Keti Koti 2026
Come together to commemorate and celebrate: food, music, dance, and kids’ workshops
Together we take steps towards a society without racism and discrimination. Look ahead with us to the Keti Koti program on 30 June and 1 July at PHIL and the Stadsschouwburg Haarlem.
For the fourth time, we are organizing a diverse and educational program. Together we commemorate the past, celebrate freedom and bring people closer together. With extra attention for young people. The entire city is welcome to participate!
30 June – commemoration
During the day, a service takes place in the Grote or St. Bavokerk with Mariska de Jong, followed by the commemorative walk Anitri waka procession to the PHIL. In the evening, we set the tone in the Kleine Zaal of the PHIL with a powerful and moving concert by Gershwin Bonevacia, James Oesi and Djuwa Mroivili (free admission, reservation required).
1 July – celebration
In the Stadsschouwburg we celebrate freedom with a day full of culture and experience: taste the flavors of Free Heri Heri, be moved by the educational youth documentary Kinderen van Mavungu and experience the energy of the dance performance Kromanti by Fawaka Studio.
Programme 30 June
Locations: Grote of St.-Bavokerk & PHIL
- Commemorative gathering led by Mariska de Jong
16.00–18.00 | Grote of St.-Bavokerk - Anitri waka procession to PHIL | Baas Berg and the Wi leri fu sabi choir
18.00–18.15 | Grote of St.-Bavokerk to PHIL - Reception and informal gathering, with musical contribution from choir Anisa
from 18.00 | PHIL Café - Exhibition Kon Makandra (curated by Mariska de Jong in collaboration with the 30 June, 1 July Haarlem committee)
18.00–20.00 | PHIL Foyer - Commemorative concert with Gershwin Bonevacia, James Oesi & Djuwa Mroivili
20.00 | PHIL Small Hall
Program July 1st
Location: Stadsschouwburg Haarlem l
- Workshops, shaved ice, terrace and music on the forecourt
15:00 | Forecourt Stadsschouwburg - Film screening 'Children of Mavungu' with Q&A
Free entry, registration required
16.00-17.30 | Spiegelcafé - Free Heri Heri (communal meal with complimentary heri-heri dish, while supplies last)
17.00–19.00 | Forecourt Stadsschouwburg - Dance performance Kromanti with Dietrich Pott (10+)
Free entry, registration required
19.00 | Stadsschouwburg Hall
