Call it a club, a temple to live music or just a great place to hang out, Paard is a Den Haag institution. The program of live music is eclectic – everything from jazz to metal, blues, roots, reggae and soul – and festivals staged here include the Mondriaan Jazz Festival in October. Check the website for the program.
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