Intellectual Events & Talks in Amsterdam

Wine Tasting Basics & Pairing Workshop

2026-04-09T19:00:00

Stretch & Fold

Workshop

Join a hands-on wine tasting workshop with sommelier Emma Scheffer to learn aromas, flavors, and food pairings, including a guided four-wine tasting.

Open House of Legacies

2026-04-09T19:00:00

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)

Theater

Two intimate theater editions of The Need for Legacy, Open House of Legacies, stage at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam’s Bookshop in Amsterdam on 9 April and 28 May 2026, offering a cozy, immersive performance in a renowned venue.

VGTBL.PL

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Studio 1, De Hallen Studios

Film

VGTBL.PL screens at 1 Amsterdam, a bold cinema night blending glitchy visuals with intimate storytelling inside a moody, minimalist venue that hums with creative energy.

De Meij & Van Mechelen: Hoe bedoel je?

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Torpedo Theater

Theater

Two Dutch performers, De Meij & Van Mechelen, present Hoe bedoel je? in Amsterdam's Torpedo Theater. A witty cabaret night blending sharp banter, clever storytelling, and playful commentary in an intimate, live-stage setting.

Ledenconcert Julija Hartig

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Splendor Amsterdam

Music

Chamber music recital at Splendor Amsterdam featuring Julija Hartig with Floor le Coultre and Francien Schatborn performing two violins and a viola in a members-only concert; a refined evening of intimate classical repertoire for members.

Linus Eppinger Quartet feat. Sam Braysher

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Music

A night of contemporary jazz as Linus Eppinger's quartet teams up with Sam Braysher for an intimate Amsterdam performance at 8pm on April 9, 2026. Expect rich improvisations, tight interplay, and a modern club atmosphere.

Jazz Thursdays: Maarten Voortman Trio

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Volkshotel

Music

Experience a laid-back Thursday evening of live jazz as the Maarten Voortman Trio performs at Volkshotel in Amsterdam. This free show blends intimate, club-like vibes with the venue's stylish, artsy atmosphere, perfect for jazz lovers and night owls.

Méér vies - Sarah Jonker

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Theater van Deyssel

Theater

Sarah Jonker's Méér vies is a theater piece at Theater van Deyssel in Amsterdam. This intimate, intellectually provocative performance blends storytelling with sharp stagecraft, delivering a thought-provoking night of contemporary theatre in a classic venue.

De Klank van IJs — Marlies Ruigrok

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Theater Bellevue

Theater

At Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam, De Klank van IJs (The Sound of Ice) with Marlies Ruigrok examines the protective ice around us and what emerges when it melts. A contemplative, intimate theatre piece blending physicality and concept, inviting reflection on identity, vulnerability, and the lines we show to the world.

Human.VPN: Dance Graffiti by Marina Orlova

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Dokzaal

Theater

An immersive hybrid dance and digital performance by Marina Orlova at Dokzaal in Amsterdam. It explores virtual presence, border politics and psychological dissociation through VPN-inspired imagery and site-specific movement.

Bach's Hohe Messe (Mass in B minor)

2026-04-09T20:15:00

Concertgebouw

Music

Experience Bach's Mass in B minor (Hohe Messe) performed by Accentus with the Monteverdi Choir, Insula Orchestra, and Laurence Equilbey at Amsterdam's renowned Concertgebouw. This monumental Baroque evening pairs luminous choral finesse with world-class orchestral color in a sublime concert hall. Tickets from EUR 33.

Avi Avital @ Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

2026-04-09T20:15:00

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Music

Avi Avital with Fuse Ensemble at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam, offers a shimmering mandolin-led concert that threads traditional melodies through contemporary textures in a luminous, spacey evening.

Bach - Mass in B minor

2026-04-09T20:15:00

Het Concertgebouw — Main Hall

Music

Experience Bach's monumental Mass in B minor performed by Insula Orchestra in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw Main Hall, a program of Baroque choral grandeur and shimmering orchestral color in an iconic, acoustically celebrated venue.

Timeless and boundless

2026-04-09T20:15:00

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal

Music

Timeless and boundless at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Grote Zaal in Amsterdam teams Fuse with mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital for a Bach-to-Dessner program, weaving JS Bach, Bartók, and Bryce Dessner into a bold, boundary-breaking night.

Masterpieces Unboxed: Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition

2026-04-09T20:30:00

Concertgebouw - Recital Hall

Music

Experience Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition performed as a piano recital in the iconic Concertgebouw Recital Hall, part of the Masterpieces Unboxed series, blending vivid musical storytelling with intimate, salon-like atmosphere.

The Bad Plus @ Muziekgebouw

2026-04-10T00:00:00

Muziekgebouw

Music

The Bad Plus team up with Chris Potter and Craig Taborn at the iconic Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam, blending adventurous jazz with fearless improvisation in a pristine concert hall, where every note rings clear.

Cocoa & Microdose Facilitator Training

2026-04-10T00:00:00

De Nieuwe Yogaschool

Wellness

Embark on Cocoa & Microdose Facilitator Training at De Nieuwe Yogaschool, Amsterdam, blending cacao ceremony, mindful breathing, restorative yoga, and responsible microdosing guidance for creative focus, calm energy, and compassionate leadership.

Tangled in Transcription: Transcription Factors in Tomato Trichomes

2026-04-10T11:00:00

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Lecture

This University of Amsterdam seminar explores how transcription factors regulate tomato Type VI glandular trichome development and specialized metabolism, unveiling regulatory networks in plant biology. Expect insights into crop traits and metabolic pathways within a research context.

Schrijf Jouw Levensverhaal

2026-04-10T11:00:00

Café Belcampo

Workshop

Join a 7-part memoir-writing workshop at Café Belcampo in Amsterdam. Learn prompts and techniques to shape your life story, with guided sessions and peer feedback that help you capture memories in vivid, publishable form.

Foraging Year Training

2026-04-10T13:15:00

De Ceuvel

Workshop

An immersive workshop in Amsterdam at De Ceuvel, offering a year-long sustainable foraging program. It kicks off with Friday afternoon sessions and blends field foraging with practical, kitchen-ready uses of wild edibles. Led by sustainability educators, the course explores urban foraging, ecology, and ethical harvesting.

Make your own bag

2026-04-10T14:00:00

Café Belcampo

Workshop

Hands-on bag-making workshop at Café Belcampo in Amsterdam. Learn basic sewing and bag construction, choose fabrics, and craft a unique tote or crossbody to take home. A friendly DIY session at De Hallen, perfect for adults looking to try a new craft.

GJH and Anxiety: Impact on Daily Functioning and Social Participation

2026-04-10T14:00:00

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Lecture

A research-focused talk at the University of Amsterdam examining how Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH) and anxiety affect daily functioning, social participation, and sport involvement in adolescents and young adults. Experts discuss implications for care, education, and daily life.

Onder hoogspanning: energiecrisis als wapen

2026-04-10T14:00:00

De Balie

Lecture

Public debate at De Balie in Amsterdam exploring how the energy crisis is framed as a weapon and what a free, open discourse should look like. A sharp panel discussing energy policy, media framing, and democratic accountability in a contemporary urban setting.

The State of the Internet 2026 with Fieke Jansen

2026-04-10T14:00:00

Waag FutureLab

Lecture

A tech-focused lecture at Waag FutureLab in Amsterdam exploring the state of the internet in 2026, presented by researcher Fieke Jansen.

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