Happening in Rotterdam
shopping
Hello Darkness shop opens on Nieuwe Binnenweg
ROTTERDAM, 13 June 2025 – A new creative addition has opened its doors on the Nieuwe Binnenweg. Hello Darkness brings alternative…
exhibitions (calendar)
Wild Summer of Art at Brutus in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 11 July–24 August 2025 | The Brutus Space in Rotterdam will host the Wild Summer of Art exhibition, showcasing works…
arts & culture
Six-week Rotterdam Popstad expo wraps up
ROTTERDAM, 12 June 2025 – A six-week exhibition on Rotterdam’s music history has concluded at de Doelen Studio’s. The event…
exhibitions (calendar)
Leendert Bolle exhibition at Chabot Museum
FROM 19 July – 9 November 2025 | A forgotten figure in Rotterdam’s artistic history will be spotlighted this summer. The Chabot…
exhibitions (calendar)
Henk Chabot’s wartime works at Chabot Museum
UNTIL 29 June 2025 | A rare glimpse into Henk Chabot's wartime works is now on display at the Chabot Museum. The exhibition…
government
City outlines priorities in 2025 spring budget
ROTTERDAM, 10 June 2025 – Rotterdam's city council has published its 2025 spring budget (Voorjaarsnota), detailing how the city…
events (calendar)
Weekend of Science Rotterdam
HAPPENING 4–5 October 2025 | Weekend van de Wetenschap, a national science festival will return this autumn with hundreds of…
film tips
Film tip: Materialists is your new favourite New York romcom
She’s a matchmaker who’s nailed the formula for the perfect couple—until her own love life gets in the way. Can you really plan…
A Rotterdam Story
A Rotterdam Story | Chapter 11 | The secrets of Witte de Withstraat
Elena’s investigation takes her to Rotterdam’s lively cultural heart—Witte de Withstraat. But beneath its vibrant façade, the…
sustainability & solidarity
Roparun 2025 teams cross Rotterdam finish line
ROTTERDAM, 9 June 2025 – All 205 teams participating in the 34th Roparun completed their route in Rotterdam. The multi-day relay…
public transportation
No NS trains in Rotterdam on 10 June
ROTTERDAM, 9 June 2025 – Train services throughout the Netherlands, including those in Rotterdam, will be suspended on Tuesday,…
attractions
Trompenburg Gardens: green escape in Rotterdam
Tucked away in Kralingen, Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum blends nature, culture, and science in a living landscape. With…
events (calendar)
Eurobrouwers hosts anniversary party in Schiedam
HAPPENING 14 June 2025 | The two-year anniversary of Eurobrouwers will be marked with a day-long festival celebrating beer,…
exhibitions (calendar)
Rotterdam women featured in Maastunnel portraits
From 30 June–31 August 2025 | – A new outdoor photo exhibition along the Maastunnel highlights the lives of 40 Rotterdam women…
where to sleep
Summer rooftop and art events at Morgan & Mees
ROTTERDAM, 6 June 2025 – Morgan & Mees announces its summer agenda with art exhibitions, culinary previews and rooftop gatherings…
events (calendar)
Baroeg Open Air festival Rotterdam - date, location, lineup
HAPPENING 13 September 2025 | Fan of rock, metal, punk or drum & bass? Baroeg Open Air is an annual festival that is organized by…
events (calendar)
Rotterdam Unlimited Summer Carnival - location, date, lineup
HAPPENING 25–26 July 2025 | Every summer the streets of Rotterdam are privy to a spectacle which has no equal anywhere else in…
events (calendar)
Poetry International Festival Rotterdam - event details
HAPPENING 13–15 June 2025 | Rotterdam welcomes celebrated poets from around the world for a multi-day festival of readings,…
shopping
Terre des Hommes opens shop in Hillegersberg
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2025 – A new second-hand shop with a charitable mission is set to open in Hillegersberg. Terre des Hommes…
editorial
Rotterdam in June 2025: What's happening in the city?
June pulls Rotterdam outdoors, but will the skies behave? Which festivals should you mark on the calendar, and what fresh city…
public transportation
No NS trains in Rotterdam on 6 June due to strike
ROTTERDAM, 5 June 2025 – Train services across the Netherlands, including those in and around Rotterdam, will be suspended on…
government
Rotterdam protects Landtong Rozenburg as nature zone
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2025 – The municipality has formally moved to protect Landtong Rozenburg as a permanent nature area. New zoning…
sustainability & solidarity
Register your Burendag activity in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2025 – Residents across Rotterdam are being encouraged to register activities for Burendag, which returns in…
restaurants
Eat herring and support a good cause in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 16 June 2025 – Herring will be served at the Kralingse Plas this month during an annual gathering aimed at raising…
film tips
Film tip: Ballerina unleashes Ana de Armas in full assassin mode
Set in the world of John Wick, this high-stakes spin-off follows a deadly ballerina on a mission of vengeance. With Ana de Armas…
home & garden
Financial strain most common in Zuid-Holland
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2025 – Residents of Zuid-Holland are more likely than others in the Netherlands to struggle financially, a new…
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bars
Mix cocktails at Nolet Copper Club in Schiedam
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2025 – A new interactive cocktail workshop is launching in Schiedam this month. Nolet Copper Club invites…
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shopping
TK Maxx opens major new store in Rotterdam city centre
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2025 – A major new TK Maxx store is set to open this summer in the heart of Rotterdam. The retailer will occupy…
home & garden
Free cat microchipping in Rotterdam this autumn
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2025 – From October, cats in Rotterdam can be microchipped at no cost as part of a citywide campaign. The…
eat & drink
Dine with a grandparent for free on 4 June
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2025 – On 4 June, residents and visitors in Rotterdam are invited to dine with an elderly person for free. The…
government
Rotterdam brings financial help to the streets
ROTTERDAM, 2 June 2025 – A new street campaign launched by the municipality of Rotterdam aims to tackle financial stress among…
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events (calendar)
Premier Padel P1 in Rotterdam - dates, info, location
HAPPENING 28 Sep–5 Oct 2025 | Premier Padel's P1 tournament is set to make a significant mark in Rotterdam Ahoy this September,…
education
Museum Rotterdam partners with Zadkine college
ROTTERDAM, 29 May 2025 – Zadkine and Museum Rotterdam have formalised their longstanding collaboration, marking a new chapter in…
