Friday 25 September
The museum's Friday evening programme blends art viewings with DJs, drinks, and creative interventions among the permanent collection.
An intimate classical concert designed specifically for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
The cultural centre's signature Friday night features an open programme of oral storytelling from local and visiting tale-tellers.
A large-scale ballet company presents Tchaikovsky's classic tale of romance, sorcery, and transformed swans.
The deadpan Irish stand-up, best known for Black Books and Shaun of the Dead, brings his shambolic, misanthropic comedy to the stage.
The idiosyncratic Dutch jazz guitarist and composer plays an intimate set in the historic former stock exchange.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the concert hall's architecture and acoustics before attending the free midday performance.
Live jazz and blues musicians perform an intimate neighbourhood concert inside an active hairdressing school.
An introductory open day allowing children aged six and up to try out freerun and parkour techniques.
A guided walking tour visiting the secluded courtyard almshouses tucked behind the streets of the Jordaan.
An interactive morning of tales and nursery rhymes in English for young children and parents.
Studio Ghibli's beloved 1995 animated coming-of-age drama follows a bookish schoolgirl in Tokyo who dreams of becoming a writer.
A behind-the-scenes building tour followed by a free afternoon classical performance.
Traditional Dutch puppet theatre performances staged in front of the Royal Palace on the main square.
A guided tour through the 17th-century canal house museum, celebrating a century of the city collection.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a selection of short films, Chinese tea tasting, and community conversation.
Masayuki Suo's acclaimed 1996 comedy-drama follows a buttoned-up Tokyo accountant who secretly takes up ballroom dancing.
An experimental dinner and culinary research concept exploring surveillance and food systems, staged in the West cultural hub.
The Asian diaspora film festival hosts a special screening exploring cultural heritage and autumn traditions.
The South African deep-house and amapiano heavyweight brings his rhythmic, vocal-led production to Melkweg.
Host Sania Cruize leads an evening of lip-syncs, cabaret, and glamour at the long-running queer karaoke bar.
Dutch and international wrestlers face off in an evening of high-flying, comedic, and theatrical ring battles.
Live salsa, cumbia, and Latin rhythms played on the hotel's top-floor terrace overlooking the city.
Ud virtuoso Mehmet Polat and his quartet weave classical Ottoman traditions with contemporary jazz at the Jordaan piano museum.
The Welsh singer-songwriter brings his lush, romantic bedroom pop and impressionistic piano melodies to Amsterdam-Noord.
DJs spin classic funk, soul and disco aboard the former offshore pirate radio vessel moored in Amsterdam North.
A casual introduction and performance of Tchaikovsky's romantic piano concerto, aimed at younger concertgoers.
An exhibition exploring the historical, cultural and mystical origins of Jewish magic and amulets.
A family-friendly weekend brunch buffet featuring dedicated play areas for children.
An art historian guides visitors through the Dutch national museum's essential Golden Age masterpieces and historic treasures.
An English-language comedy night combining short-form improvisation, sketches, and stand-up sets.
A play-based interactive workshop introduces babies and toddlers to simple science concepts.
An exhibition exploring the realities of independence struggles across Africa, Suriname, and the Caribbean.
Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds star in the 1982 musical comedy about a legendary Texas brothel under threat from a television evangelist.
A guided architectural tour of the concert hall on the IJ waterfront, paired with a free midday classical performance.
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Individual intuitive card consultations held in the historic canalside library.
A community bicycle repair workshop where tools, spare parts, and mechanical advice are freely shared.
Nicolas Winding Refn's stylish 2011 neo-noir thriller stars Ryan Gosling as a quiet Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver.
John Carpenter's satirical 1988 sci-fi action film stars 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper as a drifter who discovers aliens are controlling humanity through subliminal media.
A visiting vocal ensemble from Norway performs a free choral concert in the covered cultural venue.
The neighbourhood park celebrates the opening of its new skatepark beside cultural pavilion De Roze Tanker.
The Dutch harpsichordist and organist performs on the rare pedal clavichord following a complimentary lunch.
Participants learn bead embroidery techniques to customise and repair second-hand garments.
A hands-on creative workshop for children to experiment with adhesives, materials, and mechanical contraptions.
A community celebration of the traditional harvest festival, marked with cultural performances, music, and seasonal food.
A hands-on crafting session using vintage beads to design and make custom jewellery.
The French string quartet, celebrated for their Russian repertoire, performs works by Weinberg, Prokofiev, and Beethoven.
The grassroots cultural venue in Amsterdam-Noord officially opens its new outdoor skatepark with community sessions.
The Dutch indie-pop singer-songwriter plays an in-store session around her atmospheric, storytelling-driven songs.
A Friday afternoon drinks session with selectors spinning all-vinyl sets in the former tram depot.
A hands-on workshop investigating the culinary, biological, and material possibilities of marine algae.
Artists across the former hospital complex open their studios alongside a tenants' group show and book launch in the project space.
Stalls offer artisanal produce, baked goods and freshly prepared dishes from regional growers and makers.
An album preview night featuring DJ sets, live music, and Iranian food.
A practical sewing workshop teaching basic techniques to alter and customise old clothing.
The French-born comedian performs a short stand-up set as part of the venue's bite-sized theatre and dining concept.
The local market's resident sommelier leads an informal tasting of selected bottles paired with small bites.
A conscious movement and music gathering celebrating three years inside the historic canal-side church.
A screen-free evening of modern tabletop games at the Houthavens creative hub.
An informal evening of wine tasting and social mingling hosted in the Jordaan.
A social evening combining board and party games with African music and dance in the cultural venue.
An early-evening club night starting and peaking before midnight, held aboard a party boat.
The Minnesota vocal quintet performs their signature country music covers and originals completely a cappella.
A screening of Allan Arkush's 1979 cult musical comedy starring the seminal New York punk band.
An interactive games evening combining live music, dance challenges, and playful competition.
The influential Dutch indie rock band, pioneers of the 1990s Dutch indie scene, bring their jangle-pop catalog to the main hall.
A panel discussion exploring digital identity, avatar creation, and how players construct alternative versions of themselves in games.
A pub quiz followed by casual drinks at the hostel bar in Amsterdam Noord.
An evening of live jazz sets hosted inside the community arts studios at NDSM Wharf.
The Amsterdam-based stand-up comedian tests fresh material ahead of her full-length tour.
DJ Lizz.e soundtrack the evening at the hotel's panoramic top-floor bar and restaurant.
An evening devoted to the songs and chamber music of Franz Schubert, in the historic canal-side church.
Goth and darkwave festival Grauzone curates an evening of post-punk and electronic acts headlined by Seattle darkwave duo HALLOWS.
The Amsterdam street artist, known for planting playful miniature interventions across city streets, presents his work.
The ensemble performs jazz fusion drawing on traditional Brazilian rhythms and modern European improvisation.
The Dutch jazz guitarist and composer brings his inventive, rhythmically complex music to the bar's jazz series.
The Brazilian singer-songwriter performs contemporary Brazilian pop and MPB.
Liquid and Bones kick off the season with an evening of live blues and swing dancing by the IJ.
An evening of stand-up comedy paired with mixed drinks alongside the IJ.
The London-based singer-songwriter blends soulful indie pop with heartfelt R&B melodies.
A series of creative art workshops running as part of the 24-hour festival across Amstelveen.
A club night celebrating modern African dance music, spanning afrobeats, amapiano, and azonto.
A monthly neighborhood flea market offering pre-owned clothes, homeware, and bric-a-brac.
A showcase celebrating contemporary creative voices and heritage across the Moluccan diaspora in the Netherlands.
The indoor play park marks its 30th anniversary with music and activities alongside its mascot.
The Belgian-South African theatre director, actor, and musician presents his multidisciplinary stage work.
A theatre, song, and dance performance for families addressing memory, aging, and keeping family bonds intact.
Freshly cooked Surinamese home-style meals served to local residents at a community dinner table.
An informal morning meet-up for people wanting to practice and improve their conversational Dutch.
A retrospective examining the Austrian director known for his unflinching, controversial docudramas exploring the darker fringes of European society.
A cozy storytelling and reading session aimed at toddlers aged two and up.
A community sewing workshop providing machines, materials, and support for mending and garment-making projects.
Informal conversation practice in small groups for people looking to improve their Dutch speaking skills.
A physical youth theatre performance tackling consumerism, climate anxieties, and waste culture.
The organist performs a midday recital on the historic Adema organ in the neoclassical Waterlooplein church.
Young musicians play an afternoon recital on historic instruments loaned by the Dutch Musical Instruments Foundation.
Conservatory students present orchestral repertoire in their main concert hall.
The visiting Norwegian choir gives a free live choral performance.
An end-of-summer social gathering featuring drinks and light snacks.
More than eighty artists and creative practitioners open their studios to the public to celebrate the workspace's first anniversary.
A talk examining World War II Dutch Nazi collaborator history through archival findings in the city's former Jewish quarter.
A reading session for young children featuring stories told in Mandarin Chinese.
Drop-in hip-hop dance classes for children, taught by instructor Shakira.
Romance author Sophie Davies talks about her debut rom-com novel set on the ski slopes.
The historic artists' society opens its doors to prospective members and visitors to explore the clubrooms.
A communal neighbourhood dinner where local residents eat together in the former schoolhouse gym.
A dance session pairing ceremonial raw cacao with freeform movement and electronic music.
A weekly community kitchen serving affordable, volunteer-cooked vegan meals on the former shipyard grounds.
Neighbours gather for a communal dinner celebrating diverse international home cooking at the community centre.
An informal drinks gathering for professionals looking to unwind and chat after the workday.
A movement workshop using theatre games and somatic exercises to encourage unstructured play.
A meditative evening using singing bowls, gongs, and ambient tones to mark the full harvest moon.
The veteran New York house producer and Subliminal Records stalwart plays a club set.
An open creative studio session where you choose a medium and work at your own pace with hands-on materials.
The tribute band plays the nu-metal hits of Limp Bizkit.
Musicians perform new compositions inspired by the characters, rhythms, and language of James Joyce's modernist novel.
An open stage offering local LGBTQ+ performers space to share music, spoken word, comedy and poetry.
The intimate underground sound bar hosts a live band session for its third edition.
A live evening of acoustic songcraft, folk melodies, and indie pop from three emerging acts.
A welcoming beginner session covering the fundamental stick work, passing, and rules of field lacrosse.
A theatre performance exploring Afro-Surinamese identity, culture, and personal heritage.
Pianist Atzko Kohashi and bassist Tony Overwater reimagine the music of Gershwin's classic opera for jazz duo.
A curated weekend lineup spanning storytelling at Mezrab, dining at ARCA, and stand-up at the Comedy Café.
A theatrical production drawing on the history of the legendary Dutch feminist movement of the 1970s.
A hands-on workshop exploring the modes, rhythms, and performance traditions of Eastern Mediterranean folk music.
A documentary chronicling four decades of irreverent Californian skate punk from Fat Mike and his band.
Local hotels open their spaces to neighbours with community activities for the national neighbourhood celebration.
An energetic weekly dance class teaching street dance basics to children aged seven to ten.
A youth theatre production delving into family roots and personal heritage, open to general audiences alongside school groups.
An introductory dance and rhythm class tailored for young children aged four to six.
A playful movement and dance session designed for toddlers aged two to four.
A guided morning session of gentle meditative movement and breathwork.
Practical workshops and courses on herbal remedies, wild plants, and natural health at the Poortgebouw.
A community gardening session where volunteers can tend vegetables and help maintain the site.
A regular volunteer work morning carrying out practical nature management and conservation tasks in the woods.
A weekly DIY community bicycle workshop where visitors can repair their own bikes using on-site tools and volunteer advice.
An affordable, weekly changing plant-based lunch served in the cultural centre's relaxed café.
A creative community afternoon focusing on textile crafts, tailoring, and fashion skills.
Academic talks and a publication launch examining the philosophical and therapeutic roles of psychedelic substances.
A community gardening afternoon tending to the shared plots at the self-managed cultural community in Amsterdam-Noord.
A retro tea-dance afternoon exclusively for older LGBTIQ+ residents, spinning classic tunes on vinyl.
The author meets readers and signs copies of her romantic comedy novel.
A relaxed gathering where learners can practise speaking conversational Dutch together.
Historians present research drawn from the municipal collections in the city's central archives.
An informal meetup for discussing birth charts, transits, and astrological theory.
Activist Abdou Menehbi speaks about five decades of Moroccan-Dutch civic life, solidarity, and political organizing.
The park cultural pavilion unveils a newly built skate spot for local boarders.
A monthly guided painting workshop hosted inside the neighbourhood branch library.
Pianist Nick van den Bos plays live jazz standards at the cosy neighbourhood café.
A panel on maritime law, environmental activism, and direct-action resistance against ecological harm on the high seas.
Graduating students from the Amsterdam theatre and dance academy present their final performance work.
An informal social gathering hosted in the hostel lounge for travellers and locals to connect.
Emerging musical talent from the neighbourhood takes the stage for a showcase evening at the Zuidoost library lab.
Resident artists present work exploring systemic critique and legal absurdity, taking cues from Kafka.
An evening of spatial, multichannel electro-acoustic and ambient sound works staged in the former squatted cinema.
A casual networking meetup for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creatives looking to collaborate.
Live punk, hardcore, and noise acts take the stage inside the historic squatted social centre.
Participants share and test urban game prototypes developed over a four-day training to tackle municipal challenges through play.
An installation and discussion examining surveillance infrastructure, digital tracking, and personal privacy.
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The canal-side museum hosts the launch of a new volume exploring traditional herbal lore and medicinal botany.
An evening of traditional call-and-response kirtan chanting accompanied by reflections and snacks.
An evening celebrating performing arts, theatre, and culture on an arena stage.
A public lecture exploring human origins and astrophysics through the lens of cosmic evolution.
A panel discussion examining how news reporting, cultural narratives, and politics shape anti-Muslim prejudice in the Netherlands.
A fast, raw triple-bill of Swedish punk, hardcore, and noise rock at the volunteer-run underground music hub.
A storytelling and local history evening recalling the infamous arsonist who terrorised the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood in the 1970s.
A programme dedicated to French music, language, and culture.
Saxophonist Frank Groenendijk headlines an evening of live music and dining.
A cabaret and theatre performance exploring nightlife and stories from the nocturnal city.
The Dutch actor and theatre-maker performs his autobiographical solo show about roots, family, and home.
A live guitar performance to accompany dinner at the former pumping station in Amsterdam Oost.
The launch of a regular community meetup and safe social space for transgender people and their allies.
A contemporary stage production exploring deep-sea diving, pressure, and existential isolation.
Paul Haenen brings his two best-known alter egos to the stage, combining domestic comic warmth with philosophical life advice.
Choreographer Jasper van Luijk's dance company explores the interplay between nature and human technology.
Literary platform Papieren Helden hosts an experimental try-out evening of new writing, spoken word, and theatrical performance.
Singer Sam Ghezzi and roots-rock guitarist Dusty Ciggaar team up for an anniversary concert.
Three emerging Dutch cabaret and comedy talents take turns on stage in a fast-paced touring showcase.
The French quartet performs 20th-century Russian works alongside late Beethoven.
The comedian performs her solo theatre show untangling wedding anxiety and modern relationship expectations.
Dutch violinist Liza Ferschtman coaches promising young string players in front of an audience.
Comedians from across the former Yugoslavia perform stand-up in their shared languages.
Live music covers and rock classics in Leidseplein's long-running live music bar.
The jazz ensemble performs a live acoustic set at the neighbourhood piano bar.
The Leidseplein live music bar hosts its regular rock night featuring loud cover bands and classic anthems.
The British tribute band performs classic rock hits by Don Henley, Glenn Frey and company.
An energetic club night dedicated to reggaeton anthems, dembow, and Latin pop rhythms.
A late-night underground electronic club night focusing on driving techno and tech-house.
A martial arts class introducing defensive techniques and discipline for children aged eight to ten.
A community walking club setting out across Amsterdam-Noord with both brisk and leisurely pace groups.
An accessible group exercise session designed to get local neighbours moving together.
A guided reading group designed to help participants practice reading Dutch together at an accessible pace.
A contemporary dance class for over-sixties combining fixed choreography with improvisational movement.
A guided walking group for seniors looking to stay active and meet neighbours in the park.
A community peer-support group offering fresh mothers a shared space to talk about postpartum life.
A literary discussion group where participants are prescribed poems and books suited to their life questions.
Local women gather for an informal afternoon of embroidery and social conversation.
A regular community yoga class held at the NieuwLand social space.
A gathering featuring cultural activities and conversation as part of the national anti-loneliness initiative.
A drop-in craft afternoon where visitors can work on textile and art projects together.
An accessible creative writing group offering guidance and exercises for developing stories, poems, and personal essays.
A live performance of classic chansons and vocal music for residents and neighbourhood visitors.
An open gathering dedicated to collective memory-keeping, archival research, and marginalized historical perspectives.
The art historian discusses female artists and modern art history in this museum lecture.
A brisk, guided fitness walk through the North Amsterdam park designed for outdoor exercise.
Speakers share personal stories and experiences centered around the theme of Muslim discrimination.
The theatre maker and performance artist discusses her socially engaged artistic work in an open public interview.
An open-mic reading evening giving writers and poets a platform to share new work at the private artists' club.
A networking mixer connecting international tech professionals, founders, and investors in Amsterdam.
A fundraising gala supporting educational and developmental initiatives in Suriname.
An informal weekly gathering for activists, hackers, and the local community to connect over open-source tech.
A storytelling and spoken-word night focused on local history and community memory in Amsterdam-West.
A guide leads a private drinking tour through the bars of Amsterdam's Red Light District.
A new Dutch-language theatre performance examining modern frustrations and societal friction.
The emerging artist performs live at the Weteringschans venue.
The neighbourhood cinema screens a selected feature film for its weekly Friday night programme.
A high-energy club night tailored to mark the return to school and university terms.
An evening of live music in an intimate dining setting.
The Amsterdam-based amateur symphony orchestra presents its autumn classical programme.
A talk focusing on how youth theatre handles themes of personal identity and diverse representation.
A panel and lecture examining the impact of cultural and racial representation on young people growing up today.
Two sharp Dutch comedians team up to deliver back-to-back stand-up sets in a double bill.
A night of upbeat pop, R&B, and club hits in the centre of Amsterdam.
Experimental and independent musicians perform at the longstanding creative community centre in Westerpark.
A Latin-focused club night filled with bachata, salsa, and reggaeton beats.
A club night dedicated to mainstream pop, R&B, and dance hits for guests twenty and over.
An online launch and information session for a new Dutch language learning platform.
A weekly group fitness class focusing on core strength, flexibility, and controlled breathing.
An advanced Afro-dance rehearsal group open by invitation to experienced dancers aged sixteen and over.
Local traders and council representatives invite residents to share ideas for the future of the East Amsterdam street market.
An informational exhibition from the Dutch central bank on the development, function, and privacy aspects of a European digital currency.
A dedicated morning workspace session for members of the diversity-focused co-working network.
A confidential drop-in service offering free practical guidance on household budgeting, debt advice, and financial administration.
A social morning gathering tailored for Chinese residents aged fifty and over.
A participant-driven unconference exploring digital sovereignty, open source, and privacy.
A gentle dance class designed for older adults managing limited energy, mobility constraints, or memory difficulties.
Neighbours gather for an informal morning of hot drinks, sweet treats, and casual chat.
An informal networking evening featuring fast-paced startup pitches and drinks.
An evening gathering with worship and fellowship at the local church.
A weekly club night spotlighting hip-hop, R&B, afrobeat, and urban chart hits.
Drop in to consult the local neighbourhood liaison officer with questions or concerns about the area.
Drop-in assistance for anyone needing guidance with computers, smartphones, and navigating online public services.
A basic computer skills course helping beginners learn to navigate the internet, mice, and keyboards.
A beginner-friendly computer course designed to help adults learn basic keyboard, mouse, and internet skills.
A digital fabrication workshop where children design and illuminate their own story-based creations.
A youth coding and design session teaching the fundamentals of game development within Roblox.
A community dialogue session discussing past, identity, and future, held in the Zuidoost council chamber.
An informal local gathering for Diemen residents to catch up over coffee or drinks.
A closed, private event held at the historic Zeedijk venue.
A private, closed-door event not open to the general public.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
Work by the celebrated Japanese artist, renowned worldwide for her signature polka dots, mirrored infinity rooms, and pumpkins.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits and vibrant folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected artworks and archival photography.
A digital projection show rendering the Dutch master's fantastically detailed depictions of heaven, hell and sin into large-scale animations.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
The monthly open-air design and craft market gathers makers selling art, homeware, and fashion on Museumplein.
A weekend of equestrian polo matches staged on Amsterdam's central museum lawn.
An interactive family exhibition where visitors consult the wise raven to explore themes of nature and human connection across cultures.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
The comedy troupe stages an improvised sketch show exploring the quirks and realities of expat life in the Dutch capital.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
A family-friendly exhibition exploring magic, rituals and Jewish mysticism through interactive displays.
Yasmina Reza's acclaimed comedy explores the fracture lines in three men's friendships after one buys an expensive white painting.
Visitors can watch the street artist creating a large-scale piece live inside the graffiti hall.
A gentle movement and dance class designed for parents carrying their infants in slings or wraps.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
An exhibition marking the city's 750th anniversary, tracing Amsterdam's history through key moments and archival records.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
A historical exhibition charting Amsterdam's drag culture from seventeenth-century theatre through to modern activism and Pride.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
The exhibition showcases Rembrandt's restless printmaking techniques and experimental etching methods.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
Patrons gather for a rowdy open-mic singalong night at the Red Light District's historic jazz and karaoke pub.
