Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the upcoming weekend in The Hague and surrounds. Click on the links for more details. Please check the websites of the organisers for the most up to date information and any last minute changes. Have a great weekend.
Jazz in de Gracht Festival 2017 (17 – 19 August)
During the Jazz in de Gracht Festival from 17 to 19 August, the audience can enjoy music performed by jazz artists who will pass by the canal quaysides in The Hague on characteristic, flat bottom boats.
The free Jazz in de Gracht Festival takes place on the beautiful Bierkade, Dunne Bierkade, Groenewegje and Veenkade as well as the Hooikade.
The boats will stop at 6 ‘boat stops’ for 30-minute concerts on the Dunne Bierkade and Groenewegje. There will be 2 stages on the quayside of the Bierkade. There will also be 2 boat stops on the Hooikade and 1 stop on the Veenkade.
International Fireworks Festival Scheveningen 2017 announces participating countries 38th edition (18 – 19 August)
The International Fireworks Festival Scheveningen has announced the eight countries that will compete this year for the title of ‘Most Spectacular Fireworks 2017’ which will take place during the weekends of 11/12 and 17/18 August.
The participating countries are the Netherlands, Poland, China, France, Japan, Belgium, Portugal and Spain. The first show starts at around 21:45 and the second around 22:30 and will be displayed from the sea right in front of the boulevard.
Spain, last year’s winner, will conclude the Firework Festival with a spectacular show during the final evening on Saturday 19 August. The winner of the Fireworks Festival is automatically given the opportunity to defend the title in the edition of 2018.
The International Fireworks Festival Scheveningen is Netherlands biggest annual International Fireworks Festival and attracts a record number of visitors each year to Scheveningen beach. This year will be the 38th edition. All four days consist of two shows each night. There will also be exciting side events as music entertainment, and different activities for all ages to enjoy.
The Hague Outdoor Dance Festival (19 August)
An outdoor festival in the biggest park in The Hague with 4 stages playing Techno, Techhouse, Deephouse, House, Latinhouse, Afrohouse, Eclectic, Classics and Disco.
De Dag van de Romantische Muziek (The Day of Romantic Music) (19 – 20 August)
If a sunny park, romantic atmosphere, a delicious picnic and listening to romantic music while sipping on a glass of wine sounds good to you, then don’t miss De Dag van de Romantische Muziek (The Day of Romantic Music) in Rotterdam on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August.
This two-day event is the largest free classical music festival in the Netherlands. Concerts will be performed on various stages with classical and popular romantic music, gipsy music and arias.
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Amsterdam Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival) 2017 (11-20 August)
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BIGGG! Small band festival in Leiden (20 August)
Ongoing Events & Exhibitions:
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Guided Historical City Walk (every Thursday until 31 August)
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Open Air Cinema 2017 @ Humanity House (every Thursday until August 31)
- Zein Holiday Camps – Multi-Activity & Themed Day Camps (until 4 September)
- Prince LOVE LIVE Ahoy, De Kuip and other memories ( until 10 September)
- China, The Rise of an Empire @ Omniversum ( until 15 Nov)
Upcoming Events
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Brasil Sinfônico 2017 (24 August)
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The Case Carmen – A modern dance spectacle around the death of Carmen (25 August)
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AAN TAFEL IN DE REINKENSTRAAT!!! (27 August)
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Volunteer The Hague Mix & Match Networking Event, August Edition (30 August)
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Open Air Theatre – The Comedy of Errors (31 August & 1 September)
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World Port Days Rotterdam 2017 (1 September)
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Paard van Stal festival announces line-up (1 September)
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Embassy Festival 2017 (1 – 2 September)
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Open Air Theatre – The Emperor’s New Clothes (2-3 September)
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Understanding Expat Finances (6 September)
- Food truck Festival TREK (7-10 September)
- Live on the beach – Anouk (8 September)
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Daring to live an inspired life (9 September)
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Strandwalfestival 2017 (9 September)
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ORHAN PAMUK AND MOHSIN HAMID GUESTS AT BORDERKITCHEN (11 September)
- Tom Browne & Band @ Boerderij (13 September)
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Sparks @ Paard (14 September)
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Lee Westwood to play KLM Open (14 – 17 September)
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British fun band Incognito @ Boerderij (17 September)
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INTERNATIONAL METROPOLIS CONFERENCE 2017 (18 – 22 September)
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Master pianist Boris Giltburg, artist in residence at Residentie Orkest The Hague (19 September)
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PEACE RUN CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY EDITION (24 September)
- Chris Rock @ Ziggo Dome (8 October)
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MONDRIAAN JAZZ FESTIVAL WITH RAVI COLTRANE, FORQ, NATE SMITH KINFOLK, MOONCHILD & MOR (14 October)
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Arrested Development @ Gebr. de Nobe, Leiden (20 October)
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