What to Experience in Scheveningen: Events & Activities
Below, you'll find our selection of the finest events in Scheveningen and the surrounding region. Especially in the summer, there are almost daily festivities, ranging from markets and folklore to music performances and sporting events. Yet, even outside the summer season, there's plenty to enjoy in terms of varied activities.
Ice Rink in Scheveningen
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Experience the charm of the winter season in Scheveningen, set against the iconic backdrop of the Kurhaus hotel. The heart of the Netherlands' most famous seaside resort is transformed into a dazzling Ice Rink, where both young and old can showcase ...
Christmas market The Hague
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Set against the historic backdrop of The Hague city centre, a fairytale transformation is unveiled every December: the Royal Christmas Fair. This annual event on the majestic Lange Voorhout has become a staple, recognised as one of the Netherlands' most beautiful Christmas ...
Light Walk
Winterse kou, donkere avond, passie en romantiek uit vervlogen tijden. In combinatie met de meest moderne lichttechnieken. Kortom, een belevingsevenement dat is dit spiksplinternieuwe wandelevenement, welke dit jaar zijn tweede editie gaat beleven. Waan je in een wonderbaarlijke sprookjeswereld. Er zijn twee afstanden, ...
On the first on January the annual New Year's Dive (Polar Bear Plunge) is organized on the beach in Scheveningen near the Pier and in front of the Kurhaus, which has been since 1960. This traditional event creates a ...
City Pier City walk
Annually, early March the City Pier City walk takes place in The Hague. The City Pier City walk is a household name in The Hague. Every year, young and old come together again to participate. Thousands of people run a distance ranging from one kilometer ...
National Museum Week
Begin april
During this Museum week about 450 museums are to visit. There are extra activities such as workshops, guided tours, tastings, children's treasure hunts, musical performances and the possibility to dress up.
Funfair in Den Haag
April
Every child remembers the magic of being whirled around on a carousel or the joy of licking a sweet, sticky candyfloss. But why should we limit this delight to our childhood? In The Hague, this nostalgia is rekindled every year in April when the iconic Malieveld transforms into a bustling ...
National Mills Day
Tweede weekend van mei
The National Mill Day, celebrated annually on the second weekend of May, is a festive day when hundreds of wind and water mills across the Netherlands open their doors to the public. This event, which has been organised since the 1970s, celebrates the country's rich milling history and attracts thousands of visitors ...
Bunkerdag
Langs de kust van Scheveningen zijn nog sporen te vinden van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Onder andere de bunkers, gebouwd als onderdeel van de Atlantikwall. Normaal zijn deze fascinerende betonnen kolossen gesloten voor het publiek, maar onder andere op Bunkerdag zijn van 10.00 tot 17.00 uur de bunkers ...
Festival Classique
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Since 2006, the Festival Classique has been an annual highlight in the coastal area of Scheveningen. From its inception, the festival has been committed to proving that classical music enriches everyone, regardless of their background or prior ...
Flag Day
Early June
On Flag Day itself, many activities take place that range from 'Schevenings Tafereel' where the visitor gets to see various trades of Scheveningen, to the mustache competition wherein is battled who has the most sexy, most beautiful or longest mustache. There are also activities for ...
Beach volleyball tournament
The Beach Volleyball CircuitBeach Life is a series of beach volleyball tournaments played along the coast and inland in which everyone can participate. This is what the Beach Volleyball CircuitBeach Life! ...
Fair
End of April
Sinds 2007 wordt er jaarlijkse een grote Jaarmarkt op de Boulevard van Scheveningen gehouden. Deze Jaarmarkt heeft ruim 150 kramen en begint bij het Carlton Beach Hotel en loopt door tot ver voorbij het Sea Life Center. Op deze Jaarmarkt ...
The Parade
Early July
The Parade is a traveling festival which offers performances in four major cities regarding theater, dance, music, film and visual arts. In The Hague, the Westbroekpark location where it's at. Westbroek Park becomes the cultural backdrop of theater tents, fountain tents and a nostalgic carousel. There are plenty of ...
SLS Classic Rally
End August
Vier dagen rijden over de prachtigste wegen in België, Luxemburg, Frankrijk en Nederland. Reeds sinds 1952 wordt de SLS georganiseerd; de SLS Classic is vandaag de dag een regelmatigheidsrally voor klassieke auto’s (die uiterlijk op 31 december 1976 op kenteken zijn gezet). Met behulp van de in het routeboek gegeven ...
Live on the Beach
Live on the Beach is the major annual music event on the beach of the Hague's seaside resort, Scheveningen. The beach is a unique venue for both artists and the audience, contributing to a fantastic atmosphere. On a sunny day, enjoy your favourite artist, good ...
Open Monuments Day in Scheveningen
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Every year, on a weekend in September, many monuments in the Netherlands open their doors to the public. The participating monuments in Scheveningen can be recognised by the Open Monuments Day flag, ...
Food Truck Festival TREK
Every year, the Food Truck Festival TREK transforms the picturesque Westbroekpark in The Hague into a culinary haven. For four days, the park becomes the buzzing epicentre for foodies, families, and music enthusiasts. With its winding paths and ponds, Westbroekpark provides the perfect ...
International Kite Festival
End September
At the end of September, the largest international kite event in the Netherlands takes place, the Kite Festival in Scheveningen. Then Scheveningen sees them fly again: kites of all shapes and sizes. This year there are top level kite ...
Museum Night The Hague
Early September
Every year, the city of The Hague transforms into a bustling cultural paradise during Museum Night. As night falls, numerous museums and cultural institutions open their doors for a unique nocturnal experience. Museum Night offers both residents and visitors a wonderful opportunity to acquaint ...
Dune March
Early April
The Dune March is a walk that is held on two days every year (on a Saturday and Sunday). It started in 1952, when the first march was organized by the leadership of Scouting Admiral de Ruijter. In recent years, the number of participants varies between 13.000 and 15.000. The 5, 10, 15, 25 and 40 kilometers can be ...
Crossing Border Festival
November
International literature festival, Programme not yet available but last year’s talents included the likes of Germaine Greer, Lou Reed, Eddi Reader, the Flaming Lips, David Sylvian, Joseph O'Connor, Bob Geldof and Monica Ali.
Ice Rink in Scheveningen
Late November to early January
Experience the charm of the winter season in Scheveningen, set against the iconic backdrop of the Kurhaus hotel. The heart of the Netherlands' most famous seaside resort is transformed into a dazzling Ice Rink, where both young and old can showcase ...
Arrival of Saint Nicholas
End of November
In mid-November, Scheveningen's harbour transforms into a sea of excitement and anticipation as Saint Nicholas sets foot on land. With the salty sea air as a backdrop, the Arrival of Saint Nicholas in Scheveningen is an event filled with tradition and joy. Children and adults gather ...
