Crossing Border 2026

Crossing Border is the international festival for literature and music held annually in The Hague (Den Haag), The Netherlands. The 2026 edition runs from 3 to 8 November 2026, bringing together leading authors, poets, musicians and performers from around the world for readings, talks, concerts and cross-disciplinary programmes.

Programme highlights

The 2026 line-up features artists including William Kentridge, Yulia Navalnaya, Olga Tokarczuk, Sandro Veronesi, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Brian Eno & Bette A., alongside festival strands such as Crossing Border Kids and audio-video projects from earlier editions.

About the festival

Crossing Border serves as a meeting place where contemporary literature meets music, visual art and performance, connecting international writers with new audiences and exploring the borders between genres.

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

The Hague - The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands