Friday September 25, 2026
Good morning, The Hague. Today: Kunstmuseum marks its 160th anniversary with free entry, a solar heat field opens under a sports pitch in Moerwijk, and reservations become mandatory for the Japanese Garden at Clingendael.
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 23°C / 73°F (4° warmer than yesterday) · Lo 12°C / 54°F · 0% chance of rain · wind S 12 km/h (6 knots)
🚲 Cycling: Good cycling all day.
🌙 Sun & moon: Sunrise 07:33 · Sunset 19:34 · Full Moon · Moonrise 18:57 · Golden hour 19:04 to 19:34
🌊 Outdoors: Air quality fair (AQI 39) · grass pollen low
💶 Markets: AEX 1,107 (-0.1%) · S&P 500 7,704 (-0.0%) · €1 = $1.14 · $1 = €0.88
Reservations now required for Clingendael Japanese Garden: Visitors must now book ahead to enter the historic garden at estate Clingendael. The measure aims to protect the centuries-old greenery and keep walks quiet.
Scheveningen beach club sets up hot tubs: Beachclub Zeezicht is replacing its sunbeds with hot tubs and a sauna for two weekends until 4 October. Visitors can watch sitcoms on an outdoor screen while sitting in the water.
Kunstmuseum marks 160th anniversary with free admission: Visitors can enter the museum for free on Saturday 10 October to mark the milestone. A new collection display featuring works from storage also opens that day.
The Hague investigates underground pneumatic waste system: A feasibility study is looking into underground vacuum tubes to collect waste from thousands of new homes. The city hopes the technology will reduce collection trucks and street litter.
Local korfball player retires at age 78: Roelie Arbouw has played her final competitive match for Achilles after nearly four decades on the court. She will remain active at the club through volunteer work and family connections.
Police officer removes 20,000 bees from station: A swarm of insects occupied an outdoor courtyard at a local police station. An officer who keeps bees in his spare time resolved the situation using a newspaper and a basket.
Solar heat field opens under Moerwijk sports pitch: A newly installed collector system beneath artificial turf will heat nearby schools. The municipality plans to monitor energy yields for a full year to test wider rollout.
Former ministry building faces demolition for new homes: Demolition work has started on the landmark SoZa building on Anna van Hannoverstraat. The site near Station Laan van NOI will be redeveloped into nearly 1,200 apartments.
Hands-on multimedia art workshop by Art-S-Cool: Artist Angelique guides young creators through painting, drawing, and mixed materials during this free afternoon creative class. 25 September, 15:30, Bibliotheek Transvaalkwartier. 📅 KIDS WORKSHOP
Try sailing, paddleboarding and canoeing for free: Het bericht Leer gratis zeilen, suppen en kanoën! - 20260925 verscheen eerst op Kidsproof Den Haag . 25 September. 📅 OUTDOOR / ACTIVE
Marianne van Houten stars in Nijntje op de fiets: Toddlers follow Dick Bruna's rabbit across the farm and woods during a gentle musical staging in Dutch. 25 September, Theater en Filmhuis Dakota. 📅 FAMILY SHOW
Baby Symfonie for the youngest listeners: Introduce your little one to live classical sounds at Baby Symfonie, a concert designed especially for infants and their parents to experience music together. 25 September. 📅 FAMILY SHOW
Mini Professors science class for young toddlers: Het bericht NIEUW! Mini Professors voor 3- en 4-jarigen - 20260925 verscheen eerst op Kidsproof Den Haag . 25 September. 📅 KIDS WORKSHOP
Overspel: live electronics and percussion for V2's 45th anniversary: João Borralho plays cymbals while Edwin van der Heide processes the acoustic resonance live through electronics. 25 September, V2_. 📅 CLASSICAL
Free thirty-minute lunchtime performances by young conservatory talent: Choirs, soloists, and small chamber ensembles play informal midday sets right beside the main Amare foyer entrance. 25 September, Amare, traptheater naast de ingang. 📅 CLASSICAL
Heavy riffs and kitchen bites at Metalcafe: DJs spin community metal requests all evening while the bar kitchen dishes out hearty pub food. 25 September, 20:00, Cafe Dudok. 📅 POP / ROCK
Dazion Live in the Garden with DJ Jeans: An outdoor evening session pairs an electronic live set from Dazion with late-night selections by Jeans. 25 September, 20:00 - 01:00. 📅 ELECTRONIC / DANCE
Southern rock and blues jams with Leif de Leeuw Band: Guitar solos, Hammond organ tones, and loose improvisations fill the hall from a touring six-piece rock outfit. 25 September, PAARD. 📅 JAZZ / BLUES
Explore over twenty independent galleries during Hoogtij: Self-guided evening walks and free guided tours connect established spaces with underground project rooms across the city centre. 25 September, Ruimtevaart. 📅 ART / MUSEUMS
Visual art, live scoring and noise at Grid: Rotterdam collective Kamp Horst shows artwork alongside graphic storytelling scored by live bass and noise synthesizers. 25 September, [GRID]. 📅 ART / MUSEUMS
