Kickoff of the roof park with live music, a roof ribbon cutting event, food and drinks. Be on time because full = full!

Come up and listen! Amsterdam Music Project brings together musicians from different musical and artistic backgrounds, to perform all over the city.

Dean Medina & The Shaggy Greys

Folk-Rock-Reggae with a touch of Soul and lots of Groove. Dean Medina on vocals/guitar (South Africa-Canada) will be joined by Ivo Xavier (Portugal) on bass and Massimo Imperatore (Italy) on guitar.

From 12:00 to 22:00 the Dakpark is open. Bring your own drinks, snacks or roller skates and enjoy the view and greenery!

Come up and listen! Amsterdam Music Project brings together musicians from different musical and artistic backgrounds, to perform all over the city.

The exact line-up will be announced soon!

From 12:00 to 22:00 the Dakpark is open. Bring your own drinks, snacks or roller skates and enjoy the view and greenery!

How do you transform your own balcony, roof terrace or shed roof into a green jewel?Philip van Traa of LEAF (Let’s expand a Forest) was behind all the plants you see at DAKPARK. In this mini-workshop, he will show you how to green a grey spot yourself, in an accessible way. 

Come rollerskating at our Dakpark! You can borrow rollerskates (size 36 and up), but if possible please bring your own gear. The rollerskating is organized by Skatedance. If there is enough interest there will also be a workshop, otherwise she will present a showcase. We decide this at the time based on how many people are present, so stop by if you could use a lesson! The rollerskating is on a walk-in basis, reservations are not required.

From 12:00 to 22:00 the Dakpark is open. Bring your own drinks, snacks or roller skates and enjoy the view and greenery!

We’re live! On the DAKPARK of ROEF 2024 a live podcast will be recorded. In terms of setting and vibe, think of AT5’s de Zwoele Stad, so with guests and with an audience in attendance. The session will also be filmed and published afterwards as a podcast and distributed through our social channels.

Prof. dr. Judy Shamoun-Baranes (UvA), Tijs van Ruth (Waterleider) and Lot Locher (One Architecture & Urbanism) will be speaking during the podcast.

Parents, listen up! Come exercise with your little one during this playful yoga class at DAKPARK. This class, by Studio van Clau, focuses on the connection between you and your child, allowing you to relax together while having fun, and being fit and flexible. After class, you can chat some more while enjoying a healthy snack (snacks are provided by us). Classes are suitable for parents with their child from 4 to 8 years old. All levels are welcome!

Please note: Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat! One mat is enough for each parent/child duo.

Register via this link. Full = full, there is room for a maximum of 20 people.

Come up and get zen!

As the day draws to a close, you can enjoy an hour of yoga and relaxation in the great outdoors. During this gentle Sunset Flow, by Studio by Clau, you will be surrounded by the beautiful colors of the setting sun. Move consciously through a series of gentle yoga poses, focus on mindful breathing and enjoy the tranquility at DAKPARK, with the sounds of the city in the background. Don’t worry if you’ve never done yoga before, the session is suitable for all levels.

Note: Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat!

Register via this link. Full = full, there is room for a maximum of 30 people.

Come up and come together, for a silent outdoor dance and meditation experience. Normally to start your working day, now to end your day with. More than 50,000 people from around the world have gone before you, and on Sept. 2, it’s your turn.

Buy your tickets here.

Fuckup Nights is a global series of events where stories about failure are shared with the world. Stories of companies failing, partnerships falling apart, products that had to be recalled: we tell it all! Each month at our events around the world, we have three or four people face a room full of strangers to share their own fuckup. This Fuckup Night is all about sustainability, confirmed speakers are Anne Hospers, Marcel Wijermars (Founder of the Amsterdam Founders Community) and Jeroen van der Heide (known for his work in sustainable fashion, having previously worked with top designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, and Calvin Klein).

Buy your tickets here.

19:00-19:15 walk-in
19:15 Welcome and intro by documentary maker Marijke Kodden.
19:20 Guest speakers
20:10 Start documentary
21:05 ´Making of´by Marijke
21:10 Q&A with all guest speakers

‘KIVA | The Call of the Wisdom Keepers’ is an impressive documentary by Marijke Kodden & Jaap Verhoeven. With guest speakers Iris Poels and Robin van Asperen.

In a world that is becoming increasingly removed from nature and seems out of balance, there is great need and longing for a different perspective, a perspective of reconnection, harmony and restoring the balance with nature and all living beings. This film captures the essence of a unique and ancient ceremony and a collective ‘Call’ from the Original Peoples. They have never lost touch with nature and with their Ancient Wisdom they can inspire us to a more connected and sustainable way of life! Wisdom that has been known for centuries, but has been lost to the general public.

