
De rechtsstaat onder druk – met Gijs Scholten van Aschat
A De Balie talk on the rule of law under pressure with Gijs Scholten van Aschat, exploring the state of public debate.

Het verhaal van de Koerden
Public discussion at De Balie in Amsterdam about the Kurdish story and its political and historical implications.

Het mobiele netwerkdebat
A public debate at De Balie in Amsterdam exploring the importance of free, open discourse.
Jouw stad, jouw keuze
Join a refreshing politics talk at OBA Amstel to learn how your vote shapes Amsterdam, with clear explanations instead of boring speeches.
Geen vrienden op de bergen na: het verhaal van de Koerden
A thought-provoking talk exploring Kurdish history and stories, presented at De Balie in Amsterdam.

De symfonie van onvrede: de opmars van radicaal-rechts in Europa
A personal-analytic exploration of the rise of radical-right politics in Europe, linking family history to societal changes.
Locaties at OBA Javaplein
An evening lecture at OBA Javaplein in Amsterdam titled 'Locaties' exploring locations and spaces in a library setting.

The digital euro
Explore implications and questions around the Digital Euro ahead of the EU vote, in a Waag FutureLab talk in Amsterdam.

Muskism, capitalism according to Elon Musk
Public discussion at De Balie about Muskism and capitalism.

Arnon Grunberg meets Ruth Franklin
Public debate at De Balie with Arnon Grunberg and Ruth Franklin on free, public discourse.

HUMA-café met Fiona Fortuin: Niet moeder
HUMA-café with Fiona Fortuin discussing life beyond motherhood at Perdu.

Slotdebat: deel 1
Debate lovers unite as Slotdebat: Part 1 hits De Balie's brick-walled stage, blending brisk speaking, live questions, and bold ideas on why a free, public debate matters for Amsterdam's civic future.

Buren, partners, vrienden
At Spui25 in Amsterdam, this lecture marks 75 years of Dutch–German diplomacy, featuring German ambassador Meyer-Landrut and fellow experts reflecting on a long, evolving partnership—opened by Mayor Femke Halsema.

Het taalspel van Kierkegaard
Het taalspel van Kierkegaard at Perdu in Amsterdam is a playful, challenging lecture from F&S, inviting audiences to explore language, philosophy and identity through Kierkegaard's quirks and questions.
Science & Cocktails: Hidden Laws of Life, Growth, Death, and Singularities
Join Geoffrey West for a science talk on hidden laws of life, growth, death, and singularities, with smoky cocktails and live music at Tolhuistuin.

It’s the masculinity, stupid!
At Amsterdam's De Balie, 'It’s the masculinity, stupid!' probes gender, power, and culture with fearless honesty, inviting debate about masculinity's role in today’s society.

Reporting on Putin’s Private Army in Africa
An eye-opening De Balie talk in Amsterdam unpacking Putin's private army in Africa, examining geopolitics, media freedom, and the public debate surrounding covert operations.

Destructive and creative forces in society
Breukvlakken curates a themed night at Perdu in Amsterdam, probing how destructive and creative forces shape society through provocative talks and collaborative reflections.

Dienst zonder God
Seasonal service at De Rode Hoed in Amsterdam with a sermon by Youp van ’t Hek, a choir, and live pop, soul, and traditional songs.
The Fine Art of Talking To Yourself (Conversation #7 - Habits)
The Fine Art of Talking To Yourself (Conversation #7 - Habits) at White Buoy in Amsterdam explores how daily rituals automate life, why habits matter, and how to replace dysfunctional patterns with practical, lasting changes.
The regenerative city: a new framework for urban development
The regenerative city at Metabolic, Amsterdam, unveils for the first time a Municipality-backed urban framework, blending circular design, resilient districts, and data-driven policy in a thought-provoking lecture for public insight.
Professor Brian Cox
Professor Brian Cox returns to Paradiso Amsterdam with his Emergence world tour, blending stunning visuals with accessible physics as he guides a global audience through the cosmos after Horizons.
Vrolijk Voorwaarts Live Podcast: Hadassah & Hedy
Two feminist voices—Hedy d’Ancona and Hadassah de Boer—discuss life, the past, and current news in a live podcast at Library OBA De Hallen, Amsterdam.
TASC | Everything you always wanted to know about SAX
Join TASC at De Roode Bioscoop for a witty, data-rich lecture unpacking Everything you always wanted to know about SAX, from sound to history, delivered with Amsterdam charm in a retro cinema setting.
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