Crossing Border Festival is a renowned literature and music festival held each November in The Hague, Netherlands, celebrating the intersection of spoken word, storytelling, and live performance. Since its founding in 1992, it has brought together writers, poets, musicians, and artists from around the world for an innovative program of readings, concerts, and interdisciplinary collaborations. The festival’s intimate venues and international lineup create a space where literary art meets sound and rhythm, inspiring creative exchange across cultures. Blending language, music, and imagination, the Crossing Border Festival stands as one of Europe’s most distinctive showcases of contemporary art and ideas.
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DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 5–9 November 2025 (Wednesday–Sunday).
• Headline schedule window confirmed by organisers; detailed day-by-day times on the official Programme · Timetables.
• Examples (2025): Fri 7 & Sat 8 Nov festival evenings 18:00–23:30; kids/day programmes on Sat–Sun — see Programme.
• The exact timetable publishes annually — check the official Programme nearer the date.
LOCATION
• The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands — main hub at the Royal Theatre (Koninklijke Schouwburg) with additional city venues; see official Festival info.
• Royal Theatre address: Korte Voorhout 3, 2511 CW Den Haag — Open in Google Maps · venue details: Venue.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Admission required for festival events; options include day/evening tickets and passes — purchase via the official Buy tickets link.
• Check individual event pages for start time, room and entry guidance — listed on the Programme.
GOOD TO KNOW
• The festival uses multiple halls at the Royal Theatre and other central venues — overview on Festival info.
• Getting there: trams and buses by HTM serve the centre — plan via HTM journey planner · city transport guidance: City transport.
• Arrive early for popular evening sessions and allow time to move between halls.
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