events (calendar) Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival is a free annual music event which takes place in Rotterdam Noord. The event has grown into one of…
city news RAW hosts French artists Youri Cayron and Romain Rivalan On November 16th of 2019, RAW held the opening of the duo exhibition by the French artists, Youri Cayron and Romain Rivalan. The…
city news Sugo wins Deliveroo Pizza Contest 2019 in Instagram vote Sugo Pizza has won the Deliveroo Pizza Contest 2019. 16 restaurants throughout the Netherlands went head to head to win this…
city news Rotterdam gears up for exciting 2020 festival season Rotterdam welcomes back iconic fan favourites as well as various newcomers to its 2020 festival calendar, with highlights such as…
art & museums AAAFRESH123 - fresh contemporary art by Rotterdam-based trio AAAFRESH123 is an art collective based in Rotterdam. These three creative minds, who share the same ideas and a passion for art,…
facts & history Sinterklaas - the original Santa Claus - Dutch traditions Sinterklaas arrives in the Netherlands every November. He sails all the way from Spain in a steamboat with loads of gifts and…
events (calendar) ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament Rotterdam - information The annual ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament is the biggest tournament of its kind in the Netherlands. Past winners include tennis…
events (calendar) Eurovision Song Contest Rotterdam - location, dates, tickets Rotterdam will host the 65th Eurovision Song Contest. The European music spectacle will take place in May of 2020. It is the…
eat & drink GaleriAAA by Mangiaire - Italian restaurant and art gallery GaleriAAA by Mangiare is an Italian restaurant located in the Rotterdam Noord district. To dine here, in this spacious…
city news Art collective AAAFRESH123 brings colour back to Rotterdam Rotterdam art collective AAAFRESH123 open exhibition titled 'De Kleur is Terug' (The Colour is Back). The exhibition reflects on…
events (calendar) Reggae by Night Rotterdam - location, date, artist line-up Who says reggae is a summer thing? Reggae by Night is the indoor winter edition of the Reggae Rotterdam festival. It's a…
city news Rotterdammers speak the best English - EF Proficiency Index Rotterdammers are the best at mastering English as a foreign language. This according to the EF English Proficiency Index, an…
city news These are the winners of the 2019 Flamingo Awards at WFFR Wildlife Film Festival (WFFR) closes jubilee edition successfully with again more visitors. Festival director Raymond Lagerwaard…
events (calendar) BIRDfest - date, location & artist line-up Looking for something to do in November? BIRD invites you to 'celebrate the culture' at its very own festival: BIRDfest. BIRD,…
activities & entertainment Ice skating in Rotterdam - locations, information and prices Whenever it begins to look a lot like Christmas, people flock to the ice skating rinks. Rotterdam has a couple of interesting…
events (calendar) Festival Stille Nacht Rotterdam - date, location, artists If you're a fan of those intimate hear-a-pin-drop performances only singer-songwriters can deliver, then Stille Nacht (Silent…
events (calendar) International Film Festival Rotterdam - dates, screenings The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals in the Netherlands.…
listicles Top 6 Foodie Areas in Rotterdam - Where to find food So, you're in Rotterdam and you want to grab a nice bite for lunch, but you're too hungry to do lengthy research? No problem,…
facts & history The bridges of Rotterdam - interesting facts and details Rotterdam is home to four beautiful and famous bridges; Erasmusbrug, Willemsbrug, De Hef and Brienenoordbrug. You might have…
restaurants Los Toros - Argentinian steak grill restaurant in Rotterdam Los Toros, located in Rotterdam's city centre, is a great place to find amazing Argentinian beef at affordable prices. If you're…
events (calendar) Let The Lonely Shells Dream - multimedia art exhibition On 16 November 2019, RAW Streetphoto Gallery is opening a new duo exhibition by the French artists Youri Cayron and Romain…
events (calendar) Popronde Rotterdam - date, locations, artists, information Popronde is coming round again! Every year, the travelling live music festival known as Popronde makes a stop in Rotterdam. With…
shopping Rotterdam’s best cheese - Dutch icons of Rotterdam One of the iconic Dutch things is cheese. Yes, more countries are claiming that cheese is their unique thing, but then again,…
events (calendar) Shimmy Shake Festival Rotterdam - dates, locations, artists The Shimmy Shake Festival in Rotterdam brings together the cream of the crop of the international fusion world. Expect a varied…
city news JUMP electric bicycle sharing is now available in Rotterdam Uber has officially launched its JUMP bikes in Rotterdam. Besides ordering a taxi ride or a meal, Rotterdammers are now the first…
events (calendar) Rotterdam Popweek - 10 days of music events and live shows The Rotterdam Popweek is all about popular music. It's also the only week that lasts 10 days! That's 10 days to truly experience…
events (calendar) Crazy Sexy Cool Halloween Festival - date, location, tickets Release your inner monster and dance between zombies & skeletons at the Crazy Sexy Cool Halloween Festival in Zuiderpark…
events (calendar) Festival Jazz International Rotterdam - dates, locations For two decades, Festival Jazz International Rotterdam has been all about discovering fresh sounds, socializing and the enjoyment…
home & garden How to rent a home in Rotterdam - room, apartment, house Thinking of renting a house or apartment in Rotterdam? Going for longterm or short stay? Furnished or unfurnished? We explain how…
events (calendar) Left of the Dial festival Rotterdam - dates, locations, acts Left of the Dial festival offers an exciting cross-section of the best (post)punk, garage, shoegaze and noiserock of this moment.…
events (calendar) Baroness to perform at Maassilo in Rotterdam Baroeg and Rotown are joining forces. On Thursday 24 October the two stages will present the American band Baroness at the…
city news Rotterdam Zoo opens new Shark Hall On Tuesday, October 8th, Rotterdam Zoo reopened the completely renovated Shark Hall in the Oceanium. Clearly visible through the…
travel How to travel to Rotterdam There are many ways to get to Rotterdam. The most common methods are by plane, train or car. In most cases, you're likely to pass…
city news IN PICTURES: Rotterdam Pride Walk & Festival 2019 On 28 September 2019, a massive crowd of people came out to show their true colours by participating in the Rotterdam Pride Walk…
city news Wine consumption in the Netherlands - research & statistics If you ask us, there's no such thing as the right time for wine. Around here it's always wine o'clock. Though the Netherlands…
events (calendar) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix live in Rotterdam Harry Potter and music lovers rejoice! In January 2020, fans will be able to relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Order of…
