The IJ-Hallen are the largest flea market in Europe and take place about once every three weeks on the outside of NDSM (spring and summer) or inside the NDSM Loods (autumn and winter). Are you looking for that one pair of vintage sneakers, a new antique wall mirror, a large selection of LP records, or just some new additions to your wardrobe? Come and browse the stalls at NDSM!

As part of Wish Me Well, De Feministische Handwerk Partij is hosting a workshop that explores handicraft not only as a craft, but also as a way of bringing people together, sharing care and discussing social issues. Surrounding Lara Schnitger's artwork, made from hand-decorated sandbags that symbolically protect feminist values, participants will explore how textiles, mending and care have been connected to the role of women in society for centuries.

From September 3rd to 13th, the Amsterdam Fringe Festival will take over various locations across the city, including the NDSM wharf. The festival presents a diverse program packed with theater, performance, and dance from new, emerging, and untamed talent. At Treehouse NDSM and De Blokloods, you can discover four unique performances that put experimentation, artistic freedom, and fresh storytelling at the forefront. View the full program and book your tickets via the Amsterdam Fringe Festival.

Circoloco returns to NDSM for an unforgettable night of energy, raw sounds and club culture. With a strong line-up of international artists and a mix of house and techno, it promises to be another unforgettable experience. Circoloco's underground vibe brings the Ibiza atmosphere to the shipyard's industrial setting. Expect pulsing beats, intense moments on the dance floor, and a night where music and freedom come together.

On 19 September 2026, A Percussion Piece will take place at NDSM: a large-scale participatory performance by media artist Maxim Tyminko, organised by antiwarcoalition.art. They want to gather 1,200 participants to draw attention to the hundreds of political prisoners who have remained imprisoned in Belarus since the 2020 elections, while also reflecting on the fragility of freedom.

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.

Starting September 25, Stichting NDSM-werf presents The Argonauts at NDSM, a new public artwork by British artist Ivan Morison: a group of three monumental sculptures that introduce strange embodied forms into the post-industrial landscape of NDSM.