Open Monuments Day

Date: 14.09.2024 and 15.09.2024
Information: During Open Monumentendag, the doors of various monuments in The Hague are opened to the public.

Every year during the second weekend of September, thousands of beautiful monuments throughout the Netherlands are open to the public free of charge.

Website Open Monuments Day

Lightwalk Scheveningen

Date: 22.11.2025

Information: On Saturday, November 22, 2025, as evening falls, Scheveningen transforms into an atmospheric winter backdrop for a truly special evening stroll. Choose a 5-, 10-, or 15-kilometer route and be surprised along the way by moments of light, musical sounds, and other small but special experiences.

Website Lightwalk Scheveningen

Cool Event Scheveningen

Date: 11.11.2025 to 11.02.2026

This winter, the seaside resort of Scheveningen in The Hague is once again the place to be for the ultimate winter sports experience by the sea. For the 15th time, Cool Event Scheveningen will be organised with an indoor ice rink of no less than 600m2 on the Kurhausplein.

On the 600 m2 indoor ice rink in front of the Kurhaus in Scheveningen, young and old can skate. Admission price for Kurhaus on Ice skating rink €7.50, tickets including skate rental €12.50.  Please note that no skates are allowed on the skating rink for safety reasons. Gloves are compulsory.

Website Cool Event Scheveningen

Royal Christmas Fair

Date: 04.12.2025 to 23.12.2025

Information: In the centre of The Hague on the Lange Voorhout, the largest Christmas market in the Netherlands will take place again this year. Get into the Christmas spirit with winter delicacies, fun stalls and entertaining performances.

Website Royal Christmas Fair

New Year's Dive

Date: 01.01.2026

Information: Start the year off right with a fresh dive into the North Sea on 1 January together with thousands of other divers!

Website New Year's Dive

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child the Musical

Date: March 2026

19 years later... The story of Harry, Ron, and Hermione continues where the magic becomes reality: in the theater!

Get ready for spectacular spells, a stunning race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, while the future hangs in the balance.

City Pier City Run

Date: 15.03.2026

Information: City Pier City is an annual running event throughout Scheveningen and The Hague with different distances.

Website City Pier City Run

North Sea Regatta

Date: 12, 15 and 23 to 25.05.2026

The North Sea Regatta is the largest sailing event on the Dutch North Sea coast. In addition to races and a great supporting programme on land, there is plenty for young and old to experience.

Also this year the annual sailing event “North Sea Regatta” will take place again with the well-known Vuurschiprace from Scheveningen to Harwich and the North Sea Race back and the inshore races off the coast of Scheveningen. 

  • The Vuurschepenrace starts on May 12, 2026
  • The North Sea Race starts on 15 May 2026
  • The NSR Inshore races are from 23 to 25 May 2026

Aircooled Scheveningen

Date: 25.05.2026

On a summer day along the boulevard, the beach comes alive with a parade of stunning vintage cars! During Aircooled Scheveningen, you can admire the most beautiful classic Volkswagens—from Beetles to campers—all air-cooled and full of character. Enjoy live music, food trucks, stalls, and a relaxed atmosphere with a sea view. A must-see for retro and lifestyle enthusiasts!