Happening in Rotterdam
Public transportation
Rotterdam trams lose Stadhuis and Pompenburg stops
ROTTERDAM, 2 October 2025 – From 13 October, tram stops Stadhuis and Pompenburg will be permanently removed. Several tram lines…
Cars & Parking
Major road closures near Rotterdam 3–6 October
ROTTERDAM, 2 October 2025 – Motorists in Rotterdam and The Hague face severe disruption from 3 to 6 October due to large-scale…
Arts & Culture
Steigerkerk planned as Museum Rotterdam’s new home
ROTTERDAM, 2 October 2025 – Rotterdam’s city council intends to purchase the Steigerkerk to provide Museum Rotterdam with a…
Editorial
Rotterdam in October 2025: What's happening in the city
The first orange leaves spiral onto Rotterdam’s streets, but what does October really hold for the city beyond sweaters and hot…
Arts & Culture
AIR Offices blends work, culture and community in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 1 October 2025 – On Coolsingel, the post-war department store once known for V&D and later Hudson’s Bay has taken on a…
Arts & Culture
Rotterdam’s Euromast and its family history
ROTTERDAM, 30 September 2025 – The Euromast, one of Rotterdam’s best-known landmarks, returns to the spotlight through the…
Government
Rotterdam presents 2026 budget with stable outlook
ROTTERDAM, 30 September 2025 – Rotterdam’s municipal board has presented the 2026 budget, the final one of this council term. The…
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Special Events
Foundscape Orchestra in port heritage site
HAPPENING 11–12 OCT 2025 | A site-specific audiovisual performance will take over the city’s historic quarantine site this…
Productivity
Het Industriegebouw marks 10 years as creative hub
ROTTERDAM, 30 September 2025 – A full year of events will celebrate the tenth anniversary of Het Industriegebouw’s revival, with…
Film tips
Film tip: Eddington mixes pandemic paranoia with dark humour
Ari Aster turns his sharp eye for unsettling stories toward New Mexico in Eddington. This satirical thriller mixes pandemic…
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Cars & Parking
Rotterdam’s new A16 motorway opens in October
ROTTERDAM, 30 September 2025 – After six years of work, the new A16 motorway at the northern edge of Rotterdam is set to open in…
Ride hailing & Taxis
Rotterdam seniors get mobility support with Uber Senior
ROTTERDAM, 3 October 2025 – On Senior Citizens’ Day (Ouderendag), attention turns to the mobility problems faced by older…
Special Events
AFFR Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam - dates, locations
HAPPENING 8–12 October 2025 | The AFFR is a must for all lovers of architecture and cinema. For over a decade, Architecture Film…
Special Events
Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam (WFFR) - location, dates
HAPPENING 3–9 November 2025 | An event that brings together stunning and impactful films about nature from around the globe, the…
Special Events
Harbour Run Rotterdam - dates, info, registration
HAPPENING 5 October 2025 | Experience the thrill of the Harbour Run Rotterdam, an annual event offering a challenging obstacle…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Burendag celebrated in Rotterdam neighbourhood hubs
ROTTERDAM, 28 September 2025 – Neighbourhood hubs across the city opened their doors for Burendag. From workshops to local…
Cafes
Eurobrouwers opens café de Wilde Mossel in Rotterdam-West
ROTTERDAM, 26 September 2025 – Eurobrouwers will move from its temporary home in Schiedam’s Glasfabriek to a permanent location…
Sports & Fitness
World record sled push attempt at Rotterdam Centraal
ROTTERDAM, 26 September 2025 – On 3 and 4 October, Rotterdam Centraal Station will host a 24-hour world record attempt: non-stop…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Schiebroek volunteer feeds 45 families weekly
ROTTERDAM, 26 September 2025 – A Schiebroek resident has spent eight years running a weekly food hand-out for households who do…
Government
Research shows sport reduces Rotterdam healthcare spending
ROTTERDAM, 26 September 2025 – Weekly sport and daily exercise not only make people healthier, they also reduce healthcare costs…
Restaurants
Euromast turns red for Dress Red Day in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 29 SEP 2025 | The Euromast will light up in red on Monday 29 September as part of Dress Red Day, an annual initiative…
Shopping
Pop Mart opens flagship store on Rotterdam’s Lijnbaan
ROTTERDAM, 23 September 2025 – Pop Mart is opening its first Rotterdam store on Friday 26 September. The Asian collectible brand,…
Arts & Culture
Rotterdam recognised as world festival city 2025
ROTTERDAM, 24 September 2025 – Rotterdam has been recognised as a 2025 IFEA World Festival & Event City. The title, awarded by…
Urban development
Construction begins on Rotterdam’s Daniel den Hoedbrug
ROTTERDAM, 23 September 2025 – Work has started on the Daniel den Hoedbrug, a new pedestrian bridge linking Erasmus MC with…
Activities
Ice skating in Rotterdam - locations, information and prices
When the cold sets in, the city’s rinks come to life. Rotterdam’s main seasonal rink sits in Kralingen, with a 400-metre track in…
Film tips
Film tip: Watch Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another
Paul Thomas Anderson returns with One Battle After Another, a wild mix of comedy, crime and action. Leonardo DiCaprio leads an…
Government
Rotterdam allocates €2m for sustainable housing projects
ROTTERDAM, 23 September 2025 – The municipality of Rotterdam has announced a second round of funding to support sustainable…
Government
Rotterdam port urges stronger support for investment
ROTTERDAM, 22 September 2025 – The port of Rotterdam is at a turning point as several planned projects have been paused or…
Activities
Christmas Markets in and around Rotterdam
If the dim daylight, the early dark and the general wetness of the season threaten your mood, Christmas markets in and around…
Special Events
Magical forest light show De Grote Schijn in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 16 OCT–2 NOV 2025 | The mesmerising display of nature and technology, De Grote Schijn, is returning to Rotterdam's…
Where to sleep
DoubleTree and Haven Hotel reopen on Rotterdam’s Leuvehaven
ROTTERDAM, 19 September 2025 – Two hotels on the Leuvehaven have reopened following major renovations. DoubleTree by Hilton…
Sustainability & Solidarity
Rotterdam welcomes Droppie recycling point on Eudokiaplein
ROTTERDAM, 19 September 2025 – Recycling platform Droppie has opened its first Rotterdam location on Eudokiaplein. The company…
Government
Rotterdam expands 30 km/h zones to more neighbourhoods
ROTTERDAM, 18 September 2025 – More streets in Rotterdam will soon have a 30 km/h speed limit. The city has released its next…
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