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CRCL FEST

When
Friday 20 November 2026, 12:00 to 18:00 CET
Where
CRCL PARK, Building 27A, Kattenburgerstraat 5, 1018 JA Amsterdam · Map ↗
Price
Early €13.76 · Standard €22.94 · Lunch (Add-On) €16.97 · Solidarity Pass €9.17 · Circularity Hackathon Pass free
Going
133 going · The host approves each sign-up
Group
CRCL FEST
Hosts
Lionel ExpositoGuy VincentNavo Dastidar
Refunds
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About

Welcome to CRCL Fest.

One day. 300 people. Full circle.

Systemic change needs more than another conference. CRCL Fest is built to be lived.

Last year, 150 people joined our first Doughnut Economics Circus. This year, we become CRCL Fest and double the circle with Kate Raworth back.

“It was absolutely epic! So happy I was there to experience such magic and community.” Stephanie, CRCL Fest 2025 attendee.

Economist & Author, Kate Raworth headlines as ringmaster with her new show, How Rich Is Too Much? She is joined by a troupe of radical creators: a vegan drag creature, America's #1 Wizard, a royal snail, your MC Lionel Exposito and more.

On Nov. 20, you don't just watch the magic, you become part of the act. Join avant-garde performances, hands-on workshops, and live conversations. Meet circular startups from Amsterdam.

Rethink. Repair. Regenerate.

Circular founders. Impact investors. Sustainability professionals. Academics. Activists. Young voices. Curious minds. Same circle, same day.

Priced low on purpose: the circle only works if it's full.

🎪 Main Ring

⭕️ Hands-On Circle

Rethink, repair, regenerate with your own hands and voice.

♻ Circular Midway

Food & Drinks

🧉 Included: one natural drink and veg & vegan bites, on us, all day.

🥗 Want more? Pre-order a veg & vegan lunch (€18.50) by Polpette di Pane, 12:00–13:00.

Menu preview:

  • Vegan yellow rice, Puglia cicerchia (grass pea) and pumpkin soup
  • Vegetarian pasta with artichokes, mint and besciamelle sauce
  • Vegan salad with black chickpeas, celeriac, tomatoes and red onions
  • Panna Cotta

☕ Hot drinks at the coffee truck. 🍷 Beer & wine at the bar. (For purchase)

Practical Information

🕐 Doors 12:00 | Start 13:00

🎟️ €10 Solidarity Pass for students, independent activists, artists and Stadspas holders. Claim yours here.

♿ Ground floor, step-free, wheelchair-friendly.

🅿️ Walk or bike (bike parking available). No car parking at the venue; please park outside the Marineterrein.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship: Want your organization on the ring? Email: hello@rethink-studio.com

About us

CRCL Fest is a joint initiative by Amsterdam Circular and Rethink Impact Studio, brought to life with love by Guy Vincent and Lionel Exposito.

Refund policy

Tickets are non-refundable. If your plans change, pass your ticket to a friend.

Be there or be square

# Arts & Culture# Climate

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Speakers

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