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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

  • Het Danspaleis (the ‘Dance Palace’)

    Every last Friday of the month
    Fri 25 Jul - Fri 19 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Fri 25 Jul ’25
    -
    Fri 19 Dec ’25
    Free walk in
    • Fri 25 Jul ’25
      13:30 - 15:30
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 29 Aug ’25
      13:30 - 15:30
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 26 Sep ’25
      13:30 - 15:30
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 31 Oct ’25
      13:30 - 15:30
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 28 Nov ’25
      13:30 - 15:30
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 19 Dec ’25
      13:30 - 15:30
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Salsa for elderly

    Oye Salsa: Meike Portegies & Geno Marchena
    Tue 29 Jul - Tue 23 Sep
    Kunstenplein
    Tue 29 Jul ’25
    -
    Tue 23 Sep ’25
    Dates & times
    • 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
    • Tue 15 Jul ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Past event

  • Dao Lu - Fire Dragon The Hague

    Every Thursday / 12:30
    Thu 31 Jul - Thu 25 Sep
    Thu 31 Jul ’25
    -
    Thu 25 Sep ’25
    Dates & times
    • Thu 31 Jul ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 7 Aug ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 14 Aug ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 21 Aug ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 28 Aug ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 4 Sep ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 11 Sep ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 18 Sep ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 25 Sep ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 24 Jul ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Foyer 1
      Past event

  • Social Dance: Dancehague

    Thu 31 Jul - Thu 18 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Thu 31 Jul ’25
    -
    Thu 18 Dec ’25
    Dates & times
    • Thu 31 Jul ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Sign up
    • Thu 28 Aug ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 25 Sep ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 30 Oct ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 27 Nov ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 18 Dec ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Social Dance: Forró

    Wed 6 Aug - Wed 3 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Wed 6 Aug ’25
    -
    Wed 3 Dec ’25
    Dates & times
    • 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
    • Wed 9 Jul ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Past event

  • Social Dance: Hague Hoppers

    Dance along and surprise yourself!
    Thu 14 Aug - Wed 10 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Thu 14 Aug ’25
    -
    Wed 10 Dec ’25
    Dates & times
    • 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
    • Thu 10 Jul ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Past event

  • Yotecha: techno yoga event

    high on energy / relaxed mind
    Mon 25 Aug - Mon 15 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    From € 0,00
    Mon 25 Aug ’25
    -
    Mon 15 Dec ’25
    Dates & times

  • Social Dance: Tango Mooovs

    Argentine Tango salon
    Wed 27 Aug - Wed 17 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Wed 27 Aug ’25
    -
    Wed 17 Dec ’25
    Free walk in
    • Wed 27 Aug ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 24 Sep ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 29 Oct ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 26 Nov ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 17 Dec ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • THE ERIK INEKE JAZZXPRESS ft. TINEKE POSTMA

    Jazz em Brasse
    Sun 7 Sep / 15:00 - 17:30
    Kunstenplein
    Sun 7 Sep ’25
    15:00 - 17:30
    Free walk in

  • Social Dance: Latin The Hague presents Latin Amare

    Discover Latin American music and dance!
    Thu 11 Sep - Thu 4 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Thu 11 Sep ’25
    -
    Thu 4 Dec ’25
    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
    Wed 17 Sep - Sat 6 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Wed 17 Sep ’25
    -
    Sat 6 Dec ’25
    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

  • Carmen Gomes Inc.

    Jazz em Brasse
    Sun 21 Sep / 15:00 - 17:30
    Kunstenplein
    Sun 21 Sep ’25
    15:00 - 17:30
    Free walk in

  • School for Young Talent - Lunch concerts

    Royal Conservatoire
    Fri 26 Sep - Fri 3 Jul
    Tribunetrap
    Fri 26 Sep ’25
    -
    Fri 3 Jul ’26
    Free walk in
    • Fri 26 Sep ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 10 Oct ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 17 Oct ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 14 Nov ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 28 Nov ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 12 Dec ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 23 Jan ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 6 Feb ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Wed 11 Feb ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 13 Feb ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 27 Feb ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 6 Mar ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Wed 11 Mar ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 13 Mar ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 27 Mar ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 10 Apr ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 17 Apr ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 8 May ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 22 May ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 5 Jun ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 19 Jun ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 3 Jul ’26
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      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

  • Varekamp plays Armstrong

    Jazz em Brasse
    Sun 5 Oct / 15:00 - 17:30
    Kunstenplein
    Sun 5 Oct ’25
    15:00 - 17:30
    Free walk in
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