Summer Programme Calender

Now on view: Ana Navas: A Veil as a Glaze
Until 25th August
In A Veil as a Glaze, artist Ana Navas explores travelling details and motifs in our visual culture. Navas presents a series of glass sculptures composed of collages of patterns inspired by the floral motif of the eighteenth-century wallpaper in the Mirror Room, the space where Rembrandt signed his marriage certificate. The patterns also draw from his portraits of Saskia as the Roman goddess Flora. Saskia, his wife and muse, is buried in the church. The exhibition is on display throughout the summer in three unique spaces of the Oude Kerk: the Mirror Room, Oudezijdskamer, and Library.

Monuments #14: Imbruno/Haselböck
Saturday 6 July | 20:00 - 21:00
Double concert on Saturday, July 6. The Oude Kerk welcomes two internationally celebrated concert organists: our own organist-titular Matteo Imbruno and early music pioneer Martin Haselböck. A concert programme of avant-garde works and timeless organ music. Including one of the first compositions for (pipe) organ and electronics by Romanian composer Ernest Křenek and a minimalist Litany by Jan Welmers.

Stadshart Summit
Wednesday 10th July | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us on Wednesday, 10th July at the Stadshart Summit in the Oude Kerk. This edition will focus on social issues such as homelessness, loneliness, empathy, and compassion. The summit will start with a plenary session and then break into groups. For each theme, one table will stay on site for in-depth discussion and action, while another table will go into the neighbourhood to engage with residents. Afterwards, the tables will reconvene for feedback and refreshments.

The Oude Kerk celebrates Pride 2024 with an extensive programme of activities. Including a special performance by countertenor Mikheil Abramishvili and a special Pride edition of music series Silence.

Queer Sex Worker Festival
Friday 26 July | 13:00 - 18:00
Last year, as part of art project It's OK... sharing uncertainties, the Oude Kerk welcomed the Queer Sex Worker Fesitval during Pride.This year, on Friday 26 July, the Queer Sex Worker Festival will take place on the Oudekerksplein. An extensive programme from spoken word to dance acts, readings and music by top DJs.

Performance Mikheil Abramishvili (collaboration with Queer Currents)
Saturday 27 July | 11:00 - 12:00
Countertenor Mikheil Abramishvili presents a groundbreaking opera performance at the Oude Kerk. Abramishvili will sing six baroque arias dressed in wearable sculptures designed by Uta Bekaia. This performance at the Oude Kerk is a preview of a larger project by Bekaia, scheduled for 2025. The project is curated by Daria Kravchuk.

*The performance is free with a valid ticket to the Oude Kerk.

Queer Care Conversation #2: Alex Blum
Thursday 1 August | 17:00 - 18:00
On the eve of the special Pride edition of music series Silence, we are hosting a second Queer Care Conversation. Our artistic director, Mariette Dölle, will discuss Blum's graduation project and performance Sister Songs with guest curator Julia Visser and choreographer Alex Blum.

*The conversation is free with a valid ticket to the Oude Kerk.

Silence #53: Pride | Sister Songs
Friday 2 August | 08:00 - 09:00
During this special Pride edition of music series Silence, Alex Blum presents, Sister Songs. A performance about the relationship between the characteristics of the voice and its use outside gender norms. Like a sonic choreography, Sister Songs invites us to listen differently and break free from traditional thinking about gender.