Chansons, jazz, and classic stories in Eb & Vloed: A Delft trio weaves guitar tunes and Kate Bush covers between spoken tales by Schmidt, Reve, and Andersen. 25 September, 20:15, Bibliotheek Nieuw Waldeck. 📅 THEATER
Het Nieuwe Regime: plant-based dinner and Reefer Madness: Seasonal soup and polenta with salsa verde precede a screening of the notorious 1930s propaganda film. 25 September, Het Nieuwe Regime. 📅 FILM
Cabaret try-out Breekbare Mensen at the theatre: Personal stories mix with live jazz grooves and projected images in this early stage run by seasoned cabaret performers. 25 September, Theater Ludens. 📅 COMEDY
Hizir Cengiz interviews cultural thinkers at Xizir: In-depth stage interviews with writers, artists and thinkers, punctuated by short live sets from poets, dancers and musicians. 25 September, Het Nationale Theater - Zaal 3. 📅 TALKS / IDEAS
Aaf Brandt Corstius and Lies Visschedijk talk about love: The podcasting duo takes the stage to unpack personal romance stories, shared reflections, and questions from the room. 25 September, Theater de Veste. 📅 THEATER
Five-course Guatemalan and Nikkei chef's table at BlueBlood: Forty diners share paired drinks alongside collaborative plates from visiting chefs Mircini Moliviatis and Luis Rojas. 25 September, 18:00 - 22:00, Hilton The Hague - BlueBlood. 📅 TASTING
Bijbel en Bier: drinks and guided reflection: A small circle gathers over drinks to unpack a scripture story and talk honestly about modern personal pressures. 25 September. 📅 SOCIAL / DRINKS
Australian wines meet European classics in Oud vs. Nieuw: Sample paired pours like Australian Shiraz alongside Rhône Syrah with small bites during a guided comparative session. 25 September, 19:30 - 22:30, Sionsweg 24b, Rijswijk. 📅 TASTING
Crochet autumn pumpkin keychains with The Window Cat Studio: Complete beginners stitch a small pumpkin to take home, with all tools, printed patterns and a soft drink included. 25 September, 19:00 - 21:00, Townhouse Hotel Den Haag. 📅 WORKSHOP
Oysters, chilled champagne and DJ sets at BlueBlood Bubbles: Freshly shucked oysters and Pommery champagne served beside the canal basin, set to laid-back tracks from a live DJ. 25 September, Hilton The Hague (Restaurant BlueBlood). 📅 TASTING
Learn latte art inside a vintage coffee truck: Three hours of hands-on steaming and pouring practice inside a retro van parked at Kijkduin. 25 September, 19:00, Daily Taste Foodcourt (Citroën HY coffeetruck). 📅 WORKSHOP
CrossGov Monthly Meetup at The Hague Tech: Civil servants, coders, and public sector researchers gather around shared desks to collaborate over civic tech challenges. 25 September, 10:00 - 16:00, The Hague Tech. 📅 NETWORKING
Dedicated desk space for filmmakers at Scope Workspace: Drop into Studio B with your laptop for focused editing, warm coffee, and informal peer feedback sessions. 25 September, 09:00 - 17:00, Filmhuis Den Haag. 📅 NETWORKING
Five-part professional training in Non-Violent Communication: Sabine Morf leads a structured five-part series designed to turn everyday workplace conflict into productive collaboration. 25 September, 10:00, The Hague Humanity Hub. 📅 WORKSHOP / TRAINING
Try group problem-solving at Liberating Structures Meetup: Participants take turns posing workplace dilemmas and offering quick peer consultations using the Troika Consulting method. 25 September, 13:30 - 16:00, PostNL Corporate Main Office. 📅 WORKSHOP / TRAINING
RCCG Netherlands Mission Annual Men Conference: Six hours of talks and fellowship sessions tailored for men, focusing on shared faith and community building. 25 September, 10:00 - 16:00, RCCG Breakthrough Sanctuary. 📅 SEMINAR / TALK
Good to know
New on Dutch streaming: Gate 24: The Border (Netflix), 90 Day Fiancé (HBO Max), Good Luck Guys: Overleven Zonder Filter (Prime Video), M.I.A. (SkyShowtime)
New on the big screen: Resident Evil is now showing at 3 cinemas, and De Gaulle: Résistance at 3 cinemas. Showtimes here.
Overheard on Reddit: A thread about the cancellation of the Hoefkade renovation sparked frustration over wasted public funds and dangerous cycling conditions, with commenters blaming the city coalition for prioritizing drivers over cyclist safety and livability.
Today's supermarket deals: Nescafé Dolce Gusto Lungo capsules (30% off) from Albert Heijn, All Ehrmann Grand Dessert (1+1 free) from Jumbo.
Did you know? In 2004, engineers quietly installed an underwater gate in The Hague's Hofvijver pond just to stop anyone from secretly swimming up to the Prime Minister's office.
29 years ago today: On September 25th, 1997, the International Court of Justice in The Hague ruled on the Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros Danube dam dispute.
In tomorrow’s edition: Vliegerfestival Scheveningen fills the beach with kites, and Escher in Het Paleis hosts an accessible tour for blind and visually impaired visitors.
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