The IJ-Hallen is Europe's largest flea market, taking place roughly every three weeks on the outdoor NDSM wharf site (during spring and summer) or inside the NDSM warehouse (during autumn and winter). Whether you are looking for that perfect pair of vintage trainers, an antique wall mirror, a vast selection of vinyl records, or simply some new additions to your wardrobe, come and browse the stalls at the NDSM!

De IJ-hallen zijn de grootste vlooienmarkt van Europa en vinden ongeveer eens per drie weken plaats op het buiten terrein van de NDSM-werf (lente en zomer) of binnen in de NDSM Loods (herfst en winter). Ben je op zoek naar dat ene paar vintage sneakers, een nieuwe antieke wandspiegel, een grote selectie aan LP platen, of gewoon wat nieuwe aanwinsten voor je kledingkast? Kom struinen langs de kraampjes op NDSM!

Get ready for the future of electronic music as DGTL Amsterdam returns to the NDSM Docklands this Easter, from 26 to 28 March 2027. Experience cutting-edge stage designs, forward-thinking sounds and a weekend full of art, innovation and collective energy. From globally renowned names such as Amelie Lens to tomorrow’s trailblazers, this spring brings pure dancefloor magic.

On 27 April 2026, the wharf will once again turn orange during the 15th edition of NDSM Vrijhaven. During the city’s largest children’s flea market, it’s not just about selling – the NDSM-werf is above all a place full of play and fun. Of course, children lay out their treasures: toys, books and unexpected finds. But you can also come up with your own quirky activity and rent a market stall to bring it to life. Think of tin-can throwing, a mini performance, sack races, or another playful idea that fits in – or even around – a stall. For visitors, this means happily wandering past stalls, blankets and activities, where there is always something to discover.

Lusthoven have a rich history as places that were meant to stimulate the senses. At the same time, they increasingly became an exclusive place for the wealthy owners to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. One example is the private Lusthoven aan de Vecht, where only wealthy Amsterdammers used to go. With this contemporary NDSM Lusthof, you can Studio Ossidiana a parallel between the pleasure gardens of yesteryear and the courtyards of today's apartment complexes, which are often only accessible to owners or tenants.

On the external story platform, underexposed stories about NDSM and the city are stored and shared. You'll hear personal stories from former employees, migrant workers, artists and creatives, plus music and podcasts about urban development and diaspora. In this way, discover new perspectives on NDSM and the city.

Under Pressure is the winning project of the NDSM Open Call 2023 by Catarina Garcia and Jim Du Pan. The winning proposal consists of a colossal steel sphere that appears to rise above the shipyard. The base of the work is formed by Crane 7, a derelict crane that in its heyday transported pieces of steel from the warehouse to the slipways, where ships were assembled and restored. The sphere is illuminated from within and functions as a beacon of light for the surrounding area, also visible from the water. The frame of the sphere is wrapped in plants that change with the seasons.

For the annual DGTL Festival at NDSM, Stichting NDSM-werf and DGTL jointly commissioned a new painting on the iconic container arch.

The two winning projects of the NDSM Open Call 2024, now presented in 2025 – Look Up by Renée Marcus Janssen and Shells by Lyangelo Vasquez – will be on view in the NDSM Loods from 12 September. Through the annual NDSM Open Call, Stichting NDSM-werf and Stichting Kinetisch Noord make it possible for artists and creatives based at the former shipyard in Amsterdam-Noord to realise new artistic projects.