Prinsjesfestival

Democracy belongs to all of us. Join the conversation. Share your thoughts. Get involved.

The Prinsjesfestival 2026 will focus on democracy. Democracy and the rule of law can no longer be taken for granted. In many parts of the world, but also closer to home, freedom, equal rights and fair justice are under pressure. At the Prinsjesfestival, we celebrate democracy and ask questions that matter. What does it mean to you? And where can you make a difference, big or small?

Democracy is not the preserve of politicians or judges. It belongs to all of us. That means: talk to one another, vote and follow local politics, get involved in your neighbourhood, and be critical of what you read and hear. Democracy only thrives if we participate, with empathy, courage and a sense of agency. Not just in politics, but at work, at school, on the street and online.

Prince's Festival Programme highlights

• PrinsjesPublicDay: On Saturday 12 September is the PrinsjesPublicDay of Prinsjesfestival. This event is free and open to the public between 11:00 and 17:00.
• Have a conversation with your neighbours about democracy and freedom during the PrinsjesOntbijt. You can register via Prinsjesfestival.nl
• Visit the PrinsjesMarkt on Schelpenpad along the Hofvijver. There will be activities and performances on the PrinsjesPodium all day long. These include the PrinsjesFashion Show, various dance performances, and more.

On the website of Prinsjesfestival you can find all events and their locations.