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Welcome to Open Amare

There’s always something to do and experience in Amare. Our public spaces form a stage for the creative energy of the whole of The Hague. Open Amare is different every day and almost always free of charge.

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What's On
What's on in Amare's public spaces? Drop in and enjoy our free programmes!
Amare as a free space
A large part of Amare is always open to visitors. Read here how you can use the free space in our building.
Art in Amare
The building houses permanent artworks, traveling exhibitions and more. What art can you see in Amare?

What's On

  • Marco Kegel Quintet

    Jazz em Brasse
    Sun 29 Jun / 15:00 - 17:30
    Kunstenplein
    Sun 29 Jun ’25
    15:00 - 17:30
    Free walk in

  • Salsa for elderly

    Oye Salsa: Meike Portegies & Geno Marchena
    Tue 1 Jul - Tue 23 Sep
    Kunstenplein
    Tue 1 Jul ’25
    -
    Tue 23 Sep ’25
    Free walk in
    • Tue 1 Jul ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Tue 15 Jul ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Tue 29 Jul ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Tue 12 Aug ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Tue 26 Aug ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Tue 9 Sep ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Tue 23 Sep ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Free Heri Heri For All

    If one eats, we all eat
    Tue 1 Jul / 16:00 - 23:30
    Amare
    Tue 1 Jul ’25
    16:00 - 23:30
    Free walk in

  • Free Heri Heri For All x The Black Hague Experience

    5 Jaar Verbondenheid, Herdenking en Viering
    Tue 1 Jul / 19:00 - 23:00
    Amare
    Tue 1 Jul ’25
    19:00 - 23:00
    Free walk in

  • Social Dance: Latin The Hague presents Latin Amare

    Discover Latin American music and dance!
    Thu 3 Jul - Thu 4 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Thu 3 Jul ’25
    -
    Thu 4 Dec ’25
    Free walk in
    • Thu 3 Jul ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 11 Sep ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 9 Oct ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 13 Nov ’25
      19:30 - 23:17
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 4 Dec ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Social Dance: Haags Hiphop Centrum (H3C)

    The Groove Get Down
    Fri 4 Jul - Sat 6 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Fri 4 Jul ’25
    -
    Sat 6 Dec ’25
    Free walk in
    • Fri 4 Jul ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 17 Sep ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 15 Oct ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 19 Nov ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Sat 6 Dec ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Simon Rigter & Friends

    Jazz em Brasse
    Sun 6 Jul / 15:00 - 17:30
    Kunstenplein
    Sun 6 Jul ’25
    15:00 - 17:30
    Free walk in

  • Regenboog Danspaleis

    Tue 8 Jul / 13:30 - 15:30
    Foyer 1
    Tue 8 Jul ’25
    13:30 - 15:30
    Free walk in

  • The Hague Open Mic

    Every second Tuesday of the month
    Tue 8 Jul / 19:00 - 21:00
    Kunstenplein
    Tue 8 Jul ’25
    19:00 - 21:00
    Free walk in

  • Social Dance: Forró

    Wed 9 Jul - Wed 3 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Wed 9 Jul ’25
    -
    Wed 3 Dec ’25
    Free walk in
    • Wed 9 Jul ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 6 Aug ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 10 Sep ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 1 Oct ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 5 Nov ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 3 Dec ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Social Dance: Hague Hoppers

    Dance along and surprise yourself!
    Thu 10 Jul - Wed 10 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Thu 10 Jul ’25
    -
    Wed 10 Dec ’25
    Dates & times
    • Thu 10 Jul ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 14 Aug ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 18 Sep ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 16 Oct ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 20 Nov ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 10 Dec ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 19 Jun ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Past event

  • Strijdkoor Jan en Alleman

    openbare repetitie
    Mon 14 Jul / 20:15
    Tribunetrap
    Mon 14 Jul ’25
    20:15
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  • Balletstudio Sharon Kleinegris: Summershow

    Kids Ballet Presentation
    Wed 16 Jul / 16:00
    Tribunetrap
    Wed 16 Jul ’25
    16:00 - 16:45
    Free walk in

  • The Hague Jazz Project

    Jazz em Brasse
    Sun 20 Jul / 15:00 - 17:30
    Kunstenplein
    Sun 20 Jul ’25
    15:00 - 17:30
    Free walk in

  • Zing je sterk bij geheugenproblemen en (eerste stadia van) dementie

    Voor mensen met geheugenproblemen en vanaf de eerste stadia van dementie én hun naasten
    Fri 3 Oct - Fri 17 Oct
    Spinozafoyer
    Fri 3 Oct ’25
    -
    Fri 17 Oct ’25
    Sign up
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More about Open Amare

Video: Welcome to Open Amare

Have you heard of Open Amare, the programme in our public spaces that is always free of charge? There’s always something to do at Open Amare, and it’s also a vibrant meeting place. It’s alive! Discover the energy of Open Amare in the video.
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Growing a better world together!

We are very pleased to have Rabobank as a Founding Partner of Open Amare! Rabobank supports and encourages Open Amare’s goal of contributing to an inclusive society where everyone can enjoy culture.

In conversation with Gerko Telman of Open Amare

Get to know Open Amare: an initiative offering a platform to the creative energies of The Hague. But what does it entail, exactly? Gerko Telman is the Open Amare Creative Producer, and is happy to tell you all about it!
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