Not just in theatres and museums — during De Betovering , there’s plenty happening outdoors too! For five days, the youth arts festival travels across the city with a free pop-up program, from Loosduinen to Mariahoeve. Plus, the enchanting street theatre returns to the city centre and the Schevening...
Cultural boycott of Israeli institutions and companies De Betovering is one of the signatories of the cultural boycott of Israel. We, as part of the Dutch and Belgian cultural sector, refuse to stand by any longer in the face of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and what all leading institutions...
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Het Koorenhuis will be completely dedicated to A Sparkling Celebration — the very first inclusive Children’s Art Day within Festival De Betovering . Together with KOO/De Bruiserij, the youth festival is organizing a special day full of workshops and activities, access...
Fans of De Betovering know that theatre, music, visual arts, dance, and film have long been staples of the festival. This autumn break, a new art form joins the line-up: language. It’s a conscious choice to spark curiosity among children — and an important addition for the city now that the literary...
The hip-hop sensation The Ruggeds in a kids’ show, films at the brand-new Flora Filmtheater , and a performance inside a bus full of bouncing ping pong balls — it’s going to be absolutely crazy fun this autumn break! From today, our full program is online — so it’s time to decide which shows you wan...
How cool would it be to have Festival De Betovering opened by kids? Exactly! That’s what we’re doing this year! Led by a professional artistic team from Theaterschool Rabarber and Cat Smits Company, a group of young makers and performers is creating the unique theatre production Bigger than Life , w...
Mark your calendar for Friday 17 to Saturday 25 October 2025 so you don’t miss our wildly fun festival. This autumn break, Festival De Betovering is nine days packed with: awesome theatre shows, unique visual art, explosive music, and fantastic workshops. The festival takes over The Hague, with more...