Tropikali is a colourful, two day queerfestival on the NDSM-werf where inclusivity, self-expression and community are central. With multiple stages and an eclectic line, from Latin house and reggaeton to techno and Balkan beats, the festival brings a unique mix of cultures and sounds. A part full of colour, music and community that you don’t want to miss.

Spades is an Amsterdam house collective founded by Sanne Veltman and Koos Huttinga. What started as a shared love for house music and dance grew into one of Amsterdam's most vibrant nightlife communities. With parties at venues like Lofi, Bret, and Tillatec, Spades is known for strong house line-ups, an energetic dance floor, and a close-knit community of true house lovers. This summer, Spades will make its debut at NDSM.

Rainbow Pride is a colourful group exhibition inspired by the iconic rainbow flag by Gilbert Baker. As part of WorldPride, the participating artists explore what the values ​​behind the flag, such as pride, connection, freedom and acceptance, mean today. The exhibition celebrates what connects us and invites reflection on diversity, inclusion and living together.

For ten years, 3X3 Unites strengthens young people through sport, from local squares to an international community. The 3X3 Festivals marks a new chapter and brings together everything 3x3 stands for: development, top-level sport, the power of young people, community and street culture. From 19 June till 21 June the NDSM-werf changes into the beating heart of 3X3 basketball. From World Tour and Women’s Series to the 3x3 Street League Finals: street and elite come together here.

As part of Wish Me Well, De Feministische Handwerk Partij (The Feminist Craft Party) is organising a workshop. In this session, we will explore handicrafts not only as a craft practice, but also as a means of coming together, sharing care, and discussing social issues. Taking Lara Schnitger’s artwork as a point of departure — created from hand-decorated sandbags that safeguard feminist values — we will examine how textiles, mending, and care have been intertwined with the role of women in society for centuries.

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.

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.

IN TUNE is about finding a new balance between human beings and their environment by appealing to our capacity for hearing and listening. Just as tuning a musical instrument requires extremely attentive listening and observation, we must continue to listen and, as humans, tune ourselves to our surroundings. In Tune is active from 12:00 to 17:00, with an interval of 5 minutes.

De twee winnaars van de NDSM Open Call 2024 die we nu in 2025 presenteren, Look Up van Renée Marcus Janssen en Shells van Lyangelo Vasquez, warenn vanaf 12 September te zien in de NDSM Loods. Met de jaarlijkse NDSM Open Call maken Stichting NDSM-werf en Kinetisch Noord kunstprojecten mogelijk van kunstenaars en creatieven, gevestigd op de voormalige scheepswerf in Amsterdam-Noord.

This summer, Stichting NDSM-werf presents New Dawn by Howareyoufeeling.studio: a public installation of 108 red monobloc chairs inviting visitors to take a seat, pause, and become part of a shared ritual of attention, stillness and encounter.