 Parkpop 2009
Zuiderpark The Hague, 28 June 2009.
Parkpop is the biggest free pop festival in Europe! Traditionally held on the last Sunday of June, many Dutch and international bands perform in Zuiderpark in The Hague. Parkpop is also known for its unique atmosphere and its extensive festival market.
www.parkpop.nl |
 Beach Challenge
Beach Kijkduin, 18 July 2009.
For those with sports in mind, there’s always the Beach Challenge. 1,500 metres of swimming, 30 kilometres of cycling and 10 kilometres of running. Professional athletes and driven amateurs combat the elements and themselves.
www.beach-challenge.nl |
 International Fireworks Festival
Beach Scheveningen • 20 tm 22 August 2009
On three consecutive summer nights a total of six countries will set off their best fireworks. This famous spectacle will be staged for the 30th time this year.
www.vuurwerkscheveningen.nl |
 Haags Uitfestival
Lange Voorhout and various theatres,
6 September 2009.
Traditionally, the UIT Festival constitutes the official opening of the cultural season. Street theatre and a varied information market provide a relaxed atmosphere.
www.haagsuitfestival.nl |
 Theatre Guide
With a selection of more than 200 plays and performances, the Theatre Guide gives a complete view of theatre, cabaret, concerts, dance, festivals and entertainment in The Hague and her surroundings (Rijswijk and Delft). This selection is accessible for an international audience.
The information is free and tickets can easily be purchased at Haags Uitburo / Ticketshop Hofweg nr 1, near the Binnenhof.
Tel: +31(070) 363 38 33
www.uitburo/denhaag.nl |
 Toneelgroep De Appel
Blik A ‘canned’ society ground to a halt reflect on its future and its past. Weighs up what has happened and what is to come, longing for ‘the island of the day before’, where everything looked greener and everything seemed possible.
Theatre Date
Appeltheater Wed 23 Sep 09
Appeltheater Thu 24 Sep 09
Appeltheater Fri 25 Sep 09
Appeltheater Sat 26 Sep 09
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 Holland Dance Festival
Holland Dance Festival 2009 celebrates 50 years of ‘Nederlands Dans theater’ Batsheva Dance Company & Batsheva Dance Ensemble (Israel)
This year’s edition presents artistic director Ohad Naharin’s choreography MAX (2008), a refined ensemble work, exploring the roots of motion, time and space.
Theatre Date
Lucent Danstheater Tue 03 Nov 09
Lucent Danstheater Wed 04 Nov 09 |
 Residentie Orkest conducted
by Enrique Doemecke
Carel Kraayenhof and Sexteto Canyengue
The Residentie Orkest has invited bandoneon virtuoso Carel Kraayenhof to perform, among other pieces, Astor Piazolla’s suite Punta del Este for bandoneon and orchestra. Kraayenhof brings his own Sexteto Canyengue to render a set of tangos, some of which will be played with the orchestra.
Theatre Date
Philipszaal Fri 08 Jan ‘10
Philipszaal Sun 10 Jan ‘10 |
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