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Rotterdam reveals preliminary results of the national election, with D66 and GroenLinks–PvdA leading. Full breakdown and turnout figures at rotterdam.nl/verkiezingen.

Government

Rotterdam voter turnout 63.4% – D66, GroenLinks-PvdA top poll

Oct 30, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 30 October 2025. The municipality of Rotterdam has released the preliminary results of the 2025 Tweede…

Construction has begun on De Sax, Rotterdam’s new landmark on the Wilhelminapier. Designed by MVRDV, the project will add 916 homes by 2030.

Urban development

De Sax construction starts: 916 new homes for Rotterdam

Oct 29, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 28 October 2025 — The construction of De Sax, the striking new residential tower on the Wilhelminapier, has officially…

The A16 Rotterdam is now fully open in both directions — an 11 km energy-neutral motorway improving traffic flow and reducing congestion around Rotterdam.

Urban development

A16 Rotterdam opens: world’s first energy-neutral motorway

Oct 27, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 27 October 2025 — In the early hours of Monday morning, the final stretch of the A16 Rotterdam opened to traffic in…

MOMO Festival brings music, art and performance to Rotterdam each spring. Discover emerging artists and global acts across unique city locations.

Arts & Culture

MOMO Festival Rotterdam unveils first 14 artists for 2026

Oct 23, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 23 October 2025 — MOMO Festival returns to Rotterdam in April 2026 with a new edition of the city’s multidisciplinary…

Six Rotterdam employers join forces to offer homeless EU labour migrants work, housing and guidance through the city’s Coalition for Good Employment.

Government

Rotterdam pilot gives EU labour migrants a new start

Oct 21, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 16 October 2025 — Six Rotterdam-based employers have joined forces to help homeless EU labour migrants rebuild their…

Rotterdam launches Reizen naar de haven, a shared travel platform helping port workers commute more easily, affordably and sustainably.

Government

Rotterdam launches new transport plan for harbour employees

Oct 18, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 16 October 2025 — A new transport concept is set to make commuting to the Port of Rotterdam easier, cheaper, and more…

Kunstgebouw celebrates 30 years with a new vision for culture in South Holland, focusing on collaboration, accessibility and local cultural innovation.

Arts & Culture

Kunstgebouw unveils 2025–2030 plan for culture in South Holland

Oct 18, 2025

RIJSWIJK, 16 October 2025 — This week, Kunstgebouw celebrated its 30th anniversary with partners and cultural stakeholders at…

Rotterdam has received the European Mission Label, recognising its innovative climate plan and commitment to achieving a climate-neutral future.

Government

Rotterdam earns European Mission Label for climate plans

Oct 18, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 15 October 2025 — The European Commission has officially awarded Rotterdam the European Mission Label, a distinction…

Urban development

Schiebroek-Zuid to be renewed as a modern garden city

Oct 15, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 15 October 2025 — The transformation of Schiebroek-Zuid into a greener, more liveable and future-ready district has…

Rotterdam and South Holland partner with Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling to expand food waste initiatives and support local sustainable projects.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Rotterdam and South Holland unite against food waste

Oct 10, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 10 October 2025 – The Municipality of Rotterdam and the Province of South Holland are intensifying their collaboration…

Nieuwe Instituut opens FUNGI. Anarchist Designers, featuring Donna Haraway, Anna Tsing and Rosi Braidotti in a conversation on more-than-human design.

Arts & Culture

Nieuwe Instituut opens FUNGI with Donna Haraway and Anna Tsing

Oct 10, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 9 October 2025 – Nieuwe Instituut will open the exhibition FUNGI. Anarchist Designers on 20 November. The American…

From November, Podium Islemunda becomes home to Huis van de Wijk and Stadskeuken IJsselmonde, blending culture, community and cuisine in one hub.

Sustainability & Solidarity

New Neighbourhood House and café open in Podium Islemunda

Oct 10, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 6 October 2025 – From 3 November, Podium Islemunda will officially become the new home of Huis van de Wijk IJsselmonde…

The Sax, a 180-metre tower on Rotterdam’s Wilhelminapier, will add 822 new rental homes after a signed deal between developers and pension funds.

Urban development

Construction of The Sax high-rise officially confirmed

Oct 06, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 6 October 2025 – Construction of The Sax (De Sax), the striking new high-rise on the Wilhelminapier, is officially…

Work begins on Hoek van Holland’s Strandboulevard, with safer roads, cycle paths and green upgrades. Completion is due by April 2026.