An intimate evening of live jazz in the dramatic 19th-century Cuypers church on the Haarlemmerstraat.
Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling fills the historic church with scuffed, everyday materials interrogating institutional authority and fragility.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Tim Curry star in this musical 1996 Muppets adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
Clubs and venues across the country offer open sessions, clinics, and demonstrations to introduce the public to various sports.
The Love on the Rocks label boss and Panorama Bar resident takes over the booth for an all-night journey through psychedelic house and disco.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
A rooftop social evening with live Latin rhythms, salsa, and dancing.
The long-running ensemble mixes fast-paced improv games, sketches, and video comedy sparked by audience suggestions.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
Artist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on ceramic storytelling session working with raw clay.
The fashion platform marks two decades of championing top graduates from Dutch fashion academies with a retrospective showcase.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
Free outdoor group fitness classes running weekly along the green strip on De Boelelaan in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit.
A citywide week of free sports and movement sessions designed to get residents active.
An outdoor photography exhibition along the IJ waterfront highlighting community care and mutual support.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An intimate evening of sleight-of-hand magic performed right in front of the audience.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
Dutch photographic artist Viviane Sassen collaborates with sculptor Emmeline de Mooij on an exhibition drawn from the Grimms' folk tale.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
Arcam showcases Amsterdam's architectural evolution using physical scale models alongside contemporary urban planning projects.
DJs spin funk, disco, and house grooves aboard the historic radio vessel moored in North Amsterdam.
The Berlin-based selector plays an extended set covering house, disco, and global rarities.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
The Palestinian artist presents video works and installations blending science fiction, archaeology, and Middle Eastern politics.
House and electronic DJs play high above the city at the A'DAM Toren's panoramic top-floor bar.
Shakespeare's classic comedy of enchanted woods, mismatched lovers, and mischievous fairies is given an independent staging.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
The German DJ and producer, known for his signature heavy basslines and tech house grooves, plays an extended five-hour set.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
A club night of live stand-up comedy featuring a rotating bill of performers.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
A collaborative wine tasting and social evening hosted by the wine club and the natural wine shop.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
An informal networking meetup over beers for tech founders, software developers, and startup creators.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
A live set from the Dutch post-punk and indie-rock outfit in the venue's vintage living-room setting.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
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NDSM-based artists examine the tension between natural habitats and urban culture.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A discussion exploring themes of identity, displacement, and community.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A record launch party featuring high-tempo workouts and reworked club tracks.
The British fashion and documentary photographer shows personal, intimate images exploring human connection and the natural world.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
An evening gathering of food, drinks, and music at the IJburg waterside pavilion.
The artist places his own body alongside motorbikes and heavy machinery in an immersive live performance exploring vulnerability and absurdism.
A midday performance on the historic church organ, offering a quiet break from the bustling Waterlooplein street market outside.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
A hybrid club night pairing raw punk energy and live guitars with heavy bass-driven electronic beats.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Easttown and Jimi Jua soundtrack Friday night drinks and dancing with house and electronic selections.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
An evening of theatrical cabaret, physical comedy, and queer performance art.
An archival photo display tracing the history of Amsterdam's Pride demonstrations and queer activism.
Artists reflect on Franz Kafka's life, writings, and complex psychological world in a multidisciplinary exhibition.
A mixed-media showcase in the shipyard warehouse investigating aquatic movement and bodily immersion.
The band plays Latin-infused rock and roll at the long-running blues bar.
A special World Pride exhibition exploring the historical relationship between the Lutheran church and the Amsterdam queer community.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
A theatrical production exploring LGBTQ+ rights and radical history through the lens of queer activist Marsha P. Johnson.
The vocal collective stages George Frideric Handel's early Italian opera about the last Visigothic king of Hispania.
Singing and movement classes for children, taught by Tehuta.
A club night combining contemporary afrobeats with live saxophone accompaniment.
A late-night electronic music party running through the early morning hours.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A group presentation focusing on how artists engage with natural processes, craftsmanship and physical materials.
The Dutch textile artist and master felter presents tactile wool works alongside pieces by invited guest artists.
Babies, toddlers and their carers explore picture books and songs together in the library.
A club night playing Latin grooves, soulful house, and global party rhythms.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
French artist Delphine Courtillot presents her tactile ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
A drum and bass club night focused on female and non-binary DJs.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
The British artist presents drawn and painted textile works combining figurative imagery with personal, poetic texts.
Claudy Jongstra presents her sustainable textile works alongside sculptural contributions from Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition celebrating the creative practices of school art teachers who maintain their own parallel artistic work.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
An art exhibition exploring natural and urban environments through varied creative perspectives in the historic wooden church.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The Dutch artist is known for sensual, tactile glass sculptures and mixed-media works that playfully explore growth, the body and fertility.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
A thematic group exhibition by society members exploring the color green and ecological thought.
A club night dedicated to house and techno grooves in the Nieuw-West venue.
A live performance evening hosted in the repurposed petrol station in Amsterdam-Noord.
An exhibition presented at the residential spaces of De Ateliers artist institute.
The veteran Hague electro pioneer joins the Dutch DJ in the post-industrial venue's former workshop space.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
A revival club night gathering underground electronic selectors in the Houthavens creative hub.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
The Leidseplein club marks its second anniversary with an eclectic night of classic R&B, hip-hop, reggaeton, and Caribbean club cuts.
Amsterdam selector M-High brings grooving house and deep cuts, joined by Shanne.
The Dutch sculptor shows tactile, expressive creations fashioned from blown glass, wool, and textile materials.
The Dutch sculptor is known for his geometric, open iron and steel grid constructions that interact directly with the gallery space.
Petra Kroon presents mixed-media works exploring transparency, vulnerability, and personal boundaries.
Mexican artist Alan Hernández presents sculptural, woven works exploring identity, ritual, and nighttime realms.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
Tom Petty tributes and classic rock tunes played live in an authentic Irish music pub.
A weekly party combining dining and club entertainment.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
Artist Jefta Hoed exhibits work inspired by urban detritus, city textures, and raw street culture.
A museum docent leads a walk through the photography exhibition highlighting young creative talent.
An exhibition and public programme spotlighting the work and practices of art educators.
A heavy session of rolling techno with Drumcode veteran Bart Skils and German stalwart Oliver Huntemann leading the bill.
The Dutch ceramicist is celebrated for her detailed, Baroque-inspired glazed sculptures blending mythology, mortality and anatomical curiosity.
A live soul and funk band plays classic grooves at the Leidseplein music venue.
An interactive social gathering designed to spark conversations and new connections among library visitors.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Six artists reflect on themes of loneliness, connection, and isolation in this group show.
The Dutch painter presents vibrant figurative canvases exploring intimacy, identity, and the female form.
A joint video screening program featuring experimental moving-image works by Korakrit Arunanondchai, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Jota Mombaça, and Larry Achiampong.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
A look back at the radical Fluxus happening staged by the two Dutch conceptual artists.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
A group show inside the historic wooden church gathers works that interpret and reframe natural and built environments.
Choreographer Annemijn Rijk presents an intense physical dance piece examining surrender, tension and human limits.
A youth theatre performance exploring consumerism, waste and identity for audiences aged 13 and up.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
A regular walking group in West for staying active and meeting local neighbours.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
A solo theatrical show navigating modern anxieties and search for meaning.
The local DJ plays an extended solo house set under Shelter's underground venue series.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
An art exhibition confronting ruin, aftermath, and rebuilding in the Rokin club rooms.
The Italian artist takes over the project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's mid-century novel of modern disillusionment.
De Balie screens this documentary, followed by an in-depth conversation.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A programme pairing artists' cinema and video works with related art publications and literature.
The Dutch television host and theatre critic conducts live interviews with performing arts guests.
The Amsterdam cover band performs live pop and rock favorites.
An upbeat club night of danceable pop, soul, and party tracks across the water in Noord.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents new works continuing his ongoing inquiry into modernist architecture, display strategies, and memory.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
A casual DJ set at the rock-oriented canalside bar.
Puerto Rican artist Beatriz Santiago Muñoz presents her moving-image work examining myth, ecology, and post-military landscapes.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
Visual artist Nina Ascoly presents works exploring drawing and movement at this community creative hub.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
An exhibition focusing entirely on the intricate, layered colored-pencil drawings of Dutch artist Frank Lenferink.
A weekly club night focused on commercial house music.
A group exhibition featuring contemporary artists who reflect on bodily presence, memory, and lingering social traces.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Rob Looman's photographic series chronicles his father's gradual cognitive decline from dementia.
Local artists in Hilversum open their workspaces to the public during this annual self-guided studio tour.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
A public presentation and discussion exploring memory, textile histories, and archival practices.
A club night spinning urban, hip-hop, and party anthems.
Chinese contemporary painter Liao Guohe brings his raw, satirical, and deliberately crude brushwork to the gallery.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
A screening of the acclaimed essay film charting the overlooked maritime container-shipping networks driving global capitalism.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
An exhibition exploring the historical, social and religious lives of Lutheran communities in the Netherlands.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
WILD Producties presents a new contemporary theater work at Frascati.
The veteran Jamaican dancehall pioneer and 'Bam Bam' singer performs live.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A monthly drop-in advice session offering De Pijp residents aged 60 and over practical guidance on living independently at home.
A live performance taking the stage for a short showcase.
An initiative helping residents in Amsterdam-West collaborate to lower their energy bills and make their homes more efficient.
A club night playing house and electronic music.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Elise van Staveren presents a solo exhibition exploring mortality and the limits of existence.
An evening of electronic beats and cocktails.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A weekend club night spinning mainstream dance, urban hits, and party tracks off Rembrandtplein.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
A recovery centre hosts community gatherings and activities as part of the national anti-loneliness initiative.
Saturday 26 September
Children aged eight to fourteen learn stop-motion techniques, building miniature sets and animating clay figures.
Local independent makers and crafters sell handmade goods, clothing, ceramics, and food inside the converted tram depot.
A live musical puppet performance tailored for toddlers, based on the animated television series.
Dutch National Ballet performs a triple bill highlighting landmark choreography that shaped contemporary dance.
The French collective performs bossa nova and lounge reinterpretations of classic punk and new wave tracks.
A brief, family-friendly Dutch-language opera performance staged on the platform of an Amsterdam metro station.
A guided birdwatching excursion exploring urban avian life through the botanical gardens.
An outdoor nature play and discovery group for toddlers and young children.
Children search the forest floor to discover, catch, and examine bugs, worms, and other soil-dwelling creatures.
A scenic, quiet cruise through the waterways of the forest aboard an electric boat.
An introductory talk exploring the life and polka-dot-filled, immersive world of the acclaimed Japanese contemporary artist.
Hands-on outdoor crafting and building activities for children at the sprawling nature playground.
A private hands-on pottery class where couples can try wheel throwing together and pick up their fired work later.
A live music afternoon themed around the jazz-loving Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, hosted in the cultural space named after Ramses Shaffy.
A relaxed summer gathering pairing craft beers with music in the garden.
A live drum-and-bass performance from the ensemble orchestra.
Mystery Ensemble plays classical chamber arrangements of songs made famous by the British pop star.
Sergei Eisenstein's revolutionary 1925 silent masterpiece, famed for its Odessa Steps sequence, is presented with an introductory lecture.
Sing lead vocals with a live rock band backing you on stage.
A screening of Martin Scorsese's classic boxing biopic starring Robert De Niro, shown appropriately inside a gym.
Pianists gather to perform contemporary classical and minimalist compositions in an intimate church setting.
The southern California outfit delivers smooth, romantic lowrider soul rooted in vintage 1960s R&B.
The Amsterdam rapper, a fixture of the Dutch hip-hop scene since the early 2010s, performs in the open-air forest theater.
An independent, community-funded music festival highlighting heavy and atmospheric post-rock and post-metal sounds.
Scale-model builders display meticulously crafted miniature ships and historical vessels.
A guided open tour through the sustainable aquaponics greenhouse at the circular culture park.
Model makers showcase handcrafted scale replicas of historic sailing vessels, steamships and maritime craft.
The design hub launches its new gallery cafe space with drinks and an introduction to the venue's creative programme.
A clothing swap, second-hand market, and repair workshop running in the local community fashion hub.
A Saturday morning reading and story session for young children at the specialist children's bookshop.
A wood-fired mobile sauna session set up for relaxation and community warming.
A newly painted court surface connects street basketball, local culture, and the history of the square.
A guided walking tour examining the Amsterdam School and Berlage-designed residential developments of the Plan Zuid district.
A hands-on ceramic workshop combining pottery techniques with reflective, ritualistic practices.
The veteran Surinamese kaseko and kawina group headlines this festive gathering.
Residents open ten private living rooms to host live acoustic performances alongside street orchestra sets along the Amstel.
A puppet theatre performance for children and families.
Creative hands-on art-making sessions hosted at the city museum.
Learn printmaking techniques and carve your own personalized bookplate stamp in this hands-on studio session.
The Berlin Philharmonic's principal flutist performs a solo concerto by the contemporary Canadian-Egyptian composer.
A family puppetry and performance piece exploring Indo-Dutch heritage and generational ties across the Netherlands and Indonesia.
Learn techniques to transform live-action video footage into hand-crafted animation using mixed media.
The celebrated British tenor and his longtime collaborative pianist perform nineteenth-century lieder by Wolf and Schubert.
A warm, imaginative children's performance by Het Kleine Theater, designed for young theatregoers aged three and up.
A queer variety and storytelling show challenging conventional expectations of womanhood and gender roles.
The Indian stand-up comedian brings her signature deadpan delivery and wry storytelling to the stage.
Gregorian chant accompanied by pipe organ fills the historic Waterlooplein church.
A weekly Saturday afternoon drag-hosted bingo with cash prizes at this long-running gay bar.
A dedicated social deduction gaming night playing Blood on the Clocktower.
A neighbourhood celebration featuring Brazilian music, food, and culture.
A shared neighbourhood dinner connecting locals over a home-style meal.
Melbourne punk band Split System headline alongside local act The Etters.
The Dutch rapper brings his smooth, melodic flow and catalogue of hit singles to the open-air stage in the forest.
The Dutch string quartet performs a programme responding to the architecture and ideals of the Amsterdam School.
A storytelling and spoken-word session centered on personal narratives shared under the full moon.
An unscripted comedy troupe performs fast-paced scenes and games made up on the spot from audience suggestions.
A family theatre show tracing heritage, memory, and Indonesian-Dutch roots across three generations.
The British tenor and his longtime piano accompanist perform classic 19th-century German lieder.
The Rotterdam hip-hop collective, known for chart-topping anthems blending rap with Antillean and Cape Verdean rhythms, takes to the stage.
In-Kyung Sellies's 2023 documentary examines Dutch propaganda and international media framing surrounding the Indonesian War of Independence.
A lineup of experienced stand-up comedians perform English-language or Dutch sets by the IJ.
The Australian four-piece bring their sun-drenched indie rock and vintage coastal pop to Amsterdam.
A participatory house dance class focusing on footwork, groove, and club culture in the basement venue.
The community workshop opens to visitors interested in learning crafts, woodworking, and hands-on making.
An informal afternoon of tabletop and board games at the library cafe.
Local residents, community living rooms, and volunteers gather to celebrate national Neighbours' Day with shared activities and food.
Participants learn audio capture techniques while listening to and recording the acoustic environment around the lake.
An informal session offering a chance to meet artists and bio-designers currently working in the waterfront lab's studios.
A neighbourhood festival featuring local initiatives, workshops, food, and music.
An intensive risograph printing workshop dedicated to designing and publishing small-edition zines.
A guided walking tour visiting hidden community gardens, courtyards, and green initiatives across the neighbourhood.
A community garden walk and neighbourhood celebration showcasing local green courtyards.
A puppet theatre performance created for young children.
A youth theatre production exploring hidden family histories and heritage through old letters, photos, and songs.
An imaginative theatrical performance geared toward children aged three and up.
A visiting choral ensemble from Norway sings an open-admission concert in the central church.
An interactive creative workshop exploring divination and oracle readings through an artistic lens.
A facilitated philosophical discussion group where participants examine everyday concepts and questions together.
A meditative listening session using singing bowls and ambient acoustic instruments to mark the changing season.
Student and community big band musicians run through classic and contemporary jazz arrangements.
A live roots and blues session featuring seasoned local musicians.
Guest cooks take charge of the kitchen to serve an informal community meal.
A dance performance and showcase centered on Odissi, one of India's classical dance traditions.
A Valentine-themed social evening of movement, community, and curated drinks.
Pianist Evan van der Feen leads an intimate jazz trio session in the cocktail bar.
Nina Wijnmaalen presents a movement piece exploring generational habits and inherited memory inside the former shipping hall.
An informal evening for young professionals and expats in their twenties and thirties to meet in De Pijp.
A night of underground electronic music, dark ambient, and alternative beats featuring a large roster of producers and live performers.
The American hip-hop artist, formerly known as Mike Stud, brings his laid-back rap and pop sound to the venue.
The Dutch rapper and singer blends melodic emo-trap with candid personal songwriting.
Live jazz over dinner inside the converted eastern pumping station.
An evening of live jazz and improvised music at the Roode Bioscoop.
A multidisciplinary performance exploring ballroom culture and community identity beyond the dancefloor.
A live performance piece interrogating beauty standards and creative resistance through body movement.
Live Argentine tango music performed by a traditional acoustic trio for dancers and listeners alike.
A dedicated tribute band plays through the thrash and heavy-metal back catalogue of Metallica.
A double bill of experimental jazz pairing the Swiss harpist's quartet with the sound-manipulating solo guitarist.
Pianist Mike del Ferro joins bassist Joris Teepe and Austrian drummer Florian Altenberg to explore Latin jazz rhythms.
A heavy double bill featuring visiting British punk and hardcore bands in an intimate rock bar.
An energetic Saturday party focusing on R&B, hip-hop, and pop club anthems for adults aged 21 and over.
Neighbours gather for informal local get-togethers and activities across the former prison grounds and along the Amstel.
A practical session on designing green spaces that support local wildlife and withstand extreme rain and drought.
A book discussion diving into the life of political activist Andrée Blouin and the history of African independence.
A neighbourhood open day with activities for residents across the newly redeveloped former prison district.
A neighbourhood flea market selling second-hand clothes, books, and household goods at the community centre.
Dance classes for children exploring multiple dance styles, taught by Amanda.
A tasting and demonstration showcasing selected wines with resident specialist Vincent.
A bilingual storytelling session for children featuring tales told in both Ukrainian and Dutch.
An interactive workshop using virtual reality goggles to give participants insight into the experience of living with dementia.
A gentle movement and mindfulness class designed to quiet the mind through body awareness.
Mattanja van den Bos performs a free Dutch-language opera in an open-air setting beneath the elevated metro tracks.
A nationwide community initiative where neighbours gather for street activities, food and conversation.
A free exchange where visitors can drop off usable secondhand items or pick up clothes, books, and household goods.
Local performers and amateurs take turns on stage to share music, spoken word, and other talents.
A gathering focused on accessibility, sensory awareness, and building supportive spaces for neurodivergent people.
A cultural performance or gathering takes place in Amsterdam's main central park.
Broadcaster HUMAN hosts a live recording of its public debate show tackling urgent social and political issues.
Musicians can bring their instruments to join the house band for an open jam moving between jazz and funk.
A solo recital dedicated to the keyboard or organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
A contemporary dance solo exploring human connection and identity by South Korean choreographer and performer Juyoung Byun.
Emerging string quartets supported by the Dutch String Quartet Academy play a showcase programme.
A panel discussion interrogating the overlooked histories and perspectives of Black Moroccans.
The weekly community service features choral and organ music composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.
The Kazakh artist brings an evening of reflective music and storytelling to Nieuw-West.
A panel discussion and creative presentation reflecting on modern womanhood, wellness, and self-definition.
An underground electronic music and club night hosted in the industrial space.
Crete-raised punk trio Frenzee team up with Australian heavy-rockers Grim Rhythm for a night of hard-hitting riffs.
Lady Marmalade hosts an open-mic and spoken-word night inviting audiences to listen and speak up.
A guided gathering for women focusing on nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and peer connection.
Students and recent graduates from Groningen's art academy present their work in the Bagagehal.
Community clinic appointments offering traditional acupuncture and cupping therapy.
A casual co-working morning for developers to work on side projects and chat over coffee.
A public discussion focusing on environmental crime and local green spaces.
American Buddhist nun Ven. Amy Miller leads a day of teachings on managing difficult emotions with mindfulness.
A community gardening gathering to plant, weed, and tend green spaces together.
A guided brisk walking group through the park, geared towards staying active and meeting neighbours.
The yarn shop hosts an inspiration day dedicated to working and knitting with mohair wool.
An exhibition showcasing contemporary visual art and designs by the local creator.
Neighbours' Day celebrations featuring a local circuit walk, run, or cycle around the neighbourhood.
A community craft session making greeting cards for local neighbourhood residents.
A multi-act underground festival bringing together experimental, noise, and independent music at OCCII.
Neighbours' Day celebrations at the community centre with activities for children and adults.
A gathering for reflection, spoken word, and music marking national Peace Week.
The vocal ensemble performs a capella and choral arrangements in the town's copper-domed church.
An experimental afternoon of free improvisation blending conventional jazz instruments with home-built electronic noisemakers and everyday objects.
Emerging playwrights and performers test fresh material in an intimate work-in-progress evening.
A varied cabaret, literary, or theatre performance at the tiny salon theatre in the Plantage neighbourhood.
The fast-talking Dutch comedian tests new material for his latest solo show.
Musicians connected with the Netherlands String Quartet Academy perform chamber works for an audience of supporters.
The composer and multi-instrumentalist performs alongside the Kali Ensemble at the former church turned organ laboratory.
