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Theatergroep Voorburg - Het Zwijgen
Theatergroep Voorburg presents the compelling family drama "Het Zwijgen" (The Silence). Three families celebrating a milestone anniversary – Leontine van Steenbrugge, Marjelle Reimers and Isabel Fortunato – take center stage. Four children watch over their dying mother; old wounds and secrets surface, while an enigmatic boy appears.
With kids
Bob Popcorn Party with Maranke & Martijn
Celebrate the new book "Bob Popcorn and Spicy Poppie" with a festive visit from creators Maranke and Martijn at In de Wolken. They'll narrate, read aloud, draw, and hand out popcorn. All Bob books are available, and you can get your copy signed. Admission is free, but please reserve your spot.
Art and culture
Duo DIS - Dis Continu
Duo Dis, consisting of Valérie Scheffer and Marcel de Graaf, uniquely brings poems by composers like Jean Pierre Rawie, Willem Wilmink, and Inge Tielman to life through music. With warm vocals, composition and virtuoso playing, various styles merge into moving, surprising interpretations: poetry like you've never heard before.
Shopping
Shopping Night in Huygenskwartier Voorburg
Experience Shopping Night in Huygenskwartier Voorburg: a festive shopping evening with shops open until 10 PM and restaurants open longer. Expect personalized service, discounts, tastings, demos and wintery extras. Find gifts, outfits, and treats all in one place, with free parking nearby. Enjoy atmospheric lighting, fire pits, raclette, oliebollen (Dutch doughnuts) and hot chocolate.
With kids
Sinterklaas performance - Piet fun in the Castle
In Sinterklaas's castle, chaos reigns: many Piets are sick, while 'pepernoten' and presents still need to be delivered. Piet Pedro comes up with a solution, but will it work out? Experience a cheerful Sinterklaas musical full of music, humor, interaction and a robot. Shown all day at 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:15 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Food and drink
Walking Whisky Dinner
The seventh Leidschendam Walking Whisky Dinner combines gastronomy. You'll sample a series of seven dishes paired with carefully selected whiskies from independent bottlers. A delightful and atmospheric evening for whisky lovers.
Art and culture
Lighting the Christmas tree
Experience the festive lighting of the towering Christmas tree in Voorburg's Huygenskwartier. Volunteers will decorate the eleven-meter-tall tree; the lights will be switched on during a musical afternoon featuring the women's choir koor_ts and the Charles Dickens Orchestra, mulled wine and hot chocolate. Followed by a Christmas concert in the Oude Kerk (Old Church).
Art and culture
Jan Jaap van Weering - Zegevieren met Manieren (try-out)
Jan Jaap van Weering, Dutch etiquette expert, presents a lighthearted, humorous theater special about modern civility. He covers practical etiquette: from bitterbal to greetings. With examples, stories, and savoir-vivre 2.0, he brings good manners back into the spotlight.
Shopping
Christmas shopping Huygenskwartier
Christmas shopping in Huygensville promises two days of festive cheer with stylish shops, personalized service and festive gift wrapping. Stroll along decorated streets, warm up at cafés and enjoy poffertjes (small pancakes). Enjoy magical entertainment with Santa Claus, elves, Carol Singers, mulled wine and hot chocolate. There's even a Christmas treasure hunt for children.
Art and culture
Carillon playing Candlelight evening
During Candlelight Evening, Gerda Peters will perform two atmospheric carillon concerts at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The sounds of the carillon will set a warm, festive tone for this special Christmas Eve in Voorburg.
Food and drink
Evening full of lights
During Evening full of lights (Lichtjesavond), Huygenskwartier Voorburg transforms into a warm winter wonderland. Thousands of lights twinkle along facades and trees, lanterns sway, and the aroma of hot chocolate and treats fills the air. Take a stroll together, listen to Christmas music, and create memories. End the evening cozy with friends at a café or restaurant.
Food and drink
Heel Huygens Hapt 2026
Heel Huygens Hapt is a culinary discovery tour of six leading restaurants in the Huygenskwartier district. With a punch card, you can sample refined dishes paired with wines at your own pace. Enjoy the flavors, atmosphere, and encounters. At the end, hand in your card for a chance to win great prizes.
Startling activities
Culinary outlets along the Julianabaan
Whether you feel like enjoying a long lunch or a bite to take home: the Julianabaan has it all. Here you can buy the most delicious food from one of the unique stalls, big chains or at the supermarket.
Huize Middenburg
Huize Middenburg is a very special building. The 17th century house is hidden behind the trees and shrubs. Around Huize Middenburg, you can enjoy walks in one of the two parks and relax on the grass.
