Happening in Rotterdam
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Culinesse festival in Rotterdam: food and music
HAPPENING 22–24 August 2024 | The CuliNESSE festival is set to take place once again in Rotterdam, offering a blend of gourmet…
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2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Rotterdam - dates, info
HAPPENING 11–13 August 2024 | Rotterdam is set to host the start of the prestigious 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift,…
art & museums
Historic banner acquired by Museum Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 22 July 2024 – An historic banner from the Dutch Roman Catholic Metalworkers' Union has been acquired by Museum…
productivity
Rotterdam winery rescues surplus grapes
ROTTERDAM, 19 July 2024 – Rotterdam Urban Winery has introduced a new initiative transforming surplus table grapes into wine.…
home & garden
How to rent a home in Rotterdam - room, apartment, house
Thinking of renting a house or apartment in Rotterdam? Whether you're aiming for a long-term stay or a short visit, choosing…
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'Made in China' at Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
HAPPENING 11 October 2024 – 31 August 2025 | The Wereldmuseum Rotterdam will host an exhibition titled 'Made in China,' exploring…
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New terrace at Duke of Tokyo Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 16 July 2024 – Duke of Tokyo's new terrace on the Hofplein is now open, offering karaoke, cocktails, and Japanese…
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Visit the Galeón Andalucía in Rotterdam this August
HAPPENING 7–11 August 2024 | The Galeón Andalucía, a unique replica of a Spanish galleon, will be docking at Veerhaven in…
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Free family events at Mooie Boules Rotterdam
HAPPENING 16 July–21 2024 | Mooie Boules and Stichting De Buurt have partnered to offer free summer activities in Rotterdam,…
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By Jarmusch offers free pancakes for anniversary
ROTTERDAM, 16 July 2024 — Rotterdam's By Jarmusch celebrates its seventh anniversary this Friday by offering free pancakes to…
city news
Keilehaven tidal park opens in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 12 July 2024 – A new tidal park has been inaugurated in the Keilehaven area, transforming the former stony quayside…
education
GROHE Team Ocean arrives in Rotterdam after Rhine expedition
ROTTERDAM, 12 July 2024 – A special rowing expedition by GROHE Team Ocean has arrived in Rotterdam, drawing attention to water…
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Levenslust exhibition at Brutus Rotterdam
HAPPENING 1–22 September 2024 | A collaborative exhibition by Brutus Space and Pluspunt will be hosted from 1 to 22 September…
art & museums
Museum Rotterdam appoints new director Léontine Meijer-van Mensch
ROTTERDAM, 11 July 2024 – Léontine Meijer-van Mensch has been appointed as the new director of Museum Rotterdam, effective 1…
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Wild Summer of Art at Brutus in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 13 July–25 August 2024 | The Brutus Space in Rotterdam will host the Wild Summer of Art exhibition, showcasing works…
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Rotterdam expands space for nightlife and hospitality
ROTTERDAM, 11 July 2024 – Rotterdam's city council has approved new hospitality plans, marking a significant move towards a more…
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Roffa Mon Amour film festival - dates, locations, screenings
HAPPENING 14–25 August 2024 | For twelve enchanting nights, Rotterdam welcomes back the Roffa Mon Amour film festival. This…
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Rotterdam supports seven new energy innovations
ROTTERDAM, 10 July 2024 – Seven entrepreneurs in Rotterdam are receiving support for their innovative energy solutions as part of…
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Museum Rotterdam transforms into underground jazz club
A night of jazz and history at Jazz Club Museum Rotterdam. In a remarkable transformation, Museum Rotterdam is set to become an…
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Zomerse Torenconcerten: rooftop music in Rotterdam
This summer, the Zomerse Torenconcerten (Summer Tower Concerts) will bring a series of intimate musical performances to the…
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DÂK: Enjoy live music and BBQs at Rotterdam’s rooftop park
HAPPENING 12 July–10 August | A unique pop-up rooftop park will return to Rotterdam's city centre, transforming a parking garage…
art & museums
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen renovation update
ROTTERDAM, 28 June 2024 – Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is set to undergo a significant renovation with a new design by Mecanoo…
city news
Prins Alexanderplein to get green makeover
ROTTERDAM, 27 June 2024 – The Prins Alexanderplein in Prins Alexander is set to become a green, lively, and atmospheric city…
facts & stats
Rotterdam's 2024 European Parliament election: voter turnout and results
ROTTERDAM, 9 June 2024 – The final results for the European Parliament election in Rotterdam have been released, showing a 33.9%…
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Rotterdam Unlimited Summer Carnival - location, date, lineup
HAPPENING 26–27 July 2024 | Every summer the streets of Rotterdam are privy to a spectacle which has no equal anywhere else in…
facts & stats
Burial costs highest in South Holland in 2024
ROTTERDAM, 19 June 2024 – Recent research reveals that South Holland remains the most expensive province for burial costs in the…
activities
New summer events at Diergaarde Blijdorp
HAPPENING THIS SUMMER | Diergaarde Blijdorp introduces new summer activities, offering visitors a variety of events and new…
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Metropolis Festival Rotterdam - location, dates, line-up
HAPPENING 7 July 2024 | The Metropolis Festival (Het Metropolis Festival), a unique one-day event, offers a platform for emerging…
restaurants
Celest restaurant to open atop Rotterdam’s Zalmhaven
ROTTERDAM, 13 June 2024 – A new premium restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's tale offers a unique journey…
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Keti Koti Rotterdam - celebrating the end of Dutch slavery
A long, long time ago the Netherlands colonized many countries and was a major player in the slave trade. Since 1993, every year,…
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Restaurant 't Slaakhuys opens in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 14 June 2024 – A new restaurant, 't Slaakhuys, has opened in Rotterdam, merging gastronomy with local heritage.…
