Events

Celebrate trans voices through live music, spoken word, and open mic performances at A Beautiful Mess during WorldPride 2026. Celebrate TransJoy through music, art, storytelling, and community.Join TransAmsterdam and A Beautiful Mess for TransVoices @ WorldPride Amsterdam 2026—an inspiring international community event celebrating trans and non-binary people through live performances, spoken word, art, meaningful conversations, […]

Join us for a special open house where LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers, local community members, and allies come together to connect, celebrate, and enjoy a welcoming afternoon. Expect a delicious dinner, great music from our DJ, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people. Your dinner ticket, priced at 18.50 euros, helps provide a newcomer with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Discover the rich flavors and stories behind the popular za’atar blend, which stems from a rich tradition in the Sham region (Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria) Under the guidance of cookbook author and chef Merijn Tol, you’ll discover the richness and versatility of this beloved blend. You’ll make four types of za’atar together and use them […]

Decades of leadership wisdom packed into seven minutes! Storywise is back! With an amazing lineup 😎Six speakers who have spent decades managing teams will each share a seven-minute story 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 one […]

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 will present an evening shaped by memory, heritage, and […]

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 artist. Café Habibi is open to anyone […]