Question 1

When and where is Embassy Festival?

Accepted Answer

Embassy Festival takes over the Lange Voorhout in The Hague on Saturday 5 September 2026, from 12:00 to 20:00. For one day, the avenue becomes a cultural journey through music, dance, food, crafts and traditions from around the world.

Question 2

Is Embassy Festival free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Entrance is free, so you can simply walk in and start exploring. No ticket, no boarding pass — your one-day world trip starts at the Lange Voorhout.

Question 3

Where can I find the programme?

Accepted Answer

Explore the full stage programme for Folk in Motion and Harmony Hub. Pick your favourites, but leave some room to get pleasantly sidetracked.

Question 4

Is Embassy Festival suitable for children?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. Embassy Festival is made for all generations. Children can discover cultures through performances, activities and the free Activity Passport — collecting stamps, stories and surprises as they travel around the International Market.

Question 5

What can I eat and drink?

Accepted Answer

Come hungry. The International Market brings together flavours from across the world, with participating countries and organisations serving traditional food and drinks alongside crafts, demonstrations and cultural encounters. What is on offer differs from stand to stand — exploring is half the fun.

Question 6

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Accepted Answer

We would rather you leave the picnic at home. Food and drink are a big part of the Embassy Festival experience, and the International Market gives you plenty of reasons to try something new along the way.

Question 7

How can I pay at the festival?

Accepted Answer

The festival bars and toilets are card-only. At the International Market, each participant handles its own sales, so payment options vary from stand to stand: some may accept card, some cash, and some both. Bringing your bank card and a little cash keeps your options open.

Question 8

Are there toilets on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Toilets, including wheelchair-accessible facilities, are available at the festival. Please note that payment for the toilets is by card only.

Question 9

Is Embassy Festival accessible?

Accepted Answer

We want as many people as possible to enjoy the festival. Accessible routes and wheelchair-accessible toilets are indicated on the festival map, and our team is there to help where needed. Detailed 2026 accessibility information and the festival map will be published on the website a short time ahead of the event.

Question 10

Can I bring my dog?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Embassy Festival takes place in public space, so dogs are welcome. Keep your dog on a lead and keep an eye on whether your four-legged travel companion is enjoying the trip too — crowds, music and drums are not every dog’s idea of a great festival day.

Question 11

What happens if it rains?

Accepted Answer

If it rains, you may get wet — Embassy Festival is an outdoor festival and the day will go ahead in the rain. If the rain becomes heavy, some performances may need to be adapted, delayed or cancelled.

Question 12

What is the best way to get to the festival?

Accepted Answer

Walk, cycle or take public transport if you can. The Lange Voorhout sits right in the heart of The Hague, so your world trip can start without getting into a car.

Question 13

Can I come by bike?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Please use one of the designated bicycle parking facilities nearby. Biesieklette lists current locations and opening hours; Noordeinde is one of the nearby options. Bike parking directly around the festival is limited, so please do not attach your bike to festival fences or structures. Bicycles, mopeds and scooters are not allowed on the festival grounds.

Question 14

How do I get there by public transport?

Accepted Answer

The Lange Voorhout is around a 10-minute walk from The Hague Central Station. The closest HTM stops include:·    Korte Voorhout — tram 15 and tram 17·    Kneuterdijk — tram 1 and buses 22, 24 and 28Routes and temporary diversions can change, so check the HTM Journey Planner before you leave. You can also check current disruptions and diversions.

Question 15

Can I come by car?

Accepted Answer

You can, although public transport, walking or cycling will usually be easier. If you are driving, head for central The Hague and use one of the nearby car parks. For the latest city-centre access information, see The Hague accessibility and transport information.

Question 16

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

Nearby parking options include:·    Interparking Museumkwartier·    Parking Centrum Plein·    Q-Park Malieveld·    Q-Park CS New Babylon·    Q-Park NoordeindeCheck availability, opening hours and current rates with the car park before travelling. You can also view an overview of parking garages in The Hague.

