NieuwLand

NIEUWLAND 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!

This year marks a decade of our collectively run social centre — 10 years of community, culture, and resistance. Expect music, food, workshops, a clothes swap and more. Let’s celebrate the struggles we’ve shared and the futures we’re building together.

📅 Sat 13 Sept | 13.00 – 00.30
📍 Pieter Nieuwlandstraat 93-95, Amsterdam
🇵🇸 Benefit for Palestine 🇵🇸

💡 Co-create with us! We’re inviting the community to help shape the program or support on the day – from hosting activities to lending a hand in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you want to contribute, get in touch! Via info@nieuwland.cc 📥

📢 Spread the word! Share this save-the-date with friends, comrades, and neighbours – let’s make this a celebration for the whole community.

♿Please note that because of heavy roadworks, the NieuwLand might not be wheelchair-accesible between June and November 2025 (expected final date). We are really sorry for the inconvenience!

 

Soweto Zaal

13.00 – 17.00 | Swap Don’t Shop

The clothes swap is back! 🌿 Get ready to trade your thin fabrics for thick cotton and gear up for winter — no need to spend money or feed the capitalist machine. Come swap, browse, and enjoy a relaxed social vibe.

1. No entry cost.
2. You don’t need to bring clothes to take things home.
3. Please bring clean, good-condition items if you can.

Organized by the Clothes Swap Collective, a volunteer-run initiative challenging the garment industry. Want to help? Folding, decorating, baking — every hand counts!

17.00 | 🎵 Verzet per Couplet performance

Traditional and contemporary protest songs brought to life! Backed by the warm sounds of the accordion, the Verzet per Couplet choir weaves voices together into music that sparks solidarity and fuels collective action.

17.00 – 21.00 | Brazilian live music & DJ Vanderlei

Feel the rhythms of Brazil! Live music and DJ sets bring Forró, Samba, and Bossa Nova to life — dance, sway, and celebrate together.

18.00 – 18.30 | Forrò intro dance class

Step into the rhythm of Forró! Learn the basics of this joyful Brazilian partner dance and get ready to move together at the Forró live music & DJ.

19.00 | Lion Dance show by Luk Hop Moon Martial Club

In Chinese culture, the lion dance is performed to bring luck, prosperity, and wellbeing, while also driving away evil spirits and negative energy. As NieuwLand celebrates its 10-year anniversary, we welcome this dance as a blessing — for another decade of community, solidarity, and collective joy.

21.00 – 22.00 🎵 Colectivo Carpe Diem live

Get ready for an irresistible mix of Latin rhythms, Balkan grooves, reggae, and rock. With nine musicians from six different countries, Colectivo Carpe Diem brings a truly international sound. Their mostly Spanish-language originals will carry you straight to the heart of South America. Come dance with us!

22.00 – 23.30 | Brazilian live music & DJ Sin Control

Feel the rhythms of Brazil! Live music and DJ sets bring Forró, Samba, and Bossa Nova to life — dance, sway, and celebrate together.

23.30 – 00.30 | DJ Sin Control

An eclectic mix of rhythms and beats to keep you moving all night — dancy, wild, and unpredictable.

 

Abya Yala kitchen

19.00 – 21.00 | Palestine Benefit Dinner By ORCA collective

Come share a delicious dinner of vegan Palestinian dishes, first come, first serve. All proceeds support the Sameer Project, a grassroots initiative that provides vital aid and solidarity to the people in Gaza. 🇵🇸

 

NieuwLand Garden

15.00 – 17.00 | Ceramic Tile Collective Mural workshop

How can a single gesture grow into a collective image? Join us in shaping a collaborative mural for NieuwLand’s garden. Together we’ll design and craft ceramic tiles that will become part of a shared, lasting artwork.

 18.00 – 19.00 | Poetry Open Mic: Anger and Hope

An open stage for those who dare to voice both rage and possibility. As Marx wrote, a revolution is necessary not only to overthrow the ruling class, but also to cleanse ourselves from the muck of ages. That’s where we need art and imagination. 

20.00 | Campfire + 🎵 Luis Valledupar performance

Join us around the fire in the NieuwLand garden for an intimate performance by Luis Valledupar, Colombian accordionist and singer, bringing the soulful sounds of Vallenato.