Urban development

Renewal of Strandboulevard Hoek van Holland begins

Oct 04, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 4 October 2025 – Work has begun on the Strandboulevard in Hoek van Holland. The renewal will bring a safer, greener…

Rotterdam plans to buy the Steigerkerk as a new home for Museum Rotterdam, giving the city museum a central and symbolic location near its historic core.

Arts & Culture

Steigerkerk planned as Museum Rotterdam’s new home

Oct 02, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 2 October 2025 – Rotterdam’s city council intends to purchase the Steigerkerk to provide Museum Rotterdam with a…

Monthly preview: explore Rotterdam’s October 2025 with autumn weather, science festivals, architecture film screenings, light shows, art exhibitions, live concerts, new food openings, city updates and Latin dance events.

Editorial

Rotterdam in October 2025: What's happening in the city

Oct 01, 2025

The first orange leaves spiral onto Rotterdam’s streets, but what does October really hold for the city beyond sweaters and hot…

AIR Offices on Coolsingel has become a civic hub, blending workspace with cultural and social initiatives in the heart of Rotterdam.

Arts & Culture

AIR Offices blends work, culture and community in Rotterdam

Oct 01, 2025

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…

Architect Huig Maaskant’s son shares memories of the Euromast, offering a family perspective on Rotterdam’s most iconic post-war landmark.

Arts & Culture

Rotterdam’s Euromast and its family history

Oct 01, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 30 September 2025 – The Euromast, one of Rotterdam’s best-known landmarks, returns to the spotlight through the…

Rotterdam’s 2026 budget shows stable finances, no extra burden for residents, and targeted investments in housing, transport and neighbourhoods.

Government

Rotterdam presents 2026 budget with stable outlook

Oct 01, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 30 September 2025 – Rotterdam’s municipal board has presented the 2026 budget, the final one of this council term. The…

Rotterdam looked back on a successful Burendag as neighbourhood hubs opened their doors. The day also marked the launch of a new citywide campaign.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Burendag celebrated in Rotterdam neighbourhood hubs

Sep 29, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 28 September 2025 – Neighbourhood hubs across the city opened their doors for Burendag. From workshops to local…

Schiebroek resident Loes Zwarts runs a weekly food hand-out for 45 families who miss food bank support. Rotterdam thanked her with a €500 cheque.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Schiebroek volunteer feeds 45 families weekly

Sep 29, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 26 September 2025 – A Schiebroek resident has spent eight years running a weekly food hand-out for households who do…

Research shows weekly sport and exercise in Rotterdam neighbourhoods could save millions in healthcare costs and help reduce health inequalities.

Government

Research shows sport reduces Rotterdam healthcare spending

Sep 26, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 26 September 2025 – Weekly sport and daily exercise not only make people healthier, they also reduce healthcare costs…

Rotterdam has been named an IFEA World Festival & Event City 2025, its third time receiving the international recognition for cultural policy and support.

Arts & Culture

Rotterdam recognised as world festival city 2025

Sep 24, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 24 September 2025 – Rotterdam has been recognised as a 2025 IFEA World Festival & Event City. The title, awarded by…

Work has started on the Daniel den Hoedbrug, linking Erasmus MC with Familiehuis Daniel den Hoed and providing a safer pedestrian route in Rotterdam.

Urban development

Construction begins on Rotterdam’s Daniel den Hoedbrug

Sep 24, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 23 September 2025 – Work has started on the Daniel den Hoedbrug, a new pedestrian bridge linking Erasmus MC with…

Rotterdam makes €1.95m available for housing projects using biobased materials, aiming to cut emissions and build affordable, sustainable homes.

Government

Rotterdam allocates €2m for sustainable housing projects

Sep 23, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 23 September 2025 – The municipality of Rotterdam has announced a second round of funding to support sustainable…

Rotterdam port leaders urge faster national action to cut costs and ease regulation, aiming to secure new investments and safeguard prosperity.

Government

Rotterdam port urges stronger support for investment

Sep 23, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 22 September 2025 – The port of Rotterdam is at a turning point as several planned projects have been paused or…

Droppie opens on Eudokiaplein, its first Rotterdam branch. The platform rewards residents for clean plastic and can recycling, enabling high-quality reuse.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Rotterdam welcomes Droppie recycling point on Eudokiaplein

Sep 19, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 19 September 2025 – Recycling platform Droppie has opened its first Rotterdam location on Eudokiaplein. The company…

Rotterdam expands its 30 km/h zones with new street adjustments in several districts this autumn, aiming to improve traffic safety across the city.

