Kosmos

Art, literature, science, politics and society
Kosmos
This is Kosmos, a space within the Paradiso universe for the inquisitive and open-minded cultural cosmonaut. Here, matter spreads across a multidisciplinary system of programmes on art, literature, science, politics and society. Ever-expanding and never the same as yesterday; with Kosmos, Paradiso presents a new label for the type of programming that has occupied an essential place in Paradiso since its foundation, when it was called the 'Cosmic Leisure Centre' (1968).
This is the type of programme that challenges you to question what you think you know, while stimulating your senses and making you feel something. A fresh take on night culture with (digital) art, or a political voting guide in show format? Yes and yes! Sipping smoky cocktails during a lecture by a insightful scientist? Sure. The annual book market of indie publishers and that one theatrical performance art on grieving are also part of Kosmos.
There is an infinite amount to see at Kosmos. Starting with the programme below:



Nieuwsbrief Kosmos
Welkom bij de Kosmos nieuwsbrief waarin we je 4x per jaar op tour nemen door ons programma-universum. Hier spreidt de materie zich uit over een multidisciplinair stelsel van programma’s over kunst, literatuur, wetenschap, politiek en maatschappij.
In deze nieuwsbrief delen we nieuwe wetenschappelijke ontdekkingen, reflecteren we op maatschappijkritische vragen en bespreken we kunstzinnige ervaringen. We laten je filosofische gedachten stromen en eindigen de tour met prikkelende lees- en luistertips.



Matter
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Programme
Tu 18 Nov
Freedom Through Healing by Afia Anim
Cancelled
Cancelled
Su 23 Nov
Spinozadag 2025: Spinoza over macht en recht
Three lectures on politics in an age without illusions
11:00
We 26 Nov
Science & Cocktails: The Mystery of Dormant Innovations
Science talk by Andreas Wagner with smoky cocktails and live music / Tolhuistuin
19:30
Su 30 Nov
DRUK 2025
Books and printed matter from indie publishers
12:00
Su 30 Nov
Remember The Love by Living+
A World Aids Day Commemoration
20:30
Mo 1 Dec
Zing Nederlands Met Me
Practice your Dutch through song / Theater de Omval
14:00
Tu 2 Dec
Roofvogel (vroege show)
Theatrical journey in an interactive play about grief and support
19:00
Tu 2 Dec
Roofvogel (late show)
Theatrical journey in an interactive play about grief and support
20:30
Su 7 Dec
A Day In Palestine
Market, art, film, talk, workshops, and music from Palestine / Tolhuistuin
11:00
Fr 12 Dec
Erotic Poetry Night
Sensual, raunchy and mundane poetry, storytelling and music / Tolhuistuin
19:30
Sa 13 Dec
We The People
Poetry, spoken word and (live) music / Tolhuistuin
20:30
Su 14 Dec
Parafanalia Kerst Vintagemarkt
Festive flea market for the winter season
12:00
We 17 Dec
Science & Cocktails: The Moral Dilemmas of War
Science talk by Tine Molendijk with smoky cocktails and live music / Tolhuistuin
19:30
Su 28 Dec
Het Amsterdams Ballongezelschap
The annual and longest-running balloon party at Paradiso
Waiting list
Tu 30 Dec
Nacht van het Absurdisme
With Sexyland, Stephanie Louwrier, Ronald Snijders en meer
19:30
Su 1 Feb
Black & White Tea Party
Erwin Olaf’s masquerade ball
16:00






