Events

Decades of leadership wisdom packed in seven minutes! Storywise is back! With a killer line-up 😎6 speakers who’ve spent decades managing teams will tell one story each, seven minutes long, about one thing they’ve learned from their experience. This is Storywise. It’s by sharing those hard-earned lessons that we build a community where we help […]

Friday is your night. Every week, we serve cocktails for 9 euros, with music, games, and a communal table where everyone can join in. Come by with friends, coworkers, or just on your own. You’ll never feel like a stranger here for long. At A Beautiful Mess, different worlds come together around the table. On […]

Hodn is a Palestinian art and cultural gathering, hosting its first event in Amsterdam with a historic evening of music, storytelling and community. For the first time ever in the Netherlands, Sol Band will take the stage. The renowned Palestinian musical ensemble from the Gaza Strip brings an evening shaped by memory, heritage and hope. […]

Monthly Jam Session in Collaboration with Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) In collaboration with the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA), we host a recurring jam session every second Monday of the month at A Beautiful Mess. CvA invites talented musicians to perform and create together in an open and informal setting. These sessions offer a space for […]

Every Wednesday, Café Habibi Workspace comes to life at Rozet and A Beautiful Mess Arnhem. It’s a creative gathering place where Arnhem residents come together to make music, write, take photos, share stories, and develop new ideas. You don’t have to be a professional musician, writer, photographer, or creator. Café Habibi is for everyone who […]

Join us as we celebrate the return of Connection Café and A Beautiful Mess Arnhem’s 1-year anniversary! On Sunday, September 27, we’re bringing people together again for an evening full of stories, live music, connection and food from around the world. And this edition is extra special: we’re celebrating one year of A Beautiful Mess […]

Speaking up in a meeting, saying no to a client, understanding cultural differences, talking with authenticity. How does one find their voice in a business setting? This is Storywise. Six speakers, from big tech companies like Booking.com to business owners, will each tell a seven-minute story about the one thing they learned from a business […]

Creative Writing Workshop | by Julia-Beth Harris VOICE IS NOT A STYLE. IT’S A DISCIPLINE Your voice is yours. Let’s make it stronger. At a moment when machines can generate language faster than we can think — or even feel — your human voice matters more than ever. Join Julia Beth for a creative writing […]

Storytelling Workshop | by Irena EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO SHARE Join us for a creative and inspiring storytelling workshop where you’ll learn practical skills to discover, shape, and share your own story. Info:  About the Artist: Irina Koriazova (1994) is an Amsterdam-based storyteller. She has a dry sense of humor and loves to turn […]

DJ Workshop | by Navid Divana Ever wondered what it feels like to be behind the decks? Join our DJ Workshop and discover the basics of mixing, finding your sound and creating the right vibe. No experience needed – just bring your curiosity and love for music. Info: About the Artist: Amsterdam’s Navid Divana brings […]

Community Dinner Around the world, around one table. Join us for a Community Dinner filled with vegetarian dishes and flavors from around the world.  Come hungry, meet new people, discover new recipes and share a table where different cultures, stories and tastes come together. Because some of the best connections start with a shared meal. […]