THE SWARM A dancing protest for Refugee Welcome Week Saturday 13 June · 12:00 · CS Amsterdam

We are reclaiming the streets with music and movement. On a live set by DJ Cheb Runner, we dance through the city like a radiating swarm — welcoming everyone who wishes to join, making space for those passing by. This is an exercise of our freedom to move and our freedom to gather. No choreography. No experience needed. Just your body and your willingness to be part of something bigger than yourself. We start at Dam Square and we move — together — through the streets of Amsterdam. DM us to be connected to our access support team. No ticket needed. Just show up and move.

With contributions from: DJ Cheb Runner, SWARM Movement + more

About Refugee Welcome Week

Refugee Welcome Week NL 2026 is a refugee-led programme bringing together young refugees and newcomers across four Dutch cities. Over two weeks, participants take the lead as performers, curators, hosts, producers, and storytellers, creating spaces of connection through art, discussion, film, music, food, and community action. Refugee Welcome Week NL is part of the wider international Refugee Week movement and is organised in close partnership with Refugee Week UK. Explore the full programme at refugeewelcomeweek.nl.