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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.
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
Shopping around the Julianabaan
The numerous shops along the Julianabaan in Voorburg have everything one could wish for. In this characteristic part of Voorburg you can fully submerge yourself for a fun day of shopping.
Recreatiegebied Vlietland
The 300-hectare Vlietland recreational area is one of the biggest and most attractive areas for water sports and recreation in the Netherlands! The heart of Vlietland is consists of three lakes, surrounded are woods, streams, fields and a gorgeous park.