A mobile information desk advising local residents on making their homes more sustainable and future-ready.
A hands-on tech workshop where participants assemble their own portable offline communicator using Raspberry Pi hardware.
An open-air neighbourhood discussion for residents to debate urban development, green spaces, and community life in IJburg.
A weekly community drop-in gathering offering tea, conversation, and company.
Artists in residence Somer Şpat, Nuka Horvat, and Andrei Bessa present the work developed during their stay.
Structured, short-format networking sessions designed for tech and AI professionals to connect.
A consultation meeting for local residents regarding plans to build around one hundred homes and renew public space in the neighbourhood.
A drop-in consultation for local residents to ask questions or share ideas about the neighbourhood.
A respite support service offering a welcome space for individuals to recover and take a break.
An intensive study session covering advanced Tibetan Buddhist meditation techniques and deity yoga practices.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
Work by the celebrated Japanese artist, renowned worldwide for her signature polka dots, mirrored infinity rooms, and pumpkins.
Makers demonstrate traditional and contemporary crafts from around the world at an interactive festival in the shipyard warehouse.
The landmark 1867 grand hotel opens select interior spaces to the public for Heritage Days.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
The colossal 1930s wholesale food market in West opens for public visits as part of the heritage weekend.
A hands-on etching workshop in Rembrandt's former home, held as part of the traditional craft festival.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits and vibrant folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected artworks and archival photography.
A digital projection show rendering the Dutch master's fantastically detailed depictions of heaven, hell and sin into large-scale animations.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
Dozens of local artists and designers display and sell original works inside the cavernous former shipyard warehouse.
The monthly open-air design and craft market gathers makers selling art, homeware, and fashion on Museumplein.
A weekend of equestrian polo matches staged on Amsterdam's central museum lawn.
An interactive family exhibition where visitors consult the wise raven to explore themes of nature and human connection across cultures.
The international convention gathers sneaker collectors, streetwear brands, sellers and enthusiasts under one roof.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
The comedy troupe stages an improvised sketch show exploring the quirks and realities of expat life in the Dutch capital.
Rirkrit Tiravanija's pioneering relational artwork invites visitors to gather, converse, and share freshly cooked noodles.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
A family-friendly exhibition exploring magic, rituals and Jewish mysticism through interactive displays.
Yasmina Reza's acclaimed comedy explores the fracture lines in three men's friendships after one buys an expensive white painting.
Visitors can watch the street artist creating a large-scale piece live inside the graffiti hall.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
A creative community festival combining music, arts, and performances along the waterfront.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
An exhibition marking the city's 750th anniversary, tracing Amsterdam's history through key moments and archival records.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
The city museum's high-tech storage facility opens to the public, offering a behind-the-scenes look at thousands of historical artefacts.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Mozart's comic singspiel is performed with hand-carved marionettes in 18th-century costume.
Storytellers and puppeteers present visual, interactive autumn performances designed for children aged three to ten.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
A historical exhibition charting Amsterdam's drag culture from seventeenth-century theatre through to modern activism and Pride.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
The exhibition showcases Rembrandt's restless printmaking techniques and experimental etching methods.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
An intimate evening of live jazz in the dramatic 19th-century Cuypers church on the Haarlemmerstraat.
Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling fills the historic church with scuffed, everyday materials interrogating institutional authority and fragility.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
Seventy-five emerging artists sell affordable prints, ceramics, textiles, and design pieces alongside DJ sets and food stalls.
A full-moon gathering featuring live music, fire, and free-spirited celebration in the countercultural arts village.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Tim Curry star in this musical 1996 Muppets adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
Clubs and venues across the country offer open sessions, clinics, and demonstrations to introduce the public to various sports.
The Love on the Rocks label boss and Panorama Bar resident takes over the booth for an all-night journey through psychedelic house and disco.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
Musicians Yvonne Melissa and Alexandra Charalampidou join Rebetiko Against for an evening of Greek urban folk and traditional tavern music.
A guided walk through the vast former shipyard warehouse dedicated to street art and graffiti from around the world.
The long-running ensemble mixes fast-paced improv games, sketches, and video comedy sparked by audience suggestions.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
Artist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on ceramic storytelling session working with raw clay.
The 1932 Amsterdam School theatre in Tuindorp Oostzaan opens its doors for Heritage Day.
The fashion platform marks two decades of championing top graduates from Dutch fashion academies with a retrospective showcase.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
Free outdoor group fitness classes running weekly along the green strip on De Boelelaan in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit.
A citywide week of free sports and movement sessions designed to get residents active.
A guided walking tour exploring notable brutalist and concrete architecture in Amsterdam Zuid.
Electronic sounds take over the historic former pirate radio ship docked in Amsterdam-Noord.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An intimate evening of sleight-of-hand magic performed right in front of the audience.
Karel de Bazel’s monumental brick building on Vijzelstraat, formerly the headquarters of the Netherlands Trading Society and now the City Archives, opens to visitors.
Henri-Georges Clouzot's classic 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso creating artworks directly for the camera.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
Dutch photographic artist Viviane Sassen collaborates with sculptor Emmeline de Mooij on an exhibition drawn from the Grimms' folk tale.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
Arcam showcases Amsterdam's architectural evolution using physical scale models alongside contemporary urban planning projects.
DJs spin funk, disco, and house grooves aboard the historic radio vessel moored in North Amsterdam.
The Berlin-based selector plays an extended set covering house, disco, and global rarities.
A theatre performance interrogating toxic masculinity and the cultural influence of Andrew Tate.
The veteran Los Angeles techno and house producer headlines alongside Monty DJ.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
A festival celebrating off-kilter, eccentric live music and performance across the venue's quirky front and back rooms.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
The Palestinian artist presents video works and installations blending science fiction, archaeology, and Middle Eastern politics.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through cutting, stitching, and assembling their own custom leather bag.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
House and electronic DJs play high above the city at the A'DAM Toren's panoramic top-floor bar.
Shakespeare's classic comedy of enchanted woods, mismatched lovers, and mischievous fairies is given an independent staging.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
The German DJ and producer, known for his signature heavy basslines and tech house grooves, plays an extended five-hour set.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
An informal networking evening bringing together local designers, artists, and independent creatives over wine.
The Surinamese-Dutch reggae and pop singer, best known for his chart-topping hit 'Parijs', headlines this club night.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
The former studio of Dutch abstract sculptor André Volten opens to visitors for Heritage Days.
The open-air architectural museum showcases the modernist urban planning and residential high-rises of the Bijlmermeer.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
A live set from the Dutch post-punk and indie-rock outfit in the venue's vintage living-room setting.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
NDSM-based artists examine the tension between natural habitats and urban culture.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
Roots reggae musician Jah Decko performs with the Massive Genda Band.
A collaborative textile workshop exploring the shared heritage of Dutch transatlantic slavery through quilting and stitching.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
An evening of live electronic and club sets hosted at the NDSM cultural hub.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A discussion exploring themes of identity, displacement, and community.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A record launch party featuring high-tempo workouts and reworked club tracks.
The British fashion and documentary photographer shows personal, intimate images exploring human connection and the natural world.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
An informal evening mixer for internationals and locals to socialise over drinks and food.
An exhibition dedicated to the Dutch Zero movement co-founder known for his assemblages of discarded everyday objects.
A live set of swinging groove, funk, and blues at the long-running live music bar near Leidseplein.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
An evening gathering of food, drinks, and music at the IJburg waterside pavilion.
A neighbourhood clothing market and garment swap encouraging sustainable fashion at the community craft space.
A community benefit party supporting the long-running independent cinema project at the former squat.
The artist places his own body alongside motorbikes and heavy machinery in an immersive live performance exploring vulnerability and absurdism.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Electronic artists perform live club sets without relying purely on pre-recorded DJ mixes.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
A hybrid club night pairing raw punk energy and live guitars with heavy bass-driven electronic beats.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
An evening of theatrical cabaret, physical comedy, and queer performance art.
An archival photo display tracing the history of Amsterdam's Pride demonstrations and queer activism.
Artists reflect on Franz Kafka's life, writings, and complex psychological world in a multidisciplinary exhibition.
A mixed-media showcase in the shipyard warehouse investigating aquatic movement and bodily immersion.
The band plays Latin-infused rock and roll at the long-running blues bar.
A special World Pride exhibition exploring the historical relationship between the Lutheran church and the Amsterdam queer community.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
A theatrical production exploring LGBTQ+ rights and radical history through the lens of queer activist Marsha P. Johnson.
The vocal collective stages George Frideric Handel's early Italian opera about the last Visigothic king of Hispania.
Singing and movement classes for children, taught by Tehuta.
A club night combining contemporary afrobeats with live saxophone accompaniment.
A late-night electronic music party running through the early morning hours.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A group presentation focusing on how artists engage with natural processes, craftsmanship and physical materials.
The Dutch textile artist and master felter presents tactile wool works alongside pieces by invited guest artists.
Babies, toddlers and their carers explore picture books and songs together in the library.
A club night playing Latin grooves, soulful house, and global party rhythms.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
A two-person exhibition showing textile works by Mia Weiner alongside Johnny Mae Hauser's photography.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
French artist Delphine Courtillot presents her tactile ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
A resident selector plays classic rock, alternative tracks, and party favourites at the canal-side bar.
A drum and bass club night focused on female and non-binary DJs.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
The British artist presents drawn and painted textile works combining figurative imagery with personal, poetic texts.
Claudy Jongstra presents her sustainable textile works alongside sculptural contributions from Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition celebrating the creative practices of school art teachers who maintain their own parallel artistic work.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
An art exhibition exploring natural and urban environments through varied creative perspectives in the historic wooden church.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The Dutch artist is known for sensual, tactile glass sculptures and mixed-media works that playfully explore growth, the body and fertility.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
A thematic group exhibition by society members exploring the color green and ecological thought.
A club night dedicated to house and techno grooves in the Nieuw-West venue.
A live performance evening hosted in the repurposed petrol station in Amsterdam-Noord.
A storytelling and spoken-word showcase where performers share intimate personal tales.
An exhibition presented at the residential spaces of De Ateliers artist institute.
The veteran Hague electro pioneer joins the Dutch DJ in the post-industrial venue's former workshop space.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An informal neighbourhood social and creative gathering hosted at the East Amsterdam venue.
A revival club night gathering underground electronic selectors in the Houthavens creative hub.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
The Leidseplein club marks its second anniversary with an eclectic night of classic R&B, hip-hop, reggaeton, and Caribbean club cuts.
Amsterdam selector M-High brings grooving house and deep cuts, joined by Shanne.
The Dutch sculptor shows tactile, expressive creations fashioned from blown glass, wool, and textile materials.
The Dutch sculptor is known for his geometric, open iron and steel grid constructions that interact directly with the gallery space.
Petra Kroon presents mixed-media works exploring transparency, vulnerability, and personal boundaries.
A rock covers act runs through classic and hard-edged guitar anthems.
Mexican artist Alan Hernández presents sculptural, woven works exploring identity, ritual, and nighttime realms.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
Tom Petty tributes and classic rock tunes played live in an authentic Irish music pub.
A weekly party combining dining and club entertainment.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
Artist Jefta Hoed exhibits work inspired by urban detritus, city textures, and raw street culture.
A museum docent leads a walk through the photography exhibition highlighting young creative talent.
An exhibition and public programme spotlighting the work and practices of art educators.
A heavy session of rolling techno with Drumcode veteran Bart Skils and German stalwart Oliver Huntemann leading the bill.
The Dutch ceramicist is celebrated for her detailed, Baroque-inspired glazed sculptures blending mythology, mortality and anatomical curiosity.
A live soul and funk band plays classic grooves at the Leidseplein music venue.
A collaborative long-distance community run supported by the performance footwear brand.
An interactive social gathering designed to spark conversations and new connections among library visitors.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Six artists reflect on themes of loneliness, connection, and isolation in this group show.
The Dutch painter presents vibrant figurative canvases exploring intimacy, identity, and the female form.
A joint video screening program featuring experimental moving-image works by Korakrit Arunanondchai, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Jota Mombaça, and Larry Achiampong.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch Zero movement pioneer displays his signature assemblage works made from serial consumer objects.
A look back at the radical Fluxus happening staged by the two Dutch conceptual artists.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
A group show inside the historic wooden church gathers works that interpret and reframe natural and built environments.
Choreographer Annemijn Rijk presents an intense physical dance piece examining surrender, tension and human limits.
A youth theatre performance exploring consumerism, waste and identity for audiences aged 13 and up.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
A regular walking group in West for staying active and meeting local neighbours.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
A solo theatrical show navigating modern anxieties and search for meaning.
The local DJ plays an extended solo house set under Shelter's underground venue series.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
An art exhibition confronting ruin, aftermath, and rebuilding in the Rokin club rooms.
The Italian artist takes over the project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's mid-century novel of modern disillusionment.
Local artists across the village of Blaricum open their private workspaces and studios to visitors.
De Balie screens this documentary, followed by an in-depth conversation.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A programme pairing artists' cinema and video works with related art publications and literature.
A community centre hosting integration initiatives and neighbourhood gatherings opens its doors for Heritage Day.
The Dutch television host and theatre critic conducts live interviews with performing arts guests.
The Amsterdam cover band performs live pop and rock favorites.
An upbeat club night of danceable pop, soul, and party tracks across the water in Noord.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents new works continuing his ongoing inquiry into modernist architecture, display strategies, and memory.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
A casual DJ set at the rock-oriented canalside bar.
Puerto Rican artist Beatriz Santiago Muñoz presents her moving-image work examining myth, ecology, and post-military landscapes.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
Visual artist Nina Ascoly presents works exploring drawing and movement at this community creative hub.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
An exhibition focusing entirely on the intricate, layered colored-pencil drawings of Dutch artist Frank Lenferink.
A weekly club night focused on commercial house music.
A group exhibition featuring contemporary artists who reflect on bodily presence, memory, and lingering social traces.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory and the passage of time.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A cabaret performance weaving songs, confessions, and wry observations on daily life.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Rob Looman's photographic series chronicles his father's gradual cognitive decline from dementia.
Local artists in Hilversum open their workspaces to the public during this annual self-guided studio tour.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
A public presentation and discussion exploring memory, textile histories, and archival practices.
A club night spinning urban, hip-hop, and party anthems.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
A screening of the acclaimed essay film charting the overlooked maritime container-shipping networks driving global capitalism.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
An exhibition exploring the historical, social and religious lives of Lutheran communities in the Netherlands.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
WILD Producties presents a new contemporary theater work at Frascati.
The veteran Jamaican dancehall pioneer and 'Bam Bam' singer performs live.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A monthly drop-in advice session offering De Pijp residents aged 60 and over practical guidance on living independently at home.
A live performance taking the stage for a short showcase.
An initiative helping residents in Amsterdam-West collaborate to lower their energy bills and make their homes more efficient.
A club night playing house and electronic music.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Elise van Staveren presents a solo exhibition exploring mortality and the limits of existence.
An evening of electronic beats and cocktails.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A weekend club night spinning mainstream dance, urban hits, and party tracks off Rembrandtplein.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
A recovery centre hosts community gatherings and activities as part of the national anti-loneliness initiative.
Sunday 27 September
An annual cultural festival in Amstelveen celebrating Japanese arts, crafts, and food.
Start the morning with breakfast pastries and an acoustic live music performance inside the former tram depot.
Short film screenings and creative play for toddlers aged two to six.
An open-air market selling artisanal food, drinks, and handmade goods from independent producers.
Independent artists and printmakers gather to sell posters, zines, and graphic art.
A creative workshop afternoon tailored for children in the cultural village.
A Japanese cultural festival featuring crafts, performances, food, and community activities.
An open-air creative building area where children can construct huts and woodwork with real tools.
Children can try their hand at juggling, balancing, and acrobatics with hands-on activities led by a traveling circus school.
Children and accompanying adults experiment with unusual instruments and sound installations in the venue's dedicated workshop space.
The open-air electronic dance venue marks the end of the warm season with a multi-stage daytime festival.
Classic nineties and noughties R&B anthems soundtrack a daytime session combining food, drinks, and dancing.
Visitors are invited to bring their dogs along to explore the optical tricks and interactive photo exhibits.
Nicole Scherzinger and the hitmaking American pop ensemble return for an arena-scale concert.
The museum explores international harvest customs and traditions from Argentine grape festivals to Sukkot and the Moon Festival.
An exhibition marking three decades of the floating parade that has become a cornerstone of Amsterdam Pride.
Children learn the basics of stars, planets, and space science through interactive sessions at the planetarium.
A morning musical performance paired with a fresh pastry and hot drink.
An English-speaking social club organises a group excursion from Amsterdam to the castle grounds in Haarzuilens for an outdoor picnic.
A dynamic vinyasa flow session taught indoors with wide glass views across the IJ waterfront.
An outdoor sensory trail designed for children to explore barefoot.
A playful interactive classical concert designed for young children and their families in the historic Weesp church.
Concertgebouw musicians spotlight the classical compositions of Dutch-Surinamese writer, politician, and resistance figure Lou Lichtveld.
Grieg's incidental music receives a folk-inflected reading alongside Tchaikovsky's sweeping romantic work for string orchestra.
Local residents place unwanted household items, books, and clothes outside their doors for neighbours and passersby to take for free.
An open day on the park's cow pasture exploring soil critters and local biodiversity through guided tours.
Free Sunday group fitness classes on the beach covering yoga, zumba, kickboxing, and hyrox training.
An obstacle-course race set along the beach on IJburg.
A daytime dining event pairing endless drinks with classic soul, R&B, and hip-hop.
A hands-on photography workshop teaching the historic sun-printing process that produces Prussian blue images.
Mohammad Rasoulof's acclaimed Iranian drama examines domestic tension and political oppression within a Tehran family.
A large-scale dance party geared towards younger children with music, dancing, and entertainment.
An afternoon of live samba and bossa nova at the craft brewery's tasting room in Amsterdam-Noord.
Mystery Ensemble plays classical chamber arrangements of songs made famous by the British pop star.
Musicians with refugee and migrant backgrounds lead an open intercultural jam session blending styles from around the world.
The American pop and dance girl group bring their catalogue of chart hits to the arena stage.
A playful, colourful puppet theatre production designed specifically for toddlers and young children.
The Palestinian artist uses science fiction, archaeology, and film to explore memory, trauma, and identity.
A free, open-to-all community flamenco choir rehearsal in Buitenveldert.
A special Sunday edition of the long-running multicultural street market in Amsterdam-Oost.
A casual flea market where locals sell second-hand clothes, vintage homeware, and curious bric-a-brac.
A creative craft workshop followed by a community parade.
Members of the Concertgebouw Orchestra perform chamber music alongside guest artists in Zuidoost.
A community brunch featuring traditional Syrian cooking, hosted at the local neighbourhood centre.
The Latin vocal-and-guitar trio perform traditional boleros, folk songs, and romantic music from South America and the Caribbean.
A guided architecture tour exploring the landmark Amsterdam School building now operating as the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
A public bouquet-arranging day in the community flower garden named after Charles Darwin.
A neighbourhood street gathering with drinks and music hosted by the local café.
A humorous and energetic dance performance tailored for children aged six and up.
Storytellers, writers, and performers share spoken tales across the park in Amsterdam-Noord.
A hands-on textile craft workshop to design and make your own bag.
The multi-instrumentalist and composer leads a creative concert introducing young children to inventive soundscapes and curious instruments.
An introductory taster session for sledge hockey, the adaptive winter sport played on the ice.
An untutored sketching session sketching from a live model in the former squatted film academy.
The Dutch pop singer performs his radio-friendly hits outdoors in the Amsterdamse Bos.
A screening and networking night highlighting short films by female and non-binary directors.
A family-oriented weekend of puppet theatre performances designed for younger audiences and parents.
DJs and collectors spin vinyl sets covering soul, jazz, funk, and groove at the neighbourhood cafe.
An informal, drop-in evening of casual chess matches inside the subterranean cultural centre.
A jungle-themed youth theatre show that takes young audiences on an adventurous search.
A cultural salon dedicated to Caribbean literature, music and spoken word at the historic canal house.
A hands-on creative session exploring shape and materials to design handcrafted jewellery pieces.
The long-running stand-up comedy showcase FATU returns with a four-comic lineup featuring veteran Dutch comedian Theo Maassen.
The Netherlands Bach Society performs a baroque programme highlighting musical contrast and diversity.
A guided walking tour reflecting on a century of the Amsterdam Museum and the city's evolving history.
A guided tour event organized in conjunction with the gallery's street-art and urban aesthetics exhibition.
A relaxed Sunday afternoon of acoustic swing and French chanson inside the canal-side brown café.
The American indie-pop singer-songwriter, who built a large online following with viral narrative pop tracks, plays live.
The stand-up comedian headlines an evening of English-language comedy.
The American pop singer-songwriter, who built a substantial following on TikTok, performs his catchy narrative tracks.
A community running event winding through the paved paths and green spaces of Amsterdam-Noord.
A community-oriented concert presenting organ and vocal works by Johann Sebastian Bach in the historic canal-side church.
Residents in the city centre leave unwanted books, clothing, and household items on their doorsteps for passersby to collect.
Musicians gather to perform short, eclectic musical sketches and experimental works.
A guided behind-the-scenes walking tour of the contemporary concert hall on the IJ waterfront.
An informal gathering spot with drinks and snacks next to the children's nature playground in Amsterdam-Noord.
A playful, mixed-discipline performance of stories, songs, and tech-driven music designed for all ages.
An afternoon tea celebrating the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot.
The Netherlands Bach Society explores contrasting musical styles and traditions in early European baroque.
The long-running stand-up comedy club brings a lively mixed bill to Southeast Amsterdam.
The eight-piece saxophone ensemble launches its latest recording project in the neo-Gothic interior of De Duif.
