Rotterdam city news
arts & culture
Recap: Highlights from MOMO Festival 2025 in Rotterdam
Apr 22, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 20 April 2025 – Motel Mozaïque Festival marked its 25th anniversary with three days of experimental sounds, intimate…
arts & culture
In search of Rotterdam’s most authentic pub
Apr 18, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 18 April 2025 – A citywide search is underway to uncover the pubs that still hold the heart of Rotterdam’s…
sustainability & solidarity
Royal3D opens doors for World Boating Day
Apr 17, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 17 April 2025 — Royal3D will present a new aquatic drone during World Boating Day on 24 May 2025. The drone will be 3D…
urban development
Rotterdam’s Rijnhaven gets green light for housing
Apr 17, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 April 2025 – A significant step forward has been made in the transformation of Rotterdam-Zuid’s Rijnhaven area, as…
urban development
Brinkplein Hoek van Holland to become green village hub
Apr 17, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 April 2025 – A long-anticipated redesign of the Brinkplein and surrounding streets in Hoek van Holland is moving…
arts & culture
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival reveals 2025 line-up
Apr 15, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 15 April 2025 – Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival returns this summer with a diverse line-up reflecting both tradition and…
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arts & culture
Rotterdam Architecture Month 2025 in Schiemond
Apr 14, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 14 April 2025 – Rotterdam Architectuur Maand 2025 will spotlight the Schiemond district, transforming its raw and…
urban development
Hofplein to become green square by 2028
Apr 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 April 2025 – Construction will soon begin on a years-long transformation of the Hofplein, turning the iconic…
sustainability & solidarity
Tribute to 1940 bombing victims across Rotterdam
Apr 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 April 2025 – A poignant projection will soon light up Rotterdam’s buildings and trees to honour the lives lost in…
urban development
Apartments for seniors coming to Rozenburg
Apr 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 April 2025 – A former sports hall in Rozenburg is making way for new housing aimed at older residents. The…
government
Tram planned for new city bridge in Rotterdam
Apr 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 April 2025 – A tram connection is being considered for Rotterdam's future city bridge, aiming to shorten travel…
arts & culture
Tjado’s mural brings wave energy to Coolsingel
Apr 09, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 8 April 2025 – A new mural on Coolsingel reflects the rhythm of the city and the inner journey of Rotterdam-based…
arts & culture
'De Lachgasman' honoured at Museum Rotterdam
Apr 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 April 2025 – A new temporary sculpture has been announced at Museum Rotterdam, honouring the late Eric Alblas. Known…
sustainability & solidarity
Queen Máxima christens Sea Ranger vessel in Rotterdam
Apr 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 2 April 2025 – A new vessel supporting marine conservation and youth employment has been officially named in…
editorial
Rotterdam in April 2025: What’s happening in the city?
