The Hague Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in The Hague and surrounding areas
The Hague comes alive for the festive season with things to do and Christmas markets around the Binnenhof and Lange Voorhout, where Royal Christmas Fair The Hague and Magical Christmas with The Nutcracker add seasonal spectacle. Holiday activities include Santa visits, family-friendly performances, and markets that showcase crafts and local flavors. Whether wandering illuminated streets or enjoying concerts, The Hague offers a refined and festive atmosphere for holiday visitors.
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Christmas Markets
39 eventsLocal artisan Christmas market
Christmas Parties
12 eventsNew Year's Eve party on a historic steamship
Christmas Shows
10 eventsNew international show celebrating 200 years of Circus Royal
Christmas Lights
9 eventsReal ice skating rink in a Christmas village
Christmas Activities
30 eventsSpectacular New Year's Eve fireworks and light show
Editor's Picks (6)
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New Year's Eve Sylvester Party on ss Rotterdam
(Rotterdam)
New Year's Eve party on a historic steamship
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New Year's Eve Fireworks & Light Show at Museumplein
(Amsterdam)
Spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks and light show
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Dordts Wintercircus Royal
(Dordrecht)
New international show celebrating 200 years of Circus Royal
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Stadsintocht Sinterklaas Delft
(Delft)
Sinterklaas's arrival by boat and festive city procession.
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Rotterdam New Year's Eve Fireworks
(Rotterdam)
Spectacular National Fireworks display over Erasmus Bridge
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Holiday on Ice - NO LIMITS
(Rotterdam)
Boundless spectacle of ice skating entertainment
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The Hague Christmas Events Map
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The Hague Christmas FAQ
The Royal Christmas Fair on Lange Voorhout and the Scheveningen Light Walk are two of the largest annual Christmas events in The Hague.
The Hague hosts a special Santa Lucia celebration with the Swedish Embassy, featuring a candlelit procession and a donated Christmas tree each year.
Lange Voorhout and Scheveningen are known for their festive light displays, but many city center streets and residential areas also feature holiday decorations.
The Royal Christmas Fair on Lange Voorhout is the main hub for markets and local makers, but smaller craft fairs also pop up in city center streets and neighborhoods.
Visiting the Royal Christmas Fair, walking the Scheveningen Light Walk, and enjoying neighborhood Christmas lights are all free and budget-friendly options in The Hague.
Families with kids enjoy the Royal Christmas Fair, visits from Santa Claus, children's choirs, and the festive atmosphere at the Scheveningen Light Walk.