Government

Rotterdam expands 30 km/h zones to more neighbourhoods

Sep 18, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 18 September 2025 – More streets in Rotterdam will soon have a 30 km/h speed limit. The city has released its next…

Rotterdam’s Energy Transition Fund has invested €50m in 15 sustainable projects in five years, supporting electrification, mobility and circular innovation.

Government

Rotterdam Energy Transition Fund marks €50 million milestone

Sep 11, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 11 September 2025 – The Rotterdam Energy Transition Fund (ETF-R) has invested €50 million in fifteen sustainable…

World Port Days 2025 opened in Rotterdam with youth events, naval ships, drone shows and a festive start on the Wilhelminapier.

Sustainability & Solidarity

World Port Days 2025 kicks off with youth, innovation and spectacle

Sep 06, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 5 September 2025 – The 48th edition of World Port Days opened on Friday morning with a focus on youth and innovation.…

Join the free Taalcafé in Rotterdam to practise Dutch in a relaxed setting. Sessions are held weekly at Plein with support from volunteers.

Education

Practise Dutch at the Taalcafé in Rotterdam

Sep 05, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 5 September 2025 – A weekly Taalcafé invites locals and newcomers to practise Dutch together over coffee or tea. The…

Join a free taalwandeling in Rotterdam on 9 Sept. Practise your Dutch with locals while walking through the city. Minimum level A1 required.

Education

Practise Dutch on a walk through Rotterdam

Sep 05, 2025

HAPPENING 9 SEP 2025 | An informal city walk through Rotterdam invites newcomers to practise their Dutch conversation skills.…

Mooie Boules Rotterdam opens its jeu de boules venue free during the day, inviting locals to connect through play and community events.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Mooie Boules opens free jeu de boules venue in Rotterdam

Sep 04, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 4 September 2025 – A new initiative in Rotterdam invites neighbours to meet through play. Mooie Boules has opened its…

Teams race to find hidden “vossen” (foxes) on the RET network in Rotterdam. Solve clues, explore the city, and win €5k for a local cause on 9 October.

Arts & Culture

Win €5k for your club in RET’s Rotterdam OV-race

Sep 04, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 2 September 2025 – Teams will soon be dashing through Rotterdam’s public transport network, tracking down mysterious…

Rotterdam in September 2025 is packed with maritime festivals, art exhibitions, live music, pop‑up dinners and new night buses. Here’s what to expect this month.

Editorial

Rotterdam in September 2025: What's happening in the city

Sep 01, 2025

September in Rotterdam is a month of contrasts. The summer holidays fade into the background, but the city remains lively with…

Children in Rotterdam can submit a colouring page by 30 September at Terre des Hommes and help raise awareness for access to education in India.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Colouring contest for kids at Terre des Hommes in Rotterdam

Aug 30, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 27 August 2025 – Children in Rotterdam can pick up a colouring page at Terre des Hommes shops and win a bicycle bell…

Rotterdam institutions invite the public to share stories and objects for an initiative exploring women's contributions to city life and history.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Call for stories: Rotterdam women's history

Aug 22, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 22 August 2025 – A new heritage initiative aims to uncover overlooked stories of women in Rotterdam. Cultural…

Sea Ranger Service joins World Port Days 2025 in Rotterdam, offering tours of their ship and insights into ocean conservation work.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Rotterdam’s World Port Days to showcase Sea Ranger Service

Aug 08, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 8 August 2025 – The Sea Ranger Service has been selected as the charitable focus for the 48th edition of World Port…

August 2025 in Rotterdam includes surf contests, a historic ship, film and music festivals, exhibitions, dining news, city updates and Latin dance socials.

Editorial

Rotterdam in August 2025: What's happening in the city

Aug 01, 2025

How does Rotterdam come alive when summer peaks? August 2025 promises warm weather and a calendar filled with sports, film, music…

Rotterdam awards nearly €2M in subsidies for shore power systems at port terminals to reduce emissions and noise pollution.