A guided physical movement workshop connecting participants to the natural environment of the Sloterplas lake.
A hands-on workshop guiding musicians through listening techniques, spontaneous composition, and collaborative playing.
A one-hour hands-on workshop introducing basic tools and beginner techniques for making your own jewellery.
An interactive storytelling session designed to introduce children to books and creative tales.
A festival celebrating Portuguese musical heritage, from traditional styles to contemporary compositions, at the Amstelkerk.
Guitarist Folker Tettero's groove-heavy jazz trio welcomes saxophonist Iman Spaargaren in a converted munitions building outside Weesp.
A musical tribute celebrating classic songs and styles from across the South American continent.
The Belgian jazz vocalist performs an intimate in-store set at the long-running record shop.
Award-winning British alto saxophonist Sam Newbould joins the house trio for the long-running Sunday afternoon session.
Live jazz from a local trio during Sunday afternoon drinks at the neighbourhood pub near Artis.
The veteran Filipino R&B and pop band performs live alongside guest artists.
The Turkish-born artist, known for blends of traditional Anatolian folk and contemporary pop, performs live.
The versatile Dutch singer and theatrical performer plays an intimate cabaret-style concert.
Teams compete over rounds of general knowledge and trivia in a classic neighbourhood brown cafe.
Comedians and musicians present a humorous, accessible stage show unpacking classical music history without the stuffiness.
The dynamic Georgian electronic instrumental trio joins forces with Amsterdam-based vocalist Diana Sidibé.
Stalls fill the shopping centre area with second-hand household goods, clothing, and bric-a-brac.
Trainers lead a group fitness session combining cardio and bodyweight exercises in Oosterpark.
A friendly running or walking circuit around the city's historic national rowing course.
A guided group walk through the Amsterdamse Bos exploring personal strategies for managing chronic anxiety.
A networking and co-working meet-up for purpose-driven freelancers, founders, and creative entrepreneurs.
A community giveaway market where neighbours share unwanted items for free reuse.
The organist and flautist perform a classical programme on historical and microtonal instruments.
A community gaming evening of Magic: The Gathering and board games for women, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender players.
A somatic workshop introducing polyvagal theory to help identify personal stress responses and states of calm.
A regular walking group for women through the park in Amsterdam-Noord.
An inquisitive community outing visiting the Amsterdam headquarters of the Church of Scientology.
A walking tour of the historic cemetery along the Amstel, known for its notable Dutch burials and garden architecture.
A local reading group meets over coffee to discuss the celebrated Northern Irish-British author's work.
A street party bringing together local residents of all ages in the Indische Buurt.
A relaxed Sunday community gathering with drinks in Amsterdam-Noord.
A screening of a film exploring the history and cultural impact of the saxophone.
Participants explore philosophical questions about aesthetics and the meaning of artwork in a guided discussion group.
A guided tour of an exhibition focused on themes of connection and loneliness.
A creative writing workshop followed by an open stage for participants to share their spoken-word pieces and stories.
The renowned Dutch vocal ensemble specialises in 15th- and 16th-century Franco-Flemish polyphony, sung from historical notation.
The vocal ensemble performs an a cappella concert spanning pop and close harmony arrangements.
The documentary profiles Affiba, a centenarian living in Suriname's capital, reflecting on her life and heritage.
Comedians and performers test out new material and routines ahead of an official premiere.
A live version of the candid conversation and podcast show on the big stage.
The group brings an intimate live performance of their acoustic and folk-influenced songs.
A group contemporary art exhibition exploring memory, haunting, and institutional space.
A live set of acoustic and folk-leaning music at the intimate neighbourhood theatre cafe.
The Polish comedian and blogger brings her solo stand-up show on the pitfalls of toxic self-improvement to Amsterdam.
Two acts bring an evening of live music to the campsite bar.
A practical workshop on legal tools, digital opt-outs, and technical methods artists can use to protect their work from AI scrapers.
A weekly Sunday afternoon gathering for Arabic speakers and anyone interested in Arabic culture to socialise over drinks and snacks.
The Amsterdam dream-pop outfit launch their new record alongside local support.
Performers and synth enthusiasts meet for an evening dedicated to modular synthesizers and live electronic hardware sets.
John Wright, longtime drummer and songwriter of Canadian punk icons NoMeansNo, performs his new project.
The Dutch journalist and presenter tests new theatrical material exploring connection, personal crises, and contemporary culture.
A panel and discussion evening exploring David Foster Wallace's landmark novel Infinite Jest and the pursuit of sincerity in modern culture.
The flute-and-piano duo perform late-Romantic and 20th-century French masterworks by Franck, Debussy, Ravel, and Messiaen.
The indie act headlines with support from Stuzzy Pink at Cinetol.
The Leidseplein rock bar closes out the weekend with live bands playing funk, rock, and soul.
A movement and embodiment workshop exploring inner energy and grounding through the concept of the five elements.
An open co-working and collaboration meetup for software engineers, designers, and creative builders.
An evening of electronic club music.
A community presentation exploring human biology, metabolic sequencing, and practical biohacking techniques.
A panel and discussion on how digital tools can complement rather than substitute human practice.
Fokker organ specialist Ere Lievonen joins flutist Raymond Honing for a programme of classical works adapted for microtonal instruments.
A community event aimed at addressing social isolation and fostering personal connections through shared activities.
A gathering celebrating the recent greening and renewal of the square, originally designed in 2013 by Hans van Houwelingen.
A guided public discussion reflecting on personal memories, family stories, and the colonial history of the former Dutch East Indies.
A benefit concert paying tribute to veteran Surinamese-Dutch percussionist León Lemmer.
A local neighbourhood gathering in Weesp featuring food, socialising, and community activities.
A closing reception celebrating the end of the Forum 27an exhibition.
The historical performance group brings Renaissance and Baroque chamber repertoire to the hidden church in Diemen.
A historical discussion examining two different perspectives on the late colonial period in Suriname.
Actors Ludwig Bindervoet, Hendrickje Zeeuw, Dara Bazelet, and Ellen Goemans stage a collaborative theatrical production exploring security and isolation.
The vocal group revisits classic Dutch songs and popular melodies from the twentieth century.
A launch event for the new volume documenting the Netherlands' historical presence at the Venice Biennale.
The annual lecture dedicated to human rights and independent thought in memory of Dutch-Jewish writer Abel Herzberg.
A screening of a documentary film exploring contemporary challenges to democratic systems worldwide, followed by discussion.
A practical creative session for arts educators focused on unconventional lesson prompts.
Veteran Dutch jazz pianist Jos van Beest leads a celebratory acoustic swing set alongside saxophonist Joep Grotendorst and bassist Boet Kaaijk.
An evening of debate reflecting on the legacy and contemporary relevance of the late Surinamese-Dutch essayist.
The Dutch musician releases his new record with an intimate live performance.
The hostel bar hosts a casual evening movie screening.
The adventurous TryTone musicians' collective hosts an evening of contemporary composed and improvised music.
Porn Film Festival Amsterdam screens this rural-themed erotic feature in an intimate indie cinema setting.
A peer support gathering for parents caring for a child with a disability or extra care needs.
Georgian violist Elena Gogodze plays a solo and chamber set in the public library branch at De Hallen.
Pianist Olga Göschel and violinist Neil Dixon give a duo recital at the Papagenohuis community arts centre.
A film screening hosted at the community centre for older residents in the Plantage neighbourhood.
The amateur chamber choir performs a seasonal choral programme inside Weesp's historic Van Houtenkerk.
The Dutch theatre company stages a solo piece tackling political fatigue, idealism, and personal conviction from a left-wing perspective.
An evening social gathering tailored specifically for senior women.
A collective reading session discussing how social reproduction theory applies to the occupation in Palestine.
The British indie-pop singer-songwriter performs a sold-out show in the intimate canal-side theatre.
The live-music bar hosts an evening of unannounced touring or local rock and cover acts.
A weekly Christian community worship gathering with music, prayer, and fellowship.
A Catholic church service held in the cemetery chapel.
Participants and organizers gather to reflect on and evaluate the self-directed education initiative.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
The annual showcase of the world's most compelling award-winning photojournalism and documentary photography returns to Amsterdam.
Work by the celebrated Japanese artist, renowned worldwide for her signature polka dots, mirrored infinity rooms, and pumpkins.
Makers demonstrate traditional and contemporary crafts from around the world at an interactive festival in the shipyard warehouse.
The landmark 1867 grand hotel opens select interior spaces to the public for Heritage Days.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
The colossal 1930s wholesale food market in West opens for public visits as part of the heritage weekend.
A hands-on etching workshop in Rembrandt's former home, held as part of the traditional craft festival.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
A family-friendly Sunday programme of creative workshops and cultural activities for all ages.
A family day celebrating the East Asian harvest tradition with stories, crafts, and activities.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits and vibrant folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected artworks and archival photography.
A digital projection show rendering the Dutch master's fantastically detailed depictions of heaven, hell and sin into large-scale animations.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
Dozens of local artists and designers display and sell original works inside the cavernous former shipyard warehouse.
The monthly open-air design and craft market gathers makers selling art, homeware, and fashion on Museumplein.
A weekend of equestrian polo matches staged on Amsterdam's central museum lawn.
An interactive family exhibition where visitors consult the wise raven to explore themes of nature and human connection across cultures.
The international convention gathers sneaker collectors, streetwear brands, sellers and enthusiasts under one roof.
A hands-on music-making workshop where kids and parents experiment with unique electronic and acoustic instruments.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
The comedy troupe stages an improvised sketch show exploring the quirks and realities of expat life in the Dutch capital.
Rirkrit Tiravanija's pioneering relational artwork invites visitors to gather, converse, and share freshly cooked noodles.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
A family-friendly exhibition exploring magic, rituals and Jewish mysticism through interactive displays.
Yasmina Reza's acclaimed comedy explores the fracture lines in three men's friendships after one buys an expensive white painting.
Visitors can watch the street artist creating a large-scale piece live inside the graffiti hall.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
A creative community festival combining music, arts, and performances along the waterfront.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
An exhibition marking the city's 750th anniversary, tracing Amsterdam's history through key moments and archival records.
An alcohol-free daytime party pairing hot spiced tea and upbeat dance music with visual art.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
The city museum's high-tech storage facility opens to the public, offering a behind-the-scenes look at thousands of historical artefacts.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Mozart's comic singspiel is performed with hand-carved marionettes in 18th-century costume.
Storytellers and puppeteers present visual, interactive autumn performances designed for children aged three to ten.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
A historical exhibition charting Amsterdam's drag culture from seventeenth-century theatre through to modern activism and Pride.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
The exhibition showcases Rembrandt's restless printmaking techniques and experimental etching methods.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling fills the historic church with scuffed, everyday materials interrogating institutional authority and fragility.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
Seventy-five emerging artists sell affordable prints, ceramics, textiles, and design pieces alongside DJ sets and food stalls.
A full-moon gathering featuring live music, fire, and free-spirited celebration in the countercultural arts village.
DJs play deep house and electronic sets on the twentieth floor of the A'DAM Tower overlooking the city.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Tim Curry star in this musical 1996 Muppets adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
Clubs and venues across the country offer open sessions, clinics, and demonstrations to introduce the public to various sports.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
A beginner-friendly pottery class covering hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques to create ceramic cups.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
Musicians Yvonne Melissa and Alexandra Charalampidou join Rebetiko Against for an evening of Greek urban folk and traditional tavern music.
A guided walk through the vast former shipyard warehouse dedicated to street art and graffiti from around the world.
Explore the Amsterdam School architecture and maritime history of the monumental building, which now operates as a luxury hotel.
The long-running ensemble mixes fast-paced improv games, sketches, and video comedy sparked by audience suggestions.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
A dedicated open session giving young children safe access to the urban sports hall's trampolines.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
Artist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on ceramic storytelling session working with raw clay.
A guided look inside the striking Amsterdam School landmark, paired with drinks or food in the grand hotel.
The 1932 Amsterdam School theatre in Tuindorp Oostzaan opens its doors for Heritage Day.
The fashion platform marks two decades of championing top graduates from Dutch fashion academies with a retrospective showcase.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
Free outdoor group fitness classes running weekly along the green strip on De Boelelaan in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit.
A citywide week of free sports and movement sessions designed to get residents active.
A communal dining evening featuring local and sustainable dishes served on shared platters.
A guided walking tour exploring notable brutalist and concrete architecture in Amsterdam Zuid.
Electronic sounds take over the historic former pirate radio ship docked in Amsterdam-Noord.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An intimate evening of sleight-of-hand magic performed right in front of the audience.
Karel de Bazel’s monumental brick building on Vijzelstraat, formerly the headquarters of the Netherlands Trading Society and now the City Archives, opens to visitors.
Henri-Georges Clouzot's classic 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso creating artworks directly for the camera.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
Arcam showcases Amsterdam's architectural evolution using physical scale models alongside contemporary urban planning projects.
A hands-on creative workshop where children and their parents experiment with making art together.
A theatre performance interrogating toxic masculinity and the cultural influence of Andrew Tate.
The veteran Los Angeles techno and house producer headlines alongside Monty DJ.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
A festival celebrating off-kilter, eccentric live music and performance across the venue's quirky front and back rooms.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
The Palestinian artist presents video works and installations blending science fiction, archaeology, and Middle Eastern politics.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through cutting, stitching, and assembling their own custom leather bag.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
A night exploring Surinamese jazz fusions, kawina rhythms, and funk grooves.
The Surinamese-Dutch reggae and pop singer, best known for his chart-topping hit 'Parijs', headlines this club night.
A Sunday morning visit inside Amsterdam's premier Amsterdam School monument, built as an ornate shipping headquarters and now a luxury hotel.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
A temporary shared studio offering tools and workspaces for local designers, crafters, and independent makers.
A group run through the city followed by an acai-fuelled social afterparty.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
A community paper-folding meetup where participants practice traditional and contemporary origami designs together.
The former studio of Dutch abstract sculptor André Volten opens to visitors for Heritage Days.
The open-air architectural museum showcases the modernist urban planning and residential high-rises of the Bijlmermeer.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
NDSM-based artists examine the tension between natural habitats and urban culture.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
Roots reggae musician Jah Decko performs with the Massive Genda Band.
A collaborative textile workshop exploring the shared heritage of Dutch transatlantic slavery through quilting and stitching.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
An evening of live electronic and club sets hosted at the NDSM cultural hub.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A discussion exploring themes of identity, displacement, and community.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
A record launch party featuring high-tempo workouts and reworked club tracks.
The British fashion and documentary photographer shows personal, intimate images exploring human connection and the natural world.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
An informal evening mixer for internationals and locals to socialise over drinks and food.
An exhibition dedicated to the Dutch Zero movement co-founder known for his assemblages of discarded everyday objects.
A live set of swinging groove, funk, and blues at the long-running live music bar near Leidseplein.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
A community benefit party supporting the long-running independent cinema project at the former squat.
The artist places his own body alongside motorbikes and heavy machinery in an immersive live performance exploring vulnerability and absurdism.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Electronic artists perform live club sets without relying purely on pre-recorded DJ mixes.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
Local performers, musicians, and comedians take the stage for short sets at this West neighbourhood arts venue.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
Live vocalists and musicians run through an evening of classic and contemporary R&B and soul numbers.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the concert halls, backstage areas, and modern architecture of the waterfront music venue.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
An archival photo display tracing the history of Amsterdam's Pride demonstrations and queer activism.
Artists reflect on Franz Kafka's life, writings, and complex psychological world in a multidisciplinary exhibition.
A mixed-media showcase in the shipyard warehouse investigating aquatic movement and bodily immersion.
A special World Pride exhibition exploring the historical relationship between the Lutheran church and the Amsterdam queer community.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
Singing and movement classes for children, taught by Tehuta.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A group presentation focusing on how artists engage with natural processes, craftsmanship and physical materials.
The Dutch textile artist and master felter presents tactile wool works alongside pieces by invited guest artists.
Babies, toddlers and their carers explore picture books and songs together in the library.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
A two-person exhibition showing textile works by Mia Weiner alongside Johnny Mae Hauser's photography.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
French artist Delphine Courtillot presents her tactile ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
A resident selector plays classic rock, alternative tracks, and party favourites at the canal-side bar.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
The British artist presents drawn and painted textile works combining figurative imagery with personal, poetic texts.
Claudy Jongstra presents her sustainable textile works alongside sculptural contributions from Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition celebrating the creative practices of school art teachers who maintain their own parallel artistic work.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
An art exhibition exploring natural and urban environments through varied creative perspectives in the historic wooden church.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The Dutch artist is known for sensual, tactile glass sculptures and mixed-media works that playfully explore growth, the body and fertility.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
A thematic group exhibition by society members exploring the color green and ecological thought.
An outdoor high-intensity interval training session designed to build strength and cardiovascular fitness in the forest.
A storytelling and spoken-word showcase where performers share intimate personal tales.
An exhibition presented at the residential spaces of De Ateliers artist institute.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An informal neighbourhood social and creative gathering hosted at the East Amsterdam venue.
Guided walk-in tours providing deeper context on the modern and contemporary post-war art in the collection.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
The Dutch sculptor shows tactile, expressive creations fashioned from blown glass, wool, and textile materials.
The Dutch sculptor is known for his geometric, open iron and steel grid constructions that interact directly with the gallery space.
Petra Kroon presents mixed-media works exploring transparency, vulnerability, and personal boundaries.
A rock covers act runs through classic and hard-edged guitar anthems.
Mexican artist Alan Hernández presents sculptural, woven works exploring identity, ritual, and nighttime realms.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An exhibition opening exploring the current social fabric, history and daily life of the Indische Buurt.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
A social Sunday afternoon tea dance featuring classic swing, pop, and ballroom tunes.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
Artist Jefta Hoed exhibits work inspired by urban detritus, city textures, and raw street culture.
A museum docent leads a walk through the photography exhibition highlighting young creative talent.
An exhibition and public programme spotlighting the work and practices of art educators.
The Dutch ceramicist is celebrated for her detailed, Baroque-inspired glazed sculptures blending mythology, mortality and anatomical curiosity.
An interactive social gathering designed to spark conversations and new connections among library visitors.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
Six artists reflect on themes of loneliness, connection, and isolation in this group show.
The live cover band plays an energetic set of classic rock, pop, and funk favourites.
The Dutch painter presents vibrant figurative canvases exploring intimacy, identity, and the female form.
A joint video screening program featuring experimental moving-image works by Korakrit Arunanondchai, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Jota Mombaça, and Larry Achiampong.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch Zero movement pioneer displays his signature assemblage works made from serial consumer objects.
A look back at the radical Fluxus happening staged by the two Dutch conceptual artists.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
A group show inside the historic wooden church gathers works that interpret and reframe natural and built environments.
A youth theatre performance exploring consumerism, waste and identity for audiences aged 13 and up.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
A regular walking group in West for staying active and meeting local neighbours.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
An art exhibition confronting ruin, aftermath, and rebuilding in the Rokin club rooms.
The Italian artist takes over the project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's mid-century novel of modern disillusionment.
Local artists across the village of Blaricum open their private workspaces and studios to visitors.
De Balie screens this documentary, followed by an in-depth conversation.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A programme pairing artists' cinema and video works with related art publications and literature.
A community centre hosting integration initiatives and neighbourhood gatherings opens its doors for Heritage Day.
The Dutch television host and theatre critic conducts live interviews with performing arts guests.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents new works continuing his ongoing inquiry into modernist architecture, display strategies, and memory.
Sculptor Gaston Bannier presents works at this studio and outdoor display space.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
Puerto Rican artist Beatriz Santiago Muñoz presents her moving-image work examining myth, ecology, and post-military landscapes.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
Visual artist Nina Ascoly presents works exploring drawing and movement at this community creative hub.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
An exhibition focusing entirely on the intricate, layered colored-pencil drawings of Dutch artist Frank Lenferink.
A group exhibition featuring contemporary artists who reflect on bodily presence, memory, and lingering social traces.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory and the passage of time.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A cabaret performance weaving songs, confessions, and wry observations on daily life.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Rob Looman's photographic series chronicles his father's gradual cognitive decline from dementia.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
A public presentation and discussion exploring memory, textile histories, and archival practices.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
An art installation or performance viewed through the display window of a shopfront gallery.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
A screening of the acclaimed essay film charting the overlooked maritime container-shipping networks driving global capitalism.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
An exhibition exploring the historical, social and religious lives of Lutheran communities in the Netherlands.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A monthly drop-in advice session offering De Pijp residents aged 60 and over practical guidance on living independently at home.
A live performance taking the stage for a short showcase.
An initiative helping residents in Amsterdam-West collaborate to lower their energy bills and make their homes more efficient.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Elise van Staveren presents a solo exhibition exploring mortality and the limits of existence.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
A recovery centre hosts community gatherings and activities as part of the national anti-loneliness initiative.
Cor Ofman leads a Pax Peace Week church service on the Keizersgracht.
Monday 28 September
A gentle musical performance tailored specifically to babies up to 18 months old and their carers.
A neighbourhood winter gathering featuring a temporary ice-skating rink and seasonal festivities.
The Icelandic stand-up comic brings his dry, observant English-language show exploring continental quirks to Amsterdam.
The revered Greek singer performs selections from his half-century career in rebetiko and traditional folk music.
Up-and-coming stand-ups and seasoned comics test out new jokes on the cultural venue's welcoming stage.
Greg Dulli's long-running alternative rock outfit perform their blend of grunge power and gritty soul.
The Detroit producer and rapper brings his soulful, sample-driven underground hip-hop to the main stage.
The acclaimed Detroit hip-hop producer and MC performs his signature blend of live-instrument soul, funk, and hard-hitting beats.
