Street art, hiphop and films come together to create a lively weekend of art and creativity in Amsterdam this August 22-23, as well as on September 13.

Bijlmerbios Open-Air Cinema

Bijlmerbios, the local, independent cinema in Amsterdam Zuidoost, hosts this free open-air cinema every year, nestled between the columns below Kraaiennest metro station. This year, they are adding art and music to the Saturday lineup, and a whole new location for one day only.

On Saturday, August 23, you're invited to watch ten local and internationally renowned street artists design and paint new works in the open. In the afternoon, there's a skate jam which you can either enjoy from the sidelines or take part in. Then, before the film that evening, local rapper, teacher and author Kiddo Cee will debut some tracks from his upcoming album 1104.

On Saturday, September 13, they will use the space outside Het Zandkasteel in Amsterdamse Poort, on the Bijlmerplein. This day also has a supporting programme of food trucks and a DJ from 5.30pm and Graziella Hunsel singing jazz classics from 7.30pm. 

Photo credit: © Bas Bakkenes

Attending Bijlmerbios

The films are screened underneath Kraainnest metro station, making it incredibly easy to reach by public transport. Het Zandkasteel is also just a five-minute walk from Bijlmer Arena metro and train station. Neither areas have much parking, so walking, cycling or public transport are the recommended arrival methods.

Flexibility and accommodation are the names of the game here, so you can bring your own food and drinks and things to sit on, but make sure you don't impinge on anyone else's enjoyment. Comfy armchairs are provided by the organisers, but they do fill up, so get there early if you want to be sure of one!

The films start at 9pm, are all free, and you don't need to reserve a spot in advance. You can find out more about the lineup on the Bijlmerbios website.

Thumb photo credit: © Bas Bakkenes