Government

Shore power subsidies awarded in Rotterdam

Jul 25, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 24 July 2025 – A group of port companies in Rotterdam will begin installing shore power systems (‘walstroom’)…

Watch Rotterdam's Summer Carnival (Zomercarnaval) live on 26 July. Parade streamed via NOS from Witte de Withstraat, featuring music, dance and stories.

Arts & Culture

NOS streams Summer Carnival from Witte de Withstraat

Jul 25, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 25 July 2025 – Rotterdam’s streets will come alive this Saturday with the Summer Carnival, locally known as…

Rotterdam extends its simplified insulation subsidy for apartment VvE’s until March 2027. Up to €3,000 per unit available for approved upgrades.

Government

Rotterdam extends VvE insulation subsidy to 2027

Jul 23, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 23 July 2025 – Rotterdam apartment owners' associations (Verenigingen van Eigenaars, or VvE’s) will benefit from a…

Rotterdam, ORR and care groups launch integrated plan to tackle homelessness, with focus on prevention, EU migrants, and better care coordination.

Government

Rotterdam steps up fight against homelessness

Jul 18, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 17 July 2025 – Despite new shelters and increased attention, homelessness in Rotterdam continues to rise. In response,…

Rotterdam grants €2.5M to 12 companies for hydrogen and circular economy projects to support innovation, energy transition, and job creation.

Government

Rotterdam funds €2.5M in hydrogen and reuse projects

Jul 17, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 16 July 2025 – Rotterdam has allocated €2.5 million in subsidies to support twelve companies working on hydrogen and…

Rotterdam opens subsidy for digital inclusion projects. Apply by 15 September 2025 to support digital skills and safe internet use for adults.

Government

Rotterdam offers subsidy for digital inclusion

Jul 14, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 14 July 2025 – In an effort to address the growing digital divide, the municipality has opened a subsidy scheme for…

Photo caption: Havenkerk in Schiedam. Photo: Bob van der Vlist

Arts & Culture

Open Monuments Day 2025 starts in Schiedam

Jul 14, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 14 July 2025 – This year’s national Open Monuments Day will officially launch in nearby Schiedam with a public evening…

Hofplein's renewal includes a socio-economic deal to boost jobs, education, and local business through the city's first SEID with BAM Infra Nederland.

Government

Hofplein deal creates jobs and boosts local growth in Rotterdam

Jul 11, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 11 July 2025 – The transformation of Hofplein will go beyond aesthetics, with the municipality and BAM Infra Nederland…

Netflix’s Almost Cops, starring Jandino Asporaat, premieres 11 July. The comedy, set in Rotterdam, was launched with a screening and fan event at Kino.

Arts & Culture

Netflix comedy Almost Cops set in Rotterdam

Jul 10, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 10 July 2025 – Rotterdam’s cityscape and humour take centre stage in Netflix’s latest Dutch-language comedy, Almost…

Popronde Rotterdam co-hosts a stage at Club Uniek on 17 July during Eendracht Festival, featuring emerging local talent in a free evening showcase.

Arts & Culture

Popronde at Club Uniek during Eendracht Festival

Jul 10, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 9 July 2025 – Popronde Rotterdam will join forces with Club Uniek during this year’s Eendracht Festival, highlighting…

Phlox van Oppen’s new work on Coolsingel explores waste and decay through discarded leather in the EDGE Show Me Your (He)art competition.

Arts & Culture

Phlox van Oppen artwork debuts on Coolsingel

Jul 10, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 9 July 2025 – A new artwork on Coolsingel confronts Rotterdam with questions of waste, decay and renewal. Discarded…

Rotterdam’s primary schools join the city’s school safety agreement, strengthening cooperation between schools and safety partners.

Government

Rotterdam primary schools join safety pact

Jul 10, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 9 July 2025 – Primary schools in Rotterdam are now part of the city-wide agreement aimed at improving safety in and…

Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival 2025 welcomed 11,000 visitors to Noordplein for a rainy but lively weekend of music, dance, and community.

Arts & Culture

Over 11,000 attend rainy but festive Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival

Jul 09, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 8 July 2025 – Despite persistent rain, thousands gathered in Rotterdam for a weekend of bluegrass, storytelling, and…

Think tank advises Rotterdam to focus on tech, talent and key sectors to remain economically competitive by 2040. Report now with city council.