A guided museum tour designed to introduce children to modern art through playful activities and questions.
Errol Morris's Oscar-winning documentary features former US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara reflecting on the nature of 20th-century warfare.
Michael Moore's provocative 2004 documentary takes a critical look at the presidency of George W. Bush and the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
A community cooking session preparing meals with locally harvested, seasonal produce.
A creative craft and technology session where children design and build their own adventure island models.
A communal dinner cooked with seasonal produce harvested from local urban gardens.
A food pop-up pairing traditional Palestinian cuisine with community fundraising and cultural programming.
The northern California shoegaze and space-rock quintet play heavy, reverb-drenched psychedelic rock.
The eclectic Belgian singer and multi-instrumentalist brings his blend of rock, electro, and pop to the stage.
Professional comics and up-and-coming talent test out new material at this weekly English-language comedy night.
The veteran Greek vocalist, one of the most prominent figures in modern rembetiko and laïko music, performs live.
The quirky venue pairs an indie film screening with a social textile craft night.
A community garden gathering bringing neighbours together over food made from rescued ingredients.
A public forum examining media consumption, propaganda, and navigating truth in modern political discourse.
An informal conversation gathering where people learning Dutch can practice speaking with native volunteers over coffee.
A design thinking and making workshop encouraging youth to create creative solutions for their local neighbourhood.
Children can learn acting skills and movement at these drama classes run by Sona.
An experimental choral performance exploring vocal harmonies and celestial, ambient soundscapes.
Brazilian psychedelic pop band Glue Trip headline an evening of live music joined by the local indie group.
The Vienna-born, Dubai-raised singer-songwriter performs his emotional, classically influenced pop.
An intimate theatrical evening dedicated to the classic French chanson repertoire.
Casual sports, games, and exercise sessions organised specifically for girls in West.
Singing lessons led by the Dutch jazz singer and theatre maker Astrid Seriese.
An open studio day where visitors can meet resident artists and see their works in progress.
Outdoor sports and activity sessions tailored for boys aged eight to thirteen.
Guided outdoor games and physical activities for children aged four to eight at the local playground.
An informal community dinner and gathering at the former sewage plant cultural hub.
A community dinner organized as part of Loneliness Awareness Week, bringing neighbours together over a shared meal.
A relaxed community book club gathering to discuss their latest monthly reading selection.
An open-level yoga class hosted at the Dapperbuurt community centre.
The Antwerp theatre collective stages an expanded edition of its talk-and-performance night exploring contemporary social questions.
A documentary screening exploring the social and political realities of modern Cuba.
Norwegian violist Sunniva Skaug explores music inspired by Antonín Dvořák's American residency.
The innovative Dutch harpist performs a dedicated concert for members of the musician-run cooperative.
A holistic bodywork and plant medicine session focused on physical recovery and relaxation.
A weekly creative craft and art session designed to support mental well-being and meet neighbours.
An outdoor fitness session tailored for older adults looking to build strength, mobility, and stamina.
Participants combine dance movements and cognitive exercises designed to keep both body and mind active.
A screening at the independent cinema in the former pathological anatomy laboratory.
A panel discussion exploring conflicting viewpoints, subjectivity, and how artistic perspectives shape truth.
Walk-in consultations providing advice and placement support for adults looking to improve their Dutch language skills.
A weekly board games afternoon hosted by local students, open to neighbours for tea and games.
A workshop for emerging artists and creatives on managing the business and organisational side of freelance work.
An art lecture exploring the collections and current exhibitions at the private modern art museum Voorlinden.
An evening of casual games of the ancient abstract board game Go, hosted at the hackerspace.
An advanced Iyengar yoga session focusing on precision alignment and sustained postures for experienced practitioners.
A public talk exploring methods for bridging social divides and fostering meaningful civic connection.
A social evening playing the traditional Dutch four-player card game.
A storytelling and discussion evening focusing on families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
An extended edition of the theatre company's salon series blending performance, literature, and conversation.
An evening examining activism, protest strategies, and radical approaches to social change.
A public philosophical talk explores ethics, care, and everyday human behaviour.
A development try-out of a new multidisciplinary piece linking the Orpheus myth with the harp and themes of resistance.
The international community in The Hague gathers for an expat fair offering practical information, clubs, and local services.
A casual community walking group leading forty-five-minute walks around Osdorp.
A weekly drop-in offering health measurements and nutritional advice for women from a neighbourhood dietician.
A self-study lab offering computers and resources to practice Dutch language, digital skills, or study for exams.
Aspiring musicians can book one-on-one consultation time with producer George in the library's studio.
Drop-in guidance offering information and support regarding schools, education options, and youth tutoring.
Emeritus professor Gerd Junne discusses his book exploring the potential of decentralised green hydrogen production.
Local children gather to watch a film together at the neighbourhood library.
Biographers and literary scholars discuss the ethics, challenges, and emotional stakes of writing about deceased authors.
A regular photography meet-up for club members to share images and discuss technique.
An introductory evening for product managers and digital professionals launching a mentorship initiative in the Netherlands.
Free-form improvisation and adventurous sound exploration at the volunteer-run cultural space in the Staatsliedenbuurt.
A local volunteer clean-up group meeting to collect street litter across the Indische Buurt.
A training session or gathering by volunteer medics who provide first aid at protests and political demonstrations.
A listening circle provides a safe space for people to share experiences and connect with others in Amsterdam-Noord.
A public organising meeting bringing residents and activists together to mobilise against the national housing crisis.
A public talk examining political participation, representation, and how to make democratic institutions more accessible to ordinary citizens.
A panel conversation aiming to move past media sensationalism and bridge polarized societal divides.
Comedians Raoul and Buğra split the evening to test out fresh stand-up material.
An informational neighbourhood meeting for homeowners' associations in Nieuw-West regarding building sustainability and maintenance.
A professional tech conference focusing on hybrid cloud architecture and platform engineering.
An informal open session providing walk-in help with everyday computer, tablet, and smartphone queries.
A weekly neighbourhood food-bank initiative providing free surplus groceries to local residents.
A formal academic PhD defence in physics held by a researcher from the national institute Nikhef.
A consultation meeting gathering community feedback for the educational IT cooperative's MORIS project.
A digital literacy workshop focused on using digital patient portals, healthcare apps, and online medical services.
The continuation of an introductory computer course covering practical digital skills and internet usage.
A digital design workshop where kids plan and build worlds using digital Lego modelling tools.
A hands-on makerspace workshop where children experiment with digital fabrication tools to build imaginative worlds.
A public neighbourhood discussion on independent living, home care and elderly housing solutions.
An information meeting for members of the Dutch pension fund for the agricultural and green sectors.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Work by the celebrated Japanese artist, renowned worldwide for her signature polka dots, mirrored infinity rooms, and pumpkins.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
A relaxed, sensory concert format introducing classical sounds and rhythms to babies up to 18 months old.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits and vibrant folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected artworks and archival photography.
A digital projection show rendering the Dutch master's fantastically detailed depictions of heaven, hell and sin into large-scale animations.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
The monthly open-air design and craft market gathers makers selling art, homeware, and fashion on Museumplein.
An interactive family exhibition where visitors consult the wise raven to explore themes of nature and human connection across cultures.
A hands-on music-making workshop where kids and parents experiment with unique electronic and acoustic instruments.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
The comedy troupe stages an improvised sketch show exploring the quirks and realities of expat life in the Dutch capital.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
A family-friendly exhibition exploring magic, rituals and Jewish mysticism through interactive displays.
Alan J. Pakula's gripping 1976 political thriller stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as the Washington Post reporters who broke the Watergate scandal.
Visitors can watch the street artist creating a large-scale piece live inside the graffiti hall.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
An exhibition marking the city's 750th anniversary, tracing Amsterdam's history through key moments and archival records.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Mozart's comic singspiel is performed with hand-carved marionettes in 18th-century costume.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
The exhibition showcases Rembrandt's restless printmaking techniques and experimental etching methods.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
DJs play deep house and electronic sets on the twentieth floor of the A'DAM Tower overlooking the city.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Tim Curry star in this musical 1996 Muppets adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
Sidney Lumet's biting 1976 media satire stars Peter Finch as an unraveling news anchor and Faye Dunaway as an unscrupulous TV executive.
The Australian author of the bestselling Nevermoor fantasy series appears in conversation with Kirsten König.
Children can drop in to create their own artworks inspired by the museum's collection and exhibitions.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
A guided walk through the vast former shipyard warehouse dedicated to street art and graffiti from around the world.
The long-running ensemble mixes fast-paced improv games, sketches, and video comedy sparked by audience suggestions.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
Artist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on ceramic storytelling session working with raw clay.
A guided look inside the striking Amsterdam School landmark, paired with drinks or food in the grand hotel.
The fashion platform marks two decades of championing top graduates from Dutch fashion academies with a retrospective showcase.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
Free outdoor group fitness classes running weekly along the green strip on De Boelelaan in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit.
A communal dining evening featuring local and sustainable dishes served on shared platters.
Musicians take the stage for a late-night blues and rock jam session led by Jacco.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An intimate evening of sleight-of-hand magic performed right in front of the audience.
Carlos Saura's haunting 1976 drama explores childhood trauma and the final days of the Franco regime through the eyes of an eight-year-old girl.
Henri-Georges Clouzot's classic 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso creating artworks directly for the camera.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
A hands-on creative workshop where children and their parents experiment with making art together.
A theatre performance interrogating toxic masculinity and the cultural influence of Andrew Tate.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
A night exploring Surinamese jazz fusions, kawina rhythms, and funk grooves.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
NDSM-based artists examine the tension between natural habitats and urban culture.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A discussion exploring themes of identity, displacement, and community.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
The British fashion and documentary photographer shows personal, intimate images exploring human connection and the natural world.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
An exhibition dedicated to the Dutch Zero movement co-founder known for his assemblages of discarded everyday objects.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
Local performers, musicians, and comedians take the stage for short sets at this West neighbourhood arts venue.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
Live vocalists and musicians run through an evening of classic and contemporary R&B and soul numbers.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
A guided walking tour through the modernist sanatorium complex designed by Jan Duiker in Hilversum.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the concert halls, backstage areas, and modern architecture of the waterfront music venue.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
An archival photo display tracing the history of Amsterdam's Pride demonstrations and queer activism.
Artists reflect on Franz Kafka's life, writings, and complex psychological world in a multidisciplinary exhibition.
A mixed-media showcase in the shipyard warehouse investigating aquatic movement and bodily immersion.
A special World Pride exhibition exploring the historical relationship between the Lutheran church and the Amsterdam queer community.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
Singing and movement classes for children, taught by Tehuta.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A group presentation focusing on how artists engage with natural processes, craftsmanship and physical materials.
The Dutch textile artist and master felter presents tactile wool works alongside pieces by invited guest artists.
Babies, toddlers and their carers explore picture books and songs together in the library.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
A two-person exhibition showing textile works by Mia Weiner alongside Johnny Mae Hauser's photography.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
French artist Delphine Courtillot presents her tactile ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
The British artist presents drawn and painted textile works combining figurative imagery with personal, poetic texts.
Claudy Jongstra presents her sustainable textile works alongside sculptural contributions from Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
An art exhibition exploring natural and urban environments through varied creative perspectives in the historic wooden church.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The Dutch artist is known for sensual, tactile glass sculptures and mixed-media works that playfully explore growth, the body and fertility.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
A thematic group exhibition by society members exploring the color green and ecological thought.
An outdoor high-intensity interval training session designed to build strength and cardiovascular fitness in the forest.
A storytelling and spoken-word showcase where performers share intimate personal tales.
An exhibition presented at the residential spaces of De Ateliers artist institute.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An informal neighbourhood social and creative gathering hosted at the East Amsterdam venue.
Guided walk-in tours providing deeper context on the modern and contemporary post-war art in the collection.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
The Dutch sculptor shows tactile, expressive creations fashioned from blown glass, wool, and textile materials.
The Dutch sculptor is known for his geometric, open iron and steel grid constructions that interact directly with the gallery space.
Mexican artist Alan Hernández presents sculptural, woven works exploring identity, ritual, and nighttime realms.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An exhibition opening exploring the current social fabric, history and daily life of the Indische Buurt.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
A museum docent leads a walk through the photography exhibition highlighting young creative talent.
A communal singing session held in the test building on the Marineterrein grounds.
The Dutch ceramicist is celebrated for her detailed, Baroque-inspired glazed sculptures blending mythology, mortality and anatomical curiosity.
An interactive social gathering designed to spark conversations and new connections among library visitors.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
The live cover band plays an energetic set of classic rock, pop, and funk favourites.
The Dutch painter presents vibrant figurative canvases exploring intimacy, identity, and the female form.
A joint video screening program featuring experimental moving-image works by Korakrit Arunanondchai, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Jota Mombaça, and Larry Achiampong.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch Zero movement pioneer displays his signature assemblage works made from serial consumer objects.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
A group show inside the historic wooden church gathers works that interpret and reframe natural and built environments.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
A regular walking group in West for staying active and meeting local neighbours.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
An art exhibition confronting ruin, aftermath, and rebuilding in the Rokin club rooms.
The Italian artist takes over the project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's mid-century novel of modern disillusionment.
De Balie screens this documentary, followed by an in-depth conversation.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A programme pairing artists' cinema and video works with related art publications and literature.
The Dutch television host and theatre critic conducts live interviews with performing arts guests.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents new works continuing his ongoing inquiry into modernist architecture, display strategies, and memory.
Sculptor Gaston Bannier presents works at this studio and outdoor display space.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
Puerto Rican artist Beatriz Santiago Muñoz presents her moving-image work examining myth, ecology, and post-military landscapes.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
Visual artist Nina Ascoly presents works exploring drawing and movement at this community creative hub.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
A group exhibition featuring contemporary artists who reflect on bodily presence, memory, and lingering social traces.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory and the passage of time.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A cabaret performance weaving songs, confessions, and wry observations on daily life.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Rob Looman's photographic series chronicles his father's gradual cognitive decline from dementia.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
An art installation or performance viewed through the display window of a shopfront gallery.
A workshop blending personal narrative coaching with professional networking to help people communicate their work authentically.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
A screening of the acclaimed essay film charting the overlooked maritime container-shipping networks driving global capitalism.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
An exhibition exploring the historical, social and religious lives of Lutheran communities in the Netherlands.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A monthly drop-in advice session offering De Pijp residents aged 60 and over practical guidance on living independently at home.
An initiative helping residents in Amsterdam-West collaborate to lower their energy bills and make their homes more efficient.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Elise van Staveren presents a solo exhibition exploring mortality and the limits of existence.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
A recovery centre hosts community gatherings and activities as part of the national anti-loneliness initiative.
Tuesday 29 September
The American pop powerhouse singer known for hits like 'I'm Outta Love' plays the arena.
The award-winning author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait discusses her work in an intimate conversation.
Watch open-air films beside the beach at this waterfront venue looking out over the IJ.
Stravinsky's theatrical fable of a soldier outwitting the devil is performed with puppets, live music led by Isabelle Faust, and narration.
The Sacramento alternative rock band brings their dry wit, distinctive trumpet lines and deadpan alt-pop hits to the venue.
Children explore the outdoors and paint nature scenes in this creative open-air workshop.
A yoga flow practiced to an ambient and rhythmic electronic soundtrack inside the nightclub.
A casual trivia night hosted in the pub beside the brewery's famous windmill.
A photography exhibition documenting Albanian Muslims who sheltered Jewish refugees during the Holocaust under the traditional moral code of Besa.
The Canadian electronic collective creates intense dance music entirely on live, non-computer instruments and modified audio equipment.
The British synth-pop and blues-rock vocalist, originally of Yazoo, performs songs from her decades-long solo career.
An open stage night inviting storytellers, comics and performers to share short stories and unpolished material.
Indigenous leaders from the Brazilian Amazon perform traditional spiritual chants and acoustic songs.
The powerhouse British vocalist, former singer of synth-pop duo Yazoo, tours her extensive solo catalogue.
An English-language stand-up comedy showcase featuring emerging comics testing new material.
Stravinsky's theatrical parable is staged with Salzburg's celebrated marionettes, narration by Dominique Horwitz, and violin by Isabelle Faust.
The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw pays tribute to the baritone saxophonist who defined West Coast cool jazz.
An exhibition exploring the interplay between modern art and acoustic rhythms.
Young children listen to stories read aloud in English.
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through assembling their own self-sustaining planted jar.
A family-oriented museum tour offering an accessible, shared introduction to modern art.
A hands-on workshop for children combining creativity, art, and early coding principles.
Children build and sculpt imaginative creatures using craft materials and technology.
A hands-on workshop where kids create their own time capsules using art and craft tools.
Comedian Rami Nima hosts an evening of stand-up comedy featuring up-and-coming and established acts.
Youth workshops focusing on creative technology, coding, and digital design skills.
Children listen to short illustrated stories read aloud in French.
Norman Gershman's photographic exhibition documents Muslim families in Albania who rescued Jewish refugees during the Holocaust guided by their cultural code of honour.
Marking Keti Koti, this performance explores heritage, migration and identity through a personal journey connecting the Netherlands and Senegal.
An informal evening of tabletop and board games inside the hostel's public cafe.
An informal language meetup where learners can practice speaking Dutch in small conversation groups.
Dancers learn vintage rock 'n' roll footwork and partner moves on the waterfront venue's wooden floor.
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The pioneering Delhi hip-hop duo of Encore ABJ and Calm bring their fast-paced Hindi rap to the venue.
The weekly film-industry gathering screens Dutch short films followed by filmmaker Q&As.
The rising Brazilian singer performs her blend of acoustic MPB, neo-soul, and bossa nova.
The Brooklyn indie-soul band, known for their blending of jazz, R&B, and funk grooves, performs live.
The Rotterdam portrait photographer shares his theatrical approach to styling and queer visual culture.
Outdoor sports and active games for children aged four to eight, led by local sports trainers.
Coaches lead sports and games for children aged four to eight at the Balboaplein Cruyff Court.
A weekly social gathering for the local LGBTQ+ community to meet and connect.
Coached sports and games for children aged four to nine at the Bos en Lommer Cruyff Court.
The chamber choir presents an autumn programme of choral works in the historic church.
Coached outdoor games and sports for children aged eight to 13 at the local playground.
Shayenne leads modern dance sessions focused on movement and technique for young dancers.
Student instructors lead playful outdoor movement and introduce basic sports skills to children.
The classic, speakeasy-style cocktail bar in the Jordaan introduces its latest selection of mixed drinks.
David Fincher's 2010 drama charts the turbulent founding of Facebook and the lawsuits that followed Mark Zuckerberg.
A practical visual arts course covering core drawing and painting techniques to help develop your personal style.
An intimate evening of live music in the historic, thirty-seat theater.
The theatrical post-punk and art-rock outfit launches their latest single at the former silent cinema.
An open jam and games night paired with on-site haircuts.
The French sociologist discusses ageing, class and vulnerability in conversation following the translation of his book on his mother's final years.
Musicians gather for an open improvisation session on the city's premier jazz stage.
A psychomotor therapist leads parents and babies in exploring natural infant movement and motor development.
Children's stories come to life with theatrical reading, props, and imaginative play.
Free short legal consultations with certified lawyers offering initial advice on personal or legal matters.
An introductory course explaining the basics of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and how to use them effectively.
Adults can work on self-directed craft and design projects at their own pace with available guidance.
A welcoming drop-in meetup for non-native speakers to practice conversational Dutch with volunteers.
An informal Dutch practice table hosted in partnership with student community mentors.
A free weekly fitness and movement group in Amsterdam-West for anyone wanting to get active and meet neighbours.
A screening of the independent feature at the canal-side cinema.
A Tuesday afternoon crafting meetup for needlework, embroidery, and painting.
A sensory-adapted guided tour of the WWII resistance exhibitions using touch objects and vivid spoken descriptions.
An informal session playing the traditional French boules game outdoors.
Children aged five and up listen to a story and make a craft inspired by the book.
Artists and academics discuss the intersections of artistic practice, ecology, and philosophy.
Students from the mime department present their introductory physical theatre showcase.
Affordable community dining organised by the Dutch charity to bring local neighbours together over a warm meal.
Entrepreneurs, engineers, and founders gather for casual networking focused on artificial intelligence and startup ventures.
An evening discussion group gathering over current reads at this Zuidas workspace cafe.
A gentle moving-meditation session based on the simplified discipline of nineteen movements and one pose.
An informal rooftop gathering for local tech entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists to network.
Curators introduce early short films by the provocative Austrian director Ulrich Seidl alongside his museum exhibition.
A lighthearted social gathering invites locals to introduce their single older relatives and neighbours to potential partners.
A panel exploring whether Tony's Chocolonely's supply-chain strategies can help scale up the broader organic food sector.
The experimental British folk duo bring their raw, lo-fi storytelling to an independent cultural space.
A music therapy session exploring the Ronnie Gardiner Method, combining rhythm and movement to stimulate cognitive health.
The Dutch comedian brings her cabaret show about parenting and modern frustrations to the stage.
The Dutch singer-songwriter, known as frontman of roots-rock band The Dawn Brothers, plays solo material.
A rotating collective of leading Dutch improvisers reinterprets the vast repertoire of Duke Ellington.
A screening of Nima Nourizadeh's 2012 found-footage teen comedy about a house party that spirals completely out of control.
Vocalist Nicoline Snaas and saxophonist Michael Anderson join the house trio for Sunday jazz in the Watergraafsmeer café.
A holistic bodywork and plant medicine session focused on physical recovery and relaxation.
A professional development workshop focusing on clear communication, constructive conflict resolution, and handling confrontation.
A women's walking group meets every Tuesday for brisk exercise and social conversation.
