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
Facade Exhibition
Kosmische terugblik op 2024
De gastvrijheid van Hama Gallery
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Programme
Su 30 Mar
Lijfkreet! De overgang in de literatuur
Menopause in Language, Art, and Music
15:00
Su 13 Apr
AÅŸk ile! Benefietfestival
Charity Event 'Artwork for Sivas ’93' / Tolhuistuin
16:00
Mo 21 Apr
Alles staat op het spel
An evening on collective resistance for climate
20:00
Su 27 Apr
Science & Cocktails: Making sense of chaos
Science talk by Doyne Farmer with smoky cocktails and live music / Tolhuistuin
19:30
Fr 9 May
EuropaNacht: Shaky Grounds
Clubnight by De Kiesmannen w/ Lucky Done Gone and Kurashi Soundystem
22:00
Tu 13 May
Stoffer's Jukebox Boekpresentatie
Book launch with live acts
19:30
Tu 20 May
Science & Cocktails: The Past, Present, and Uncertain Future of Artificial Intelligence
Science talk by Melanie Mitchell with smoky cocktails and live music
19:30
Su 25 May
Het Mooie Kinderboekenfestival 2025
Family festival where books come to life / Tolhuistuin
11:00
Tu 10 Jun
Snowapple Collective
A powerful mix of art rock, alternative pop and cyberpunk
20:30
Fr 1 Aug
Transpodium
Open mic for transgender people
19:00