Iris Poels, Climate Mayor of Amsterdam, has been an active member of Voedselpark Amsterdam since 2022. She organises various activities, such as monthly walks and film nights, to raise awareness. As an entrepreneur, she is involved in numerous projects related to our living environment.

Robin van Asperen started MijnStadstuin in 2014 as part of the first group of urban farmers in the Tuinen van West. Since then, he has witnessed the transformation of the 4 hectares of grassland; in the soil life, the flora and fauna above ground, and the human ‘biodiversity’ it attracts. He is committed to all inhabitants of the ecosystem, including those in the soil, water, and air.

Secure your spot! Book your ticket. Read more about this documentary.

From 12:00 to 22:00 the Dakpark is open. Bring your own drinks, snacks or roller skates and enjoy the view and greenery!

Come up and listen! Amsterdam Music Project brings together musicians from different musical and artistic backgrounds, to perform all over the city.

Andrew Laureth | Don Camaleon

A mix of original folk and Brazilian acoustic music, Andrew also brings the classics of Brazil and modern pop-rock to the stage.

From 12:00 to 22:00 the Dakpark is open. Bring your own drinks, snacks or roller skates and enjoy the view and greenery!

How do you transform your own balcony, roof terrace or shed roof into a green jewel?Philip van Traa of LEAF (Let’s expand a Forest) was behind all the plants you see at DAKPARK. In this mini-workshop, he will show you how to green a grey spot yourself, in an accessible way. 

Come rollerskating at our Dakpark! You can borrow rollerskates (size 36 and up), but if possible please bring your own gear. The rollerskating is organized by Skatedance. If there is enough interest there will also be a workshop, otherwise she will present a showcase. We decide this at the time based on how many people are present, so stop by if you could use a lesson! The rollerskating is on a walk-in basis, reservations are not required.

Sit back and enjoy the artful sounds of these word artists! Luan Buleshkaj curates this evening and is an established name in the spoken word scene in the Netherlands. Besides words, Amsterdam-West flows through his veins, where he lives. Luan has performed on numerous renowned stages and theatres in the Netherlands, from Lowlands to Carré. He invites Mahat Arab and Asmae Ammaddaou. We are happy to introduce them to you!

Mahat Arab (born 1996) is an Arnhem-based spoken-word artist who has since settled in Amsterdam. The child of Somali refugees, many of his lyrics are about identity, awkwardness but also the humour we can encounter in discomfort. Asmae Amaddaou (2001) is a writer, spoken word artist, bookworm, football fan and people pleaser. She graduated from the Utrecht School of the Arts in 2023. Within her writing and research, she likes to deal with topics such as the Moroccan football team, vulnerability, intersectional feminism, baklava, Volkswagen Polos and God.

From 12:00 to 22:00 the Dakpark is open. Bring your own drinks, snacks or roller skates and enjoy the view and greenery!

In this workshop, The Pollinators will take you into the world of flowers and bees. To give our little friends a hand, we’ll make flower bombs and bee hotels! Flower bombs are handy little spreaders of flower seeds. You easily throw them in places that could use some brightening up. A bee hotel creates a place for some of the wild bee species to lay their eggs. After all, the more flowers and nesting spots there are in the landscape, the more wild bees. This makes you happy, and the bee happy!

Sign up using the form, there is space for up to 25 people. Full = full! This workshop is suitable for all ages, children under 12 years old are welcome under adult supervision.

How do you transform your own balcony, roof terrace or shed roof into a green jewel?Philip van Traa of LEAF (Let’s expand a Forest) was behind all the plants you see at DAKPARK. In this mini-workshop, he will show you how to green a grey spot yourself, in an accessible way. 

Learn all about the mighty beautiful creature that is the butterfly! During the butterfly workshop by Mot In Mokum, you’ll get a little bit of everything: butterfly facts, garden design, caterpillars, mowing and pruning, the host plants, ecological management, breeding butterflies. And, you’ll get a very close look at the butterfly!

There is limited capacity, register via the link for a (free) spot.

Rowin Snijder, better known as Le Compostier, is hosting a workshop on how to make your own mini worm hotel!

Get ready for an informative and practical workshop, where you will learn all about making worm compost, using worm compost and Active Aerated Compost Tea in the garden (or on balcony/roof terrace). We will do this using concrete examples of successful worm hotels, which Le Compostier will tell you all about.

In the practical part of the workshop, you will see how to use a worm hotel. You will learn how to harvest the compost and use it in the garden. And how to use the compost to make an Active Aerated Compost Tea. The ABC Tea can be used to feed the soil and to water the plants. At the end of the workshop, you will go home with a bag of Worm Compost to make an ABC Tea for your own garden!

