Illustrative photo Crossing Border Festival 2026 in The Hague, Netherlands – Literature, Music & Spoken Word
The Crossing Border Festival 2026 takes place from 3 to 8 November in The Hague. This international literature and music festival combines author appearances, spoken word and live music at the Koninklijke Schouwburg and other venues. Tickets from around €11.
Illustrative photo Rootz Winterbier Festival 2026 in The Hague, Netherlands – Dates, Beers & Visitor Guide
The Rootz Winterbier Festival 2026 takes place on 27 and 28 November at Cafe-Restaurant Rootz in The Hague. With around 75 winter beers, BBQ, fire baskets and live music, the 9th edition offers a cosy winter beer experience. Entry is free.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in The Hague, Netherlands 2026/2027: Celebrations, Program and Events
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in The Hague combines the free Hofvijver countdown with a light and laser show, the Scheveningen and Duindorp beach bonfires, and club parties across the city. On 1 January 2027 the Unox New Year's Dive is scheduled in Scheveningen. Public highlights are free; recent club and dinner tickets ranged from about 30 to 85 euros.
Illustrative photo Grauzone Festival 2027 – Post-Punk & Darkwave in The Hague
Grauzone Festival 2027 in The Hague runs from 12 to 14 February with post-punk, darkwave and experimental music at PAARD and nearby city venues. Three-day tickets from about €117; lineup includes Cold Cave, Iceage and She Past Away – full details at grauzonefestival.nl.
Illustrative photo Bevrijdingsfestival Den Haag 2027 – Free Liberation Festival in The Hague
Bevrijdingsfestival Den Haag 2027 takes place on 5 May for free on the Malieveld and at the Provinciehuis in The Hague. Live music, freedom programme and community – free entry; line-up to follow on bevrijdingsfestivaldenhaag.nl.
Illustrative photo The Crave Festival 2027: Electronic Music at Zuiderpark The Hague
The Crave Festival 2027 takes place on June 5 at Zuiderpark in The Hague, marking its tenth edition at the venue. Several stages offer techno, house, disco and electro throughout the day.
Illustrative photo Dutch Beer Tasting Festival 2027 – Beer Festival at the Grote Kerk The Hague
The Dutch Beer Tasting Festival 2027 takes place at the Grote Kerk in The Hague. Exact dates are not yet announced; the last edition was in late May. Dutch breweries present over 250 beers, plus masterclasses and food pairings. Admission is ticketed.
Illustrative photo Parkpop The Hague – Former Free Open-Air Pop Festival in Zuiderpark
Parkpop in The Hague was, until 2022, one of Europe’s largest free outdoor pop festivals, traditionally held in June in Zuiderpark (final edition 12 June 2022, Malieveld). A restart is not planned after the city and local pop sector’s decision in December 2025; there is no Parkpop in 2027.