Agenda

Waag organises a variety of public events, based on our research and network. We highlight current themes, organise workshops, and present collaborations between scientists, designers and artists. The first Thursday of every month, Waag opens its doors for Waag Open: events anyone can participate in. 

5
Nov
19:30
21:00
make your own eco-friendly cleaning products
sold out

Cleaning without contaminating

On Thursday 5 November, join Waag Open to explore how cleaning products affect our water and make your own alternatives using plants, herbs and ingredients from your kitchen.

Twee dames staan achter een tafel met potjes, kommetjes, flesjes
7
Nov
19:00
02:00
workshops, performances & exhibition

Museum Night 2026

Waag is part of the Amsterdam Museum Night. Join us for various workshops, performances and a visit to the exhibition Fluid Futures.

Anatomisch theater van Waag tijdens Museumnacht
8
Nov
15
Nov
artistic experiments for water sustainability

Expo: Fluid Futures

From micro-organisms and seaweed cultivation to wastewater treatment and ecological restoration: water connects life forms, technologies, infrastructures and communities. In Fluid Futures, artists explore these complex relationships and explore how people, technology and aquatic ecosystems can flourish together.

Exhibition
12
Nov
17:00
19:00
building the future of social media

Open Socials Club

What are open social media, and how do they differ from the platforms we use today? Find out at the Open Socials Club on Thursday 12 November, the helpdesk where you can ask questions and get practical help using open social media.

Workshop groep
26
Nov
19:30
23:00
art-science

International Art Talent Festival

On November 26, join us at 19:30 hrs at Felix Meritis for the opening of the final presentation of the work of our artist-in-residence Luca Gerry Conte.

Luca Gerry Conte
3
Dec
19:30
21:30
explore water quality using satellite data

Water quality from space

During this Waag Open on 3 December, you’ll discover how satellite data helps us measure water quality, and why human observations remain essential.

Satelliet afbeelding van kustlijn
10
Dec
17:00
19:00
building the future of social media

Open Socials Club: moderation

How does content moderation work on open socials? Find out at the Open Socials Club on Thursday 10 December, the meetup for everyone that wants to help shape the future of social media.

Workshop groep