 

Februarikamer

13.00 – 17.00 | T-shirt Printing Workshop 

A fun workshop for all ages: you can stamp T-shirts, jackets, bags, caps, hats, and flags you bring with you. A small selection of T-shirts will also be available at the workshop, and you can source clothes from the Clothing Swap in the Soweto Zaal. It’s a creative way to give new life to items you’ve grown tired of, or to give your clothing an activist touch by stamping XR logos.

all day | De Vrije Bibliotheek

📖 Come explore our Free Radical Library in NieuwLand’s February Room! Take a book, dive in, return it, or add your favorites to share. 📚 Because reading is resistance! 🏴‍☠️ @devrijebibliotheek

 

We Repair workshop

13.00 – 16.00 | DIY Repair Café

Got a flickering lamp, a grumpy coffee machine, or anything else waiting for a fix? ☕✨ Bring it to the Repair Café!

Every second Saturday of the month, join us with WeRepair for guidance and support to help you fix your own items. Quick fixes or a little extra care — learn, repair, and give your things a second life! 🙌

💻 And if you have a laptop or computer still running Windows 10 (and not suitable for Windows 11), or if you’re wondering what to do once Windows 10 stops receiving updates at the end of 2025 — come by! We can help you explore switching to Linux. 🐧

 

Stonewall Studio

14.00 – 15.00 | Iyengar Yoga Intro Class

Join us for a one-hour class suitable for all levels. Mats and equipment are provided — just bring yourself!

Learn classical yoga postures in detail under the guidance of an experienced Iyengar Yoga teacher. Using supports like chairs, blocks, belts, and blankets, you’ll explore a safe and effective practice that brings body, mind, and breath into harmony.

16.00 – 17.30 | Queer Massage Workshop

Join Raisa Mulder, owner of @Queer.Massage, for a 1.5-hour workshop where you’ll explore massage, touch, and the human body. Suitable for all levels, the session focuses on finding connective relaxation — a way to relax while connecting with yourself and others.

Come solo or with a friend and discover a welcoming space for learning and connection.

 

Fietskliniek workshop

16.00 – 18.00 | ⚙️ DIY Bike Repair 🚲

Flat tire? Broken chain? Brakes not braking? Wheels wobbling? FietsKliniek is a volunteer-run, social bike workspace at NieuwLand. All the tools and parts you need are here, and our volunteers will guide you step by step with the necessary repairs — no experience needed.

• Feel free to just pass by with your bike on this day, no appointment needed!

18.30 – 20.30 | A to Zine exhibit

Come check out — and buy — some of our zines! Maybe even join in on the zine-making fuck-aroundness. We’re a bunch of writers, doodlers, photographers, and thinkers who meet every other Wednesday to work on in-progress zines, share ideas, and chat over tea. Regulars and newcomers alike are always welcome — good vibes guaranteed!

We also host occasional workshops (like Zine Bootcamp in late spring), plan for zine fair participation, and manage distro. Two hours of creativity, connection, and DIY spirit at NieuwLand — come hang out!

 

Luk Hop Moon Martial Club dojo

13.00 – 14.00 | Intro Kung Fu / kind 6+ 🥋

14.00 – 15.00 | Intro Kung Fu / kind 10+ 🥋

15.00 – 16.30 | Kung Fu & Leeuwendans Training 🦁

LHM Martial Club is the place to practice Kung Fu and Lion Dance in a cozy, respectful atmosphere. This intro class is perfect for kids 10 and up to try out Kung Fu, learn basic techniques, and have fun moving!

 

Kabra Studio

19.00 – 21.00 | Check the Vibes

💫 KABRA opens its doors for an easy-going evening of care and connection.

Drop by for tongue & pulse readings, moxa, and ear seeds to celebrate 10 years of Nieuwland. 🌸 Curious about what your body is telling you? Come join us from 19:00 till 21:00 h, 🌿 with Sheila, Anio, Keerthi, and YuJing hosting and holding space.

 

Africa in the Picture office

15.00 – 17.00 | Round Table & Short Films

Spend the afternoon exploring the richness and diversity of storytelling. Enjoy a curated selection of short films from the diaspora and join a round table discussion on universal narratives and the evolving role of Africa and her diaspora in shaping our future.

