Ruige Rakkers is the Sunday activity at the NDSM for children aged 4 to 12. Between 13:00 and 16:00 you can walk in freely for a fun afternoon with the Feesttantes full of creative activities. Children make their own headpieces and headbands, craft bags and hula hoop away. Put on your party outfit and come craft with the Feesttantes!

Night at Our Place, a new electronic music series featuring resident artists from Treehouse NDSM. Curated by Yi Collective, the night blends DJ sets, live performances and immersive visuals with a warm atmosphere, late-night vegan street food, and space to meet the artists. See you on the Dancefloor!

A diverse market, where 70 visual artists present their work at the 14th edition of Kunstmarkt Noord. Discover new talent, talk to the artists, listen to DJ sets and enjoy food and drinks. Admission is free.

DGTL is more than just a festival – it's a global concept that celebrates art, music, and innovation. Known for its impressive stages, mesmerizing visuals, and commitment to sustainability, DGTL offers a unique experience. From the plant-based food court to its fully circular policy since 2022, DGTL is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact. Born in Amsterdam in 2013, DGTL now hosts events worldwide, making it a pioneer in both music and sustainable festivals. Don’t miss this extraordinary event!

STRAAT museum launches her new exhibition, The Essence, on April 10th. It’s all about diving into what drives graffiti - the names, tags, lines and repetition - as its own visual language. The show follows graffiti’s journey from the underground in New York City to a global movement that inspires modern art. To celebrate the opening, the legendary graffiti artist Bill Blast (Wise/William Cordero) will create new work, give an interview and sign blackbooks on April 11th.

The IJ-Hallen is Europe's largest flea market, held approximately every three weeks at the outdoor area of the NDSM wharf (spring and summer) or indoors in the NDSM warehouse (fall and winter). Whether you're looking for that perfect pair of vintage sneakers, a new antique wall mirror, a large selection of LP records, or just some fresh additions to your wardrobe, come browse the stalls at NDSM! Click for more information and to book a stall.

On April 27, 2026, NDSM will turn orange again during the 14th edition of NDSM Vrijhaven. The city's largest children's free market is not just about selling, the NDSM wharf is also a place full of play and fun. Of course, children display their treasures: toys, books and unexpected finds. But you can also come up with an idiosyncratic activity and rent a market stall to bring it to life, such as: throwing cans, a mini performance or another playful idea that fits in a stall or just outside. For visitors, as usual, this means strolling through stalls, rugs and activities, where there is always something to do.

At the NDSM Kinderatelier, imagination takes centre stage. Children devise and create their own works using a wide range of leftover materials sourced from the artists’ studios on the wharf. Guided by these artists — who believe that every child is creative and can be encouraged to realise their ideas — they develop their projects from sketch to finished object. There is ample space to find solutions within the materials at hand, with the mentors actively supporting and contributing to the creative process.

In May, Stichting Tussen de Lakens launches the new theater performance Binnenstebuiten! From May 8 to 10, they will play in the Blokloods in Amsterdam. Inside out! is a humorous and accessible show about sex, exploring themes of sexuality and intimacy based on scientific insights.

NORTH SIDE STORY by YoungGangers is a modern, musical reinterpretation of Romeo and Juliet at the NDSM-werf in Amsterdam-Noord this summer. This outdoor spectacle is inspired by Shakespeare and West Side Story. The action musical, written by Jibbe Willems, is a mix of poetry, humour, sung confrontation, raw spectacle and slapstick.