June 2009/2010

The Hague Festivals

Since 2007, the month of June in The Hague is dominated by The Hague Festivals. This means ten days of different events at different levels that will generate national or perhaps even international attention for our city. For instance:

The Hague Sculpture – an open-air exhibition with a different theme each year. In 2007, the theme was The Other Side/Down Under and in 2008 it was Freedom.
 
Festival Classique - national and international classical toppers on dozens of stages.

Shopping Night – on the last Thursday of June, the shops are opened till midnight offering many discounts and performances.

Parkpop – the largest free pop festival in Europe.

July and August 2009/2010

International Fireworks Festival 

The firework shows during the Friday Night Summer Fireworks series are the run-up to the International Firework Festival in Scheveningen. Not only will the fireworks light up the sky above Scheveningen, it will make the air tremble! A random selection from the display: spider effects that appear to move through the air with long fiery legs that transform into golden crowns with blue stars or slowly rising chrysanthemum effects with glittery tails. It once again promises to be a kaleidoscope of purple, green, silver, red and orange fireworks, a display that will fascinate both young and old.

September 2009/2010

TodaysArt Festival

The TodaysArt Festival, which takes place in the centre of The Hague in September of each year, brings a series of much talked-about and pioneering acts to Holland. The 5th and 6th editions of the festival take place in around 20 locations in the centre, featuring a programme that includes more than 300 acts and artists from more than 25 countries. The festival presents a balanced mix of established and new talents and both experimental and popular acts featuring top performances in contemporary music, stage and expressive arts, including film, video, photography, fashion, dance and new media.

Every holiday period in 2009

Madurodam by light

Madurodam by Light will take place in the holiday periods of 2009.
Every evening after sunset, visitors will be submerged in a fascinating Dutch fairytale that tells the story of Hansje Brinker and the fight against the water. Use will be made of the most modern projection techniques for this show, of water, light and lasers. The park will close immediately after the show. The box office will remain open until half an hour before the show starts. There is no extra charge. Should you visit Madurodam during the day, then on the same day, you can return in the evening for the light show without extra charge.

End of 2009/early 2010

Hilton Hotel The Hague

At the end of 2009/early 2010, a new hotel opens up it doors in The Hague for the first time. The hotel offers 183 rooms, conference facilities and 16 residential apartments. Furthermore, a grand café ('Barretje Hilton') is planned at ground floor level. A super modern David Lloyd sports centre will be constructed next to the hotel, replacing the existing fitness centre. Underneath the complex, a car park for 200 cars will be built. The new hotel is situated next to the famous museum Panorama Mesdag, which itself has plans for major renovations. The front facade will be partly restored to its 19th century style.