A lip-synced musical full of glitter… and truth. Drag Race Holland stars My Little Puny and Keta Minaj present a unique performance that goes beyond show: this is drag as expression, resistance, and sometimes pure survival.
Location: Bijlmer Parktheater
The show starts at 20:30 and lasts until 21:45
New York, Avignon, Dublin: the intense, cinematic theatre work of Palestinian director Bashar Murkus is making a global impact. His visual performance, DEADLIFT, is a unique collaboration between the Palestinian theatre company Al-Harah from Palestine and Boy Jonkergouw Productions from the Netherlands.
Murkus draws inspiration from a painting by Palestinian artist Suleiman Mansour, Jamal Al Mahamel, depicting a man carrying an entire city (Jerusalem) on his back. In DEADLIFT, Murkus explores how much a person can bear. Where is the breaking point? When does the fight against destruction become an act of destruction? Featuring a Palestinian cast, DEADLIFT pays a poetic tribute to the resilience of people in need. The music for In Palestina was composed by Wouter de Belder.
Location: Bijlmer Parktheater
The show starts at 20:30 and lasts until 21:15
Minguel’s struggle with youth care in the Netherlands.
Simon Cowell (known from the British X Factor) describes Yuli Minguel as a mix of Tina Turner and Bette Midler. This performance brings together the authentic, raw talent of Curaçao and the Dutch Yuli Minguel.
Praised by the best singers in the Netherlands for her dynamic and authentic voice, Yuli Minguel (IDOLS 1, Mariah Carey) shares her poignant personal story in A Queen’s Soul. Under pressure from the Tax and Customs Administration and Youth Care, she and her daughter were tragically involved in a fatal accident. In this impressive performance, featuring the most experienced musicians at the helm, Yuli Minguel interweaves her pain and strength with soul music and storytelling, creating a profound and compelling experience.
The show starts at 20:00 and lasts until 21:15
An intimate dinner by chef Lelani Lewis at OSCAM
A dinner surrounded by art in motion – the works of Lameiae Elhajjaji, Jerrold Saija, Fleur Ouwerkerk & Nora Fawziataher accompany an evening where flavors, stories, and images flow together.
The show starts at 18:00 and lasts until 21:30
After the overwhelming success of his sold-out ‘Chosen’ and ‘Knock Knock’ concerts at AFAS Live (2021 and 2023), a sold-out ‘Knock Knock Tour’ across nine cities, and not to mention an intimate sold-out show at Carré, he is now taking the next step with ‘Diamant uit Bijlmer’—an entirely new show created especially for Ziggo Dome. “This is a dream come true,” says Cho. “Last October, we kept it small and intimate at Carré, but now we’re going bigger and better! Ziggo Dome is a legendary venue, and the fact that I get to put on my own show there means everything to a kid who grew up in Zuidoost. ‘Diamant uit Bijlmer’ is going to be legendary—I can’t wait to see you all there!”
The Show starts at 15:30 and lasts until 17:00 in Theaterplein.
Eternity, Untold & Black Harmony
The festival is an ode to the rich and diverse drumming cultures of Africa and the Afro-Diaspora, and to the unique musical sounds of Amsterdam itself. The Bijlmer Drum Festival is more than just a music festival: it’s a celebration of rhythmic heritage and a powerful community connection. Visitors will be immersed in an energetic day of inspiring drumming workshops, vibrant performances, and the opportunity to discover the cultural depth behind the rhythm.
American R&B star Keyshia Cole will be performing at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on September 21, 2025, as part of her international The Way It Is – 20th Anniversary Tour. The tour is dedicated to her groundbreaking debut album, The Way It Is, which was released exactly twenty years ago. Hip-hop icon Lil’ Kim will perform as a special guest.
Black Achievement Month is held annually in October. The festival aims to highlight the exceptional talents of people with African roots.
Reform Stigma is organizing a pop-up gallery at CBK Heesterveld, making art accessible for and by the community. The exhibition will conclude with a community-based art auction in Zuidoost, where visitors can celebrate rather than whisper. Behind Reform Stigma is Lovia Opoku, a young cultural pioneer and social entrepreneur born and raised in Holendrecht. She aims to establish a socio-cultural platform active in the UK, Ghana, and the Netherlands, where, through workshops, panel discussions, and art, people are not only seen but also empowered. “A platform that changes things systemically by connecting locally.”
The Show starts at 08:00 and lasts until 17:00.
On Sunday evening, October 4, 1992, an Israeli cargo plane crashed into the Groeneveen and Kruitberg apartment buildings in the heart of the Bijlmer district.
After the disaster, survivors and relatives of the disaster established a memorial around “the tree that saw it all” a tree at the disaster site that had survived the crash and the fire. Tealights and photos were placed around this tree. An annual commemoration for the victims is held at “the tree that saw it all.” During the commemoration, no aircraft fly over the Bijlmer, normally a busy approach route to Schiphol Airport.
The 33rd anniversary of the Bijlmer Air Disaster will be held on Saturday, October 4th, which begins at 5:30 PM at the memorial.
Come to Athenaeum Zuidoost on Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 PM for an interview and book signing with Prof. Soortkill. Bookseller Sadiqah Salentijn will interview the author and thinker about his new book, Smibologie Vol. 2 – Operation Manual. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to have your book signed.
It will start at 14.00.
AMF will return to the Johan Cruijff ArenA!
Once again, we are bringing together the world’s biggest artists on the most breathtaking stage designs.
The Johan Cruijff ArenA, filled with 40,000 fans, will once again transform into the biggest nightclub in the world!
The Show starts at 21:00 and event runs until 06:00 next morning.
*You will receive a confirmation email with full details. Cancellations are refundable up to 48 hours before the tour.*
