Amsterdam's public intellectual life is rich and accessible. Talks, debates, and book readings at the OBA, Pakhuis de Zwijger, de Balie, and dozens of community spaces cover everything from climate to culture to technology — many free, many in English.
5 upcoming events
Tomorrow · 14:00
Spreekuur: Hulp bij digitaal
Geannuleerd
Thu 28 May · 17:30
Book presentation “We are here”
OT301-Ventilator Bar
Thu 28 May · 18:30
May book: On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle
The Book Nook, Singel
Wed 3 Jun · 10:00
The unBanked Conference
Fosbury & Sons Member club Prinsengracht
Thu 4 Jun · 17:30
Chief Product Officer Network Netherlands x adidas meetup: Elevating Product Leadership
adidas Corporate Office
Veelgestelde vragen
- What talks and lectures are on in Amsterdam this week?
- Vanavond lists talks, lectures, book readings, and debates from Amsterdam's cultural institutions, including OBA, Pakhuis de Zwijger, de Balie, and the Luma community. Check the Lezing page above for upcoming events.
- Are there English-language talks and debates in Amsterdam?
- Yes — many Amsterdam talks, especially from the tech and startup community, are held in English. Pakhuis de Zwijger and de Balie also regularly programme English-language events. Vanavond flags these in the Lezing listings.