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Celebrate Keti Koti in Amare

Every year on July 1st, the abolition of slavery is commemorated. This day is called Keti Koti, which is Surinamese for ‘Broken Chains’. It symbolizes the abolition of slavery on July 1st, 1863 in the former colonies of Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles and thus the end of a tragic period in Dutch history.

The Hague youth celebrate Black Queens in African Expo

African Expo is an annual component of The Hage African Festival. This edition focuses on the theme Black Queens - Women Driving Change. From 7 to 18 July, young people from The Hague will showcase the power and influence of black women from Africa and the diaspora on the Kunstenplein.

Just Peace Festival turns Amare into a stage for peace

Challenging dialogues, impressive exhibitions, compelling films, music and dance. From 12 to 26 June, The Hague was transformed into an open stage for peace, justice and connection. Amare was also brimming with inspiring artworks, workshops and lectures.

Princess Beatrix guest at Jiří Kylián's Wings of Time

Princess Beatrix was in the audience at Amare on Thu 19 Jun for Wings of Time by choreographer Jiří Kylián, performed by The Norwegian National Ballet. The performance is a diptych divided into two full-length programmes, of which the princess attended the first part.

Exclusief in Amare: nieuwe visie op beroemde opera Carmen!

Een revolutionaire uitvoering van de meest geliefde opera ooit is begin september exclusief te zien in Amare. In La Révolution de Carmen presenteert OPERA2DAY in samenwerking met Amare en B’Rock Orchestra een nieuwe visie op Bizets meesterwerk. Stralend middelpunt van de voorstelling is mezzosopraan Tania Kross.

Accessibility The Hague and Amare around NATO summit

During the NATO summit on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 June Amare will remain accessible, but possibly with additional travel time. For example, you can come by bike or by public transport.

Just Peace Festival connects in times of tension

As a highlight event of the Just Peace Festival 2025, NGO Dei, Human Rights in the Picture and The Hague Humanity Hub present the bold and hopeful exhibition Humanity in Times of Tension. In addition, there is much more to do and see in Amare, also for children. We take you along in this overview.

Monumental art work 'Poppy' by Zoro Feigl revealed

Amare proudly presents a spectacular eye-catcher: the monumental work of art titled Poppy, by the internationally acclaimed artist Zoro Feigl. This impressive work, which reminds of a gigantic dancing poppy flower, can be admired in Amare’s entrance hall until 31 December.

Kontakthof - Echoes of ’78 - Pina Bausch in Berliner Theatertreffen: audience moved to tears

As co-producer of the exceptional production Kontakthof - Echoes of '78, Amare was allowed to come to Berlin to see the show at the Berliner Theatertreffen. A special moment.

The Hague's skate culture takes over Amare

On Friday 2 and Saturday 3 May, Amare was completely immersed in The Hague's skate culture. The performance Skatepark brought an explosion of energy to the Danstheater, while the public spaces were transformed into Amare Skate Plaza.

BIG BANG brings a day full of musical wonder

On Sunday 13 April, Amare turned into a true children's paradise during the international BIG BANG Festival. Through performances and participative activities children were introducted to music in all sorts of ways. Revisit the magic with the aftermovie and pictures!

New Vertical Video shows rhythm of a machine

Every two months, Vertical Video presents a new video work in Amare’s public space. In May and June, the featured piece is Arcadian Rhythms. We asked the artist, Bas van Koolwijk, five questions to find out more about the piece.

The journey to Sutra with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

In 2007, Flemish-Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui left to China. In an attempt to break out of his comfort zone, he temporarily locked himself up with a group Shoalin monks. The result is the breathtaking performance Sutra, which can be seen in Amare from Wed 28 to Fri 30 May.

Classical music in Nieuwe Kerk: Building bridges

Building bridges – between centuries, genres and cultures – is a theme that runs throughout the programming at Nieuwe Kerk. Read on to discover what Nieuwe Kerk holds in store in May and June of 2025.

Open Call 2025: In Between Spaces

We are looking for makers who dare to translate the music that sounds in the concert halls into innovative works for the public space. Through this open call, we call on local makers and artists to submit a proposal for the project In Between Spaces and to develop this together with Amare and Open Amare.

Na 25 jaar weer een Nederlandse West Side Story

"Maria! I just met a girl named Maria". Die ene regel is voor velen genoeg. West Side Story! Moeder aller musicals uit 1957, met liedteksten van Stephen Sondheim, op muziek van Leonard Bernstein. De gloednieuwe Nederlandse versie is za 23 t/m zo 31 mei 2026 te zien in Amare.

What is the St Matthew Passion?

Even if classical music is not your cup of tea, you’ve likely heard of the annual performance of the St Matthew Passion around Easter. Here, we explain a few things about the story and share listening tips for both novices and veterans.

Lightinstallation N-Polytope can be admired for longer in Amare

As part of the exhibition Proximity Music the light installation N-Polytope: Behaviors in Light and Sound After Iannis Xenakis was presented during Rewire Festival in Amare. The work will stay in Amare for a longer period of time and can be admired at the Tribunetrap until June 2.

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