 

Other

13.30 & 16.00 | Tour of the building (tbc)

Discover the projects, history, and stories of NieuwLand! Join us for a guided tour and get to know the spaces, the people behind them, that together make up the NieuwLand community. 

all day | Rescued veggies distribution

Come by and pick up fresh rescued vegetables! Take what you need, reduce food waste, and enjoy seasonal produce.

NIEUWLAND 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!

This year marks a decade of our collectively run social centre — 10 years of community, culture, and resistance. Expect music, food, workshops, a clothes swap and more. Let’s celebrate the struggles we’ve shared and the futures we’re building together.

📅 Sat 13 Sept | 13.00 – 00.30
📍 Pieter Nieuwlandstraat 93-95, Amsterdam
🇵🇸 Benefit for Palestine 🇵🇸

💡 Co-create with us! We’re inviting the community to help shape the program or support on the day – from hosting activities to lending a hand in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you want to contribute, get in touch! Via info@nieuwland.cc 📥

📢 Spread the word! Share this save-the-date with friends, comrades, and neighbours – let’s make this a celebration for the whole community.

♿Please note that because of heavy roadworks, the NieuwLand might not be wheelchair-accesible between June and November 2025 (expected final date). We are really sorry for the inconvenience!

 

Soweto Zaal

13.00 – 17.00 | Swap Don’t Shop

The clothes swap is back! 🌿 Get ready to trade your thin fabrics for thick cotton and gear up for winter — no need to spend money or feed the capitalist machine. Come swap, browse, and enjoy a relaxed social vibe.

1. No entry cost.
2. You don’t need to bring clothes to take things home.
3. Please bring clean, good-condition items if you can.

Organized by the Clothes Swap Collective, a volunteer-run initiative challenging the garment industry. Want to help? Folding, decorating, baking — every hand counts!

17.00 | 🎵 Verzet per Couplet performance

Traditional and contemporary protest songs brought to life! Backed by the warm sounds of the accordion, the Verzet per Couplet choir weaves voices together into music that sparks solidarity and fuels collective action.

17.00 – 21.00 | Brazilian live music & DJ Vanderlei

Feel the rhythms of Brazil! Live music and DJ sets bring Forró, Samba, and Bossa Nova to life — dance, sway, and celebrate together.

18.00 – 18.30 | Forrò intro dance class

Step into the rhythm of Forró! Learn the basics of this joyful Brazilian partner dance and get ready to move together at the Forró live music & DJ.

19.00 | Lion Dance show by Luk Hop Moon Martial Club

In Chinese culture, the lion dance is performed to bring luck, prosperity, and wellbeing, while also driving away evil spirits and negative energy. As NieuwLand celebrates its 10-year anniversary, we welcome this dance as a blessing — for another decade of community, solidarity, and collective joy.

21.00 – 22.00 🎵 Colectivo Carpe Diem live

Get ready for an irresistible mix of Latin rhythms, Balkan grooves, reggae, and rock. With nine musicians from six different countries, Colectivo Carpe Diem brings a truly international sound. Their mostly Spanish-language originals will carry you straight to the heart of South America. Come dance with us!

22.00 – 23.30 | Brazilian live music & DJ Sin Control

Feel the rhythms of Brazil! Live music and DJ sets bring Forró, Samba, and Bossa Nova to life — dance, sway, and celebrate together.

23.30 – 00.30 | DJ Sin Control

An eclectic mix of rhythms and beats to keep you moving all night — dancy, wild, and unpredictable.

 

Abya Yala kitchen

19.00 – 21.00 | Palestine Benefit Dinner By ORCA collective

Come share a delicious dinner of vegan Palestinian dishes, first come, first serve. All proceeds support the Sameer Project, a grassroots initiative that provides vital aid and solidarity to the people in Gaza. 🇵🇸

 

NieuwLand Garden

15.00 – 17.00 | Ceramic Tile Collective Mural workshop

How can a single gesture grow into a collective image? Join us in shaping a collaborative mural for NieuwLand’s garden. Together we’ll design and craft ceramic tiles that will become part of a shared, lasting artwork.

