Marxisme Festival
9, 10 and 11 May 2025, Ru Paré, Amsterdam
A mass movement is needed to overthrow capitalism. Together with allies and activists from different leftist movements, we want to offer perspective and direction. Whether you're a beginning activist, curious about socialist ideas, or a seasoned theorist, we invite you to join the discussion and help build resistance. Doing nothing is not an option!
Speakers at the festival
- Anja Meulenbelt (socialist and feminist, author of 'Nooit meer is Nu')
- Helena Zohdi (socialist based in Berlin)
- Sai Englert (author of Settler Colonialism: An Introduction)
- Jazie Veldhuyzen (de Vonk)
- Willem Jebbink (criminal defense lawyer)
- Katie Sandwell (author of Dismantling Green Colonialism: Energy and Climate Justice in the Arab Region)
- Lotte Houwink-ten Cate (author of The Myth of the Nuclear Family)
Program Highlights
- Mass protests against Alternative für Deutschland – Lessons from the fight against fascism in Germany
- The nuclear family: between tradwives & abolition
- By Any Means Necessary – The radical politics of Malcolm X
- From a crisis-ridden union to a fighting labor movement – How do we rebuild union power?
- Socialism or Barbarism? – What does a socialist society look like?
- The Syrian revolution, the overthrow of Assad, and the fight for socialism
- How should socialists relate to the ‘Axis of Resistance’?
- Why NATO is not a force for peace
- What are the next steps for the Palestinian struggle for freedom?
A detailed schedule will be available soon!
What to expect?
The central theme of the festival is resistance against imperialism—from Palestine and Syria to the NATO summit—and the fight against far-right and fascist forces, from Trump and Musk to Wilders. With over 25 sessions, we will cover a wide range of topics, from the climate crisis to socialist theory and trans liberation. Beyond discussions, there will also be space for culture and relaxation. On Saturday evening, we will have food and music. The Marxism Festival is a meeting place for leftist activists and critical thinkers—join us!