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Huize Middelland marks 10 years with neighbourhood party
HAPPENING 27 June 2026 | Huize Middelland celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday 27 June with a neighbourhood-wide birthday…
South Explorer Rotterdam - dates, locations and highlights
HAPPENING 27–28 JUNE 2026 | South Explorer returns on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, opening studios, cultural spaces and less…
World Class Cocktail Festival Rotterdam - details and info
HAPPENING 19 JUN–5 JUL '26 | Eleven Rotterdam bars and hospitality venues will take part in the World Class Cocktail Festival…
Typical Tropical salsa and bachata in July
HAPPENING JULY 2026 | Typical Tropical has announced a full July programme with summer courses, Latin parties, outdoor dance…
PAARDENRAVE turns Luxor into a club night
HAPPENING 11 JUL 2026 | PAARDENRAVE x Luxor will turn the main hall of the Nieuwe Luxor Theater into a one-night club space on…
Free orange LEGO bricks come to Rotterdam
HAPPENING 3 JUN 2026 | The LEGO Group and the KNVB will hand out one million free orange LEGO bricks across the Netherlands on 3…
Music for Breakfast: Rotterdam Philharmonic Sunday Concerts
HAPPENING 14 DEC 2025–17 MAY 2026 | The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra introduces Music for Breakfast, a new series of intimate…
Rotterdam Architecture Month - events, locations, info
HAPPENING 1–30 June 2026 | Rotterdam Architecture Month returns this June with a city-wide programme of exhibitions, tours,…
North Sea Round Town Rotterdam - locations, dates, artists
HAPPENING 25 JUN–12 JUL '26 | North Sea Round Town returns to Rotterdam with hundreds of concerts across more than 125 locations.…
Keti Koti Rotterdam - celebrating the end of Dutch slavery
HAPPENING 1 July 2026 | Rotterdam will mark Keti Koti with a citywide programme of remembrance, reflection and celebration. The…
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival - dates, artists & information
HAPPENING 3–5 JULY 2026 | Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival is an annual music event which takes place at the Noordplein in Rotterdam…
North Sea Jazz festival Rotterdam - location, dates, line-up
HAPPENING 10 to 12 July 2026 | Rotterdam’s biggest indoor music weekend is back at Ahoy, and this time it comes with a milestone.…
Current exhibitions
Rotterdam art installation De Ballen explores discrimination
UNTIL 14 JULY 2026 | The art installation De Ballen has opened on Noordplein, inviting visitors to experience how poverty and…
Benedikte Bjerre brings penguins to Kunsthal Rotterdam
FROM 30 APR-1 NOV 2026 | More than a hundred helium-filled baby penguins will drift through Kunsthal Rotterdam from Saturday 30…
Kunsthal Rotterdam presents Helen Levitt: City at Play
FROM 30 MAY- 4 OCT '26 | Kunsthal Rotterdam is opening a major Helen Levitt exhibition this spring, bringing more than 220…
Woody van Amen retrospective opens at Kunsthal Rotterdam
FROM 25 APR - 4 OCT 2026 | Kunsthal Rotterdam is marking Woody van Amen’s ninetieth birthday with a major retrospective that…
Kunsthal Rotterdam presents Mr. Goodman: The Kiteman
FROM 21 MAR to 30 AUG 2026 | Kunsthal Rotterdam will present Mr. Goodman: The Kiteman from 21 March to 30 August 2026, bringing…
Sabine Marcelis transforms Kunsthal ramp with Continuum
FROM 17 FEB–1 NOV '26 | Kunsthal Rotterdam is presenting a new site-specific installation by Rotterdam artist and designer Sabine…
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Rotterdam exhibition on impact of childcare benefits scandal
FROM 28 NOV 2025–1 NOV 2026 | The Belasting & Douane Museum in Rotterdam is opening a new temporary exhibition about the Dutch…
Art She Crafted exhibition at Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
HAPPENING 16 JAN–27 SEP '26 | A new exhibition at Wereldmuseum Rotterdam puts women’s creative work at the centre of art and…
Museum Rotterdam explores ‘The Rotterdam Emergency Kit’
FROM 17 OCT 2025 – How prepared is Rotterdam for a crisis? That’s the question Museum Rotterdam explores in its new temporary…
Drawn: Rotterdam! explores freedom through local artists
FROM 18 OCT 2025 –15 FEB 2026 | What does freedom mean in a city like Rotterdam, eighty years after liberation? The new…
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Poetry of the People at Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
10 OCT 2025–19 APR 2026 | From protest chants to whispered verses, poetry in West Asia and North Africa speaks across…
Martin Roemers’ Homo Mobilis at Kunsthal
FROM 27 SEP 2025 to 1 MARCH 2026 | Photographer Martin Roemers’ exhibition Homo Mobilis opens at Kunsthal Rotterdam, presenting…
Explore the future at Nieuwe Instituut's 'Toekomstmakers!'