Apr 02, 2025
As April arrives, how will the city’s weather shape your daily routines? Which events will capture the community's attention this…
government
Rotterdam activates cruise ship shore power
Apr 01, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 31 March 2025 – Cruise ships docking at Rotterdam’s Cruise Terminal can now connect to shore power (walstroom),…
arts & culture
Pris Roos wins 2025 NN Art Award at Kunsthal Rotterdam
Mar 30, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 28 March 2025 – Artist Pris Roos has been awarded the 2025 NN Art Award. Her colourful installations are currently on…
government
Financial aid for monument upkeep in Rotterdam
Mar 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 27 March 2025 – Two new financial support schemes have been introduced by the municipality to assist owners of…
arts & culture
Pitch your music project for NSRT 2025
Mar 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 29 March 2025 – Rotterdam’s summer music scene is opening up to fresh talent and creative organisers as North Sea…
sustainability & solidarity
Newcomers trained for Rotterdam fashion jobs
Mar 29, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 27 March 2025 – A new fashion education track in Rotterdam is offering skilled newcomers a faster route into the local…
arts & culture
Weekend tip: visit Art Rotterdam 2025
Mar 27, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 27 March 2025 – Art Rotterdam 2025 has commenced at its new venue, Rotterdam Ahoy, providing a spacious setting for…
urban development
Designs approved for Rijnhaven floating parks
Mar 26, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 26 March 2025 – The transformation of Rijnhaven into a green and accessible city district has advanced, as Rotterdam’s…
urban development
Rotterdam acts on energy grid limitations
Mar 26, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 25 March 2025 – With the electricity grid nearing its limits, Rotterdam is accelerating collaboration and innovation…
arts & culture
Relax Seats now available at Pathé De Kuip in Rotterdam
Mar 23, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 21 March 2025 – Pathé De Kuip has introduced Rotterdam’s first cinema hall with Relax Seats, enhancing the…
government
Rotterdam’s sustainable building plan gains national traction
Mar 20, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 20 March 2025 – Rotterdam's sustainable building strategy is set to become a blueprint for nationwide implementation…
urban development
SAWA homes allocated to teachers, nurses, and police
Mar 18, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 18 March 2025 – SAWA, Rotterdam's pioneering wooden residential building, has successfully allocated its middle-income…
government
Evaluation reveals mixed results for Rotterdam’s Wijk aan Zet
Mar 18, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 18 March 2025 – The Rotterdam municipality has conducted an evaluation of the Wijk aan Zet administrative system,…
urban development
Riva tower to bring 56 apartments to Rotterdam
Mar 15, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 15 March 2025 – Riva residential tower set to rise in Rotterdam's Wijnhaven district after legal hurdles are resolved.…
arts & culture
Winne: Rotterdam’s influential hip-hop icon
Mar 14, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 14 March 2025 – As one of Rotterdam’s most prominent hip-hop artists, Winne has spent years using his music to tell…
arts & culture
Schiedam to host Open Monuments Day 2025 opening
Mar 13, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 13 March 2025 – Schiedam has been announced as the host city for the national opening of Open Monuments Day 2025,…
sustainability & solidarity
Join NLdoet 2025 and make a difference in Rotterdam
Mar 12, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 12 March 2025 – Thousands of volunteers will take part in NLdoet, the Netherlands' largest volunteer campaign, set to…
urban development
Green living plan for Schiehaven Noord: 500-700 new homes
Mar 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 March 2025 – Plans for 500 to 700 new homes have been proposed for Schiehaven Noord in Rotterdam's Delfshaven…
government
Rotterdam launches subsidy for hydrogen innovations
Mar 05, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 5 March 2025 – The municipality of Rotterdam has introduced a new subsidy scheme to support businesses developing…
editorial
Rotterdam in March 2025: What’s happening in the city?
