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 6x 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.
Highlights
Facade Exhibition
small museum presents 'Frame of Reference' by Heleen Blanken
small museum presents Frame of Reference by Heleen Blanken
Programme
Mon 9 Sep
Zing Nederlands Met Me
Leer al zingend Nederlands
13:30
Mon 9 Sep
Stenen en Pamfletten I: een avond over protest en geweld
Performances, talks, films and lectures on protest and violence
20:30
Tue 10 Sep
Erotic Poetry Night
Sensual, raunchy and mundane poetry, storytelling, music and performance art
Sold out
Wed 11 Sep
Science & Cocktails: Why humanitarianism needs changing
Science talk by Thea Hilhorst, smoky cocktails and live music
19:30
Wed 18 Sep
Opening Party GLUE 2024
Design-tour by the Amsterdam creative community
20:15
Tue 24 Sep
Word Up x Unwanted Words
Night with spoken word and an open mic
19:30
Mon 14 Oct
Stenen & Pamfletten II: een avond over protest en geweld
Performances, talks, films and lectures on protest and violence
20:00
Sat 19 Oct
Who's Afraid of Gender? A Conversation with Judith Butler
A conversation with Judith Butler
Sold out
Mon 21 Oct
De Grote Amerikashow met De Kiesmannen
Interactive show full of political analysis, music and satire
Sold out
Sun 27 Oct
Brainwash Festival 2024
Radical ideas, cool performances and clashing visions
13:00
Sat 9 Nov
Saman Amini
Compelling theatrical hip hop and pop concert about depression
19:30
Sat 16 Nov
ASSEMBLE: Yuh Dun Know! Vol.3
For the comic, anime, Marvel and/or DC geeks and the Cosplay community
19:30
Sun 24 Nov
DRUK 2024
Books and printed matter from indie publishers at the annual book fair
12:00
Mon 9 Dec
Knits and Tits: a celebration of craftmanship, art, music, and sexiness
A Fusion of Sensuality, Craft, and Empowerment
19:30