Student Route

There is so much to do during WeMakeThe.City. But which events should not be missed as student or recently graduated?

You might be interested in visiting the exhibition at Amsterdam Museum, curated by the late mayor Eberhard van der Laan before his recent death. He intended the exhibition – and the objects that he selected – to be a conversation-starter about the future of Amsterdam.

Don’t miss the Opening Night of the first edition of our festival. We invited international speakers and change makers like the UK author Kate Raworth. Raworth gained notoriety with her recent book and unusual approach to the economy: The Donought Economy. Students get a special discount of 50%.

During FuckUp Nights, four guests talk on their professional ‘fuckups’. FuckUp Nights Amsterdam is an event celebrating failure as part of any road to success. Be inspired by this empowering event.

WeMakeThe. City is more than all work and no play. How about a party! Pass by ROEF Festival on Friday for the best views of the city. On Saturday, De Ceuvel is hosting a party celebrating their 4th anniversary with open galleries and music that plays on long after the sun sets. On Sunday you can enjoy music, culture and food during Sunday Sounds in the idyllic garden of the Tolhuistuin.

Image: IamKAT courtesy of ROEF Festival

Urban Expo

Wed | 10:00 - 17:00

Amsterdam Museum, Amsterdam Centrum

Expositie Eberhard van der Laan

The exhibition 'De Mooiste Stad' (The Most Beautiful City) was composed by Amsterdam Mayor Eberhard van der Laan, shortly before his untimely death.

Urban Special

Wed | 10:00 - 13:00

Stationsplein Amsterdam CS, Amsterdam Centrum

Student Survey Amsterdam

This programme is Dutch only.

Thu | 2:00 - 2:00

Open House

Wed | 10:00 - 23:00

HOPP, Amsterdam Oost

Hopp, het dak op!

Urban Conference

Wed | 19:00 - 21:15

Theater Amsterdam: Danzigerkade 5, Amsterdam Westpoort,

Opening Night: Setting the Urban Agenda of Tomorrow

Kate Raworth, Toni Griffin, and Gabriella Gómez-Mont among others will address key questions such as: How do we make the city of the future together?

Urban Conference

Thu | 10:00 - 17:00

Q-Factory, Amsterdam Oost

Next Generation Cities

Data and technology affect cities all over the world, while citizens are rarely involved. How can citizens, designers or policymakers contribute to inclusive, fair cities?

Urban Talk

Thu | 20:00 - 22:00

NDSM Ferrotopia, Amsterdam Noord

Fuckup Nights Amsterdam #14 x WMTC - SOLD OUT

This programme is in Dutch only.

Urban Expo

Fri | 10:00 - 17:00

Streets of the World Photo Museum, Zaandam

Streets of the World Photo Museum

Photojournalist Jeroen Swolfs made 195 photo's in 195 capitals from 195 cities. In the pop-up photomuseum on the Hembrugterrein in Zaanstad.

Urban Expedition

Fri | 13:30 - 17:00

Universiteitskwartier, Amsterdam Centrum

Gebiedsmeetup #2: Universiteitskwartier

Urban Talk

Fri | 20:00 - 22:00

Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC, Amsterdam,

An Ode to Urbanisation

Visual artists Richard Koek and Jan Rothuizen pay tribute to impressive, ever moving cities like New York and Amsterdam, and to their inspiring citizens.

Urban Special

Fri | 20:00 - 22:00

Sites of Memory, Amsterdam Centrum

Sites of Memory - Changing Portraits

Sites of Memory - Changing Portraits is a site-specific, theatrical tour about 'hidden' stories on slavery – a colonial history of Amsterdam.

Open House

Sat | 8:30 - 23:00

Instock, Amsterdam Oost

Let's get wasted!

Instock is putting food waste on the map and attaches value to food that otherwise would be disposed of.

Open House

Sat | 9:00 - 23:00

UP Events, Amsterdam Nieuw-West

Ontdek het aanbod van UP Events

Discover awesome activities in De Tuinen van West, on your own or in a group.

Urban Special

Sat | 10:00 - 22:00

A'DAM Toren, Amsterdam Noord

A'DAM LOOKOUT

You can visit A’DAM LOOKOUT with a discount during WeMakeThe.City. A’DAM LOOKOUT is the first observation deck in the city, with a 360 degrees view...

Urban Special

Sat | 12:00 - 4:00

De Ceuvel, Amsterdam Noord