The Hague Jazz

12 March

This festival, while not as big as some others in the country, offer national and international artists in performances running over two days.

International Sand Sculpture Festival

April – June (tba)

This annual festival at the Scheveningen Beach is where sandcastles become pieces of art, made by national and international teams alike.

North Sea Regatta

9 – 12 May 

A huge variety of boats speed across the waters between Scheveningen and Harwich, England for this popular race. Onshore, a wide variety of events keep the spectators entertained while they wait at the finishing line.

Parkpop

29 June

Over 350,000 visitors turn up for this annual celebration of free pop music, held in the Zuiderpark.

De Parade

July (tba)

Held at the Westbroekpark, this is an annual travelling festival moving from city to city, for ten days of performances, entertainments, games, circus shows and fairground rides.

Scheveningen Kite Festival

September (tba)

This free annual festival brings together both kite builders and enthusiasts from all over the world to fly some of the most fascinating creations of every shape and colour, such as fish, elephants and teddy bears, amongst others.

Crossing Borders Festival

November (tba)

This annual festival, which also happens to be one of Europe's largest festivals, combine literary talents, musical talents & visual arts talents in a showcase of over 80 acts staged at The Hague's Theater aan het Spui.