Happening in Rotterdam
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…
Boijmans acquires When the body says Yes
ROTTERDAM, 8 February 2025 – Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen has acquired When the body says Yes, an installation by melanie…
Ice skating on nhow Rotterdam rooftop with skyline views
ROTTERDAM, 7 February 2025 – A rooftop in Rotterdam has been transformed into an ice rink, offering a winter skating experience…
New names announced for MOMO Festival 2025
ROTTERDAM, 7 February 2025 – MOMO Festival 2025 has announced new additions to its lineup. The festival, taking place from 17 to…
Liberation party at Museum Rotterdam during Museumnacht
HAPPENING 1 March 2025 – Museum Rotterdam marks 80 years of freedom during Museumnacht010. Visitors can dance to music from past…
Rotterdam metro starts earlier on weekdays
ROTTERDAM, 7 February 2025 – Early morning commuters in Rotterdam will see a change in metro schedules as the first departures on…
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…
MOMO Festival Rotterdam - dates, line-up, event information
HAPPENING 17–19 April 2025 | MOMO Festival is one of the best known and most intimate festivals in Rotterdam. The festival brings…
A Rotterdam Story | Chapter 6 | Shadows in Delfshaven
Elena, Mila, and Henk venture into the historic canal district of Delfshaven in search of new clues about De Verborgenen. Their…
Home sustainability subsidies in South Holland
ROTTERDAM, 4 February 2025 – Homeowners in South Holland received substantial subsidies for sustainability improvements in 2024,…
Roparun Rotterdam - dates, registration, information
HAPPENING 7–9 June 2025 | Every year, Rotterdam becomes the concluding point of a unique sporting event – the Roparun. This…
Residents to have a say on Rotterdam’s new bridge
ROTTERDAM, 3 February 2025 – Residents' associations in Rotterdam will have a say in the development of the new city bridge…
More affordable homes planned for Tweebosbuurt
ROTTERDAM, 3 February 2025 – The housing development plan for Blokken Q and U in Tweebosbuurt has been revised, significantly…
First names for NN North Sea Jazz 2025 announced
ROTTERDAM, 29 January 2025 – The first artists for NN North Sea Jazz 2025 have been announced. The festival, taking place in…
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) - event details
HAPPENING 30 Jan–9 Feb 2025 | The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is one of the largest and most prestigious film…
Rotterdam in February 2025: What to expect this month
What events are shaping Rotterdam this February? How is the city's cultural scene evolving? What new developments should…
Graphic Design Fair at Nieuwe Instituut
HAPPENING 23 February | Rotterdam's Nieuwe Instituut will host the Graphic Design Fair 2025, an event featuring workshops, talks,…
GLORY's 'Last Heavyweight Standing' begins in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 5 April 2025 | GLORY Kickboxing has announced the 'Last Heavyweight Standing' tournament, commencing on 5 April at…
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival - dates, artists & information
HAPPENING 4–6 JULY 2025 | Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival is an annual music event which takes place at the Noordplein in Rotterdam…
Arts and culture in Rotterdam's mbo education
ROTTERDAM, 28 January 2025 – A new initiative aims to integrate arts and culture into Rotterdam's vocational education (mbo),…
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…
Toy Stories exhibition at Kunsthal Rotterdam
HAPPENING 25 JAN–11 MAY 2025 | Kunsthal Rotterdam presents ‘Toy Stories: Designing Intimacy,’ a groundbreaking exhibition…
Rotterdam focuses on affordable, sustainable social housing
ROTTERDAM, 23 January 2025 – The City of Rotterdam has signed an agreement with four major housing corporations to deliver…
Westersingel: Rotterdam’s cultural and historic canal
The Westersingel canal is a key part of Rotterdam’s cultural and historical identity. Combining pre-war architecture, public art,…
StartR homes: Rotterdam's plan for temporary housing
ROTTERDAM, 23 January 2025 – The City of Rotterdam has announced plans to develop 1,000 compact housing units, called StartR…
Free birthday dining at Rotterdam's Zalmhuis
ROTTERDAM, 22 January 2025 – Rotterdam's Zalmhuis is offering a unique birthday treat: free dining for celebrants on their…
A Rotterdam Story | Chapter 5 | Clues among the canals
Elena, Mila, and Henk find themselves drawn to unexpected corners of the city as they hunt for answers about De Verborgenen.…
Rotterdam installs 17 new AEDs to boost heart safety
ROTTERDAM, 17 January 2025 – The municipality of Rotterdam has bolstered its heart safety measures by installing 17 automated…
Metro power fuels green construction in Hoek van Holland
ROTTERDAM, 20 January 2025 – An innovative approach to emission-free construction is underway in Hoek van Holland. Electricity…
Ter Marsch & Co wins with Bali Spice Fries
ROTTERDAM, 17 January 2025 – The Netherlands’ culinary competition scene witnessed a new highlight as Ter Marsch & Co secured a…
Say Yes: Wedding fashion exhibition in Rotterdam
From 31 January to 26 October 2025 | A new exhibition at Wereldmuseum Rotterdam explores the global diversity of wedding fashion.…
