Jacques Demy's feature film debut Lola, a landmark of the Nouvelle Vague, screens at Filmtheater De Fabriek.
Screening of Nolan's "The Odyssey" with an introduction by classicist Riemer van der Veen, exploring how the film engages with Homer's epic.
Niek & Guy, the wordless duo behind the Ashton Brothers, brings a captivating blend of magic, theatre and music to Het Zaantheater.
Rootsriders and Mo Ali perform a Bob Marley tribute show with songs chosen by the audience.
Yala Music Opera Collective performs Baroque recitatives, arias and duets with raw emotional intensity.
Robbert H. Reijenga brings Johnny Cash's life to the stage with his distinctive baritone, accompanied by storyteller Alexander Broussard and drummer Paul Reijenga.
The Bentleys celebrate the golden age of rock and roll with a high-energy show of 1950s and 60s hits, plus early 70s classics.
Explore the clock towers of the Zaanstreek region by bike on Open Monuments Day. Visit Museum Zaanse Tijd and see inside these historic structures.
A festival celebrating local talent in the Zaanstreek, bringing together artists, makers and entrepreneurs through music, art and creative exchange.
Artzaanstad opens 'Feels Like Home', an exhibition showcasing three interior styles from modern design to vintage. Art and interior design merge in collaboration with Vitra and Van Dijk & Ko.
Visit the Czaar Peterhuisje on Open Monuments Day. This historic wooden house in Zaandam is the Netherlands' second-oldest museum and became world-famous when Tsar Peter the Great stayed here in 1697 to study shipbuilding.
Exhibition of paintings by José den Toom, an artist trained in oil painting and drawing techniques under master instructor Gerrit Schoone.
Explore the Wevershuis at Zaanse Schans to learn how sail and mill cloth weaving was practiced in an eighteenth-century shared household with five looms.
Guided tour combining a museum visit and walk through the historic Hembrug industrial site, featuring buildings, artefacts and personal stories.
A debate evening where Zaanstad residents sit at the table and have their say about their city. An experiment in participatory democracy.
Open Source nomad Rob offers help at the programming table with questions about AI, programming, and coding. For all ages.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
The Beemster duo Carel Kraayenhof and Leoni Jansen present the third instalment of their 'Melancholy in the Polder' series, blending Argentine folk, Irish and Scottish traditionals with contemporary folk songs.
Six people who have experienced psychosis share their stories in this special Parnassia production, exploring profound questions about reality and consciousness.
A brother and sister survive on a remote Scottish island by catching seabirds, defending their home against outsiders.
Award-winning Italian drama following a Swedish girl's final year at a technical secondary school in Trieste, summer 2007.
A documentary capturing photographer Peter Hujar reconstructing a single day in his life in 1974 New York for a literary project.
Japanese film about two young men raised in the household of a famous kabuki actor, navigating yakuza legacy and theatrical tradition.
A slapstick adventure about a drunken apple brandy seller stranded in a frozen wilderness who must survive as a fur trapper by catching hundreds of beavers.
A young girl's journey as her family emigrates from Yugoslavia to Denmark in search of a better life. A powerful story about displacement, loss, and hope.
Asghar Farhadi's first French-language film since Le Passé, featuring Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel and Catherine Deneuve.
Pim de la Parra's last Minimal Movie, unseen for years, finally screens as a tribute to the Dutch cinema pioneer.
Jacques Demy's exuberant French musical about twin sisters dreaming of love and adventure when a traveling carnival arrives in their small harbor town.
The classic children's film Minoes returns to cinemas. Children's activities will be held in the foyer before the screening on August 16.
A historical war film about the 72 hours before D-Day, featuring decisions that could reshape history. From the producers of Darkest Hour.
Exhibition of works by two Zaandam artists, Nelly and Tine Honig, featuring portraits, lithographs and still lifes.
An exhibition exploring the classic 1937 Verkade album 'Where We Live', in which Jac. P. Thijsse describes the natural history of the Netherlands.
A horror film by director Jane Schoenbrun exploring sexual desire, fear, and self-acceptance at a summer camp.
Exhibition featuring portraits, lithographs and still lifes by Zaan artists Nelly and Tine Honig, two overlooked talents from art history.
Exhibition exploring how the iconic Zaanse Schans open-air museum, with its wooden houses and mills, was rescued and became a symbol of Dutch heritage.
Discover how Zaandam's wooden houses and mills were saved from demolition in the 1950s and how the Zaanse Schans came to be.
Exhibition exploring the history of the Kalverpolder, the area where the Mill Museum and Zaanse Schans are located.
Interactive exhibition exploring animal droppings, inspired by the beloved children's book. Investigate with Mole where poop comes from and what you can discover about it.
Leviaan celebrates 40 years with an exhibition exploring power, featuring work by clients, volunteers and staff members.
A guided walking tour through Zaandam's heart, led by locals who know the city inside out.
Hands-on science workshop exploring the chemistry of fruit through experiments, designed for children aged 7-14.
Trial lesson in a 10-week science course exploring colours and chemical reactions for children aged 7-12 at Hemlab.
An evening walk through the Heemtuin to discover nocturnal wildlife and the garden's biodiversity after dark.