A drop-in consultation for advice on local Dutch language courses, tutoring, and self-study resources.
A friendly, accessible film screening and social gathering organised for local senior citizens.
Young children gather for an informal story session at the local branch.
A gentle Tuesday walking group for women through Sloterpark.
A modified, therapeutic yoga class tailored for people dealing with ongoing pain, mobility limits, or injuries.
A panel discussion and evening of debate at the city centre cultural centre.
An informal community crafting session paired with food.
The historic artist society opens its doors for an introductory visit and welcome gathering.
An informal startup showcase where founders pitch their ideas over slices of pizza.
Chess players of all levels meet for casual games at the library.
A seminar exploring the intersection of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, cognitive function, and contemporary neuroscience.
Legal scholars, criminologists, and activists examine transformative justice alternatives to the carceral system.
The Dutch cabaret performer brings back his personal, narrative stand-up show about family and modern life.
An open conversation exploring how communities can imagine, establish, and protect independent cultural and social sanctuaries.
The city's collection service picks up removed garden paving slabs for residents replacing them with green planting.
Drop in with questions about memory loss, dementia, caregiving, and local support resources.
A practical seminar examining how to spot and address youth loneliness.
A morning workshop teaching practical strategies to step in safely against inappropriate behaviour and harassment.
A health support group in the Dapperbuurt designed for women with a migration background who are managing psychosomatic symptoms.
Local women gather for an informal morning meal and informational talks on neighbourhood life and health.
Drop in for coffee, tea, and informal conversation with local neighbours.
A drop-in study centre offering assistance with basic digital skills, reading, and language practice.
A free consultation session offering guidance with personal finances, budgeting, and debt management.
Guided homework and tutoring support for primary and secondary school students.
Neighbourhood children gather for a film screening at the local library workshop space.
An informal after-hours drinks gathering for the university community.
Writers and researchers discuss effective communication strategies and psychological approaches to discussing the climate crisis.
An awards presentation celebrating emerging performing arts graduates supported by the academy's development fund.
Educator and television presenter Karim Amghar speaks on inclusion, empathy and equal opportunity in arts education.
Stichting Ondersteboven hosts a community dialogue session focused on sharing personal stories and local experiences.
Early-stage entrepreneurs pitch their ventures directly to angel investors and venture capitalists in this networking session.
Founders, engineers, and digital entrepreneurs gather for an evening of informal professional networking in the city center.
A neighbourhood meeting to discuss housing corporation plans for 450 new homes around Gulden Winckel.
Activists gather for an open political conversation exploring the tension between climate action and capitalist economic structures.
A Dutch-language workshop on recognising boundaries and fostering a safer social environment on campus.
Neighbours drop in for an informal coffee morning and a chat at the library.
An informal neighbourhood health and social meetup focusing on healthy ageing.
An information drop-in for residents to learn about the new community room planned for Anton de Komplein.
A monthly open consultation hour for residents living around the Sloterdijk railway hub to ask questions and raise local concerns.
A fully booked digital design and animation workshop using Lego for young participants.
A fully booked hands-on boot camp introducing children to coding, engineering, and robotics.
A community meetup for developers and database administrators working with the open-source relational database system.
The private club's resident choir meets for their weekly rehearsal.
Software engineers and engineering leads meet to discuss integrating AI tools into development workflows and Model Context Protocol integrations.
A weekly advice surgery offering practical and legal support for local squatters and housing activists.
Scientology's Oxford Capacity Analysis personality test is offered to passers-by from their Wibautstraat headquarters.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Work by the celebrated Japanese artist, renowned worldwide for her signature polka dots, mirrored infinity rooms, and pumpkins.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
The street art museum hosts an exhibition celebrating urban contemporary artists and graffiti culture.
A relaxed, sensory concert format introducing classical sounds and rhythms to babies up to 18 months old.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits and vibrant folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected artworks and archival photography.
A digital projection show rendering the Dutch master's fantastically detailed depictions of heaven, hell and sin into large-scale animations.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
The monthly open-air design and craft market gathers makers selling art, homeware, and fashion on Museumplein.
An interactive family exhibition where visitors consult the wise raven to explore themes of nature and human connection across cultures.
A hands-on music-making workshop where kids and parents experiment with unique electronic and acoustic instruments.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
The comedy troupe stages an improvised sketch show exploring the quirks and realities of expat life in the Dutch capital.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
A family-friendly exhibition exploring magic, rituals and Jewish mysticism through interactive displays.
Alan J. Pakula's gripping 1976 political thriller stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as the Washington Post reporters who broke the Watergate scandal.
Visitors can watch the street artist creating a large-scale piece live inside the graffiti hall.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
An exhibition marking the city's 750th anniversary, tracing Amsterdam's history through key moments and archival records.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Mozart's comic singspiel is performed with hand-carved marionettes in 18th-century costume.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
Stanley Kubrick's razor-sharp Cold War satire follows a frantic bid to stop an unhinged US general from triggering nuclear armageddon.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
The exhibition showcases Rembrandt's restless printmaking techniques and experimental etching methods.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
Heather Lenz's 2018 documentary traces the life and career of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from conservative post-war Japan to global contemporary stardom.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Tim Curry star in this musical 1996 Muppets adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
Sidney Lumet's biting 1976 media satire stars Peter Finch as an unraveling news anchor and Faye Dunaway as an unscrupulous TV executive.
The Australian author of the bestselling Nevermoor fantasy series appears in conversation with Kirsten König.
Children can drop in to create their own artworks inspired by the museum's collection and exhibitions.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
A guided walk through the vast former shipyard warehouse dedicated to street art and graffiti from around the world.
The long-running ensemble mixes fast-paced improv games, sketches, and video comedy sparked by audience suggestions.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
Artist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on ceramic storytelling session working with raw clay.
A guided look inside the striking Amsterdam School landmark, paired with drinks or food in the grand hotel.
The fashion platform marks two decades of championing top graduates from Dutch fashion academies with a retrospective showcase.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
Free outdoor group fitness classes running weekly along the green strip on De Boelelaan in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit.
A communal dining evening featuring local and sustainable dishes served on shared platters.
Musicians take the stage for a late-night blues and rock jam session led by Jacco.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An intimate evening of sleight-of-hand magic performed right in front of the audience.
Carlos Saura's haunting 1976 drama explores childhood trauma and the final days of the Franco regime through the eyes of an eight-year-old girl.
Henri-Georges Clouzot's classic 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso creating artworks directly for the camera.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
A hands-on creative workshop where children and their parents experiment with making art together.
A theatre performance interrogating toxic masculinity and the cultural influence of Andrew Tate.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
An informal, low-pressure group walk in the park for mothers and their babies.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
A relaxed Tuesday evening drawing session open to all skill levels with no fixed agenda.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
NDSM-based artists examine the tension between natural habitats and urban culture.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
The British fashion and documentary photographer shows personal, intimate images exploring human connection and the natural world.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
An exhibition dedicated to the Dutch Zero movement co-founder known for his assemblages of discarded everyday objects.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
Local performers, musicians, and comedians take the stage for short sets at this West neighbourhood arts venue.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
A guided walking tour through the modernist sanatorium complex designed by Jan Duiker in Hilversum.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the concert halls, backstage areas, and modern architecture of the waterfront music venue.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Director Jane Schoenbrun presents a queer horror screening followed by discussion.
An archival photo display tracing the history of Amsterdam's Pride demonstrations and queer activism.
Artists reflect on Franz Kafka's life, writings, and complex psychological world in a multidisciplinary exhibition.
A mixed-media showcase in the shipyard warehouse investigating aquatic movement and bodily immersion.
A special World Pride exhibition exploring the historical relationship between the Lutheran church and the Amsterdam queer community.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A group presentation focusing on how artists engage with natural processes, craftsmanship and physical materials.
The Dutch textile artist and master felter presents tactile wool works alongside pieces by invited guest artists.
Babies, toddlers and their carers explore picture books and songs together in the library.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
A two-person exhibition showing textile works by Mia Weiner alongside Johnny Mae Hauser's photography.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
French artist Delphine Courtillot presents her tactile ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
The British artist presents drawn and painted textile works combining figurative imagery with personal, poetic texts.
Claudy Jongstra presents her sustainable textile works alongside sculptural contributions from Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
An art exhibition exploring natural and urban environments through varied creative perspectives in the historic wooden church.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The Dutch artist is known for sensual, tactile glass sculptures and mixed-media works that playfully explore growth, the body and fertility.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
A thematic group exhibition by society members exploring the color green and ecological thought.
An outdoor high-intensity interval training session designed to build strength and cardiovascular fitness in the forest.
A storytelling and spoken-word showcase where performers share intimate personal tales.
An exhibition presented at the residential spaces of De Ateliers artist institute.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An informal neighbourhood social and creative gathering hosted at the East Amsterdam venue.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
A film screening inside the casual cafe-restaurant in the Houthavens.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
The Dutch comedy collective returns to the stage with their dark, character-driven cabaret sketches.
The Dutch sculptor shows tactile, expressive creations fashioned from blown glass, wool, and textile materials.
The Dutch sculptor is known for his geometric, open iron and steel grid constructions that interact directly with the gallery space.
Mexican artist Alan Hernández presents sculptural, woven works exploring identity, ritual, and nighttime realms.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An exhibition opening exploring the current social fabric, history and daily life of the Indische Buurt.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
A museum docent leads a walk through the photography exhibition highlighting young creative talent.
A communal singing session held in the test building on the Marineterrein grounds.
The Dutch ceramicist is celebrated for her detailed, Baroque-inspired glazed sculptures blending mythology, mortality and anatomical curiosity.
An interactive social gathering designed to spark conversations and new connections among library visitors.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
A contemporary performance exploring physical connection, rhythm and movement.
The Dutch painter presents vibrant figurative canvases exploring intimacy, identity, and the female form.
A joint video screening program featuring experimental moving-image works by Korakrit Arunanondchai, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Jota Mombaça, and Larry Achiampong.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch Zero movement pioneer displays his signature assemblage works made from serial consumer objects.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
A group show inside the historic wooden church gathers works that interpret and reframe natural and built environments.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
A regular walking group in West for staying active and meeting local neighbours.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
An art exhibition confronting ruin, aftermath, and rebuilding in the Rokin club rooms.
The Italian artist takes over the project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's mid-century novel of modern disillusionment.
De Balie screens this documentary, followed by an in-depth conversation.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A programme pairing artists' cinema and video works with related art publications and literature.
The Dutch television host and theatre critic conducts live interviews with performing arts guests.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents new works continuing his ongoing inquiry into modernist architecture, display strategies, and memory.
Sculptor Gaston Bannier presents works at this studio and outdoor display space.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
Puerto Rican artist Beatriz Santiago Muñoz presents her moving-image work examining myth, ecology, and post-military landscapes.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
Arti et Amicitiae hosts an art exhibition framed around the playful puzzle of an absent title.
A group exhibition featuring contemporary artists who reflect on bodily presence, memory, and lingering social traces.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory and the passage of time.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A cabaret performance weaving songs, confessions, and wry observations on daily life.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Rob Looman's photographic series chronicles his father's gradual cognitive decline from dementia.
A theatre performance exploring the aftermath and personal impact of a fateful accident.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
An art installation or performance viewed through the display window of a shopfront gallery.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
A screening of the acclaimed essay film charting the overlooked maritime container-shipping networks driving global capitalism.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
An exhibition exploring the historical, social and religious lives of Lutheran communities in the Netherlands.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A monthly drop-in advice session offering De Pijp residents aged 60 and over practical guidance on living independently at home.
An initiative helping residents in Amsterdam-West collaborate to lower their energy bills and make their homes more efficient.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Elise van Staveren presents a solo exhibition exploring mortality and the limits of existence.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
The Dutch stand-up and musical comedian tests work-in-progress songs and jokes ahead of his latest theatre run.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
A recovery centre hosts community gatherings and activities as part of the national anti-loneliness initiative.
Wednesday 30 September
The Australian cult musician brings his tongue-in-cheek persona, slap bass lines, and eighties-inspired synth-pop to the stage.
Amateur and experienced performers take to the stage for an open-mic evening of personal tales, folklore, and spoken word.
An accessible musical performance designed specifically for children and families.
Danny Boyle's frenetic 1996 adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel follows a group of heroin addicts navigating Edinburgh's gritty underbelly.
Young laureates of the prestigious national competition give a free daytime showcase in the Recital Hall.
A full-day festival for young readers featuring author encounters, theatre, and workshops during the national Children's Book Week.
A hands-on creative workshop series where children craft their own mythical short films and animations.
An outdoor nature workshop showing children how food travels from seed to plate through gardening and cooking activities.
A hands-on workshop teaching the traditional Coptic technique of exposed-spine bookbinding with needle and thread.
The German electronic producer Nicolas Janco performs his blend of melodic techno, acoustic instrumentation, and downtempo ambient beats.
Teams test their general knowledge over fresh craft beers at the brewery's monthly pub quiz.
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The live tribute act performs the hits, funk grooves, and robotic anthems of the French electronic duo.
Chicago-trained stand-up Matt Castellvi teams up with Saudi comedian Ibrahim Al Hajjaj for an English-language comedy set.
The New Yorker staff writer and author of 'Empire of Pain' and 'Say Nothing' discusses investigative journalism and narrative nonfiction.
Two veterans of European techno, Dystopian label head Rødhåd and Dutch electronic pioneer Speedy J, join for a collaborative set.
The energetic Amsterdam brass-and-strings ensemble plays their raucous blend of traditional Eastern European klezmer, Balkan beats, and jazz.
Billy Wilder's cynical 1951 drama stars Kirk Douglas as an opportunistic journalist exploiting a man trapped in an underground cave.
A story and play session designed to introduce toddlers aged three and up to books.
A wood-fired mobile sauna session set up for relaxation and community warming.
A hands-on workshop for children aged six and up to make their own articulated jumping jack puppets.
A workshop series inviting musicians of all levels to play and improvise together.
A guided paper-folding workshop led by artist Qusai, open to beginners and experienced crafters alike.
Guest bartender Francesco Pellegrino shakes Italian-inspired aperitivo cocktails to mark the end of the venue's themed month.
A community kitchen evening serving Indonesian home-cooked food.
A screen-free afternoon of board games, painting, and creative activities for children and families.
A guided sampling of natural and low-intervention wines in a Jordaan boutique wine bar.
The exiled Russian hip-hop duo, blending electronic beats with Tatar-infused poetry, play a live club set.
Alfred Hitchcock's classic 1948 psychological thriller, famous for being filmed in what appears to be a single continuous take, screens in Mercatorplein.
Sunday night karaoke at the longstanding queer and drag bar near Rembrandtplein.
A theatrical and musical production exploring heritage, identity, and the African diaspora.
An informal playtime session where young children and their parents can gather and play.
The pioneering Dutch reed quintet performs a seasonal programme of classical arrangements and original works.
The American tenor saxophonist pairs with the veteran Dutch bop pianist and celebrated Belgian guitarist.
A facilitated community dinner bringing local residents together around a shared table for open conversation.
An open community workshop day where locals can use shared tools and get help with their DIY repair or craft projects.
A morning open-lab session for visitors to experiment with digital fabrication tools and craft materials.
An informal meetup for non-native speakers to practise everyday Dutch conversation over coffee.
A friendly, volunteer-led group where language learners practise conversational Dutch in small groups.
Coaches lead movement and outdoor games for toddlers and young children aged one to six.
A short daytime organ or chamber recital in Amsterdam's landmark canal-side church.
Supervised sports and play for kids aged four to 13 on the public square.
A hands-on workshop exploring communication, postal history, and creative design.
The community venue hosts an afternoon dedicated to caring for and pampering pets.
Keithlan and Xavier lead dance classes exploring Afro house rhythms and choreography for young dancers.
A gathering pairing bespoke fashion craftsmanship with guided champagne tastings.
A guided tasting exploring single-origin ceremonial cacaos alongside creative group activities.
An after-work networking and social drinks evening open to expat women.
An evening session dedicated to the craft of screenwriting and adapting stories for film and television.
An informal weekly drinks meetup brings expats, locals, and newcomers together for casual conversation.
Screening of a documentary exploring Dutch-Caribbean artists and the philosophy of dominoes, followed by games.
A collaborative writing workshop where musicians and lyricists share works in progress and experiment with new material.
Haarlem's spoken-word and rock collective share the bill with local poets and musicians in the Houthavens.
An open, hands-on workshop inviting participants to drop in and create artwork together.
Dutch-Moroccan author Abdelkader Benali joins classical pianist Daria van den Bercken for an evening combining literature and live music.
The pioneering reed quintet serves up a curated, seasonal blend of arrangements and original repertoire.
An art exhibition presenting works by the visual artist in the creative hub's gallery space.
A showcase of visual work created during or inspired by journeys into northern landscapes.
A cultural evening and discussion focusing on the urban soul and communities of Amsterdam.
An introductory evening class covering the fundamentals of Arabic script, pronunciation, and basic conversation.
A public talk examining state security, political crises, and political kidnappings.
The secondary school opens its doors for an afternoon festival connecting students, staff, and neighbourhood residents.
Participants bring old family photographs and embellish them with decorative embroidery stitches.
A regular club gathering to play matches on traditional Dutch shuffleboards.
Indoor sports sessions in the school gymnasium designed specifically for girls aged eight to 13.
Children aged six and up practice reading skills through interactive games and group activities.
Children aged five and up gather for an interactive story reading session at the public library.
A launch event celebrating a new publication about Amsterdam, hosted inside the city museum.
An evening exploring the literary legacy and political thought of Curaçaoan author Frank Martinus Arion.
An open-level yoga class hosted at the Dapperbuurt community centre.
Early-stage founders present their business concepts directly to an audience of venture investors and get immediate feedback.
An interfaith dialogue evening bringing Jewish, Muslim, and other local residents together to connect and share experiences.
An informal evening dedicated to playing tabletop and board games over drinks.
The community theatre group stages an energetic production confronting modern democratic tensions and civil protest.
Informal conversational practice for English language learners of all levels at an Amsterdam language school.
A guided group walk designed to spark structured, meaningful conversations between participants along the route.
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A lecture exploring how esoteric traditions link bodily organs and physiological systems to astronomical archetypes and celestial signs.
An interactive evening using storytelling and discussion to examine non-monogamy and how polyamorous people navigate monogamous social norms.
A curated showcase presenting the graduation performances of emerging theatre and dance makers from Dutch arts academies.
The Berlin live electronic and synth duo headline an intimate evening supported by løu.
An intimate live music preview and listening session in the hotel's basement club.
Author Abdelkader Benali and concert pianist Daria van den Bercken interweave storytelling and music around Kurban Said's classic novel.
Local jazz musicians join together for an informal open playing session.
A general-knowledge trivia night testing teams across pop culture, history, and current affairs in Amstelveen.
A panel discussion examining the digital economy's impact on human focus and cognitive health.
A stand-up comedy showcase presented at Westergas.
The live act performs an evening of electronic music at Cinetol.
Tenor saxophonist Jasper Blom leads a quartet of seasoned Dutch and international jazz players.
A family programme featuring performances and a masterclass where children can create their own shows.
A showcase displaying fresh, newly developed works by participating local artists.
A workshop offering tools and frameworks to help you make confident, well-considered personal and professional decisions.
An informal drop-in gathering offering coffee, conversation, and a warm community welcome.
An informal morning gathering for locals to drop in for a free cup of coffee and conversation.
An accessible yoga session led by Fabio, focusing on stretching, breath, and relaxation.
A regular shared meal connecting founders, researchers, and campus residents over casual conversation.
A guided tour exploring the heritage, stories, and curated objects housed inside the neighbourhood collection.
French speakers and learners gather for an informal conversational practice session.
A creative craft group at the city farm facilitated by a peer support specialist from TEAM ED.
A casual neighbourhood social with tea, coffee, and open conversation in the local social centre.
A launch event and discussion for the new book exploring urban spaces and their connection to nature.
A quiet drop-in session for children and learners to choose a book from the shelves and practice reading.
A presentation dedicated to the life and satirical cartoons of Dutch artist Harry Lammertink, known as Yrrah.
A shared community dinner and moderated dialogue evening focused on connection, listening and local solidarity.
Community sports organisation West Beweegt hosts outdoor games and movement sessions for teenagers aged thirteen to sixteen.
A weekly community gathering focusing on neurodiversity, co-regulation, and mental health through guided shared exercises.
A low-barrier gathering where people dealing with grief and bereavement can share their experiences over coffee.
A multi-week introductory course introducing basic Kadampa Buddhist meditation practices for mental clarity.
An informal open evening where makers, hackers, and technology enthusiasts meet to share projects and ideas.
Tim Hofman and his investigative team celebrate a decade of their consumer advocacy and accountability show with a live arena production.
A screening dedicated to the visual art and film work of Anne Meffert.
An evening of performance and storytelling staged inside the creative warehouse space.
Percussionist Rachel Zhang presents new works for marimba and vibraphone performed by up-and-coming conservatory players.
A singing session dedicated to political and social movement protest songs.
A discussion evening examining housing and urbanism through the lens of influential city theorist Jane Jacobs.
The Dutch philosopher and former Thinker of the Fatherland discusses practical ethics and daily existence.
The energetic Dutch comedian and television personality tours his latest solo cabaret show.
A comedy evening dedicated entirely to puns, wordplay and linguistic jokes.
An informal, volunteer-run drinks night at the independent cultural centre.
The opening session of a beginner course introducing essential tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
University students read stories aloud to local children to foster a love of reading.
Older adults meet to share personal stories and connect across different backgrounds.
Neighbours gather for an informal social morning to meet people and practice Dutch.
A casual Wednesday afternoon drop-in for neighbourhood residents to stop by for tea, coffee, and a chat.
