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Carice van Houten is a special guest

During the weekend of January 16-18, 2026, the Residentie Orkest will welcome Residentie Orkest special guest during the concert with singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright: actress and singer Carice van Houten. She will play a unique role in the concerts in The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven.

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Round of Instruments 2025

The Rondje Instrumenten took place at the end of October; the festive kick off of Discover the Orchestra for the classes starting the curriculum this school year.

David Blackmon new chairman of supervisory board Residentie Orkest

David Blackmon of The Hague is the new chairman of the Residentie Orkest's supervisory board.

Gala Residentie Orkest

On Friday evening, Jan. 23, 2026, the Concert Hall in Amare will transform into the beating heart of culture, connection and class. The Residentie Orkest will host a sparkling gala evening full of music, encounters and meaning. And you can be a part of it!

Together against poverty through musical connection

On October 17, on International World Poverty Day, the Residentie Orkest reflected on a reality that is closer than we sometimes think. In The Hague, more than 28,000 households live in poverty.

Statement Residentie Orkest

Statement Residentie Orkest The Hague following call for cultural boycott of Israel.

Peace Concerts 2025

To conclude the annual Just Peace Open Day on Sunday Sept. 21, a wind quintet of the Residentie Orkest provided a unique classical concert in the Amphitheater of the National Monument Oranjehotel. The day before, the commemoration of 80 years of the Oranjehotel took place.

Statue for Paul van Vliet

A statue of Paul van Vliet, the well-known cabaret performer with whom the Residentie Orkest has frequently collaborated, will be unveiled in his hometown of The Hague on Wednesday , Sept. 10.

Opening renewed Spuiplein

On Saturday Sept. 6, the renewed Spuiplein was opened by Culture Alderman Saskia Bruines. A retrospective!

Annelie Bulsing new deputy director public & market

Effective Aug. 1, Annelie Bulsing will begin work at the Residentie Orkest as deputy director of audience & market.

The Residentie Orkest on tour

In May, the Residentie Orkest will travel to Ljubljana and Salzburg for four concerts. A great opportunity to strengthen the team spirit of our musicians, share our music and put the orchestra in the international spotlight.

The Residents on The Hague Children's Music Day

On Saturday April 5, the Residentie Orkest Orchestra traditionally joined The Hague Children's Music Day in the Atrium of City Hall. A retrospective!

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