Full PAARD360 line-up revealed! ‘An arena where artists take centre stage’

In May, the time has come: PAARD transforms its Grolsch Zaal for a weekend of an even more exclusive concert experience: PAARD360. During PAARD360, the largest hall of The Hague’s pop venue is converted into a unique location, with acts performing in the middle of the room while the audience surrounds the stage. 2026 marks the third year of PAARD360, and this time it’s not only Dutch acts showing interest, but also major international ones. The line-up for the 360 concerts consists of: The Tallest Man On Earth, Omar Souleyman, Thomas Azier and WIES.

Extension

In 2003, architect Rem Koolhaas designed a modular hall for PAARD, with extendable balconies. This allows the stage to be placed in the centre of the room, creating a unique setting: an arena where artists take centre stage, surrounded by the balconies. This makes for an intimate, extraordinary and exciting experience. During these concerts and club nights, the audience stands 360° around the stage.

‘Everyone at the front!’

“At a 360 concert, the entire audience is at the front — that’s exciting for the artists and the DJs, which is what makes these performances and club nights truly special,” says programmer Joris Postulart.

PAARD360 is the best-kept secret of the Grolsch Zaal. Previous editions saw Mula B, ZEP, Prins S. en De Geit, Sophie Straat and Naaz, along with Pitou and LUWTEN, take to the 360 stage. One visitor at the Prins S. en De Geit show called it an ‘exceptionally special experience’. At the Mula B show, one attendee said: “The 360 stage for Mula B was fantastic, this needs to happen more often!” And Mula B listened — in December 2025 he performed at AFAS Live with, you guessed it, a stage in the middle of the venue.

2026 Line-up

Dutch composer, producer, singer and performer Thomas Azier will be the first to take on the arena on May 7, presenting his latest and fittingly titled project ‘PANORAMA’. The stage will barely have had time to cool down before the layered and versatile indie pop of Dutch band WIES takes its place on May 8. On May 9, expect pure party energy and dance circles around the 360 stage with the king of dabke-techno:  Omar
Souleyman. The 10th and final evening of the 360 weekend sees The Tallest Man on Earth bring his raw and poetic folk pop to the intimate setting. The Swedish singer-songwriter has been one of the most distinctive voices in the folk world for years. His raw vocals, virtuosic guitar playing and poetic lyrics have earned him a worldwide cult following.

Alongside the 360 concerts, club nights will also take place. The line-up includes 90S NULLIES 10S, Terug in de Tijd and the student club night Picasso x Night School. In short: something for every night owl!

More information about the programme, PAARD360 and what this experience looks like can be found at: PAARD.NL/PAARD360