A political education session examining the uprisings, political dynamics, and aftershocks of the 2011 Arab Spring.
Activists and researchers discuss grassroots community resistance against mining and fossil fuel extraction across South Africa.
Information security professionals, ethical hackers, and tech compliance specialists meet for informal drinks and industry networking.
A facilitated group discussion for men to reflect on relationships, communication, and their impact on others.
A community workshop focused on local anti-racism organising and shared action.
A gathering and discussion addressing chronic sorrow and the ongoing grief that accompanies lifelong illness, disability, or caring responsibilities.
Researchers analyse the political and economic effects of bureaucracy across the European Union.
A discussion evening exploring how to look past rigid social and political categorisations.
A community drop-in hour where local residents can ask questions and discuss neighbourhood issues.
A fully booked workshop teaching kids the basics of game design and building inside Roblox.
A fully booked makerspace session exploring 3D modeling and digital fabrication.
A fully booked creative workshop focused on rotating mechanisms, kinetic art, and basic engineering.
The municipality and housing association Eigen Haard host a drop-in meeting presenting the final design for the Ruychaverkwartier neighborhood.
Cloud engineers, architects, and developers gather for technical talks and networking around the Google Cloud platform.
The local Java User Group hosts a hands-on technical workshop focused on OpenTelemetry observability frameworks.
A screening of the documentary chronicling the fierce 1970s community resistance against metro construction and demolitions in the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Work by the celebrated Japanese artist, renowned worldwide for her signature polka dots, mirrored infinity rooms, and pumpkins.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
The street art museum hosts an exhibition celebrating urban contemporary artists and graffiti culture.
A relaxed, sensory concert format introducing classical sounds and rhythms to babies up to 18 months old.
A live symphonic orchestra performs the memorable fantasy themes and attraction soundtracks from the Dutch theme park.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
The Mexican painter's life, portraits and vibrant folk-art aesthetic are explored through projected artworks and archival photography.
A digital projection show rendering the Dutch master's fantastically detailed depictions of heaven, hell and sin into large-scale animations.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
The monthly open-air design and craft market gathers makers selling art, homeware, and fashion on Museumplein.
An interactive family exhibition where visitors consult the wise raven to explore themes of nature and human connection across cultures.
A hands-on music-making workshop where kids and parents experiment with unique electronic and acoustic instruments.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
The comedy troupe stages an improvised sketch show exploring the quirks and realities of expat life in the Dutch capital.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
A family-friendly exhibition exploring magic, rituals and Jewish mysticism through interactive displays.
Alan J. Pakula's gripping 1976 political thriller stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as the Washington Post reporters who broke the Watergate scandal.
Visitors can watch the street artist creating a large-scale piece live inside the graffiti hall.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
An exhibition marking the city's 750th anniversary, tracing Amsterdam's history through key moments and archival records.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Mozart's comic singspiel is performed with hand-carved marionettes in 18th-century costume.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
Stanley Kubrick's razor-sharp Cold War satire follows a frantic bid to stop an unhinged US general from triggering nuclear armageddon.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
The exhibition showcases Rembrandt's restless printmaking techniques and experimental etching methods.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
Heather Lenz's 2018 documentary traces the life and career of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from conservative post-war Japan to global contemporary stardom.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Tim Curry star in this musical 1996 Muppets adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel.
The Australian author of the bestselling Nevermoor fantasy series appears in conversation with Kirsten König.
Children can drop in to create their own artworks inspired by the museum's collection and exhibitions.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
A guided walk through the vast former shipyard warehouse dedicated to street art and graffiti from around the world.
The long-running ensemble mixes fast-paced improv games, sketches, and video comedy sparked by audience suggestions.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
Artist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on ceramic storytelling session working with raw clay.
A sensory performance exploring memory, heritage, and identity through scent and personal storytelling.
A guided look inside the striking Amsterdam School landmark, paired with drinks or food in the grand hotel.
The fashion platform marks two decades of championing top graduates from Dutch fashion academies with a retrospective showcase.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
Free outdoor group fitness classes running weekly along the green strip on De Boelelaan in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit.
A communal dining evening featuring local and sustainable dishes served on shared platters.
Players identify disco songs played by a live DJ to fill their cards and win prizes.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An intimate evening of sleight-of-hand magic performed right in front of the audience.
Carlos Saura's haunting 1976 drama explores childhood trauma and the final days of the Franco regime through the eyes of an eight-year-old girl.
Henri-Georges Clouzot's classic 1956 documentary captures Pablo Picasso creating artworks directly for the camera.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
A hands-on creative workshop where children and their parents experiment with making art together.
A theatre performance interrogating toxic masculinity and the cultural influence of Andrew Tate.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
An immersive science-fiction theatre performance exploring urban futures in space.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
Musician Iris Oltheten introduces young children to rhythm, singing, and instruments through play.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
An intimate evening of spoken word, live acoustic music, and personal storytelling.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
NDSM-based artists examine the tension between natural habitats and urban culture.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
The British fashion and documentary photographer shows personal, intimate images exploring human connection and the natural world.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
An exhibition dedicated to the Dutch Zero movement co-founder known for his assemblages of discarded everyday objects.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
Local performers, musicians, and comedians take the stage for short sets at this West neighbourhood arts venue.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
A guided walking tour through the modernist sanatorium complex designed by Jan Duiker in Hilversum.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the concert halls, backstage areas, and modern architecture of the waterfront music venue.
The annual showcase exhibition spotlights standout graduation work by newly emerging artists from Dutch art academies.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Children follow clues through the library in a themed treasure hunt marking Dutch Children's Book Week.
Director Jane Schoenbrun presents a queer horror screening followed by discussion.
An archival photo display tracing the history of Amsterdam's Pride demonstrations and queer activism.
Artists reflect on Franz Kafka's life, writings, and complex psychological world in a multidisciplinary exhibition.
A mixed-media showcase in the shipyard warehouse investigating aquatic movement and bodily immersion.
A special World Pride exhibition exploring the historical relationship between the Lutheran church and the Amsterdam queer community.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
Choir director Hans Veldhuizen leads a communal singing session dedicated to classic and modern cinematic scores.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A group presentation focusing on how artists engage with natural processes, craftsmanship and physical materials.
The Dutch textile artist and master felter presents tactile wool works alongside pieces by invited guest artists.
Babies, toddlers and their carers explore picture books and songs together in the library.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
A two-person exhibition showing textile works by Mia Weiner alongside Johnny Mae Hauser's photography.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
French artist Delphine Courtillot presents her tactile ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
The British artist presents drawn and painted textile works combining figurative imagery with personal, poetic texts.
Claudy Jongstra presents her sustainable textile works alongside sculptural contributions from Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
An art exhibition exploring natural and urban environments through varied creative perspectives in the historic wooden church.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The Dutch artist is known for sensual, tactile glass sculptures and mixed-media works that playfully explore growth, the body and fertility.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
A thematic group exhibition by society members exploring the color green and ecological thought.
A midweek live music and party session at the long-running blues and rock bar on the Lijnbaansgracht.
An outdoor high-intensity interval training session designed to build strength and cardiovascular fitness in the forest.
A storytelling and spoken-word showcase where performers share intimate personal tales.
An exhibition presented at the residential spaces of De Ateliers artist institute.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An informal neighbourhood social and creative gathering hosted at the East Amsterdam venue.
Dutch trumpeter Suzan Veneman leads a quartet drawn from Amsterdam's contemporary jazz circuit.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
A film screening inside the casual cafe-restaurant in the Houthavens.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
The Dutch comedy collective returns to the stage with their dark, character-driven cabaret sketches.
The Dutch sculptor shows tactile, expressive creations fashioned from blown glass, wool, and textile materials.
The Dutch sculptor is known for his geometric, open iron and steel grid constructions that interact directly with the gallery space.
Mexican artist Alan Hernández presents sculptural, woven works exploring identity, ritual, and nighttime realms.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An exhibition opening exploring the current social fabric, history and daily life of the Indische Buurt.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
A museum docent leads a walk through the photography exhibition highlighting young creative talent.
A communal singing session held in the test building on the Marineterrein grounds.
The annual graduation show brings together standout fine art graduates from art academies across the Netherlands.
The Dutch ceramicist is celebrated for her detailed, Baroque-inspired glazed sculptures blending mythology, mortality and anatomical curiosity.
The cover band plays a mix of classic rock, pop, and blues standards off Leidseplein.
An interactive social gathering designed to spark conversations and new connections among library visitors.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
A contemporary performance exploring physical connection, rhythm and movement.
The Dutch painter presents vibrant figurative canvases exploring intimacy, identity, and the female form.
A joint video screening program featuring experimental moving-image works by Korakrit Arunanondchai, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Jota Mombaça, and Larry Achiampong.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch Zero movement pioneer displays his signature assemblage works made from serial consumer objects.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
A group show inside the historic wooden church gathers works that interpret and reframe natural and built environments.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
A regular walking group in West for staying active and meeting local neighbours.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
A community-focused, volunteer-run social night for the LGBTQ+ community at the historic anarchist social centre.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
An art exhibition confronting ruin, aftermath, and rebuilding in the Rokin club rooms.
The Italian artist takes over the project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's mid-century novel of modern disillusionment.
A free neighbourhood fitness and gentle exercise class for women looking to stay active and meet others.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A programme pairing artists' cinema and video works with related art publications and literature.
The Dutch television host and theatre critic conducts live interviews with performing arts guests.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents new works continuing his ongoing inquiry into modernist architecture, display strategies, and memory.
Sculptor Gaston Bannier presents works at this studio and outdoor display space.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
Puerto Rican artist Beatriz Santiago Muñoz presents her moving-image work examining myth, ecology, and post-military landscapes.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
Arti et Amicitiae hosts an art exhibition framed around the playful puzzle of an absent title.
A group exhibition featuring contemporary artists who reflect on bodily presence, memory, and lingering social traces.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory and the passage of time.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A cabaret performance weaving songs, confessions, and wry observations on daily life.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Rob Looman's photographic series chronicles his father's gradual cognitive decline from dementia.
A theatre performance exploring the aftermath and personal impact of a fateful accident.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
The Dutch comedian and actor, known for his fast-paced sketches and De Speld collaborations, performs his solo cabaret show.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
An art installation or performance viewed through the display window of a shopfront gallery.
The theatre-maker presents a contemporary solo performance piece.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
A screening of the acclaimed essay film charting the overlooked maritime container-shipping networks driving global capitalism.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
An exhibition exploring the historical, social and religious lives of Lutheran communities in the Netherlands.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
A community storytelling workshop focusing on sharing and illuminating personal narratives.
Live visuals mixed alongside the bar's rock soundtrack on the Marnixstraat canal terrace.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A monthly drop-in advice session offering De Pijp residents aged 60 and over practical guidance on living independently at home.
An initiative helping residents in Amsterdam-West collaborate to lower their energy bills and make their homes more efficient.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Elise van Staveren presents a solo exhibition exploring mortality and the limits of existence.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
The Dutch stand-up and musical comedian tests work-in-progress songs and jokes ahead of his latest theatre run.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
Thursday 1 October
Skateboarding lessons tailored for children, hosted at the indoor skatepark and cafe.
An interactive live concert designed for young children and their families to sing and dance along together.
A free science festival aimed at children, hosted by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Part of the national science weekend, opening university laboratories and research facilities to the public through family-friendly experiments and talks.
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Drop-in divination sessions using card reading inside the canal-side museum dedicated to hermetic philosophy and free thought.
Wim Wenders directs Kōji Yakusho as a Tokyo public toilet cleaner finding poetry and routine in everyday life.
A hands-on screen printing workshop where participants can design and print their own tote bags.
A creative craft workshop where participants glaze traditional beer mugs alongside craft brews.
The official opening night of the annual festival celebrating the talents and contributions of the Black community.
A meditative evening of acoustic resonance and overtone instruments within the acoustic space of the 19th-century church.
An open-mic stand-up night where comedians poke fun at Dutch culture and life in the Netherlands.
The Daptone Records soul singer brings his rich, classic sixties-style rhythm and blues vocals to Paradiso.
The long-running British pop-rock band, best known for late-2000s hits like 'She's So Lovely', play the venue's main hall.
Community members take the stage to share personal, unscripted queer narratives around the storytelling center's rug.
The American-Dutch comedian and Boom Chicago veteran performs a solo stand-up show tackling national politics and expatriate life.
The French-Italian collective blends disco-house grooves, live instrumentation, and sensual electronic pop.
The high-energy Argentine duo brings their genre-bending mix of trap, hip-hop, funk, and rock to the arena stage.
A gentle children's theatre production based on Pim Lammers' picture book about identity, acceptance and being who you truly are.
An exhibition opening marking half a century of Surinamese independence with art and community stories.
A monthly Thursday morning storytime and sing-along for toddlers and preschoolers at the specialist children's bookshop.
Performers turn personal stories into completely unscripted scenes at this weekly English-language improv showcase.
A club evening dedicated to classic and contemporary soul, funk, and R&B selections.
The indie-blues project of New York songwriter Jon Honembach blends roots, folk, and electronic textures.
The Indian-born pianist and composer plays a set of contemporary jazz.
A vintage-tinged social evening with retro tunes and drinks in the retro living-room bar.
A panel discussion investigating how illicit finance, money laundering, and corruption operate on a global scale.
The Norwegian vocalist leads her ensemble through a set of contemporary jazz infused with soul and groove.
Majid Majidi's acclaimed 1997 Iranian drama follows a young brother and sister secretly sharing a pair of shoes in Tehran.
Chicago-born drummer Frank Rosaly convenes a versatile avant-garde ensemble featuring Tortoise guitarist Jeff Parker, multi-instrumentalist Rob Frye, and performer Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti.
The veteran British stand-up comedian and actor, known for his offbeat, surreal storytelling, headlines the comedy night.
The Israeli comic brings his English-language stand-up show covering identity, culture, and life abroad to the IJ waterfront comedy club.
A short lecture and discussion evening exploring the culture, politics, and history of queer nightlife spaces.
The organist performs a free midday recital in the historic Begijnhof church.
A walk-in guided tour exploring stories of Odysseus through the museum's archaeological and cultural collections.
A film screening and discussion addressing migration, family roots, and cross-border identity.
A community evening featuring food, drinks, and cultural programming at this long-running creative complex.
An evening of affordable community vegan food alongside queer-focused live performance art at the volunteer-run social centre.
The Ukrainian synth-pop and post-punk artist performs live on his European tour.
A club night showcasing house, techno, and electronic beats from local underground DJs.
The recurring grassroots music night presents a bill of emerging live acts.
An unscripted theatre show exploring parallel narratives and improvised character studies.
A film festival curated to present diverse perspectives and encourage audiences to encounter lives outside their own.
Four emerging bands compete in the opening round of the Zonnehuis talent competition.
Eduardo Coutinho's landmark Brazilian documentary reconstructs the interrupted filming of a peasant leader's murder following the 1964 military coup.
American jazz vocalist Rachel Gould performs intimate standards alongside pianist Sanna van Vliet and bassist Uli Glaßmann.
Lockpicking enthusiasts and curious beginners gather at the hackerspace to practice the physical security hobby.
The Dutch chamber choir sings sacred choral settings inspired by the biblical Song of Songs.
The acclaimed Dutch choir performs a programme inspired by the Song of Songs, featuring sacred and sensual choral works.
An informal evening gathering where attendees can sing along to favourite tracks over drinks.
Australian saxophonist Lachy Hamilton leads his sextet in the venue's ongoing jazz concert series.
The Brazilian singer and guitarist plays an intimate set blending folk traditions with jazz.
A live set of Brazilian and Latin sounds in an intimate neighbourhood theatre bar.
The club night celebrates nine years with an evening of Latin, afrobeat, and urban sounds.
A series of four creative craft sessions inviting locals to capture the neighborhood inside decorative boxes.
A drop-in creative workshop teaching paper-folding techniques on the university campus.
Organist Jung-A Lee performs a diverse keyboard programme spanning classical repertoire and contemporary arrangements.
A guided retrospective tour exploring the social history, community struggles, and living memories of the iconic Bijlmermeer apartment complex.
A session examining the zoöp model, an organisational framework that includes non-human life in institutional decision-making.
An exclusive in-store listening session for the debut material of the south London post-punk outfit.
An informal open house gathering with resident artists, sound selectors, and visual experiments in the creative project space.
A community dinner cooked and served at the long-running Westerpark neighbourhood cultural centre.
An exhibition exploring environmental data and ecological documentation at the Hartwig Proxy project space.
A drop-in evening session offering guided meditation and mindfulness practice in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition.
A three-part hands-on workshop exploring paper-cutting and visual composition techniques at the local library.
The community library marks the launch of a dedicated collection exploring jazz history, Black culture, and heritage.
An interactive workshop focused on refining public speaking technique, stage presence, and personal storytelling.
A practical wellbeing session offering techniques and exercises to manage and alleviate workplace stress.
A guided discussion circle designed to move beyond small talk and foster meaningful connection between strangers.
A panel and discussion on digital public infrastructure, open-source alternatives, and ethical technology.
A guided philosophical dialogue based on the Socratic method, hosted at the community pavilion.
A stage performance presented at the city's municipal theater.
A paired evening of new performance works by emerging theater makers.
Storyteller Leon Giesen shares personal anecdotes, film clips, and music under his Mondo Leone project.
A gathering centered on urban renewal, architecture, and city development inside the historic maritime building.
A theatrical laboratory evening where makers test new material and performance ideas before an audience.
A sharp solo comedy and storytelling performance exploring life's absurdities.
The Canadian-born tuba player, a member of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, performs an intimate recital for members and guests.
A theater and performance piece presented on the Bijlmer stage.
A performance dedicated to the Renaissance lute songs and melancholic airs of the Elizabethan composer.
The Amsterdam literary foundation hosts an evening of readings, conversations, and author interviews.
The Dutch artist presents a one-off solo performance or talk.
A cabaret-style evening of cheeky variety, comedy, and theatrical entertainment.
A stage production takes the intimate theater space in Oud-Zuid.
The American fingerstyle guitarist, composer, and singer performs his blend of folk, ragtime, and blues.
The Dutch jazz vocalist and composer performs her nuanced, classic vocal arrangements.
A cinematic screening accompanying the release from the Swedish alternative metalcore outfit.
Electronic club collectives team up for a late-night party running across house, techno, and melodic club music.
The club night brings an upbeat mix of house, disco, and dance tracks to the basement.
A seated listening session inviting audiences to experience music with focused attention in an intimate industrial setting.
Community clinic appointments offering traditional acupuncture and cupping therapy.
A professional workshop exploring strategies to work more effectively and make better use of your strengths.
A nostalgic dance party bringing older residents together to move to classic hits and ballroom records in a cozy living-room atmosphere.
A community writing course offering guidance and exercises for participants looking to develop their creative writing skills.
An independent festival combining political theater, poetry, and debate at the intimate activist performance venue.
A professional workshop focusing on developing and deploying customized artificial intelligence tools for business operations.
A practical workshop covering essential personal development and daily life management strategies at the public library.
A collaborative brainstorm and planning session preparing events and programming for the annual anti-racism week.
A weekly communal dinner hosted for members and guests at the artists' society clubhouse.
Neighbours bring broken household goods and small electronics to be fixed alongside local volunteer fixers.
An informal Russian- and Ukrainian-language tea evening and social gathering for conversation and meeting new people.
Urban planners, ecologists and residents gather to discuss radical strategies for expanding green spaces, biodiversity and climate resilience across the capital.
A relaxed listening session highlighting music or spoken-word selections.
An eclectic live music evening featuring local experimental ensemble Oktopedians.
A performance exploring neglected contemporary and classical pieces composed for the solo tuba.
The Dutch cabaret duo blends witty songwriting, tight vocal harmonies, and narrative comedy.
A panel discussion addressing the ongoing civil war in Sudan, its humanitarian catastrophe and the international community's response.
A touring theatrical performance exploring solitude and family ties takes the stage.
A weekly student-focused club night spanning hip-hop, house and R&B on Leidseplein.
The international school launches its new visual arts academy with an inaugural celebration in Rotterdam.
A guided reading and conversation circle designed to bring older adults together over short stories and poetry.
Scholars engage in public debate comparing philosophical reasoning with religious belief and modern theological questions.
An open weekly surgery with the local community police officer and municipal neighbourhood team.
A shared reading session where participants listen to a story and poem read aloud, pausing to discuss thoughts and feelings.
The artist presents new work developed during a residency at the artist-run compound.
A professional development workshop focusing on workplace policies and practices that support female employees' health and wellbeing.
An open day offering consultations, fitness advice, and nutrition tips with certified weight management coaches.
Digital startups and scale-ups pitch their businesses to prospective investors at the World Trade Center.
A mutual aid and legal support drop-in hour held at the historic anarchist social centre.
A literary discussion examining the life, nationalistic poetry and legacy of nineteenth-century Dutch writer Hendrik Tollens.
A panel discussion addressing fair pay, ethical working conditions, and labor standards within the Dutch creative and cultural sector.
A Dutch stage production exploring growth, renewal, and vulnerability in an intimate theatrical setting.
A community workshop focused on career building, practical job skills, and personal development.
A walk-in consultation hour where local residents can ask the neighbourhood broker questions and raise community issues.
The candidate defends their doctoral dissertation in particle or astroparticle physics before a committee of academic peers.
A networking gathering for current students and graduates of the university's econometrics and operations research programmes.
A neighbourhood meeting presenting future development and repurposing plans for the building.
Lie down on mats beneath the glass roof of the maritime museum to hear live music by candlelight.
An immersive digital light and projection experience that surrounds visitors with life-sized prehistoric creatures in their ancient habitats.
Work by the celebrated Japanese artist, renowned worldwide for her signature polka dots, mirrored infinity rooms, and pumpkins.
