Crossing Border Festival 2025

The Crossing Border Festival in The Hague is one of Europe’s most innovative literature and music festivals. Every year in November, the city centre of The Hague transforms for four days into a vibrant stage for the written, spoken and sung word.

What can you expect at Crossing Border?

• International Headliners: Big names from the literary and music worlds share the stage with emerging talent. Expect surprising performances, readings and talks.
• Art in All Forms: Crossing Border explores the boundaries between literature, music, film and visual arts. Each day offers unique combinations and multidisciplinary shows.
• Focus on Innovation: The emphasis is on new developments in literature and music, with space for experimentation and unexpected collaborations.
• Crossing Border Kids: Young audiences are welcome too! With storytime sessions, interactive workshops and inspiring appearances by authors and illustrators for children aged 0 to 12 – plus special activities for teens.
• Connection and Diversity: The festival brings together a wide range of voices, backgrounds and languages. Stories take centre stage as a unifying force between people from all over the world.

Practical Information

• Location: Various stages and cultural venues in the city centre of The Hague.
• When: Annually in November, spread over four days.
• More info & tickets: Visit the official Crossing Border website for the programme, tickets, and the kids' events.

Immerse yourself in an inspiring web of words, sounds and visuals at the Crossing Border Festival in The Hague – an unforgettable experience for all ages!