HAPPENING 7–10 MAY '26 | TREK, the Netherlands' largest travelling food festival, makes a stop in Rotterdam's Vroesenpark. TREK is all about an intimate atmosphere with good food, plenty of drinks and live entertainment from local artists, comedians and musicians.
The Netherlands' biggest travelling food festival kicks off its new season in Rotterdam. Foodies from far and wide can enjoy the delicious street food prepared with love in beautiful food trucks in the Vroesenpark. Festival TREK also guarantees a surprising range of entertainment with acts and performances by theatre artists, Dutch comedians and musical talent from the region. Festival TREK is a free festival and suitable for young and old.
TREK travelling food festival visits Rotterdam - info, dates
Food trucks and bars across the park
Expect a broad mix of street food, with the festival promising variety across cuisines and diets, from quick comfort bites to more creative plates. On the drinks side, the festival highlights several bar areas, including a wine terrace, a Biergarten and a cocktail bar, so you can settle in rather than just grab-and-go.
Music, theatre and late-night dancing
TREK’s entertainment programme mixes emerging performers with Rotterdam-facing programming, with theatre and live music woven through the day. In the evening, the festival leans into party mode with options like Silent Disco and DJ sets aimed at dance-friendly classics and crowd-pleasers.
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TREK travelling food festival visits Rotterdam - info, dates
Kids activities and fairground classics
If you’re coming with children, the festival also programmes kid-focused entertainment, including children’s theatre and nostalgic fairground attractions, plus Dutch old-school games (oud-Hollandse spelletjes).
The idea is that you can treat it as a short visit, or make a proper afternoon of it on the lawns, then stay into the evening when the site shifts gears.
Reusable glass system and payment tips
To cut waste while keeping entry free, TREK uses a reusable glass system (herbruikbaar glaswerk-systeem). Your first drink comes with a one-off contribution of €3.50 for the standard TREK cup, or €4.50 if you opt for a wine or cocktail glass. There’s no deposit, so you can keep the glass as a souvenir.
One practical heads-up from the festival: the bars are pin-only. Food trucks and some attractions may still accept cash, but if you want a drink, bring your bank card.
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TREK travelling food festival visits Rotterdam - info, dates
Dates and opening times in Rotterdam
Festival TREK Rotterdam takes place at Vroesenpark, Blijdorp, from 7 to 10 May 2026. Entry is free.
Opening times:
Thursday 7 May: 16:00–23:00
Friday 8 May: 16:00–23:00
Saturday 9 May: 14:00–23:00
Sunday 10 May: 14:00–21:00
More information: www.festival-trek.nl
How to get there
Vroesenpark sits in Blijdorp, opposite Diergaarde Blijdorp, and it’s one of those Rotterdam spots that’s genuinely easy by bike if the weather plays along.
Coming from Rotterdam Centraal, the festival recommends metro line E towards Den Haag, getting off at Blijdorp, then walking about five minutes into the park. Bus 33 towards Meijersplein also stops at “Vroesenpark” on Stadhoudersweg.
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