How do we see which shows play at which spot?

The organizer's Betovering-buiten page links to a separate program page for each pop-up, so open the one for your day before you head out.

We're coming with a school or club group. Do we need to book?

Yes. Groups reserve ahead by emailing info@debetovering.nl. Families don't need to.

Everything happens outdoors on squares and in parks in late October, so dress for wind and possible rain.

Is there more of De Betovering in the city?

Yes. Street theater acts also perform in the city center, and the festival runs a festival center with its own program.

Upcoming

UpcomingFestival

Betovering-buiten: Pop-up Kids' Festivals Across The Hague

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

Betovering-buiten: Pop-up Kids' Festivals Across The Hague photo 2

Betovering-buiten: Pop-up Kids' Festivals Across The Hague photo 3

Held every October — 2027 dates not announced yet

FestivalEscampHaagse HoutWaldeck-ZuidSchildersbuurt-Oost

Where

Various locations

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Every afternoon is different, with makers like DJ Frietmachine, Jim's Jim Sportclub and Point Nemo
A wish-weaving art project: artist Mourad Aouragh turns kids' wishes into colorful WijkWensWeefKleden
Drop in, no booking: families just walk up

About

Betovering-buiten is the outdoor side of De Betovering, The Hague's arts festival for kids. Over the autumn break it brings pop-up festivals to squares and parks in the city's neighborhoods, so culture comes to where families live. Kids watch theater and dance, join workshops and discover art, from dancing socks to swinging potatoes. It suits families who want an easy afternoon close to home without planning around tickets.

Schedule

From the 2026 edition — 2027 dates not announced yet.

Sun, Oct 18

1pm–5pm
Pop-up festival: Valthestraat
Free afternoon of theater, dance and workshops in Morgenstond.

Mon, Oct 19

1pm–5pm
Pop-up festival: Jacob van Campenplein
Free afternoon of theater, dance and workshops in the Schilderswijk.
Jacob van Campenplein, SchilderswijkMaps ↗

Tue, Oct 20

1pm–5pm
Pop-up festival: Van Anrooystraat
Free afternoon of theater, dance and workshops in Loosduinen-Waldeck.
Van Anrooystraat, Loosduinen-WaldeckMaps ↗

Thu, Oct 22

1pm–5pm
Pop-up festival: Melis Stokelaan
Free afternoon of theater, dance and workshops at Coevordenstraat-Melis Stokelaan, Morgenstond.
Melis Stokelaan (Coevordenstraat), MorgenstondMaps ↗

Fri, Oct 23