Festival De Betovering 2026 in The Hague

From October 17 to 25, 2026, The Hague will be entirely dedicated to Festival De Betovering during the autumn break. For nine days, children and families can enjoy theater, dance, music, workshops, and special activities at various locations spread throughout The Hague. Combine a visit to De Betovering with an overnight stay at Van der Valk Hotel Den Haag – Wassenaar and make it a fun weekend or a few days away with the whole family. 

What is Festival De Betovering?

De Betovering is an international arts festival for children and takes place every year during the autumn break. An extensive program for children of various ages can be found at dozens of locations in and around The Hague. During Festival De Betovering, you can enjoy, among other things: 

• Theater and family performances 
• Dance and music 
• Creative workshops 
• Films and special performances 
• Free activities 
• Performances by Dutch and international creators

As a result, there is something different to discover every day during the autumn break. 

Where does De Betovering take place?

Festival De Betovering does not have one fixed festival location. The performances and activities take place at dozens of locations spread throughout The Hague and the surrounding area. The festival center is located at Theater aan het Spui at Spui 187 in The Hague. In addition, the program is organized at various theaters, museums, libraries, and cultural venues in the city. Well-known locations involved in the festival include Amare, the Koninklijke Schouwburg, Theater De Regentes, Theater Dakota, Korzo, and Filmhuis Den Haag. Check the De Betovering program in advance to see which activities and performances suit your children's age and interests. 

De Betovering during the autumn holidays

Are you looking for a fun outing with children during the autumn holidays in The Hague? Then Festival De Betovering is a great reason to transform a day in The Hague into a complete weekend away. During the day, you can attend a performance or workshop, and afterwards, there is still plenty to discover in The Hague and the surrounding area. Combine the festival, for example, with a visit to Scheveningen beach, a museum, or another family activity. 

Overnight stay during Festival De Betovering

Don't want to go straight home after a day full of performances and activities? From Van der Valk Hotel Den Haag – Wassenaar, you can easily explore The Hague and the surrounding area. At the end of your day, a comfortable room will be waiting for you at the hotel, and the next morning you can start relaxed with a hearty breakfast. This gives you plenty of time to visit multiple De Betovering activities and discover more of The Hague. Our hotel features, among other things: 

• Comfortable and spacious hotel rooms 
• Family rooms for a stay with children 
• Extensive breakfast buffet 
• Restaurant Eiber and Gastrobar Hop 
• 285 free parking spaces 
• Charging points for electric cars 
• A central location for a visit to The Hague, Scheveningen, and Wassenaar

Make it an autumn holiday in The Hague

The autumn holiday is the perfect time to get away together. With Festival De Betovering 2026, The Hague offers a wide range of cultural and creative activities for children for nine days. Plan your favorite performances, book a comfortable overnight stay, and turn a visit to De Betovering into a complete family outing in The Hague.