
Welcome at ndsm
NDSM in Amsterdam-Noord is a creative hotspot spanning no less than 10 hectares. What was once an industrial shipyard has become a vibrant area filled with makers, art, culture, hospitality, and innovative entrepreneurship. With impressive views, art in the public space, and plenty of freedom to explore, NDSM is the place where ideas grow and stories come together.
Agenda
THE ESSENCE
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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.
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Transit
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The Transit exhibition investigates the transformation of industry through the climate transition. The complex relationship between climate, industry, and prosperity is central. The exhibition concludes the five-year study, which approaches the transition legally, politically, and ethically, with the central question of who bears the responsibility and burden and who benefits.

It's about expressive variety
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In this fifth edition, the diversity of expression takes center stage. The works range from figuratie to abstract and show how artists look at the world and use their imagination. Every artist works in their own way, with different materials like paint, chalk, collage, and plexiglass. It is precisely these differences that make the exhibition interesting and together create a strong whole

SELFIE VAN DE ZIEL – NDSM XPO XVIII
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Selfie van de Ziel - Deel III presents six artists show their unfiltered inner world. Through installations, film, paintings and pictures, they explore themes such as balance, identity, vulnerability and change. The exhibition invites you to look beyond roles and masks and meet the person behind the image. Deel III offers an intimate, reflective experience that leaves room for personal discovery and genuine encounter.

Ongebroken
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From April 29 to May 5, 2026, the exhibition Ongebroken will be on view at the Treehouse on the NDSM shipyard in Amsterdam. It features work by artists and children with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), an often invisible disease. The exhibition consists of paintings, drawings, photographs, film, and texts. On May 3, there will be a discussion with experts about ME and the importance of the patient perspective.

Opening: Wish Me Well
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From 14 May, Wish Me Well will be on view at the NDSM-werf. This temporary, seven-metre-high monument by artist Lara Schnitger rises at a prominent location by the ferry landing. The sculpture depicts a figure who embraces and defends feminist values, serving as a powerful beacon for emancipation in the public space. The official opening will take place on 13 May.

Lepeltje Lepeltje
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Lepeltje Lepeltje comes back to NDSM and brings a weekend full of food, music and atmosphere. On site, you will find a wide range of food trucks, live music and cozy places to get together. Stroll through the different stands and taste new flavors and enjoy the atmosphere. Stop by to eat, listen, or just look around. There is something for everyone to e
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IJ-hallen
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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!
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PIV
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PIV (People Invited) brings their characteristic house sound to the NDSM-werf. Since the founding in 2015 by Prunk, PIV grew out into a global movement inspired by the timeless sound of New York and Chicago house. With shows at leading clubs and festivals worldwide, PIV stands for inclusivity, quality and community. Expect an energetic and euphoric experience where house music is for everyone.

Festifest
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Festifest is a yearly, intimate and energetic music festival on the NDSM-werf, near Noorderlicht. With a focus on house, disco and italo it is known for it’s warm realm, creative decorations and strong line-up. Spread over three stages you discover a mix of great names, new talent and mainly good vibes with friends.

They Paved Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot
Picasso & Forever Gift
NDSM Giants & 3x3 legacy courts
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From April 24, the NDSM Giants will be on display at NDSM. Three eight-metre-high concrete sculptures designed by Gabriel Lester (PolyLester) are rising on the site. The giant basketball players, caught in movement, show from varying perspectives an exciting game between stillness and dynamism, between figuration and abstraction.

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