Rider deck Machine Entanglements
Thank you so much for being part of Machine Entanglements. On this page you can find all the information regarding the Noorderlicht Biennial.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Friday 11 July – Bus trip + Opening Museum Dr8888
14:00 – Departure from Groningen to Museum Dr8888
14:45 – Opening Museum Dr8888
15:45 – Bus departs from Museum Dr8888 to Museum Belvédère
The bus departs from Station Europapark and will return to Groningen after the opening. The exact location will be shared via email after registration next week.
Limited seats available (first come, first served)
Friday 11 July – Opening Museum Belvédère
Oranje Nassaulaan 12, Heerenveen
16:30 – Doors open
17:00–19:00 – Official opening with live music
Saturday 12 July – Bus trip to Opening De Proef
11:30 – Departure from Groningen to De Proef
The bus departs from Station Europapark and will return to Groningen after the opening. The exact location will be shared via email after registration next week.
Limited seats available (first come, first served)
Saturday 12 July – Lunch & Tour De Proef
Majoor van Swietenlaan 15, Frederiksoord
13:00 – Vegetarian lunch with ingredients from the garden, together with the artists
15:00–16:00 – Guided tour through the gardens and exhibition spaces
Saturday 12 July – Opening De Proef
Majoor van Swietenlaan 15, Frederiksoord
15:30 – Doors open
16:00–18:00 – Official opening with live music
Includes: international student exhibition featuring 88 talents from 34 academies in 9 countries
Sunday 13 July – Opening Niemeyerfabriek
Paterswoldseweg 43, Groningen
14:30 – Doors open
15:00–17:00 – Official opening with live music and a welcome by the new mayor of Groningen, Roelien Kamminga
You are very welcome to attend one or more events during the opening weekend. To register, send an email to esther@noorderlicht.com.
Bonus: Soft Opening on Vlieland
Sunday 6 July at 14:00 – Brouwerij Fortuna
You are also welcome here. No registration needed.
Niemeyerfabriek – Groningen
Paterswoldseweg 43, 9726 BB Groningen
Open: 10:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Main entrance via Paterswoldseweg, a 5-minute walk from Groningen Station. Easily accessible by train and bus. Parking available at ParkBee, Theodorus Niemeyerstraat 1.
Tschumipaviljoen (Kunstpunt) – Groningen
Rotonde Hereplein, 9711 EP Groningen
Open: open 24 hours
Outdoor pavilion on the Hereplein roundabout, a 5-minute walk from Groningen Station. Several bus stops nearby.
Museum Dr8888 – Drachten, Friesland
Museumplein 2, 9203 DD Drachten
Open: 11:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Entrance on Museumplein. Machine Entanglements is located on the second floor. Take bus 314 or 115 from Heerenveen or Leeuwarden Station to the Drachten Centrum stop; then a 7-minute walk. Parking available next to the museum.
Museum Belvédère – Heerenveen-Oranjewoud, Friesland
Oranje Nassaulaan 12, 8448 MT Oranjewoud
Open: 10:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays)
From the parking lot, walk through the park to reach the museum building. From Heerenveen Station, it’s a 15-minute bike ride or 10 minutes by taxi. No direct bus service.
De Proef – Frederiksoord, Drenthe
Majoor van Swietenlaan 15, 8382 CE Frederiksoord
Open: 10:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Follow signs from Majoor van Swietenlaan; the entrance is on the garden side. Take bus 20 or 15 from Steenwijk Station to the Frederiksoord stop; then a 10-minute walk.
Brouwerij Fortuna – Vlieland, Friesland
Fortweg 10, Oost-Vlieland
Open: 14:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlieland. The location is a 15-minute walk from the arrival port. Walk towards the marina to Fortweg 10.
for art lovers, night owls, dreamers & thinkers
Bookshops
• Riemer – large independent bookstore with an excellent art & philosophy section, Nieuwstad 1
• Van der Velde – bookshop with large second hand department
• Godert Walter – German literature, philosophy, poetry, and hard-to-find theory titles
• antiquarian bookshop Isis - literature, history, art books.
