Events

NI UNA MÁS – Film Screening & Q&A In Mexico, where violence against women is widespread and femicide often goes unpunished, women are taking to the streets to demand justice and change. Ni Una Más follows the underground women’s band Las Brujas and singer-songwriter Vivir Quintana, whose music has become a powerful voice within the […]

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. […]

In collaboration with the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) In collaboration with the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA), we host a recurring jam session at A Beautiful Mess on the second Monday of each month. CvA invites musicians to perform and create together in an open and informal setting. The sessions bring musicians and audiences together through […]

Afrobeats – ADE Afrobeats brings many of us together, but there’s so much more to it than the music. This ADE, we’re bringing the sounds, the people, the conversations, and the culture together for one special evening. Join us at A Beautiful Mess on Friday, 23 October, for a night of music, connection and culture. […]

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. Price:  About the Artist: Irina Koriazova (1994) is an Amsterdam-based storyteller. She has a dry sense of humor and loves to turn […]

Community Dinner Around the world, around one table. Join us for a Community Dinner filled with vegetarian dishes and flavours 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. […]

As we move into the darker, colder months, Connection Café invites you to reflect on something that can bring light into our lives, whatever the circumstances: happiness and joy. Join us for an evening of music, personal stories and conversations exploring the small moments, experiences and connections that bring joy to our everyday lives. Come […]

Jam Session – In Collaboration with the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) Every second Monday of the month, we team up with the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) to bring live music to A Beautiful Mess. The CvA invites musicians to perform together in an open jam session at our event space. Come along, enjoy the music, […]

Connection Cafe x de Niemanders Connection Café and Café Habibi come together for a special evening of stories, spoken word, live music, food and connection, bringing together people from many different backgrounds. Food from different countries, made by our AZC community. 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026🕠 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM📍 A Beautiful Mess Amsterdam, […]

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Ctrl A is the event for digital creatives in Amsterdam. An evening dedicated to inspiration, knowledge sharing, and connecting with like-minded professionals. Get inspired by talks from industry experts in animation and digital design. Meet fellow freelancers, studio owners, and creative professionals; exchange ideas; and make new connections over a drink. Whether you’re looking for […]