The year in The Hague

Nov 2026 – Oct 2027 · 11 moments

The big moments of the year in The Hague: Sinterklaas arrives, Royal Christmas Fair, Scheveningen New Year's dive and more, with their dates.

March2027
14Mar

CPC Loop Den Haag

Sunday 14 March 2027

A Sunday of running through the city, from the 5 km to the half marathon. The start and finish are at the Malieveld.

19Mar

Movies that Matter Festival

19 – 27 March 2027

A film festival in The Hague with competitions, themed programmes and talks on film and human rights.

20Mar

Museumnacht Kids

Saturday 20 March 2027, in the evening

An evening for children from 3 to 12 in the museums of the city, with a free shuttle bus to the museums outside the centre.

May2027
5May

Liberation Festival

Wednesday 5 May 2027

The Liberation Festival on the Malieveld: a free day of music on Liberation Day.

June2027
Junusually

Vlaggetjesdag Scheveningen

Usually in June; the 2026 edition was on Saturday 20 June, 2027 is not announced

The herring party of Scheveningen harbour: marching bands, old sailing ships, traditional dress and the first Hollandse Nieuwe herring of the season.

September2027
21Sep

Prinsjesdag

Tuesday 21 September 2027 (always the third Tuesday of September)

The King reads the Speech from the Throne and the government shows its plans for the year. In 2026 the ceremony was in the Koninklijke Schouwburg, because the Binnenhof is being renovated.

October2027
Octusually

Museumnacht Den Haag

In autumn; the 2026 edition was on Saturday 10 October, 2027 is not announced

One ticket for the museums, galleries and other places of the city in one evening, with art, music and performances.