Saturday 12 December 2026
After a legendary first edition, the gala of the year is back! As the grand finale of The Hague Pop Week, we, together with Popradar and Popdistrict invite the entire local music scene to PAARD on Saturday, December 12, to wrap up the musical year in style. Expect red carpets and chic gala attire. Think of it as a Met Gala, but The Hague style (and actually way cooler).
A limited number of tickets are available, so be quick!
Awards
During the show, the Haagse Popprijzen will be presented, including: Best The Hague Music Video, Release, Initiative, Music Support, Nightlife Award, and, of course, Dé Haagse Popprijs!
Winners of the 2025 edition:
Dé Haagse Popprijs: The Indien
Support Award: Plonki
Best Videoclip: Son Mieux – Morning
Best Release: Dolly Min – Girls Bite Back Pt.1
Best initiative: Het PIP Boksgala
Nightlife Award: Mama Africa
Haagse Popweek
During The Haagse Popweek (December 5–13, 2026), the city will be all about the local music scene and local talent. In addition to numerous live performances, the event features workshops, talks, panels, and knowledge sessions with music professionals from all across the country. The Haagse Popweek supports talent development and puts artists in the spotlight. And it is certainly not a one way street, quite the opposite! There is plenty of room to ask questions, engage in conversation with professionals from various sectors, and connect with fellow musicians.