Government

Rotterdam urged to invest in tech and talent for 2040

Jul 07, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 7 July 2025 – A newly released advisory report has outlined the strategic choices Rotterdam must make to remain…

Rotterdam gathered at the Euromast for the colourful launch of The Rise of Rotterdam, a new city experience now open to the public.

Arts & Culture

Colourful opening of The Rise of Rotterdam draws large crowd

Jul 07, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 7 July 2025 – Rotterdam’s newest public experience was launched in bright colour and high spirits at the foot of the…

Rotterdam has set new priorities for enforcement in 2025–2026, focusing on key areas to manage safety and public order with limited resources.

Government

Rotterdam outlines new enforcement priorities

Jul 04, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 4 July 2025 – To maintain safety and liveability in a rapidly growing and changing city, Rotterdam has published a new…

Vreewijk resident Caroline Reason is recognised by the city for helping neighbours in poverty with food, clothing and essentials from her own front garden.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Vreewijk woman recognised for helping locals in poverty

Jul 04, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 3 July 2025 – A local resident in Vreewijk has received recognition from the municipality for her continued grassroots…

Rotterdam extends its VGZ Rotterdampakket scheme with new care services and continued premium support for low-income residents.

Government

Rotterdam extends subsidised VGZ health plan

Jul 01, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 1 July 2025 – The municipality of Rotterdam has extended its partnership with health insurer VGZ for the continuation…

Discover July 2025 in Rotterdam: weather, festivals, exhibitions, live gigs, food news and urban projects all covered in this local preview.

Editorial

Rotterdam in July 2025: What's happening in the city?

Jul 01, 2025

Curious how July in Rotterdam will unfold? What events, exhibitions and city changes should locals mark? Keep reading to discover…

Rotterdam’s new youth care model replaces control with trust, local support and education, offering young people real opportunities to move forward.

Government

New path for vulnerable youth in Rotterdam

Jun 27, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 26 June 2025 – Rotterdam is taking bold steps to transform youth care, focusing on recovery, trust and education. A…

Rotterdam raises the yearly income supplement from 1 July 2025 and adjusts income thresholds for singles to make access to aid more balanced.

Government

Rotterdam raises income supplement from July 2025

Jun 27, 2025

ROTTERDAM, 27 June 2025 – Rotterdam residents with long-term low incomes will receive increased financial support starting 1 July…

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Experience Klankexpeditie Sodafabriek in Schiedam — a live audiovisual performance where Foundscape Orchestra turns heritage architecture into sound.

Sound and heritage collide at Schiedam’s Sodafabriek

HAPPENING 1-2 NOV 2025 | Following its Rotterdam debut earlier this month, the immersive sound project Foundscape Orchestra by…

The fossil treasure hunt at the Natural History Museum Rotterdam runs until 31 October 2025. Kids discover fossils, mammoth teeth and more.

Kids fossil hunt at Rotterdam Natural History Museum

FROM 28 SEP–31 OCT | The Natural History Museum Rotterdam has extended its summer fossil treasure hunt until 31 October. The…

Discover the mystery of lost parcels as King Colis opens a sustainable pop-up store in Rotterdam’s Alexandrium, filled with surprises waiting to be unboxed.

Unbox surprises at King Colis lost-parcel pop-up Rotterdam

HAPPENING 28 OCT–2 NOV 2025 | Rotterdam is about to unwrap one of its most curious retail experiences: a pop-up store dedicated…

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…

How about a live show tonight?

La Luz

Fri, 31. October 2025

Rotown

Rotterdam

Live Music in Rotterdam
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

Fri, 31. October 2025

LantarenVenster

Rotterdam

Live Music in Rotterdam
Jeangu Macrooy – Young, Awkward & Lonely

Fri, 31. October 2025, 20:00 h

Oude Luxor Theater

Rotterdam

Live Music in Rotterdam

Special events happening soon

Sound and heritage collide at Schiedam’s Sodafabriek

HAPPENING 1-2 NOV 2025 | Following its Rotterdam debut earlier this month, the immersive sound project Foundscape Orchestra by…

Kids fossil hunt at Rotterdam Natural History Museum

FROM 28 SEP–31 OCT | The Natural History Museum Rotterdam has extended its summer fossil treasure hunt until 31 October. The…

Unbox surprises at King Colis lost-parcel pop-up Rotterdam

HAPPENING 28 OCT–2 NOV 2025 | Rotterdam is about to unwrap one of its most curious retail experiences: a pop-up store dedicated…

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…

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