There is room for 12 people. Full = full! So reserve your (free) spot via the link.

Do you want to get started with your roof, but don’t know how to start? Participate in the multifunctional roofs workshop and discover the endless possibilities! During this interactive session you will learn everything about transforming your roof into a functional green and sustainable space.

What are you going to do?

Construction investigation: You start by investigating the construction of your building. This is essential for determining the options for your roof.
Options: Discover the different options for your roof. We offer materials and expertise in the field of green roofs, water storage and energy solutions.
Creative Ideas: Maybe you want a vegetable garden on your roof together with your neighbors? Or a green roof on all the sheds in the street, or a private green oasis? Everything is possible!

Why Participate?

Get expert advice from experts
Discover innovations and materials
Take the first step towards a more sustainable roof
Network with other roof enthusiasts

Want to participate? Please register below!

Register for session 1

Do you want to get started with your roof, but don’t know how to start? Participate in the multifunctional roofs workshop and discover the endless possibilities! During this interactive session you will learn everything about transforming your roof into a functional green and sustainable space.

What are you going to do?

Construction investigation: You start by investigating the construction of your building. This is essential for determining the options for your roof.
Options: Discover the different options for your roof. We offer materials and expertise in the field of green roofs, water storage and energy solutions.
Creative Ideas: Maybe you want a vegetable garden on your roof together with your neighbors? Or a green roof on all the sheds in the street, or a private green oasis? Everything is possible!

Why Participate?

Get expert advice from experts
Discover innovations and materials
Take the first step towards a more sustainable roof
Network with other roof enthusiasts

Want to participate? Please register below!

Register for session 2

Cities are often deserts made out of pavement. Almost all streets in the Netherlands are made of grey and drab concrete: depressing for people, unlivable for animals. Can it be more beautiful and sustainable? Iris van der Helm, Toine van Goethem and Joost de Wit (designers of public space) show the necessity and opportunities of a sustainable and liveable city, but also the setbacks and obstacles on the way to a green future of our cities.

This talk is hosted by the Municipality of Amsterdam.

Programme

Walk-in 19.30 hrs
Presentation 20.00-21.00 hrs.
Q&A, drinks until 21.45

Sign up here

Play with your food is a creative and immersive performance workshop by Chef Alexander Gershberg that will expand your tasting, eating and feeling horizons. Imagine if you could taste with your entire body, your feelings, and your emotions! How will the taste feel in your body and resonate within you? How does your physical experience shape the way you taste and eat?

Food sends an immediate message, evokes feelings, and creates a sense—food makes sense! Come join us for a multi-sensory performance adventure where you’ll sample delicious bites crafted by Chef Alexander Gershberg and yourself in all kinds of unusual settings.

Chef Alexander has developed a unique cooking style inspired by his native culture together with a healthy approach to cooking and nutrition. His dishes are colourful, original and very varied in his use of different flavours, ingredients and cooking techniques. The result is always intriguing, surprising, “feel good” nourishing and very delicious!

Get your ticket now via the link.

If you do or want to do something with multifunctional/green roofs, then this is the symposium in the Netherlands you should attend! On Friday, September 13, come and meet all kinds of different (roofing) parties including governments, housing corporations, business and other interested parties.

From 19:00 to 22:00 the Dakpark is open. Bring your own drinks, snacks or roller skates and enjoy the view and greenery!

Come up and listen! Amsterdam Music Project brings together musicians from different musical and artistic backgrounds, to perform all over the city.

Dean Medina & The Shaggy Greys

The legendary Roef Houseband returns! Shaggy Greys bring together Folk-Rock-Reggae with a touch of Soul and lots of Groove. They regularly invite special guests to bring the party!

From 12:00 to 22:00 the Dakpark is open. Bring your own drinks, snacks or roller skates and enjoy the view and greenery!

Baptist Brayé and his Drive by Ice Cream will serve free ice creams on Saturday 14 September during the Dikkebandenrace, while stocks last! Come and get a delicious local artisanal ice cream. The ice cream is made on a farm in Zunderdorp, with milk from their own Jersey cows. Limited availability so be there on time!

Come up to race! All races are for children only 12 years old. Everybody races on a bike with thick wheels, no racing bikes are allowed.

All racers get a number on their backs, a t-shirt and a medal. Participating is free!
What a race looks like? The course is closed off by gates, tape, commercial banners and beachflags. The start & finish is at a jury booth with a speaker who will join the Dikke Banden Races.

Around the course you will find traffic agents and a cheering audience. We are trying to create the feeling of a real ‘course’!

Please note: helmets are mandatory. Helmets and a few bikes will be available, reserve them on time.