Leo’s Restaurant Week at Café Van Zanten
ROTTERDAM, 17 January 2025 – Café Van Zanten’s ‘Leo’s Restaurant Week’ returns this January, offering culinary delights at…
New tenants lease 1,034 m² at WTC Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 16 January 2025 – Two new companies have signed long-term lease agreements for office space at WTC Rotterdam, located…
Housing development grows in Rotterdam in 2024
ROTTERDAM, 16 January 2025 – Housing construction in Rotterdam saw significant growth in 2024, with thousands of new homes under…
NN becomes main partner of Kunsthal Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 16 January 2025 – Nationale-Nederlanden (NN) has been announced as the new main partner of Kunsthal Rotterdam,…
Chinese New Year 2025 at Rotterdam's Wereldmuseum
HAPPENING 1–2 February 2025 | The Wereldmuseum in Rotterdam will mark Chinese New Year with a weekend of cultural events.…
Museum Rotterdam unveils newly found Van Voorden painting
ROTTERDAM, 15 January 2025 – A newly discovered painting by August Willem van Voorden has been added to Museum Rotterdam's…
OBJECT Rotterdam - global design fair | event details
HAPPENING 14–16 February 2024 | The OBJECT Rotterdam design fair returns in February, offering attendees the chance to explore…
Reinier Gerritsen joins Kunstgebouw as director
ROTTERDAM, 14 January 2025 – Reinier Gerritsen, a key figure in Rotterdam's cultural landscape, has been appointed director of…
Celest opens in Rotterdam’s Zalmhaven Tower
ROTTERDAM, 14 January 2025 – A new dining experience has opened its doors in Rotterdam’s iconic Zalmhaven. The restaurant and bar…
Rotterdam pass - how to have fun and save money in Rotterdam
The Rotterdampas is a yearly discount card that offers free or reduced entry to over 750 activities in and around Rotterdam,…
Rotterdam opens sustainable animal shelter
ROTTERDAM, 13 January 2025 – Rotterdam has opened a new animal shelter to accommodate lost pets and provide a range of services,…
The bridges of Rotterdam - interesting facts and details
Rotterdam is home to four beautiful and famous bridges; Erasmusbrug, Willemsbrug, De Hef and Van Brienenoordbrug. You might have…
Delfshaven - the old, historic part of Rotterdam
Don't be fooled by the fancy modern architecture and by catchy nicknames like “Manhattan on the Meuse.” Rotterdam has an old and…
Nostalgic phone booths return to Rotterdam streets
ROTTERDAM, 10 January 2025 – Nostalgic phone booths have reappeared in Rotterdam's streets, aiming to address the growing issue…
Discover the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 January 2025 — The Nieuwe Instituut’s 2025 programme promises a dynamic year of exhibitions, international events,…
Rotterdam homes and mould: prevention tips
ROTTERDAM, 9 January 2025 – A recent study commissioned by HG, a specialist cleaning product manufacturer, has revealed that…
Rotterdam's shift to high-protein diets in 2024
ROTTERDAM, 9 January 2025 – Rotterdammers increasingly opted for high-protein foods in 2024, with products like low-fat quark and…
ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament Rotterdam - information
HAPPENING 1 – 9 February 2025 | The annual ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament is the biggest tournament of its kind in the…
Redevelopment of Westersingel connects city and Oude Westen
ROTTERDAM, 8 January 2025 – The former municipal office at Westersingel 18-20 will be transformed into housing, office space, and…
St. Patrick's day in Rotterdam - date, locations, info
HAPPENING 17 March | Green outfits and Irish music! St. Patrick's Day is Ireland's national holiday and is characterized as one…
The cheapest supermarkets in Rotterdam
Nobody likes to pay too much for groceries. The more you save on food, the more you can save or spend on other activities such as…
King's Day in Rotterdam - Festivals, parties, chillout areas
HAPPENING 26 April 2025 | The vibrant spirit of King's Day (Koningsdag) comes to life in Rotterdam. The historic celebration of…
How and where to learn Dutch - Dutch courses in Rotterdam
Whether you're new in Rotterdam or have been living here for a while, you've probably noticed that though everybody understands…
Emma and Noah: top Dutch baby names of 2024
ROTTERDAM, 6 January 2025 – Emma and Noah have been revealed as the most popular baby names in the Netherlands for 2024,…
Parking in Rotterdam
Rotterdam is trying to reduce the number of cars in the city centre to improve air quality and make more room for pedestrians,…
Rotterdam’s tram network explained
The RET tram network is designed to serve Rotterdam's diverse neighbourhoods and key locations efficiently. As of January 2025,…
January 2025 in Rotterdam: cultural events and new hotspots
What transformations await Rotterdam's tram network this January? Which exhibitions will captivate art enthusiasts? How will the…
Terre des hommes opens new shop in Hillegersberg
ROTTERDAM, 30 December 2024 – A new Terre des Hommes charity shop is set to open in Hillegersberg in early 2025. The organisation…
Markthal Rotterdam: Architecture meets culinary delight
What makes the Markthal in Rotterdam more than just a market? How does this architectural gem intertwine the past, present, and…