An exhibition showing the commercial textile patterns, garments, and decorative fabrics designed by the pop artist in the 1950s and 1960s.
The street art museum hosts an exhibition celebrating urban contemporary artists and graffiti culture.
A relaxed, sensory concert format introducing classical sounds and rhythms to babies up to 18 months old.
A live symphonic orchestra performs the memorable fantasy themes and attraction soundtracks from the Dutch theme park.
Hands-on workshops, games, and maritime activities designed for children and families.
A digital projection show rendering the Dutch master's fantastically detailed depictions of heaven, hell and sin into large-scale animations.
An exhibition for children featuring the intricate, detail-rich illustrations of Dutch picture-book maker Charlotte Dematons.
The monthly open-air design and craft market gathers makers selling art, homeware, and fashion on Museumplein.
An interactive family exhibition where visitors consult the wise raven to explore themes of nature and human connection across cultures.
A hands-on music-making workshop where kids and parents experiment with unique electronic and acoustic instruments.
An animated digital installation bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella and its philosophical meditations on life to light.
The comedy troupe stages an improvised sketch show exploring the quirks and realities of expat life in the Dutch capital.
A day trip and exhibition at the historic fortress island, examining its maritime heritage, landscape and military history.
Dance event pioneers ID&T present a sensory labyrinth of light, sound, and interactive technology in the Elementenstraat warehouse.
A family-friendly exhibition exploring magic, rituals and Jewish mysticism through interactive displays.
Contemporary dance, theatre, and music by African makers explore themes of land, roots, and belonging under this year's Soil | Soul theme.
The annual festival showcases contemporary performing arts, dance, and music created by artists from across the African continent and diaspora.
The annual performing arts festival presents contemporary dance, theatre and music from artists across the African continent and diaspora.
The multidisciplinary performing arts festival brings contemporary theater, dance, music, and spoken word from across the African continent and its diaspora.
Alan J. Pakula's gripping 1976 political thriller stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as the Washington Post reporters who broke the Watergate scandal.
The private museum showcases street works, prints, and stencils by the elusive British artist.
Learn the fundamentals of silkscreening and print your own custom design onto t-shirts in this hands-on studio session.
Visitors on the fortress island can observe licensed ornithologists capturing, measuring, and banding wild birds for ongoing scientific research.
An exhibition marking the city's 750th anniversary, tracing Amsterdam's history through key moments and archival records.
A broad survey of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography from the museum's permanent holdings.
Illusionist Rico Weeland stages an intimate evening of magic, mentalism, and storytelling.
Mozart's comic singspiel is performed with hand-carved marionettes in 18th-century costume.
Interactive light and digital installations invite visitors into responsive, mirror-filled rooms.
Stanley Kubrick's razor-sharp Cold War satire follows a frantic bid to stop an unhinged US general from triggering nuclear armageddon.
The presentation examines clothing from 1640 to 1930 that bears physical signs of wear, tailoring, mending, and daily life.
STRAAT explores the fundamental visual elements of graffiti culture, from lettering and tags to rhythm and line work.
The exhibition showcases Rembrandt's restless printmaking techniques and experimental etching methods.
A hands-on painting session at the museum focusing on bold brushwork, vibrant color choices, and still life composition.
An outdoor and community exhibition presented in collaboration with Middle East Archive, a digital platform documenting everyday life and visual culture across the region.
Monumental iron and steel sculptures by Dutch modernist Carel Visser are on display throughout the museum's outdoor gardens.
A retrospective dedicated to the influential Indonesian-Dutch industrial and interior designer best known for designing Schiphol Airport's original interiors.
Heather Lenz's 2018 documentary traces the life and career of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, from conservative post-war Japan to global contemporary stardom.
The veteran Dutch festival organizer hosts its multi-day series of house and techno events for Amsterdam Dance Event.
Visitors sketch inside the Royal Palace on Dam Square as part of the nationwide drawing month.
The Australian author of the bestselling Nevermoor fantasy series appears in conversation with Kirsten König.
Children can drop in to create their own artworks inspired by the museum's collection and exhibitions.
An exhibition celebrating early trailblazers and foundational works in digital and video installation art.
An exhibition tracing decades of LGBTQIA+ community life, activism, pride celebrations, and resilience across Amsterdam.
A guided walk through the vast former shipyard warehouse dedicated to street art and graffiti from around the world.
An outdoor photography exhibition in Amsterdam West presented by Foam and the digital storytelling platform Middle East Archive.
The long-running ensemble mixes fast-paced improv games, sketches, and video comedy sparked by audience suggestions.
The exhibition examines the global supply chains of cocoa, sugar, and palm oil behind the beloved Dutch breakfast staple.
The Dutch fashion designer and artist known for colorful, subversive textiles and dolls presents an installation celebrating individuality.
Artist Anita Kluge leads a hands-on ceramic storytelling session working with raw clay.
A guided look inside the striking Amsterdam School landmark, paired with drinks or food in the grand hotel.
The fashion platform marks two decades of championing top graduates from Dutch fashion academies with a retrospective showcase.
The Dutch fashion photographer presents two decades of imagery documenting the standout graduation show for rising designers.
Free outdoor group fitness classes running weekly along the green strip on De Boelelaan in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit.
A communal dining evening featuring local and sustainable dishes served on shared platters.
Large-scale sculptures by the influential Dutch constructivist and modernist are placed throughout the museum's outdoor grounds.
A live music showcase and jam session bringing together emerging local hip-hop, soul, and jazz artists.
Instructors teach basic clay shaping and texturing techniques to help you sculpt an object, figure, or abstract form.
An intimate evening of sleight-of-hand magic performed right in front of the audience.
An informal board game meetup designed to help Dutch language learners practice their speaking skills while playing games.
A free language workshop and informal café where learners practice spoken Dutch together in a relaxed setting.
An introductory walkthrough of the photography museum's current exhibitions led by an in-house guide.
A hands-on creative workshop where children and their parents experiment with making art together.
A theatre performance interrogating toxic masculinity and the cultural influence of Andrew Tate.
An informal conversation circle where Dutch learners of all levels chat over coffee to build their everyday speaking confidence.
Practice Dutch, English, Spanish, and other languages over drinks in an informal mixer.
NDSM Treehouse resident musicians present an intimate live performance paired with food and drinks.
An immersive science-fiction theatre performance exploring urban futures in space.
Melkweg Cinema screens feature-length documentaries and concert films spotlighting iconic musicians, subcultures, and music history.
An exhibition exploring the complex debates, ethics and practices surrounding the restitution of colonial-era heritage items.
Tour the historic municipal theatre on Leidseplein, going backstage to visit the dressing rooms and wings.
A thematic walkthrough exploring the collection and modern art history through LGBTQIA+ perspectives.
A screening of the Japanese film presented as part of the annual Camera Japan Festival.
Taxidermy duo Sinke & Van Tongeren present their theatrical, Old Master-inspired arrangements of exotic preserved birds and animals.
Johannes Verspronck's famed 1641 portrait is reunited with the accompanying paintings of the child's parents.
A triple-bill dance programme presenting three choreographies centred on embodiment, heritage, and physical grounding.
The museum displays patterned skirts and wearable textiles designed by key painters and sculptors of the post-war CoBrA movement.
A hands-on craft session covering the practical techniques, ingredients, and chemistry needed to create natural bar soaps.
The Dutch-Brazilian net artist, known for using websites as canvases, presents his book-based and printed projects.
Nine contemporary artists of Moluccan descent examine their roots, shared heritage and cultural identity through varied media.
An immersive audiovisual screening pairing the British band's music with large-format digital visuals projected across walls and floors.
NDSM-based artists examine the tension between natural habitats and urban culture.
An exhibition exploring the movement, culture and sensory experience of swimming through contemporary art.
An art exhibition exploring modern self-representation and collective belonging in the converted NDSM shipyard.
A contemporary drama following an estranged father and son clashing in rural Greece amid encroaching industrial interests.
The Dutch textile artist is internationally acclaimed for her tactile wool felt works dyed with heritage plants she cultivates herself.
Photographer Tomás Mauro presents a participatory project connecting strangers through portraits and written notes.
An exhibition exploring the history and lived experiences of the Moluccan community in Amsterdam seventy-five years after their arrival in the Netherlands.
A live set of cabaret, theater, or song in the venue's intimate tapassalon.
A community theatre performance using framing and imagery to explore personal stories in an uplifting narrative format.
An open-air photography exhibition displayed along the boulevard at the Sloterplas.
A collaborative anniversary celebration bringing together electronic music, live performances, and community arts.
A theatrical adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic domestic tragedy exploring family secrets and inherited guilt.
The university heritage museum displays ancient glassware alongside recent research into classical glassmaking techniques.
The British fashion and documentary photographer shows personal, intimate images exploring human connection and the natural world.
A group presentation featuring work by established names of modern and street-influenced art.
The museum surveys the intense, psychological canvases and watercolours of the Dutch Expressionist painter.
The renowned South African visual activist presents photographic portraits documenting Black LGBTQIA+ communities.
An exhibition dedicated to the Dutch Zero movement co-founder known for his assemblages of discarded everyday objects.
A retrospective survey dedicated to the Dutch artist best known for his minimalist wire sculptures, drawings, and luminous cityscape silhouettes.
The sustainable Amsterdam fashion house hosts a temporary boutique featuring its latest collection alongside discounted archival pieces.
Experimental ensemble Jam With Humans stages an evening of interactive music and improvisation inside an independent bookshop.
The emerging photographer presents work examining memory, personal archives and unseen perspectives of family life.
Local performers, musicians, and comedians take the stage for short sets at this West neighbourhood arts venue.
A retrospective examining the foundational 1970s and 80s work of the seminal Dutch video-art distribution and research platform.
Artist Miquel Hervás Gómez leads a hands-on workshop transforming publication waste into fresh handmade sheets of paper.
A guided walking tour through the modernist sanatorium complex designed by Jan Duiker in Hilversum.
A behind-the-scenes guided tour through the concert halls, backstage areas, and modern architecture of the waterfront music venue.
The annual showcase exhibition spotlights standout graduation work by newly emerging artists from Dutch art academies.
The Dutch pioneer of internet art presents digital works examining how computational materials interact with physical space.
Portraits and personal histories chronicling the community surrounding Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue.
Children follow clues through the library in a themed treasure hunt marking Dutch Children's Book Week.
An archival photo display tracing the history of Amsterdam's Pride demonstrations and queer activism.
Artists reflect on Franz Kafka's life, writings, and complex psychological world in a multidisciplinary exhibition.
A mixed-media showcase in the shipyard warehouse investigating aquatic movement and bodily immersion.
A special World Pride exhibition exploring the historical relationship between the Lutheran church and the Amsterdam queer community.
A personal storytelling session recounting experiences and legacies connected to the Holocaust.
Choir director Hans Veldhuizen leads a communal singing session dedicated to classic and modern cinematic scores.
The weekly outdoor market sets up around the town centre with fresh produce, cheese, fish and general goods.
View a private collection of paintings, sculptures, and etchings housed in a historic building beside the Munttoren.
A group presentation focusing on how artists engage with natural processes, craftsmanship and physical materials.
The Dutch textile artist and master felter presents tactile wool works alongside pieces by invited guest artists.
The live outfit delivers an evening of rock, funk, and blues covers at the long-running live music bar.
Babies, toddlers and their carers explore picture books and songs together in the library.
A display of freestyle brushwork on Chinese rice paper, exploring dynamic floral forms and vivid color.
A two-person exhibition showing textile works by Mia Weiner alongside Johnny Mae Hauser's photography.
Artists explore self-representation and identity through paintings, photography, film, installations, and performance art.
French artist Delphine Courtillot presents her tactile ceramic sculptures and paintings.
The Dutch-Uruguayan photographer shows portraits exploring identity, gender and cultural belonging in the museum's project space.
The Egyptian-French artist presents playful conceptual works examining language, diplomacy, and bureaucratic rituals.
Take a self-guided 90-minute walking route exploring the history and architecture around the Oosterdok basin.
The Dutch fine art photographer presents contemplative black-and-white prints examining emotional resonance, ageing, and natural transition.
The British artist presents drawn and painted textile works combining figurative imagery with personal, poetic texts.
Claudy Jongstra presents her sustainable textile works alongside sculptural contributions from Gerbrand Burger and Mirte van Laarhoven.
An exhibition exploring personal roots, collective memory, and future visions through contemporary art and research.
A photography and art exhibition exploring local urban stories and community life around the park and neighbourhood.
An art exhibition exploring natural and urban environments through varied creative perspectives in the historic wooden church.
Resident artists, artisans, and makers from the Zaandam creative hub exhibit their latest collaborative work.
The Dutch artist is known for sensual, tactile glass sculptures and mixed-media works that playfully explore growth, the body and fertility.
The improvising ensemble performs a live set blending free jazz and theatrical elements to launch their new record.
Borrowing Orwell's Animal Farm maxim, this group exhibition gathers contemporary work addressing power structures and human-nonhuman hierarchies.
An exhibition exploring shared histories of freedom and anti-colonial struggle across Suriname, the Antilles, and Indonesia.
The Copenhagen-based artist plays melancholic, collage-like pop pieces built from his 2024 debut on Posh Isolation.
A thematic group exhibition by society members exploring the color green and ecological thought.
A midweek live music and party session at the long-running blues and rock bar on the Lijnbaansgracht.
An outdoor high-intensity interval training session designed to build strength and cardiovascular fitness in the forest.
A storytelling and spoken-word showcase where performers share intimate personal tales.
An exhibition presented at the residential spaces of De Ateliers artist institute.
French painter Lou Ros and South Korean artist Sanghyuk Kim present expressive mixed-media paintings and figurative works.
An informal neighbourhood social and creative gathering hosted at the East Amsterdam venue.
An interactive photography exhibition exploring personal identity and solitude through images and visitor participation.
Dutch trumpeter Suzan Veneman leads a quartet drawn from Amsterdam's contemporary jazz circuit.
Explore the long career of the Haarlem painter and watercolourist through works preserved from his studio on the Spaarne.
A film screening inside the casual cafe-restaurant in the Houthavens.
Marinka Reuten shows subtle, atmospheric works evoking dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
The Dutch comedy collective returns to the stage with their dark, character-driven cabaret sketches.
A live intimate performance presented at the boutique theater and tapas venue.
The Dutch sculptor shows tactile, expressive creations fashioned from blown glass, wool, and textile materials.
The Dutch sculptor is known for his geometric, open iron and steel grid constructions that interact directly with the gallery space.
An art exhibition exploring nature, ecology, and human impact at Project Space On The Inside.
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A short, close-up live music or theater act in the venue's vintage salon setting.
The Dutch ceramic artist displays his imaginative, brightly colored sculptural creatures.
Koentact opens its doors for free trial lessons, language level assessments, and an introduction to its teaching methods.
An exhibition opening exploring the current social fabric, history and daily life of the Indische Buurt.
Robert Zandvliet showcases large-scale paintings inspired by historical concepts of the Persian garden.
The German painter presents atmospheric, layered landscapes that blur the line between real wilderness and internal psychological spaces.
The gallery devoted to outsider, neurodivergent, and non-normative artists presents a collaborative mixed-media exhibition.
The Beijing-born visual artist and designer exhibits work engaging with physical exercise, discipline, and historical iconography.
Dutch artist Ineke Oostveen presents personal figurative work exploring adulthood and maturity.
A Thursday club night playing nostalgic pop, R&B, and hip-hop hits.
Polish artist Mikołaj Sobczak presents work interrogating historical narratives, queer resistance, and national mythmaking.
The university gallery explores how artists and scientists interpret different dimensions of perception and truth.
A museum docent leads a walk through the photography exhibition highlighting young creative talent.
A communal singing session held in the test building on the Marineterrein grounds.
The annual graduation show brings together standout fine art graduates from art academies across the Netherlands.
The cover band plays a mix of classic rock, pop, and blues standards off Leidseplein.
The restaurant-club hybrid hosts a night of dance music curated alongside the NOBLESSE collective.
Students receive free admission or half-price tickets to stage productions and workshops across the venue's autumn programme.
A contemporary performance exploring physical connection, rhythm and movement.
A weekly club night spotlighting driving underground techno and electronic DJs on Rembrandtplein.
The Dutch painter presents vibrant figurative canvases exploring intimacy, identity, and the female form.
A joint video screening program featuring experimental moving-image works by Korakrit Arunanondchai, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Jota Mombaça, and Larry Achiampong.
Jacob and Robert bring their underground mixed-media comedy and variety night to the Grand Hotel Amrâth.
The veteran Dutch conceptual artist and biologist displays poetic works assembled from dried leaves, earth, and found natural elements.
The Dutch Zero movement pioneer displays his signature assemblage works made from serial consumer objects.
The Dutch artist presents vividly coloured, apocalyptic drawings and paintings populated by sci-fi, occult, and cosmic imagery.
The Cuban artist presents conceptual work examining digital culture and alternative distribution networks outside formal online systems.
Pakistani contemporary artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil show work questioning gender, ritual, and societal norms.
An exhibition exploring the design, social life, and evolution of public pavement space in post-war Amsterdam.
A group show inside the historic wooden church gathers works that interpret and reframe natural and built environments.
An exhibition exploring ideas of refuge, space, and belonging through contemporary visual art at the Flemish cultural centre.
A group exhibition engaging with queer identity, memory and imagined futures in dialogue with the museum's historic religious setting.
A regular walking group in West for staying active and meeting local neighbours.
The Indigenous Surinamese activist and community organizer speaks about cultural preservation and Indigenous rights.
A three-day workshop exploring voice, movement, and collaborative performance techniques.
Visual artist Leroy Berger presents new work engaging with Siberian indigenous language, memory and landscape.
An art exhibition confronting ruin, aftermath, and rebuilding in the Rokin club rooms.
The Italian artist takes over the project space with an installation based on Luciano Bianciardi's mid-century novel of modern disillusionment.
A free neighbourhood fitness and gentle exercise class for women looking to stay active and meet others.
An exhibition tracing the environmental and economic histories of petroleum extraction and cotton farming.
A programme pairing artists' cinema and video works with related art publications and literature.
The Dutch television host and theatre critic conducts live interviews with performing arts guests.
A group contemporary exhibition exploring repetition, rhythm, and artistic revision.
The Croatian conceptual artist presents new works continuing his ongoing inquiry into modernist architecture, display strategies, and memory.
Sculptor Gaston Bannier presents works at this studio and outdoor display space.
A library exhibition tracing local histories and personal memories through shared narratives.
An exhibition and performance program examining how bodies, audiences, and politics occupy both the public square and the theatrical stage.
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and creative output of the artist at the cultural hub named for the Dutch singer.
An exhibition spotlighting twelve community-led neighbourhood projects from across Amsterdam.
Members of the local Nieuw-West photography club present their recent observational and community work.
Arti et Amicitiae hosts an art exhibition framed around the playful puzzle of an absent title.
A group exhibition featuring contemporary artists who reflect on bodily presence, memory, and lingering social traces.
Founders, investors, and policymakers gather for rooftop drinks and discussion on European artificial intelligence strategy.
A two-person dialogue between painter Han Schuil and installation-focused artist Ricardo van Eyk.
Emerging artist Klaartje van Essen presents new sculptural and installation work developed during her De Ateliers residency.
A Dutch-language theatrical performance exploring memory and the passage of time.
The central bank showcases pieces from its corporate art collection exploring unexpected perspectives and hidden details.
A critical exhibition revisiting how social background and class privilege shape the careers and institutions of the contemporary art world.
A cabaret performance weaving songs, confessions, and wry observations on daily life.
A development programme for Zuidoost residents under 30 looking to build practical skills and professional networks.
Rob Looman's photographic series chronicles his father's gradual cognitive decline from dementia.
A theatre performance exploring the aftermath and personal impact of a fateful accident.
Dutch abstract painter Paul Drissen shows geometric, collage-based paintings that balance modernist order with playful, provisional forms.
Startups pitch their ideas to investors and industry experts in a fast-paced networking event.
The Dutch comedian and actor, known for his fast-paced sketches and De Speld collaborations, performs his solo cabaret show.
Entrepreneurs, tech talent, and early-stage investors connect at an informal startup networking evening.
An art installation or performance viewed through the display window of a shopfront gallery.
The theatre-maker presents a contemporary solo performance piece.
A gallery group show probing land, material, and ecological uncertainties through contemporary painting and sculpture.
The artist-run space presents a collaborative exhibition exploring how personal and collective trauma are held and recalled.
A mid-week club night spinning R&B, hip-hop and house in the main hall of the Rembrandtplein venue.
An exhibition exploring the historical, social and religious lives of Lutheran communities in the Netherlands.
The project room hosts a companion contemporary installation focused on transformation and growth.
Artists Amra Khan, Naira Mushtaq, and Sehr Jalil present works exploring history, memory, and how objects outlive their original functions.
A community storytelling workshop focusing on sharing and illuminating personal narratives.
Live visuals mixed alongside the bar's rock soundtrack on the Marnixstraat canal terrace.
Prints and drawings by the Dutch artist exploring mortality and the human body, displayed in the funeral museum's cafe.
An art dealership presents works by female artists, available with trial home placements.
The independent project space hosts a contemporary visual art exhibition.
A monthly drop-in advice session offering De Pijp residents aged 60 and over practical guidance on living independently at home.
A neighbourhood library presents an exhibition of work by the artist.
Elise van Staveren presents a solo exhibition exploring mortality and the limits of existence.
Anne Cappendijk presents an artistic exploration of public grief rituals, commemoration and everyday losses.
A group show featuring works by Vincent Verhoef, Justus de Rode, and Maria Kley.
A business conference bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for keynotes, workshops, and networking.
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