Reclaim the Seeds Festival

Two days of seed exchange, workshops, talks, and community market celebrating seed sovereignty and food autonomy in the heart of Amsterdam.

Reclaim the Seeds Festival
Saturday	14 March 2026
Sunday	15 March 2026
Location	Fruituin van West
Address	Pieter Calandlaan 182, Amsterdam
Programme Hours	11:30 – 17:30
Entry	Always Free

About the Festival

Two days for seeds, community & resistance

Each March, Reclaim the Seeds Amsterdam brings together hundreds of growers, activists, families, and curious minds at the beautiful Fruituin van West community orchard.

The festival combines our famous seed exchange table, a diverse educational programme of workshops and talks, and a curated market of local growers, makers, and food producers all completely free to attend.

In 2026 our programme features over 20 sessions across 6 spaces, with speakers from Amsterdam and across Europe addressing everything from seed saving to food policy, agroecology, and community resilience.

Full Programme

Festival Schedule 2026

What to Expect

Everything at the festival

From hands-on seed saving to political lectures and a community market there is something for everyone, all completely free.

Seed Exchange

Bring your saved seeds to share and take home something rare. Our exchange table is open all weekend the living heart of the festival.

Workshops & Talks

Over 20 free sessions across both days practical workshops, lectures, panel discussions, and guided tours from local and international voices.

Community Market

Browse a curated market of local growers, seed sellers, herbalists, artisan food producers, crafts, and more from in and around Amsterdam.

Vegan Food

Our volunteer cooking team prepares warm vegan lunches and afternoon snacks. Food available for purchase throughout the day.

Free Registration

Join us on 14 & 15 March

The festival is free and open to all no ticket required to attend. But registering helps us plan for catering, space, and programme translation.