Westergas Foundation is committed to making art and culture accessible to every Amsterdammer. As the Cultural Park of Amsterdam, Westergas believes that art and culture must be given space, especially now, when connection, inspiration and new voices matter more than ever. That is why we bring together makers, audiences and partners to make new initiatives possible in and around the park.

With the support of Westergas and its partners, we invest in talent development and work to make our programming accessible to a broader audience, for visitors to experience more, for the neighbourhood to connect, and for talent to grow.

With ONDER CONSTRUCTIE, Westergas Foundation gives the young theatre collective Krankjorum the space to bring their newest project to life. From 30 January to 1 February 2026, De Wester will transform into a raw theatre rave where performance and club culture collide. Thanks to the support of Westergas Foundation, Krankjorum is able to produce at this scale as an emerging collective. Their courage, ambition and contemporary vision on culture align seamlessly with the Foundation’s mission to provide a platform for innovative new talent.

ONDER CONSTRUCTIE is a total experience in which music, light and performance merge in a search for meaning, imperfection and surrender. Krankjorum’s work blurs the boundaries between theatre and nightlife, a perfect match for De Wester and Westergas, where culture comes to life both during the day and at night.

The Westerpark is more than just a park; it is the backyard of thousands of Amsterdammers. With the Westerpark Dorpsfeest, we celebrate the neighbourhood and its residents, making art and culture more accessible to everyone. A day full of music, food, sports, and surprises, made possible by entrepreneurs and partners from the park.

On a special morning in the iconic Gashouder, over 300 local residents enjoyed a free and extensive breakfast surrounded by art and culture. This unique collaboration between the entrepreneurs of Cultural Park Westergas offered a rich experience, featuring exhibitions by Fabrique des Lumières, World Press Photo, and young talent from Toqueur.

The storytelling corner by Theater De Krakeling, live music from Radio Radio, and a varied selection of food provided by tenants of the site completed the experience. This special morning also marked the official launch of the Westergas Foundation.

Westerpark FM by RRFM brought radio outdoors for two months, broadcasting live from the picturesque Meterhuisje in the heart of Westergas. With the aim of creating more connection between local residents, park visitors, and the community, the park transformed into a place of meeting, exchange, and creativity. Visitors could join workshops, listen to live broadcasts, and discover new talent.

Westerpark FM offers a fresh perspective on club culture: it strengthens the community, encourages social interaction, and serves as a springboard for emerging artists. A key principle is fair payment for artists, enabling them to sustainably continue their work and passion.

In Westerpark, photographer and Prix de Rome winner Elsbeth Diederix brought a special temporary artwork to life: The Lichen Line, UNBOUND. The large pattern of lichens from Amsterdam-West blended seamlessly with nature and played with the tension between order and organic chaos. The work, now part of the Stedelijk Museum’s collection, uniquely connected photography and landscape art. A QR code on site offered visitors deeper insight.

Thousands of visitors from events like ADE, Awakenings, and the FIBA 3×3 World Cup, as well as local residents, discovered this poetic work. In collaboration with Westergas Foundation, free guided tours were organized and the project was featured in publications including Het Parool.

Het Wonderwoud is a creative project centered around nature and the neighborhood. Local residents found inspiration in the trees and landscape, expressing themselves through art, music, poetry, stories, and theater. Local artists and creators were given a platform to showcase their work and connect with the community. Pazzanistraat 1 at Westergas was temporarily transformed into a vibrant space for exhibitions, performances, and creative workshops.

Visitors could participate themselves, and for children there was a special workshop and a playful tree trail, developed in collaboration with Theater De Krakeling.