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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.
Made possible by Rabobank - Growing a Better World Together!

Will you join us?

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

  • Social Dance: Tango Mooovs

    Argentine Tango salon
    Wed 18 Dec - Wed 25 Jun
    Kunstenplein
    Wed 18 Dec ’24
    -
    Wed 25 Jun ’25
    Free walk in
    • Wed 18 Dec ’24
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 29 Jan ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 26 Feb ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 26 Mar ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 30 Apr ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 28 May ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Dao Lu - Fire Dragon The Hague

    Every Thursday / 12:30
    Thu 19 Dec - Thu 27 Mar
    Tribunetrap
    Thu 19 Dec ’24
    -
    Thu 27 Mar ’25
    Dates & times
    • Thu 19 Dec ’24
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 26 Dec ’24
      12:30 - 13:00
      geannuleerd ivm kerstmis
      Tribunetrap
      Cancelled
    • Thu 2 Jan ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 9 Jan ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 16 Jan ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Thu 23 Jan ’25
      12:30 - 13:00
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in

  • Gouwe Ouwe

    Ouderwets genieten van ‘de muziek van toen’!
    Thu 19 Dec / 14:30 - 16:30
    Kunstenplein
    Thu 19 Dec ’24
    14:30 - 16:30
    Free walk in

  • Social Dance: Hague Hoppers

    Dance along and surprise yourself!
    Thu 19 Dec - Thu 10 Jul
    Kunstenplein
    Thu 19 Dec ’24
    -
    Thu 10 Jul ’25
    Free walk in
    • Thu 19 Dec ’24
      19:15 - 23:00
      Lukács/Brott Band
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 16 Jan ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Clément Trimouille Band
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 20 Feb ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kobe Gregoir Band
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 20 Mar ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 17 Apr ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 15 May ’25
      19:15 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Travelling art project Thuis in Den Haag in Amare

    Gezocht: de rode draad van het Haags Thuisgevoel
    Fri 20 Dec - Sun 12 Jan
    Kunstenplein
    Fri 20 Dec ’24
    -
    Sun 12 Jan ’25
    Dates & times
    • Fri 20 Dec ’24
      12:30 - 14:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 27 Dec ’24
      14:00 - 16:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Tue 7 Jan ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Sun 12 Jan ’25
      11:00 - 13:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 13 Dec ’24
      14:00 - 17:00
      Kunstenplein
      Past event

  • Kerstconcert door Muziekvereniging KNK

    in samenwerking met het koor EMM
    Sat 21 Dec / 15:00 - 16:00
    Tribunetrap
    Sat 21 Dec ’24
    15:00 - 16:00
    Free walk in

  • West Coast Big Band ft. Frits Landesbergen en Ben van den Dungen

    Jazz em Brasse
    Sun 22 Dec / 15:00 - 17:30
    Brasserie Amare
    Sun 22 Dec ’24
    15:00 - 17:30
    Free walk in

  • Het Danspaleis (the ‘Dance Palace’)

    Every last Friday of the month
    Fri 27 Dec - Fri 27 Jun
    Kunstenplein
    Fri 27 Dec ’24
    -
    Fri 27 Jun ’25
    Free walk in
    • Fri 27 Dec ’24
      14:00 - 16:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 31 Jan ’25
      14:00 - 16:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 28 Feb ’25
      14:00 - 16:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 28 Mar ’25
      14:00 - 16:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 25 Apr ’25
      14:00 - 16:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Fri 30 May ’25
      14:00 - 16:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Music for Valencia

    Concert by Eva & Carol and an exhibition by Noa Weijers
    Sun 29 Dec / 17:00 - 19:30
    Kunstenplein
    Sun 29 Dec ’24
    17:00 - 19:30
    Free walk in

  • Salsa for elderly

    Oye Salsa: Meike Portegies & Geno Marchena
    Tue 7 Jan / 10:00
    Kunstenplein
    Tue 7 Jan ’25
    10:00
    Dates & times
    • Tue 7 Jan ’25
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Tue 17 Dec ’24
      10:00 - 11:00
      Kunstenplein
      Past event

  • Kids Ballet Presentation: Nieuwjaar winterpret

    Balletstudio Sharon Kleinegris
    Wed 8 Jan / 16:00 - 17:00
    Tribunetrap
    Wed 8 Jan ’25
    16:00 - 17:00
    Free walk in

  • Social Dance: Forró

    Wed 8 Jan - Wed 4 Jun
    Kunstenplein
    Wed 8 Jan ’25
    -
    Wed 4 Jun ’25
    Free walk in
    • Wed 8 Jan ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 5 Feb ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 5 Mar ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 2 Apr ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 7 May ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Wed 4 Jun ’25
      19:00 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • Social Dance: Latin The Hague presents Latin Amare

    Discover Latin American music and dance!
    Thu 9 Jan - Thu 12 Jun
    Kunstenplein
    Thu 9 Jan ’25
    -
    Thu 12 Jun ’25
    Dates & times
    • Thu 9 Jan ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Geannuleerd
      Kunstenplein
      Cancelled
    • Thu 13 Feb ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 13 Mar ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 10 Apr ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 8 May ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in
    • Thu 12 Jun ’25
      19:30 - 23:00
      Kunstenplein
      Free walk in

  • School for Young Talent - Lunch concerts

    Royal Conservatoire
    Fri 10 Jan - Fri 11 Jul
    Fri 10 Jan ’25
    -
    Fri 11 Jul ’25
    Dates & times
    • Fri 10 Jan ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 24 Jan ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 7 Feb ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Wed 12 Feb ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 21 Feb ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in
    • Fri 14 Mar ’25
      12:15 - 12:45
      Tribunetrap
      Free walk in

  • Familiezondag

    Maak kennis met kunst, muziek en dans!
    Sun 12 Jan / 10:00 - 15:00
    Amare
    Sun 12 Jan ’25
    10:00 - 15:00
    Free walk in
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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.
Video

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!
Interview