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Residentie Orkest the Transatlantic Slavery Commemoration

On June 30, the fourth Transatlantic Slavery Commemoration took place in The Hague, organized by the June 30–July 1 Committee of The Hague.

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A Look Back at the First Wind and Percussion Day at Amare!

What a celebration the first Wind and Percussion Day of the Residentie Orkest Jong KC was at Amare June 6!

Residentie Orkest Celebrates Residentie Orkest Juliana Plaza

On June 7, the Residentie Orkest performed Residentie Orkest Juliana Plaza—the social hub of Transvaal and the Schilderswijk—during the Concert for Transvaal.

A Look Back at the Amateur Arts Festival & City Volunteer Fair 2026

Saturday , May Saturday was an inspiring and special day! Together with PEP The Hague, Amare The Hague, and thanks to the Cultuurschakel network, we welcomed no fewer than two thousand visitors to the third edition of the Urban Volunteer Market and the Amateur Arts Festival 2026.

Amateur arts festival in Amare

Join us on Saturday afternoon, May 2, for the Amateur Arts Festival during the Volunteer Fair “Together for a Better The Hague” at Open Amare.

From debate to action in Transvaal and the Schilderswijk

With music from the Residentie Orkest rappers from the neighborhood, Juliana Plaza was not only a place for discussion during the party leader debate, but also a place for bringing people together. Transvaal and the Schilderswijk spoke for themselves.

Residentie Orkest at 2026 Party Leaders' Debate

In the run-up to the 2026 municipal elections, Transvaal and the Schilderswijk will take center stage during a closed party leader debate on February 10, 2026.

Stories that warm the heart

On Wednesday evening, January 21, the doors of the permanent winter shelter in the former Red Cross hospital will open for a special evening full of stories and music.

Cold days, warm hearts – music and stories about humanity

At a time when society is often characterized by polarization and hardening, the Cold Days, Warm Hearts project seeks to find the power of connection. The Residentie Orkest Haags Verhaal bring music and stories together in neighborhoods in The Hague, with humanity as the central theme.

"For a moment in another world."

When she steps into Amare s Concert Hall , she feels small for a moment among all the people. "Very cozy," she says later. "There were so many people, wonderful to see." The lights dim, the first sounds fill the room - and then it happens: "I got tears in my eyes. So beautiful to hear. You settle down spiritually."

Looking back on cold days, warm hearts

On Thursday Nov. 13, the first meeting of Cold Days, Warm Hearts took place at the Father Center Adam. A retrospective!

Musical appreciation for Hague Caregivers

The Hague has over 160,000 informal caregivers who care for their loved ones with love and commitment. During the Haagse Mantelzorg Driedaagse, from November 6 to 8, 2025, we will put The Hague's informal caregivers in the spotlight as a token of appreciation for their efforts.

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