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Rotterdam Surf Open at RiF010 - event details
HAPPENING 6 July 2024 | The first edition of the Rotterdam Surf Open will take place at RiF010, marking the official opening of…
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L'Oréal Paris brings Wall of Worth to Rotterdam's Eendrachtsplein
HAPPENING 14–16 June 2024 | Women in Rotterdam are being invited to celebrate their self-worth with L'Oréal Paris' new campaign,…
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BIRDfest - date, location & artist line-up
HAPPENING 1–2 November 2024 | Looking for something to do in November? BIRD invites you to 'celebrate the culture' at its very…
productivity
Superconnectors: a vital networking platform for startups
Rotterdam has long been a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, and in recent years, it has given rise to Superconnectors, an…
education
New music education initiative launched in Rotterdam-Zuid
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2024 – A new partnership between the Port of Rotterdam and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra aims to provide…
art & museums
New addition to Museum Rotterdam's collection
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2024 – A notable addition has been made to the collection of post-war architecture art at Museum Rotterdam. The…
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Rotterdam Architecture Month - events, locations, info
HAPPENING 1–30 June 2024 | The annual Rotterdam Architecture Month presents an array of events celebrating the city's…
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Mindful cycling routes in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 30 May 2024 – Mindful cycling routes have been introduced to promote mental health in and around Rotterdam. Launched…
city news
Rotterdam Philharmonic announces new directors
ROTTERDAM, 30 May 2024 – The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the appointment of a new management team starting 19…
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North Sea Jazz festival Rotterdam - location, dates, line-up
HAPPENING 12–14 July 2024 | The annual North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam is a very high-quality festival where jazz music from…
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Reducing food waste: Hoogvliet and SharEaty partnership
ROTTERDAM, 28 May 2024 – Hoogvliet supermarket has commenced the donation of surplus goods from its e-commerce distribution…
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North Sea Round Town Rotterdam - locations, dates, artists
HAPPENING 27 June–14 July 2024 | North Sea Round Town is the North Sea Jazz Festival's fringe festival. Expect poetry, dance and…
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Kidsstock family festival Rotterdam - dates, artists, info
HAPPENING 16 June 2024 | Kidsstock is a family festival with workshops, performances, and food court. The event takes place every…
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Winter sports in Rotterdam: skiing, snowboarding, ice skating
Discover top spots for winter sports around Rotterdam, including year-round indoor skiing and snowboarding, plus seasonal ice…
Recaps & Reviews
Recap: highlights from Roparun 2024 in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 20 May 2024 – The annual Roparun event concluded as all participants crossed the finish line in Rotterdam. Teams from…
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Urban Walk Rotterdam - date, registration, info
HAPPENING 29 SEPTEMBER 2024 | Discover Rotterdam up close and personal this autumn by joining Urban Walk. Various locations in…
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Pathé launches sound sessions in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 30 MAY–28 JULY 2024 | A new cinematic experience debuts in Rotterdam, allowing music enthusiasts to immerse themselves…
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Bolt expands Rotterdam ride bookings to 90 days
ROTTERDAM, 7 May 2024 – Bolt has expanded its scheduled ride booking window in Rotterdam from 72 hours to 90 days, improving…
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Taste of Asia food festival Rotterdam - dates, location
HAPPENING 14-16 JUNE 2024 | The vibrant flavours of Asia will be celebrated at the Taste of Asia Festival in Rotterdam, featuring…
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Rotterdam's RiF010 surf pool set to open this summer
ROTTERDAM, 7 May 2024 – The world's first urban surf pool in Rotterdam will open its waves to surfers this summer, offering a new…
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Arab Film Festival Rotterdam - location, dates, screenings
HAPPENING 30 MAY–2 JUNE | The Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam (AFF) highlights the Arab world from all sides: daily life and…
Recaps & Reviews
End of an era: last weekend at the 'old' Baroeg
ROTTERDAM, 1 May 2024 – A historic weekend marked the final chapter for Baroeg's current venue, drawing over 1,300 attendees…
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Kaapse Anniversary Beer Festival - date, activities, location
HAPPENING 18 May 2024 | A decade of craft brewing excellence will be celebrated at the Kaapse Anniversary Beer Festival '24,…
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Nature of Hope at IABR: Architectural exhibition
HAPPENING 29 June–13 October | A groundbreaking exhibition, "Nature of Hope," showcases sustainable architectural practices,…
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Rotterdam Rooftop Days - dates, locations, information
HAPPENING 24-26 May 2024 | The Rotterdam Rooftop Days, better known in Dutch as 'Rotterdamse Dakendagen,' is an annual event that…
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Upstream Rotterdam: gathering of top entrepreneurs & talent
HAPPENING 28–29 May 2024 | At Upstream, the Rotterdam Metropolitan area transforms into a place where startups, scale-ups,…
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ATMEN: Post-apocalyptic dance performance
HAPPENING 21–22 May 2024 | A groundbreaking dance performance delves into a post-apocalyptic vision set in the year 2200. This…
Recaps & Reviews
Recap: MOMO Festival 2024 highlights
ROTTERDAM, 23 April 2024 – MOMO Festival concluded its latest edition this weekend, showcasing Rotterdam's vibrant cultural…
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Ferry Corsten 6-hour set at Maassilo Rotterdam
HAPPENING 3 May 2024 | The Dutch world class artist will perform his relatively new concept ‘What The F’ in a spectacular Open to…
