Events

During the CONNECT Summer Showcase, participants, artists, and makers from the CONNECT community share what they have been working on over the past few months. We start at 17:00 with […]

During Refugee Welcome Week 2026, A Beautiful Mess hosts Welcome to the AZC, a theater performance that invites audiences to reflect on the realities, challenges, and human stories behind life […]

We are back with a new edition of Connection Café, a warm meeting place where newcomers and residents can really get to know each other. This evening is all about […]

We’re back with a special edition of Connection Café, this time celebrating Father’s Day. A welcoming space where newcomers and longtime residents come together to connect, share stories, and reflect […]

Join us for the final edition of our monthly Connection Café, where people come together to connect through conversation, food, music, and dance. Enjoy an evening of meaningful encounters, inspiring […]

After one and a half years of unforgettable artists, stories, and a café filled with sounds from around the world, Folk Sessions XL brings together an evening of traditional music, […]

Storywise is a storytelling night where experienced professionals tell the one thing they’ve learned, through a seven-minute story. Storywise is back! With an amazing lineup 😎Six speakers who have spent […]

Join us for a game and cocktail night on Friday, July 24 at 5:00 p.m. at A Beautiful Mess Amsterdam. We’ll have Monopoly, foosball, table tennis, and lots of board […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]