 18.00 – 19.00 | Poetry Open Mic: Anger and Hope

An open stage for those who dare to voice both rage and possibility. As Marx wrote, a revolution is necessary not only to overthrow the ruling class, but also to cleanse ourselves from the muck of ages. That’s where we need art and imagination. 

20.00 | Campfire + 🎵 Luis Valledupar performance

Join us around the fire in the NieuwLand garden for an intimate performance by Luis Valledupar, Colombian accordionist and singer, bringing the soulful sounds of Vallenato.

 

Februarikamer

13.00 – 17.00 | T-shirt Printing Workshop 

A fun workshop for all ages: you can stamp T-shirts, jackets, bags, caps, hats, and flags you bring with you. A small selection of T-shirts will also be available at the workshop, and you can source clothes from the Clothing Swap in the Soweto Zaal. It’s a creative way to give new life to items you’ve grown tired of, or to give your clothing an activist touch by stamping XR logos.

all day | De Vrije Bibliotheek

📖 Come explore our Free Radical Library in NieuwLand’s February Room! Take a book, dive in, return it, or add your favorites to share. 📚 Because reading is resistance! 🏴‍☠️ @devrijebibliotheek

 

We Repair workshop

13.00 – 16.00 | DIY Repair Café

Got a flickering lamp, a grumpy coffee machine, or anything else waiting for a fix? ☕✨ Bring it to the Repair Café!

Every second Saturday of the month, join us with WeRepair for guidance and support to help you fix your own items. Quick fixes or a little extra care — learn, repair, and give your things a second life! 🙌

💻 And if you have a laptop or computer still running Windows 10 (and not suitable for Windows 11), or if you’re wondering what to do once Windows 10 stops receiving updates at the end of 2025 — come by! We can help you explore switching to Linux. 🐧

 

Stonewall Studio

14.00 – 15.00 | Iyengar Yoga Intro Class

Join us for a one-hour class suitable for all levels. Mats and equipment are provided — just bring yourself!

Learn classical yoga postures in detail under the guidance of an experienced Iyengar Yoga teacher. Using supports like chairs, blocks, belts, and blankets, you’ll explore a safe and effective practice that brings body, mind, and breath into harmony.

16.00 – 17.30 | Queer Massage Workshop

Join Raisa Mulder, owner of @Queer.Massage, for a 1.5-hour workshop where you’ll explore massage, touch, and the human body. Suitable for all levels, the session focuses on finding connective relaxation — a way to relax while connecting with yourself and others.

Come solo or with a friend and discover a welcoming space for learning and connection.

 

Fietskliniek workshop

16.00 – 18.00 | ⚙️ DIY Bike Repair 🚲

Flat tire? Broken chain? Brakes not braking? Wheels wobbling? FietsKliniek is a volunteer-run, social bike workspace at NieuwLand. All the tools and parts you need are here, and our volunteers will guide you step by step with the necessary repairs — no experience needed.

• Feel free to just pass by with your bike on this day, no appointment needed!

18.30 – 20.30 | A to Zine exhibit

Come check out — and buy — some of our zines! Maybe even join in on the zine-making fuck-aroundness. We’re a bunch of writers, doodlers, photographers, and thinkers who meet every other Wednesday to work on in-progress zines, share ideas, and chat over tea. Regulars and newcomers alike are always welcome — good vibes guaranteed!

We also host occasional workshops (like Zine Bootcamp in late spring), plan for zine fair participation, and manage distro. Two hours of creativity, connection, and DIY spirit at NieuwLand — come hang out!

 

Luk Hop Moon Martial Club dojo

13.00 – 14.00 | Intro Kung Fu / kind 6+ 🥋

14.00 – 15.00 | Intro Kung Fu / kind 10+ 🥋

15.00 – 16.30 | Kung Fu & Leeuwendans Training 🦁

LHM Martial Club is the place to practice Kung Fu and Lion Dance in a cozy, respectful atmosphere. This intro class is perfect for kids 10 and up to try out Kung Fu, learn basic techniques, and have fun moving!

 

Kabra Studio

19.00 – 21.00 | Check the Vibes

💫 KABRA opens its doors for an easy-going evening of care and connection.