Question 17

What is the Embassy Festival Code of Conduct?

Accepted Answer

BE KIND. BE RESPECTFUL. BE TIDY.Embassy Festival is about discovering cultures, sharing traditions and enjoying the world side by side. Different backgrounds are exactly what make this festival what it is — so come with an open mind, treat each other with respect and leave room for everyone to enjoy the day.BE KIND — Meet people. Ask questions. Taste something new. Join a dance. Discover as much as you can — and pass the good feeling on.BE RESPECTFUL — Respect each other’s culture. Accept differences. Keep an open mind. Embassy Festival is a place to celebrate culture together and to make everyone feel welcome.BE TIDY — Help us leave the Lange Voorhout as we found it. Use the bins provided and return reusable cups, plates or other items to the stand they came from.

Question 18

What are the house rules?

Accepted Answer

A good trip starts with good company. Please help us keep Embassy Festival safe and enjoyable for everyone.·    Follow instructions from Embassy Festival staff·    No glassware·    No weapons, drugs or fireworks·    Use the designated waste bins·    No disruptive or offensive behaviour·    No demonstrations·    No unwanted advances·    No aggression, discrimination or racism·    No public intoxication·    No clothing displaying discriminatory, threatening or hateful messages or imagery·    Bicycles, mopeds and scooters are not allowed on the festival groundsBy entering the festival grounds, you agree to these house rules.

Question 19

Why stop after one day?

Accepted Answer

Embassy Festival takes you around the world in a day — while placing you right in the middle of The Hague’s Museum Quarter. Around the Lange Voorhout, art, history and architecture are only minutes apart. Stay a little longer after the festival. Or take it as a good reason to come back.MauritshuisSmall in size, world-famous for its collection of Dutch and Flemish masters, including Vermeer, Rembrandt and Fabritius. During Embassy Festival 2026 the museum is closed for maintenance — and Girl with a Pearl Earring is travelling too, spending the festival period in Osaka.Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in The Palace)More than 120 prints by M.C. Escher inside Queen Emma’s former winter palace. Expect optical illusions, impossible worlds and, until 1 November 2026, Escher & Islamic Art: 20 Perspectives.Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort (The Prison Gate Museum)A centuries-old prison overlooking the Hofvijver, where cells, courtrooms and historical objects tell the story of crime and punishment in the Netherlands.Galerij Prins Willem V (Prince William V Gallery)Step into the Netherlands’ first public art gallery, opened in 1774. Around 150 Old Masters still cover the walls from floor to ceiling — much as visitors experienced them in the eighteenth century.Museum BrediusAn intimate eighteenth-century house with Abraham Bredius’s private collection of around 200 paintings and drawings, including works by Rembrandt and Jan Steen.Haags Historisch Museum (The Hague Historical Museum)Discover the story of The Hague as a royal, political and international city. The museum is currently undergoing a major renovation and is expected to reopen in spring 2028. Until then, its collection and activities continue to appear elsewhere in the city.West Den HaagContemporary art in the former American Embassy on the Lange Voorhout. The striking building by architect Marcel Breuer provides the setting for exhibitions by artists and thinkers from the Netherlands and far beyond.Pulchri StudioAn artists’ association and gallery founded in 1847, right on the Lange Voorhout. With around 60 changing exhibitions a year, there is almost always something new to discover — and gallery admission is free.ALSO NEARBY: Huis van het boekThe oldest book museum in the world, with rare medieval manuscripts, early printed books and contemporary book design. A particularly good stop for anyone interested in stories, language, illustration and typography.Find places to stay and more ideas for your visit at TheHague.com.

Question 20

Why The Hague?

Accepted Answer

Because few cities make a better starting point for a trip around the world. Embassies, international organisations and people from all corners of the globe are part of everyday life here. Add art, culture, the historic city centre and the sea just beyond it, and Embassy Festival feels exactly where it belongs: in The Hague, where the world meets. Discover more of The Hague.

Embassy Festival

ONE DAY. A WHOLE WORLD. GOOD TO KNOW.