EDITION 2026 ✨ PADAM is back for its 4th edition✨
The French-language festival in the Netherlands, organized by the Alliance Française Amsterdam, returns for Francophonie Month, from March
5th to 23rd, 2026.
This year, the Alliance Française Amsterdam partners with key cultural institutions in Amsterdam to offer you a full celebration of French culture.
Concerts, movie screenings, live shows, stand-up comedy, masterclass & much more to come!
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Coeur de Pirate
Concert
5 March 2026 - 7:30pm
Melkweg
For over 15 years, Coeur de Pirate has been a staple of Canadian pop music & a balm for broken hearts. To celebrate the Francophonie
Month, Cœur de pirate joins the Pa’Dam Festival for an exclusive concert at the Melkweg.
Member benefit: Tickets to win! Follow us on our social media @afamsterdam to participate.
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Les Années Super 8
Documentary
8 March 2026 - 2pm
Het Documentaire Paviljoen
On International Women’s Rights Day, Pa’Dam invites you for a special screening featuring 2 films rooted in the shared feminist vision
of Annie Ernaux & director Claire Simon: The Super 8 Years (2022) & Writing Life – Annie Ernaux Through the Eyes of High School
Students (2025).
Member benefit: 50% off tickets with a discount code.
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Chorale Amsterdam
Concert
13 March 2026 - 7:30pm
Oba Oosterdok entrance
Free admission. Open to all.
Dam Qui Rit - Amandine Lourdel
Stand-up Comedy Show
17 March 2026 - 6:30pm
Boom Chicago
Join us for an exceptional evening of French-language stand-up comedy. Did you love her last time she was here, or discover her on the radio or social media? You're going to love Amandine Lourdel's new show Renversée. A funny and sensitive show, in which Amandine recounts her many and varied existential quests.
Member benefit: Reduced price with discount code.
Masterclass & "La Traversée"
Animation film - Kaboom Festival
20 March 2026 - 6:30pm
Eye
Member benefit: Reduced price with discount code.
P'tit PA'dam met Capitaine Croc'
Concert for children
Roaming in the Netherlands
In our partner schools