Westergas is Amsterdam’s cultural district. Open day and night for anyone with an appetite for new energy. The site used to be home to a factory that kept the lights of the city burning. Now Westergas is a green, vibrant oasis where you can come to recharge.

The Westergas site has a rich history. The exterior of the 17 industrial buildings have never been changed drastically after the closure of the Westergasfabriek in 1967. Today, the factory buildings are used as a breeding ground for art and culture.

Westergas B.V. achieved its B Corp certification last summer. The B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet rigorous standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. It’s a proud recognition of our commitment to social, community, and environmental excellence. 

Westergas wants to make art and culture accessible to every Amsterdammer. This is why the Westergas Foundation was brought to life. Westergas and partners make annual donations to the Foundation to finance arts and culture initiatives for the neighbourhood, talent development and making its programming more accessible.

On November 18th 2024, the municipality of Amsterdam granted an irrevocable permit to build a basement under the Gashouder. This will bring numerous benefits. Currently, many external tents are required on the Klönneplein to accommodate all the necessary components and production facilities. These include an entrance area for visitor screening, cloakrooms, dressing rooms, production space, and much more. Not only does this take up public space and cause disorder, but it also creates a lot of traffic in the park. Additionally, it is a costly and inefficient way for Westergas and its partners to organise events.