| Sat 17 – Sun 25 October 2026 |
Various times |
De Betovering – International arts festival for children |
Children of various ages |
Various locations in The Hague (Den Haag) |
Festival de Betovering |
Varies by activity (50% discount with an Ooievaarspas) |
Check each performance or workshop to see whether booking is required |
View the programme and book |
An international arts festival for children during the autumn holidays, featuring special performances and workshops in theatres, libraries, museums, community centres and other cultural venues. |
| Sun 18 October 2026 |
13:00 – 17:00 |
Workshop: Instrumentencarrousel |
6+ |
Muziekacademie Den Haag, Berlage-Huis, Raamweg 36, Den Haag |
Muziekacademie Den Haag |
€ 8.50 per person |
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Try different instruments or sign up for one specific instrument. Children under 12 must bring a parent or accompanying adult. The venue is not wheelchair accessible. |
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| Thu 22 October 2026 |
13:30 – 14:20 |
Skeletje |
5+ |
Podium NOORD, Diamanthorst 183, Den Haag |
Grote Mensen |
€ 8.50 per person (50% discount with an Ooievaarspas) |
Buy tickets for both children and parents/accompanying adults |
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A playful and moving performance about death and life, featuring slapstick, magic, dance and visual storytelling. |
| Fri 23 October 2026 |
13:00 – 17:00 |
Pop-up festival Betovering-buiten |
Ages 3 and up |
Wijkpark De Horst, Den Haag |
Festival de Betovering |
Free |
Drop in without booking; only groups need to book |
Come along! Groups can register via [email protected] |
A festival with theatre, dance, sport, woodworking and arts activities. It can get very busy. |
| Fri 23 October 2026 |
14:30 – 15:15 |
De dinoshow |
2+ |
Bibliotheek Mariahoeve, Zwedenburg 147, Den Haag |
A.vontura Silent Disco Theater |
Free, but registration is required |
Booking is compulsory for both children and parents/accompanying adults |
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A silent disco performance using headphones. Feel free to bring a cuddly dinosaur or dinosaur toy for the finale. |
| Sun 25 October 2026 |
13:30 – 14:20 |
BoomBOOMwhakalaa! |
5+ |
Podium NOORD, Diamanthorst 183, Den Haag |
Drumdrumdrum |
€ 8.50 per person (50% discount with an Ooievaarspas) |
Book a ticket |
Book tickets |
An interactive, lively percussion show with drums, Caribbean songs and boomwhackers. Everyone joins in and plays along. |