• Boekhandel Zwerver – travel books, atlases and maps galore
• Rose Stories / Forum Groningen – children’s books, storytelling events and cultural crossover programming
Galleries & Art Spaces
• NP3 – experimental art platform with shows at M0Bi (a former telecom hub)
• SIGN – edgy venue for young makers, performance, and installation
• Noorderlicht – platform for photography, lens-based media, and AI art, Akerkhof 12 😊
Museums & Project Spaces
• Groninger Museum – iconic building with shows on fashion, design, and contemporary art
• Wall House #2 – modernist art pavilion at the lake, seasonal exhibitions
• Kunstpunt Groningen – public art, exhibitions, artist residencies and advisory work
Keep an eye on hetresort.nl and https://www.thepinkcube.nl/palari
Dancing & Nightlife
• De Gym – queer-friendly dance floor with performances and experimental sets
• Simplon – concert venue and club with alternative line-ups
• Vera – legendary underground club for bands, indie DJs and arthouse cinema
Markets & Vintage
• Vismarkt (Tuesday, Friday & Saturday) – local produce, cheese, flowers, nuts
• Vismarkt (Tuesday) – second-hand books, clothes, odd finds
• Onder de Linde Vintage / LILOS vintage / Stardust / Oddity – vintage & designer clothing shops
• Mamamini – large local chain of second-hand shops
• Zwanestraat & Folkingestraat – boutique shops, handmade goods, coffee and craft
Cafés & Artistic Hangouts
• Het Concerthuis – perfect for laptop days, shared bites, and evening beers
• Kult – student and artist hub with exhibitions and alternative nightlife
• De Uurwerker – laid-back café with a huge terrace and creative crowd
• De Gym / KOP – café by day, cultural hotspot by night
• Het Pakhuis – good for conversation, spontaneous plans, and post-opening drinks
• Forum Groningen – not just a library: cinema, rooftop, talks, exhibitions and a killer view
• Literary Café “De Graanrepubliek” - activities with a cultural, critical, social, and literary character.
or as real Amsterdammers call the city: MOKUM
Bookshops
San Serriffe – independent art bookshop and project space at Sint Annenstraat 30, 1012 HE Amsterdam
Boekie Woekie (Books by Artists) – artist-run bookstore with 7,000+ self-published titles at Geldersekade 39, 1011 EJ Amsterdam
Athenaeum Boekhandel – specialist in theory, design, and international periodicals
Mendo – boutique bookshop for photography, fashion, and design books
Perdu – publisher/booking house focusing on poetry, performance, and experimental literature
Galleries & Artist Spaces
W139 – artist-run contemporary space, Warmoesstraat 139, 1012 JB Amsterdam
Looiersgracht 60 – interdisciplinary art-architecture space
Galerie Fons Welters – contemporary gallery showcasing emerging artists
Bradwolff Projects – research-oriented exhibitions with spatial depth
P/////AKT – independent space in Oost for emerging art programming
Museums
Oude Kerk – historic church with powerful contemporary commissions
FOAM Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam – photography museum at Keizersgracht 609, covering documentary, art, fashion photography
Stedelijk Museum – major modern and contemporary art & design institution
Framer Framed – socially engaged art in ex-gasworks in Oost
Buro Stedelijk – satellite for new commissions and public talks
De Appel – experimental curating and contemporary platforms
De Appel – New-West discursive program
Rijksakademie – post-academic residencies and public presentations
De Ateliers – post-academic residencies and public presentations
Steim – experimental sound-art lab
Dancing
Skatecafé – club/arts venue in Amsterdam-Noord
Garage Noord – club/arts venue in Amsterdam-Noord
Sexyland World – rotating clubhouse with exhibitions, performances (might be closed, do check in advance)
Markets & Vintage
Noordermarkt (Saturday) – organic produce, bread, flowers
Noordermarkt (Monday morning) – vintage clothing and antiques
IJ-Hallen – large monthly flea market, Amsterdam-Noord
Zipper / Episode / Marbles – vintage shops near Haarlemmerstraat
Wini Vintage – curated mid-century women's vintage pieces
Cafés & Artistic Hangouts
De Ruyschkamer – intimate café with rotating exhibitions and artist talks
Kriterion – student-run cinema café, meeting point for creatives
De Pels – historic “brown café” at Huidenstraat 25, long frequented by writers, artists, thinkers Kanaal40 – multi-use space for fashion, music, contemporary art
Bureau Punt – bar, design hub, and DJ venue with local creative crowd
Restaurants in centre
Café Parlotte – Intimate natural wine bar with excellent small plates. Seasonal, elegant, and always lively.
Westerstraat 182
Sushilee Westerstraat – High-quality sushi served in a clean, minimal space. Understated and precise.
Westerstraat 87
Coba x Terra – Modern Mexican pop-up with smoky tacos, mezcal cocktails and bold flavors. Temporarily in Jordaan.
Check Instagram for location updates
Café de Klepel – Classic French bistro with candlelight and a stellar wine list.
Prinsenstraat 22
Balthazar’s Keuken – Weekly changing three-course menu. Cozy, no-frills, consistently excellent. Booking recommended.
Elandsgracht 108
Café Binnenvisser – Just outside the Jordaan, but worth the detour. Creative modern Dutch dishes, shared plates, natural wines, and an artful crowd.
Bilderdijkstraat 36
La Perla Pizzeria – Neapolitan-style pizza from a wood-fired oven with top-quality ingredients. Always busy, super casual.
Tweede Tuindwarsstraat 14
Domenica – Italian-inspired with a focus on vegetables and local produce. Warm and modern interior.
Rozengracht 114
Lombardo’s – Tiny gourmet burger place with a cult following. Try the wagyu or soft shell crab burger.
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 50
Winkel 43 – Famous for its apple pie, but also a solid café for lunch or dinner on a classic Jordaan corner.
Noordermarkt 43
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@noorderlicht.com.
For marketing-related inquiries, please contact esther@noorderlicht.com.