Mar 01, 2025
As winter recedes, Rotterdam awakens with a blend of artistic exhibitions, live performances, culinary events, and urban…
sustainability & solidarity
Remake Society: Rotterdam’s circular textile workshop
Feb 21, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 21 February 2025 – Oxious Talent Factory has rebranded as Remake Society, reinforcing its commitment to circular…
arts & culture
Boijmans acquires When the body says Yes
Feb 08, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 8 February 2025 – Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen has acquired When the body says Yes, an installation by melanie…
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arts & culture
New names announced for MOMO Festival 2025
Feb 07, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 7 February 2025 – MOMO Festival 2025 has announced new additions to its lineup. The festival, taking place from 17 to…
sustainability & solidarity
Home sustainability subsidies in South Holland
Feb 04, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 4 February 2025 – Homeowners in South Holland received substantial subsidies for sustainability improvements in 2024,…
government
Residents to have a say on Rotterdam’s new bridge
Feb 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 February 2025 – Residents' associations in Rotterdam will have a say in the development of the new city bridge…
government
More affordable homes planned for Tweebosbuurt
Feb 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 February 2025 – The housing development plan for Blokken Q and U in Tweebosbuurt has been revised, significantly…
arts & culture
First names for NN North Sea Jazz 2025 announced
Feb 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 29 January 2025 – The first artists for NN North Sea Jazz 2025 have been announced. The festival, taking place in…
editorial
Rotterdam in February 2025: What to expect this month
Jan 31, 2025
What events are shaping Rotterdam this February? How is the city's cultural scene evolving? What new developments should…
education
Arts and culture in Rotterdam's mbo education
Jan 28, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 28 January 2025 – A new initiative aims to integrate arts and culture into Rotterdam's vocational education (mbo),…
government
Rotterdam focuses on affordable, sustainable social housing
Jan 23, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 23 January 2025 – The City of Rotterdam has signed an agreement with four major housing corporations to deliver…
government
StartR homes: Rotterdam's plan for temporary housing
Jan 23, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 23 January 2025 – The City of Rotterdam has announced plans to develop 1,000 compact housing units, called StartR…
government
Rotterdam installs 17 new AEDs to boost heart safety
Jan 20, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 17 January 2025 – The municipality of Rotterdam has bolstered its heart safety measures by installing 17 automated…
government
Metro power fuels green construction in Hoek van Holland
Jan 20, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 20 January 2025 – An innovative approach to emission-free construction is underway in Hoek van Holland. Electricity…
urban development
Housing development grows in Rotterdam in 2024
Jan 16, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 January 2025 – Housing construction in Rotterdam saw significant growth in 2024, with thousands of new homes under…
arts & culture
NN becomes main partner of Kunsthal Rotterdam
Jan 16, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 January 2025 – Nationale-Nederlanden (NN) has been announced as the new main partner of Kunsthal Rotterdam,…
arts & culture
Museum Rotterdam unveils newly found Van Voorden painting
Jan 15, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 15 January 2025 – A newly discovered painting by August Willem van Voorden has been added to Museum Rotterdam's…
arts & culture
Reinier Gerritsen joins Kunstgebouw as director
Jan 14, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 14 January 2025 – Reinier Gerritsen, a key figure in Rotterdam's cultural landscape, has been appointed director of…
government
Rotterdam opens sustainable animal shelter
Jan 13, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 13 January 2025 – Rotterdam has opened a new animal shelter to accommodate lost pets and provide a range of services,…
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sustainability & solidarity
Nostalgic phone booths return to Rotterdam streets
Jan 10, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 January 2025 – Nostalgic phone booths have reappeared in Rotterdam's streets, aiming to address the growing issue…
sustainability & solidarity
Rotterdam homes and mould: prevention tips
Jan 09, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 9 January 2025 – A recent study commissioned by HG, a specialist cleaning product manufacturer, has revealed that…
urban development
Redevelopment of Westersingel connects city and Oude Westen
Jan 08, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 8 January 2025 – The former municipal office at Westersingel 18-20 will be transformed into housing, office space, and…
arts & culture
Emma and Noah: top Dutch baby names of 2024
Jan 06, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 6 January 2025 – Emma and Noah have been revealed as the most popular baby names in the Netherlands for 2024,…
editorial
January 2025 in Rotterdam: cultural events and new hotspots
Dec 31, 2024
What transformations await Rotterdam's tram network this January? Which exhibitions will captivate art enthusiasts? How will the…
government
Rotterdam explores solutions for housing vacancy
Dec 19, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 19 December 2024 – A municipal study has revealed that most housing vacancies in Rotterdam are found in the private…
government
Rotterdam extends Safe’R Spot initiative for two years
Dec 19, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 19 December 2024 – The Safe’R Spot initiative, introduced by the Municipality of Rotterdam to provide support for…
government
Construction starts on 741 homes in Rotterdam's Brainpark
Dec 18, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 18 December 2024 – The development of 741 new homes in the Max Euwe Kwartier at Brainpark Rotterdam officially begins…
