Culture and Arts in The Hague

The Hague has spawned many cultural figures and continues to host a wide variety of galleries, museums and performing arts. From the Golden Earring to the Residentie Orkest and Jan Vermeer to Mondriaan, The Hague is full of inspiration.

If you want to spend your free time in The Hague on culture and arts:

• Theatre Guide 2009-2010
  A listing of more than 200 shows and performances where language is not an issue.
• Anglo American Theatre Group
  The AATG is an amateur group which enjoys, performs and supports English-language theatre.
• Art of Delft Blue Painting
  Lia Selhorst-van Muijen offers a course in the art of Delft Blue painting at her Studio Tablo.
• BorderKitchen
  BorderKitchen organises literary evenings where the audience can experience a presentation, often in the form of an interview, of Dutch and internationally acclaimed authors.
  
• Cecilia International Choir
  Founded in 1975, the Cecilia International Choir is one of the longest established English speaking mixed voice choirs in South Holland.
• Decorative and Fine Arts Society (DFAS)
  The Decorative and Fine Arts Society (DFAS) of The Hague organises a series of illustrated art lectures and other activities.
• English storytelling group
  Learn the art of storytelling with this Hague-based group.
  
• Filmhuis Den Haag
  Tender loving care for authentic films and film history in The Hague's own arthouse.
• Gemak Arts Centre
  The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag and the Vrije Academie in The Hague joined forces to set up an arts centre called Gemak (‘Ease’).
• Heden Art Rentals
  Heden (formerly Artoteek Den Haag) is one of the leading art rental centres of the Netherlands.
• IMAGES International Photography Club
  IMAGES is a group of enthusiastic photographers from over 30 different countries.
  
• International Art Club - The Hague
  The International Art Club was founded in 1974 by expats and art lovers and now boasts more than 100 members.
• International Art Events Organisation
  English speaking art lectures, guided tours and excursions.

• Nederlands Dans Theater
  Nederlands Dans Theater has been one of the leading dance companies worldwide since it began in 1959.
• Painting Atelier 'On Creating'
  The course 'On Creating' teaches creating and imagination through carefully supervised painting exercises.
• Porcelain Painting
  Would you like to discover how to paint on porcelain in a warm and relaxed atmosphere?
• Première Parterre Theatre-at-home
  Theatre-at-home ‘Première Parterre’ offers theatrical performances in the intimate setting of a late 19th century Dutch home.
• Pulchri Studio
  The artists association Pulchri Studio in The Hague, founded in 1847, welcomes the active participation of expats and is therefore offering special membership conditions.
• Stichting The English Theatre (STET)
  Since 2006 Stichting The English Theatre (STET) has been bringing English language performances to The Hague not only for its large international community, but for Dutch audiences as well.
• Stroom Den Haag
  Stroom Den Haag is an active centre for visual arts and architecture.
• Summerschool Den Haag
  Summerschool Den Haag offers a variety of daily ballet classes and workshops for beginners and experienced dancers.
  

External websites

• The Hague UitBuro: listings and ticket sales of all multilingual cultural events in The Hague.
  

• Museumkaart: For just €35 for adults and €17.50 for youth, you have free or reduced entrance to more than 400 museums in the Netherlands.
• Visit Holland: Information in English about the Netherlands.