Drop by for tongue & pulse readings, moxa, and ear seeds to celebrate 10 years of Nieuwland. 🌸 Curious about what your body is telling you? Come join us from 19:00 till 21:00 h, 🌿 with Sheila, Anio, Keerthi, and YuJing hosting and holding space.

 

Africa in the Picture office

15.00 – 17.00 | Round Table & Short Films

Spend the afternoon exploring the richness and diversity of storytelling. Enjoy a curated selection of short films from the diaspora and join a round table discussion on universal narratives and the evolving role of Africa and her diaspora in shaping our future.

 

Other

13.30 & 16.00 | Tour of the building (tbc)

Discover the projects, history, and stories of NieuwLand! Join us for a guided tour and get to know the spaces, the people behind them, that together make up the NieuwLand community. 

all day | Rescued veggies distribution

Come by and pick up fresh rescued vegetables! Take what you need, reduce food waste, and enjoy seasonal produce.

the time has come: NIEUWLAND TURNS 10!!

🎉 NieuwLand turns 10! 🎉 live music, 🇵🇸 dinner, workshops, talks and more

Link to Radar.squat

This year marks a decade of our collectively run social centre — 10 years of community, culture, and resistance. The full program is coming soon! Expect music, food, talks, workshops, a clothes swap and more. Let’s celebrate the struggles we’ve shared and the futures we’re building together. 

📅 Sat 13 Sept from 1 PM
📍 Pieter Nieuwlandstraat 93-95, Amsterdam

🇵🇸 Benefit for Palestine 🇵🇸 clothes swap, yoga, workshops, campfire, art, music, talks, repair cafè, DYI bike fixing, resistance, and much more!!

💡 Co-create with us! We’re inviting the community to help shape the program or support on the day – from hosting activities to lending a hand in the kitchen or behind the bar. If you want to contribute, get in touch!

📢 Spread the word! Share this save-the-date with friends, comrades, and neighbours – let’s make this a celebration for the whole community.

check the poster or our instagram for the full program!

 

!! OPEN DAY 2024 edition !!

Open Day Nieuwland 23 March 2024

“Celebrate Common Ground”

from 2:00 pm – free entrance/ donations welcome

Entre-Sol Artist Collective:

Making a snowball – All materials are ready here. Free! For the Open Day, ENTRE SOL are hosting a playful SnowGlobe-making workshop. For this, we’re gathering small jars, toys, and other upcycled props. During a few hours, utilising the big table in the middle of our space, music, projections, and our studio will be open to casual conversations and exchanges while making the visitors own little souvenirs. Bring your own memorabilia or make new memories with us!

Back strap weaving from Abya Yala:

Public Space Nieuwland/ February Room Mandje Passen Pitriet weaving Max 8 people

Fietskliniek (DIY Bike Repair):

Bicycle repair place for DIY repairs with support Bring your bike and fix it up! Use of repair spots: One-time use of 2 hours free (normal price €10) 1-year memebership €50 for 10 times of 2 hours each

WeRepair. Electronic Repairs:

Introduction to Arduino, make your own guitar pedal (DIY style)

LukHopMoon, Chinese Martial Arts:

H 3:00 pm Tai-chi (20 min)

Tiberiu Work space:

7:00 pm Arty critical film Shorts. Free entrance

Nieuwland Public Space ground floor and garden are open to the public:

• 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm … enjoy the coffee/tea corner
• 6:00 pm Vegan dinner is served! – suggested donation 8-12€
• 7:00 pm – Verzet per Couplet Choir sings songs from political movements
• 8:00 pm – Open mic – bring your own instrument and sing along!
• 9:00 – Cacao Ceremony in the garden (weather permitting) – or indoors

 

 

NIEUWLAND OPEN DAY!!

Saturday 04.03.23 the workspaces in NieuwLand organized an OPEN DAY!

Fietskliniek, WeRepair, Luk-Hop-Moon Martial Arts, d_D collective, and the other projects in Niewwland created an amazing day and an intimate look into our anticapitalist community!

go to this link and listen to the podcast that Anita Boelsums made for Sounds from East about this day :

Open dag NieuwLand podcast