PROGRAM

1:00 p.m. – Free wheeling / checking out the course / warming-up
1:30 p.m. – Loopfiets race (2 years)
13.45 – Loopfiets race (3 years)
2.00 p.m. – Loopfiets race (4 years)
14.15 – Step Race (3 – 5 years)
14.45 – Dikke Banden Race (3 – 4 years)
15.00 – Dikke Banden Race (5 years)
15.15 – Dikke Banden Race (6 years)
3:30 p.m. – Step Race (6-8 years)
16.00 – Dikke Banden Race (7 – 8 years)
16.15 – Dikke Banden Race (9 – 10 years)
16.30 – Dikke Banden Race (11 – 12 years)
16.45 – Cooling down

Reserve your spot via the link!

Come up and get zen!

As the day draws to a close, you can enjoy an hour of yoga and relaxation in the great outdoors. During this gentle Sunset Flow, by Studio by Clau, you will be surrounded by the beautiful colors of the setting sun. Move consciously through a series of gentle yoga poses, focus on mindful breathing and enjoy the tranquility at DAKPARK, with the sounds of the city in the background. Don’t worry if you’ve never done yoga before, the session is suitable for all levels.

Note: Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat!

Register via this link. Full = full, there is room for a maximum of 30 people.

From 12:00 to 22:00 the Dakpark is open. Bring your own drinks, snacks or roller skates and enjoy the view and greenery!

Come up and learn! Kids can learn everything about light at the solar energy workshop by Stichting Schooldakrevolutie (translated the School Roof Revolution Foundation). Learn all about the sun as an endless source of clean energy. Suitable for ages 6-12 (indication), accompanied by parent(s).

There is room for up to 15 kids per round, claim your (free) spot soon via this link.

How do you transform your own balcony, roof terrace or shed roof into a green jewel?Philip van Traa of LEAF (Let’s expand a Forest) was behind all the plants you see at DAKPARK. In this mini-workshop, he will show you how to green a grey spot yourself, in an accessible way. 

Come up and learn! Kids can learn everything about light at the solar energy workshop by Stichting Schooldakrevolutie (translated the School Roof Revolution Foundation). Learn all about the sun as an endless source of clean energy. Suitable for ages 6-12 (indication), accompanied by parent(s).

There is room for up to 15 kids per round, claim your (free) spot soon via this link.

Come up and learn! Kids can learn everything about light at the solar energy workshop by Stichting Schooldakrevolutie (translated the School Roof Revolution Foundation). Learn all about the sun as an endless source of clean energy. Suitable for ages 6-12 (indication), accompanied by parent(s).

There is room for up to 15 kids per round, claim your (free) spot soon via this link.

In the city, space is often limited. Small gardens, just a balcony or nothing at all except a sidewalk in front of your door. Do you still want to garden and collect water? You can with a TonTuin! With this circular combined rain barrel and planter, it is possible

During this water workshop, by Amsterdam Weerproof, participants will work with upcycling materials and make a water-buffering planter. Afterwards, you take it with you too! The barrel stores 200 liters of rainwater and has a plant section at the top.

There is room for up to 12 people, claim your (free) spot soon via the link.

In the city, space is often limited. Small gardens, just a balcony or nothing at all except a sidewalk in front of your door. Do you still want to garden and collect water? You can with a TonTuin! With this circular combined rain barrel and planter, it is possible

During this water workshop, by Weerproof, participants will work with upcycling materials and make a water-buffering planter. Afterwards, you take it with you too! The barrel stores 200 liters of rainwater and has a plant section at the top.

There is room for up to 12 people, claim your (free) spot soon via the link.The link to register will follow soon!

Want to learn how to connect a rain barrel? Join this (free!) workshop!
In one hour you will learn all the in’s and out’s about connecting a rain barrel. What do you need to pay attention to? What materials do you need? How do you drill a hole in the drainpipe? Which filling device do you use?
The goal of this workshop is that you will be able to connect a rain barrel by yourself. At your own home or at your neighbors!

There is room for 15 people per workshop session. Full = full! So claim your spot now via the link:
Click here to sign up for session 1

Want to learn how to connect a rain barrel? Join this (free!) workshop!
In one hour you will learn all the in’s and out’s about connecting a rain barrel. What do you need to pay attention to? What materials do you need? How do you drill a hole in the drainpipe? Which filling device do you use?
The goal of this workshop is that you will be able to connect a rain barrel by yourself. At your own home or at your neighbors!

There is room for 15 people per workshop session. Full = full! So claim your spot now via the link:
Click here to sign up for session 2

This playfully educational Water Workshop is ideal for children, but every time it turns out there are adults who want to join in as well! The team members of WaterLeider are not going to teach the participants of this workshop anything. Huh? No, we’re here to guide and let kids learn by doing.