights at POWERPITCH: Young people under twenty-eight present their creative ideas and community plans over four evening hours. 26 September, 19:00 - 23:00. 📅 NETWORKING
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: Collision (HBO Max), Don (Netflix), Chimères Patagones (Prime Video), Dark Matter (Apple TV)
New on the big screen: Verity opens Wednesday at 3 cinemas, and De Club van Sinterklaas film: Paniek in het Pietendorp at Pathé Scheveningen and Pathé Ypenburg. Showtimes here.
Overheard on Reddit: A thread about antisocial drivers ruining residents sleep saw commenters share similar noise complaints from neighboring towns and praise aggressive speed bumps, while others debated whether the local police or politicians were to blame for relying on community information nights instead of street patrols.
Today's supermarket deals: Ben & Jerry's Cookie dough (1+1 free) from Albert Heijn, All Iglo ready meals (1+1 free) from Jumbo.
Did you know? The little island sitting in the middle of The Hague's historic Hofvijver pond has no official name and is simply known as "the island in the Vijverberg."
356 years ago today: On September 26th, 1670, Holland's cities were ordered to build permanent lodging houses in The Hague, an early diplomatic quarter.
In tomorrow’s edition: A guided tour visits the former American embassy at West Den Haag, La Chapelle Sauvage performs Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams, and INSIDE POULENC holds an open studio at Amare.
Have a great Saturday.
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