Monday September 14, 2026
Good morning, The Hague. Today: cavalry horses rehearse on Scheveningen beach for Prinsjesdag, Hotel Des Indes serves a three-course fairy-tale tea, and PIP Night Academy hosts a workshop on sound science.
At a glance
🌦️ Weather: Hi 21°C / 69°F (1° warmer than yesterday) · Lo 15°C / 60°F · 16% chance of rain · wind S 15 km/h (8 knots)
🚲 Cycling: Dry until about 13:00, wet after that.
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 07:15 · Sunset 20:00 · Waxing Crescent · Moonrise 11:28 · Golden hour 19:30 to 20:00
🌊 Outdoors: Air quality fair (AQI 36) · grass pollen low
💶 Markets: AEX 1,099 (+0.5%) · S&P 500 7,657 (+0.9%) · €1 = $1.16 · $1 = €0.86
Three courses at the Sprookjes High Tea in Hotel Des Indes: Three courses themed around fairy tales, with seven euros from each booking going directly to the children's oncology hospital. 14 September, Hotel Des Indes. 📅 FAMILY SHOW
Back Street 14+ interactive rooms exploring contemporary writers: Teenagers navigate ten themed sets, from a gym to a tattoo parlour, solving literary puzzles and writing verses. 14 September, Kinderboekenmuseum. 📅 FAMILY SHOW
Dozens of intimate music stages across The Hague centre: Stages pop up in thirty central spots with indie pop, jazz, spoken word, and workshops before Prinsjesdag. 14 September, Binnenstad Den Haag. 📅 FESTIVALS
Acoustic songs and career stories from Ed Struijlaart: The Dutch singer-songwriter pairs original material with Clapton and Mayer covers alongside reflections from his touring life. 14 September, 20:00 - 22:00, Bibliotheek Ypenburg. 📅 SINGER-SONGWRITER
Art of Two brings jazz duos to Podium De Nieuwe Kamer: Two pairs of musicians team up for jazz compositions, free improvisation, electronic soundscapes, and tracks from Peace. 14 September, Musicon. 📅 JAZZ / BLUES
Late-night dancing at Club GodverdOmme: Local resident DJs run an all-night electronic session in the club booth until five. 14 September, 23:00 - 05:00, PIP. 📅 ELECTRONIC / DANCE
Prinsjesdag beach rehearsals for the Cavalerie Ere-Escorte: Horses and riders charge through smoke bombs, practice ammunition, and live brass fanfare to prepare for the royal procession. 14 September, Beachstadion Den Haag. 📅 SPORTS
Climb the yellow viewing tower over the Binnenhof works: A twenty-eight-metre climb delivers open views over the ongoing parliamentary renovations and historic Ridderzaal rooftops without any booking. 14 September, Uitzichtpunt Binnenhof. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
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. 14 September, 20:00 - 23:00. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
Thirty years of forensic identification work by the ICMP: Displays explain the global field methods used by international teams to trace missing persons alongside families and forensic experts. 14 September, Atrium Den Haag. 📅 ART / MUSEUMS
Poetry and serialized fiction read aloud for adults: Anita Poolman reads verse and short prose before the interval, followed by chapters from an ongoing book. 14 September, 14:00, Bibliotheek Benoordenhout. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
English stand-up at O'Casey's Monday Night Comedy: Drop into the pub back room for an all-English lineup of stand-up comedy intended for adult crowds. 14 September, O'Casey's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 📅 COMEDY
Upbeat vinyasa flow and electronic music at Yotecha: An hour combining breathwork, mat dancing, and dynamic stretches to electronic tracks, with no changing facilities on site. 14 September, Amare. 📅 SPORTS
Explore local rock history on the Haagse Beat Tour: A musician leads walkers through city spots tied to Golden Earring and Shocking Blue, sharing stories with guitar in hand. 14 September, Standbeeld Haagse Harry, Grote Markt. 📅 TOUR
Learn knitting and crochet at Schilderswijk library: Bring a work in progress or start from scratch with provided supplies and peer support. 14 September, 13:00, Bibliotheek Schilderswijk. 📅 GAMES / HOBBIES
Drop-in drawing assignments and art display at MIAW: Self-guided sketching prompts run alongside the main gallery exhibition, with visitors free to draw inside the space at their own pace. 14 September, Make It Art Worthy. 📅 WORKSHOP
Behind the Scenes Tour of the ocean tanks and kitchens: Guides lead small groups past the food prep areas, water filtration setups, and the main ocean tank. 14 September, SEA LIFE Scheveningen. 📅 TOUR
Practical tips for spotting phishing and scams: Sit with an instructor to spot fraudulent emails, dodgy payment links, and fake text messages safely. 14 September, 13:00, Bibliotheek Laakkwartier. 📅 WORKSHOP
Informal Dutch conversation over coffee at Segbroek: Ring the morning doorbell and practice everyday spoken Dutch over tea in an informal Taal aan Zee group. 14 September, 10:00, Bibliotheek Segbroek. 📅 VOLUNTEERING
Netherlands Thai Business Forum 2026 at Malietoren: Policymakers and company founders unpack ASEAN market trends, incentives, and Dutch operational experiences across Thailand. 14 September, 14:00 - 18:00, Malietoren. 📅 CONFERENCE
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: Say Yes To The Dress Benelux (HBO Max), Dang! (Netflix), Black Warrant (Prime Video), American Dad! (Disney+)
New on the big screen: Practical Magic 2 is now showing at 4 cinemas, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day at 4 cinemas. Showtimes here.
Overheard on Reddit: A post appreciating the national ban on e-scooters prompted commenters to pivot toward fatbikes and debate whether all motorized bikes should require age limits or licenses, with some arguing this would unfairly penalize rural teenagers who face long daily school commutes.
Today's supermarket deals: Perla House Blends Lungo dark capsules (2+1 free) from Albert Heijn, Jumbo mini baby potatoes (2 for €1.49) from Jumbo.
Did you know? The Hague's coat of arms shows a stork balancing on one leg while eating an eel, a symbol that has represented the city since at least the 16th century.
146 years ago today: On September 14th, 1880, The Hague unveiled a bronze statue of philosopher Baruch Spinoza, decades after his excommunication and death.
In tomorrow’s edition: Prinsjesdag takes place across the city centre, a Central American independence dinner and dance is held at Latin Soul Dance, and author Annett Gröschner reads at Literaturhaus Deutsche Bibliothek Den Haag
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