The Scheveningen lighthouse has been a recognisable beacon by the sea since December 1875. The light that guided generations of fishermen safely home has become an icon of the fishing heritage and the connection with the coast. This special anniversary is being celebrated with a programme full of light, music and encounters for young and old.

Programme for Saturday 13 December

3.30 p.m. – Oude Kerk: award ceremony for the colouring, drawing and vlogging competition
4.45 p.m. – Start of light walks
5:10 p.m. – Vuurtorenplein: performance by Danskwartier Den Haag and a festive ceremony with Mayor Jan van Zanen and Regional Director of Rijkswaterstaat Ronald Nomes
5:30 p.m. – Performance by the Zingende Zeelui (Singing Sailors)
5:45 p.m. – Walk back to the Oude Kerk together
6.15 p.m. – Light story in the Oude Kerk. If you want to hear more about the history of the lighthouse, listen to Pim Markering's conversation with Henk Grootveld.
6.30 p.m. – End of the celebration, but the evening continues at Kerst in de Straet in Keizerstraat.