Kaderock has been taking over the streets around the Musicon in The Hague for many years now. It's known as a launch pad for Dutch bands, so head down and maybe see the next big thing before they are playing in arenas!
Kaderock in The Hague
The Hague is extremely proud of Kaderock. It's a big fixture on the events calendar, and seen as a real local success story, and no wonder! The event has expanded over the years and now takes place over two days and has three stages offering top-class entertainment across all genres. While this started as a neighbourhood festival, it definitely has eyes on becoming the festival of The Hague.
Who is playing at Kaderock?
On Friday, June 6, the Plein Podium is focussing on celebrating classic acts, who have stood the test of time, with slots by Gruppo Sportivo and the Jan Akkerman Band. Meanwhile, the other stage, Broeikas, has Riccardo Maronga and others on its roster. The Concertzaal is showcasing school bands from across the region, giving young talent a place to shine and connect with new audiences.
Saturday, June 7 is a longer day with so much happening! There's trap music, indie, electro, metal, blues and hip-hop. The bands on the Plein Podium include De Wolff, John Coffey, Elmer and Wodan Boys. Expect wild costumes and a sound that sits somewhere between rave and prog!
The other stage, Broeikas, hosts Axs, Libertat, Lawrence McGuire Hamsters and many others. The Concertzaal is super varied, with Vals Alarms, Fuzzy Teeth, L'Orne and others.
Tickets cost 14,99 euros for Friday, 19,99 euros for Saturday or you can buy a two-day ticket for just 29,99 euros. Prices are higher if you buy at the gate rather than in advance, and if you have an Ooievaarspas, you get a decent price reduction!
The gates open on Friday, June 6 at 5pm, with the first band starting at 6.30pm, so there's time to check out the food stalls beforehand. On Saturday, June 7 the gates open at 12pm and it gets going right away with the first band starting at 12.15pm. The festival ends at 11pm on both days.
The festival is in the very streets of The Hague, so driving there is not recommended. For more information about the line-up, how to buy tickets and the best way to get there via public transportation, see the Kaderock website.