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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 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

  • Fleurine & Feminine Flowers

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

  • Russische acties tegen Europa na de inval in Oekraïne

    Actualiteitencollege in Den Haag met prof. Bart Schuurman
    Mon 26 May / 17:00 - 18:15
    Tribunetrap
    Mon 26 May ’25
    17:00 - 18:15
    Free walk in

  • Meet4Music Go RO

    Leer instrumenten kennen bij het Residentie Orkest
    Mon 26 May / 19:00 - 20:00
    Amare
    Mon 26 May ’25
    19:00 - 20:00
    Sign up

  • Open class Kung Fu Moves

    Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
    Mon 26 May / 19:00 - 21:00
    Kunstenplein
    Mon 26 May ’25
    19:00 - 21:00
    Sold out

  • Social Dance: Tango Mooovs

    Argentine Tango salon
    Wed 28 May - Wed 17 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Wed 28 May ’25
    -
    Wed 17 Dec ’25
    Free walk in
    • Wed 28 May ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 25 Jun ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 30 Jul ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      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

  • Dao Lu - Fire Dragon The Hague

    Every Thursday / 12:30
    Thu 29 May - Thu 25 Sep
    Tribunetrap
    Thu 29 May ’25
    -
    Thu 25 Sep ’25
    Dates & times
    • Thu 29 May ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 5 Jun ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 12 Jun ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 19 Jun ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 26 Jun ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 3 Jul ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 10 Jul ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 17 Jul ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 24 Jul ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • 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 22 May ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Past event

  • Het Danspaleis (the ‘Dance Palace’)

    Every last Friday of the month
    Fri 30 May - Fri 19 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Fri 30 May ’25
    -
    Fri 19 Dec ’25
    Free walk in
    • Fri 30 May ’25
      13:30 - 15:30
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 27 Jun ’25
      13:30 - 15:30
      Kunstenplein
      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

  • Brazil Samba Express & Batuque Capoeira

    A cultural adventure with live band, capoeira, samba & more…
    Sat 31 May / 21:00 - 00:00
    Kunstenplein
    Sat 31 May ’25
    21:00 - 00:00
    Free walk in

  • Gary Kavanagh Quartet ft. David Janeway

    Jazz em Brasse
    Sun 1 Jun / 15:00 - 17:30
    Kunstenplein
    Sun 1 Jun ’25
    15:00 - 17:30
    Free walk in

  • Meet & Move DeDae: Mindfulness in Movement

    met live handpan muziek
    Tue 3 Jun / 19:00 - 20:00
    Kunstenplein
    Tue 3 Jun ’25
    19:00 - 20:00
    Tickets

  • Social Dance: Forró

    Wed 4 Jun - Wed 3 Dec
    Kunstenplein
    Wed 4 Jun ’25
    -
    Wed 3 Dec ’25
    Free walk in
    • Wed 4 Jun ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      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

  • Gouwe Ouwe

    Ouderwets genieten van ‘de muziek van toen’!
    Thu 5 Jun and Wed 19 Nov
    Kunstenplein
    Thu 5 Jun ’25
    and
    Wed 19 Nov ’25
    Free walk in
    • Thu 5 Jun ’25
      14:30 - 16:30
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 19 Nov ’25
      14:30 - 16:30
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • The World of Percussion

    Discover the most exciting sounds and rhythms worldwide
    Thu 5 Jun / 19:00
    Tribunetrap
    Thu 5 Jun ’25
    19:00
    Dates & times
    • Thu 5 Jun ’25
      19:00 - 19:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 17 Apr ’25
      19:00 - 19:45
      Tribunetrap
      Past event

  • School for Young Talent - Lunch concerts

    Royal Conservatoire
    Fri 6 Jun - Fri 11 Jul
    Tribunetrap
    Fri 6 Jun ’25
    -
    Fri 11 Jul ’25
    Dates & times
    • Fri 6 Jun ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 20 Jun ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 11 Jul ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 23 May ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Past event

  • Zuid-Hollands Symfonieorkest

    Culturen in klank en samenspel
    Sat 7 Jun / 14:00 - 15:00
    Tribunetrap
    Sat 7 Jun ’25
    14:00 - 15:00
    Free walk in
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Video: Welcome to Open Amare

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