March 20, 2026
Mayor and Aldermen of The Hague to attend key cultural, social and business events over next two weeks
Over the coming fortnight, The Hague’s local government leaders will engage in a series of high-profile events, from celebrating cultural milestones to launching initiatives for child-friendly cities and combating discrimination. Residents can expect updates on urban development, education, and community projects across various districts.
| Date | Event | Location (District) | Key Figures Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 20 March | Final presentation of ‘Integration through Circus’ | Centrum | Mayor Van Zanen |
| Friday 20 March | 100th anniversary of Waterscouting MacDonaldgroep | Loosduinen | Mayor Van Zanen |
| Friday 20 March | Launch of 20th Movies that Matter Festival | Centrum | Mayor Van Zanen |
| Saturday 21 March | Opening of The Hague Children’s Music Day | Centrum | Alderman Bruines |
| Monday 23 March | Opening of new Vastgoed Belang branch | Centrum | Alderman Engberts |
| Monday 23 March | Presentation of ‘Child Friendly Cities’ action plan | Centrum | Alderman Bredemeijer |
| Wednesday 25 March | Opening of Bieb-bij | Escamp | Alderman Verschuure |
| Wednesday 25 March | SPRYG congress ‘Den Haag Vastgoed’ | Centrum | Alderman Verschuure |
| Wednesday 25 March | 100th anniversary of De Bijenkorf Den Haag | Centrum | Mayor Van Zanen |
| Wednesday 25 March | Speech on International Day Against Racism and Discrimination | Centrum | Alderman Vavier |
| Thursday 26 March | Opening of University Campus at Spui | Centrum | Mayor Van Zanen, Alderman Bruines |
| Thursday 26 March | Opening of exhibition Palimpsest Worlds (Cypriot EU Presidency celebrations) | Centrum | Mayor Van Zanen |
| Friday 27 March | Start of construction of De Havenmeesters at Petroleumhaven | Laak | Alderman Verschuure |
| Saturday 28 March | Entrepreneurs’ Gala | Centrum | Mayor Van Zanen, Alderman Icar |
| Monday 30 March | Opening of photography exhibition about newcomers | Centrum | Alderman Icar |
| Tuesday 31 March | Opening of TRIBE flagship hotel | Centrum | Mayor Van Zanen |
| Wednesday 1 April | Easter Action by Riki Foundation | Scheveningen | Alderman Bredemeijer |
| Thursday 2 April | Opening of Boulevard Scheveningen | Scheveningen | Mayor Van Zanen, Alderman Verschuure |
| Friday 3 April | ADO Den Haag – Jong Ajax football match | Leidschenveen-Ypenburg | Mayor Van Zanen |
The College of Mayor and Aldermen of The Hague is the executive body responsible for local governance, implementing municipal policies, and overseeing community initiatives. Their agenda reflects the city’s priorities in cultural, social, and economic development, directly engaging with residents and stakeholders.
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Agenda of the College of Mayor and Aldermen
View the agenda of the mayor and aldermen for the coming two weeks.
Friday 20 March
- Mayor Van Zanen will attend the final presentation of the project ‘Integration through Circus’ by circus school Circaso in the Centrum district.
- Mayor Van Zanen will pay an informal visit to a coffee house in the Loosduinen district.
- Mayor Van Zanen will speak at the 100th anniversary celebrations of Waterscouting MacDonaldgroep in the Loosduinen district.
- Mayor Van Zanen will deliver an opening speech at the launch of the 20th Movies that Matter Festival in the Centrum district.
Saturday 21 March
- Alderman Bruines will open the Hague Children’s Music Day in the Centrum district.
Sunday 22 March
- Mayor Van Zanen will attend the open day at Jacobahof in the Centrum district.
Monday 23 March
- Alderman Engberts will perform the opening ceremony for the new branch of Vastgoed Belang in the Centrum district.
- Alderman Bredemeijer will present the action plan “Child Friendly Cities” in the Centrum district.
Tuesday 24 March
- Mayor Van Zanen will host a meeting of the foreign press association in the Centrum district.
Wednesday 25 March
- Alderman Verschuure will perform the festive opening of Bieb-bij in the Escamp district.
- Alderman Verschuure will open the SPRYG congress “Den Haag Vastgoed” in the Centrum district.
- Mayor Van Zanen will attend the opening of the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of De Bijenkorf Den Haag in the Centrum district.
- Alderman Bruines will give a brief speech at the information market for Haagse Kust in the Scheveningen district.
- Alderman Bredemeijer will open the renovated premises of the Koos Meindertsschool in the Loosduinen district.
- Alderman Vavier will give a brief speech on International Day Against Racism and Discrimination in the Centrum district.
- Alderman Barker will attend a VO (secondary education) session for the animal welfare teaching package.
- Alderman Barker will attend the preliminary rounds of the Duurzame Masterchef competition in the Escamp district.
Thursday 26 March
- Mayor Van Zanen will speak at the opening of the University Campus at Spui in the Centrum district. Alderman Bruines will also be in attendance.
- Alderman Bredemeijer will take part in the panel discussion during the opening of the University Campus at Spui in the Centrum district.
- Mayor Van Zanen will attend the opening of the exhibition Palimpsest Worlds, as part of the celebrations for the Cypriot EU Presidency, in the Centrum district.
Friday 27 March
- Alderman Verschuure will attend the celebration marking the start of construction of De Havenmeesters at Petroleumhaven in the Laak district.
- Alderman Bredemeijer will visit the Gelderlandschool in the Escamp district.
Saturday 28 March
- Mayor Van Zanen and Alderman Icar will attend the Entrepreneurs’ Gala in the Centrum district.
Monday 30 March
- Alderman Icar will open a photography exhibition about newcomers in the Centrum district.
Tuesday 31 March
- Mayor Van Zanen will speak at the opening of the flagship hotel of TRIBE in the Centrum district.
Wednesday 1 April
- Alderman Bredemeijer will take part in the Easter Action organised by the Riki Foundation in the Scheveningen district.
- Alderman Bredemeijer will open the Hague Playground Congress in the Centrum district.
Thursday 2 April
- Mayor Van Zanen and Alderman Verschuure will attend the opening of Boulevard Scheveningen in the Scheveningen district.
- Mayor Van Zanen and Alderman Icar will visit a coffee house in the Laak district.
- Alderman Bredemeijer will raise the flag in observance of World Autism Awareness Day in the Centrum district.
Friday 3 April
- Mayor Van Zanen will attend the football match ADO Den Haag – Jong Ajax in the Leidschenveen-Ypenburg district.
See also: College of Mayor and Aldermen
Published: 20 March 2026
This article was translated using European AI based on the original Dutch article