Freethinkers Festival

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Does freedom come with the responsibility not to say everything? This question is central to the Free Thinkers Festival, part of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary celebrations. As public debate intensifies and social divisions widen, we explore the fine line between critical and offensive. Note: Dates and times are tentative as the program has not yet been finalized. This page will be updated once the information is available.

Amsterdam 750

Freethinkers Festival

Dates

Sun 27 Oct20:00 - 23:00

Mon 28 Oct20:00 - 23:00

Tue 29 Oct20:00 - 23:00

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Location

De Balie

Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10

1017 RR Amsterdam

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Freedom

In celebration of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, we reflect on our understanding of freedom and its significance to us. Freedom is deeply intertwined with Amsterdam, which served as a safe haven for free thinkers and dissenters in the 17th century. In collaboration with the Municipality of Amsterdam, BIMHUIS, and Podium Mozaïek, De Balie organizes the Free Thinkers Festival for the fifth consecutive year. From 27 October to 2 November, various programs including debates, theatre, and other art forms will explore this theme. Keep an eye on De Balie's channels for updates.

Dates and times

Sunday 27 October	20:00 - 23:00
Monday 28 October	20:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 29 October	20:00 - 23:00

Part of

Amsterdam 750

On 27 October 2025, Amsterdam will be celebrating its 750th birthday. During the 12-month lead-up to this momentous milestone, the city is going all out. The festival year kicks off on 27 October 2024, filled with various activities from small neighbourhood get-togethers to major cultural events

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