ROTTERDAM, 14 September 2025 – The sixteenth edition of Baroeg Open Air drew 8,500 visitors to Zuiderpark on Saturday. Despite bursts of rain, the free festival delivered a full day of guitar-driven bands, electronic acts and alternative culture.
A diverse programme across four stages
Baroeg Open Air presented 30 acts on four stages, ranging from punk and metal to electronic and experimental music. Highlights included British street punk band Cock Sparrer, Tom G. Warrior’s Triumph of Death revisiting the legacy of Hellhammer, and hardcore innovator N-Vitral with an industrial set.
Other well-received performances came from Lebanon Hannover and Rudeboy ft. DJ DNA, the latter revisiting hits from Urban Dance Squad in a crossover show that bridged genres and generations.
Organisation and atmosphere
The event was supported by 350 volunteers, who helped keep the festival running smoothly despite heavy showers. Large tents across the site ensured that audiences stayed dry and the music continued without interruption.
Festival director Leon van Rijnsbergen noted that the programme has become increasingly diverse over the years:
“Baroeg Open Air is unique not only for Rotterdam but also for the Netherlands. The combination of guitar bands and electronic acts makes the festival distinctive and attracts a wide audience, from young to old.”
More than just music
For the first time, Baroeg Open Air added a children’s corner, offering face painting, crafts and a photobooth for young visitors. A podcast programme featured throughout the day, while roaming performers such as Beb & Toos and the family Van Krooswijk provided unexpected entertainment, even near the toilets.
By the end of the night, the tents were still full, with audiences singing along and dancing to the closing acts. The festival organisation expressed pride in the day’s outcome and gratitude to all bands, volunteers, visitors and partners.
Practical information
- Event: Baroeg Open Air 2025
- Date: Saturday 13 September 2025
- Location: Zuiderpark, Rotterdam
- Visitors: 8,500
- Acts: 30 performances across four stages
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