Until +/- 14 December 2026 | A new exhibition at the Nieuwe Instituut invites children to explore their vision of the future. The…
Flowers Forever exhibition at Kunsthal Rotterdam
FROM 27 MAR – 30 AUG '26 | Kunsthal Rotterdam presents Flowers Forever, the first major exhibition in the Netherlands to explore…
Wild Summer of Art at Brutus in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 18 JUL–30 AUG 2026 | Brutus is bringing back Wild Summer of Art this summer with a new edition called The Treasure Hunt…
At the movies
Film tip: Omaha turns a family road trip into a quiet mystery
Omaha begins with a father, two children, a dog and a car that seems to be running on worry. Cole Webley’s tender debut turns a…
Film tip: Toy Story 5 puts Woody and Buzz up against a tablet
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of Pixar’s plastic posse are back, but this time their competition does not come from another…
Film tip: Resurrection turns cinema history into a hypnotic dream
Resurrection is the kind of film that does not simply ask to be watched, but quietly demands that you surrender to it. Bi Gan…
Film tip: Disclosure Day asks what happens when humanity learns the truth
Disclosure Day brings Steven Spielberg back to the skies, where humanity, fear and very large questions tend to behave badly.…
Film tip: Tuner pairs Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman in a stylish thriller
Tuner turns piano tuning into a surprisingly stylish crime thriller, which is already more than most of us achieved with music…
Film tip: Sukkwan Island turns a wilderness trip into psychological drama
Sukkwan Island begins like a rugged father-son adventure, then slowly tightens into something colder, stranger and far more…
Film tip: Mother Mary turns fame, fashion and music into a fever dream
Mother Mary looks like a glossy pop comeback story, then slowly locks you inside a feverish chamber piece about fame, art and old…
Film tip: The Tasters turns every meal into a moment of fear
The Tasters turns one of the strangest and most disturbing footnotes of the Second World War into a tense historical drama.…
Film tip: The Devil Wears Prada 2 returns with style, shade and sharp heels
Miranda Priestly is back, which means the room temperature has dropped and everyone’s outfit suddenly feels judged. The Devil…
Fun stuff to do in Rotterdam
Euromast reopens earlier than planned
ROTTERDAM, 18 June 2026 – The Euromast reopens to visitors today after months of renovation, earlier than the previously expected…
Belgian national parks close to Rotterdam
If you want fresh air without joining half the city on a packed terrace, three national parks in Belgium are among the quickest…
Friendly Fire Rotterdam opens at Alexandrium
ROTTERDAM, 15 May 2026 – Friendly Fire will open its first Dutch gaming café at Alexandrium Shopping Center on Friday 22 May. The…
Autumn walks, film nights and foraging at Trompenburg
UNTIL 9 NOV 2025 | As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Trompenburg Gardens transforms into a breathtaking sea of…
Family adventures at the Euromast this autumn break
HAPPENING 18–22 OCT 2025 | This autumn break, the Euromast transforms into an adventure paradise for families. From 18 to 22…
Golfing in and around Rotterdam: all options explained
Rotterdam and its surroundings offer more golfing options than many people expect. From easy-going mini golf for families and…
Cinemini film mornings for children at LantarenVenster Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 27 August 2025 – A new season of Cinemini kicks off this autumn at LantarenVenster, offering children in Rotterdam…
Autumn plant market at Trompenburg Gardens
HAPPENING 20–21 SEP 2025 | Trompenburg Gardens will once again host its seasonal plantenmarkt this September, featuring a wide…
Euromast unveils The Rise of Rotterdam visitor journey
ROTTERDAM, 30 June 2025 – The Euromast marks its 65th anniversary with a new immersive exhibition that reimagines Rotterdam’s…
Expedition Blijdorp: a new interactive zoo experience
ROTTERDAM, 14 February 2025 – Diergaarde Blijdorp introduces 'Expedition Blijdorp', an interactive experience that blends…
Portlantis: An educational port experience in Rotterdam
Portlantis, Rotterdam's interactive port experience centre, offers visitors an engaging insight into one of the world's largest…
Tickets on sale for Wereldhavendagen 2025
ROTTERDAM, 15 August 2025 – Ticket sales for World Port Days 2025 excursions and cruises begin this Monday at 12:00. The annual…
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Mindful cycling routes in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 30 May 2024 – Mindful cycling routes have been introduced to promote mental health in and around Rotterdam. Launched…
New X-Cube escape room experience opens in Schiedam
ROTTERDAM, 3 July 2023 – The city of Schiedam, a stone's throw away from Rotterdam, welcomes a new form of entertainment today.…
Spider City: new indoor climbing experience by Fun Forest
Discover Spider City, Fun Forest's innovative indoor climbing experience in Rotterdam, offering year-round adventure and…
Prison Golf: Rotterdam's latest entertainment hit
ROTTERDAM, 14 March 2024 – A novel entertainment experience, Prison Golf, has been launched in Rotterdam, offering a unique twist…
Experience virtual F1 racing at Rotterdam's Racesquare
Rotterdam's Hollywood Event Center is home to Racesquare, a virtual racing experience that offers Formula 1 fans an immersive and…
Windmills - Dutch icons of Rotterdam
Ever wanted to visit a windmill and take a peek inside? You can and you don't need to leave the city to do it. Rotterdam has…
KINO Rotterdam - Cinema, restaurant and creative workspace
KINO is one of the main cinemas in the centre of Rotterdam. With its fully stocked bar and restaurant as well as a wide range of…
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,…
Winter sports in Rotterdam: skiing, snowboarding, ice skating
Discover top spots for winter sports around Rotterdam, including year-round indoor skiing and snowboarding, plus seasonal ice…
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…
Rotterdam's RiF010 surf pool set to open this summer
ROTTERDAM, 7 May 2024 – The world's first urban surf pool in Rotterdam will open its waves to surfers this summer, offering a new…
Fenix migration museum in Rotterdam’s Katendrecht
Fenix in Rotterdam’s Katendrecht district explores migration through art, personal stories, and history, all within a landmark…
Fun Forest - outdoor activities in Rotterdam's Kralingse Bos
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? In dire need of a corona proof social activity with family, friends or…
Street art in Rotterdam - murals, art routes & guided tours
Like many great cities, Rotterdam also has its lucky walls, gates and houses covered in paintings. The artworks can be admired as…
Top kid-friendly activities in Rotterdam
Rotterdam offers a wide array of activities that cater specifically to children, blending fun with educational experiences. From…
Best photography and instagrammable spots in Rotterdam
Without a doubt, Rotterdam is among the most photogenic cities in Europe, and for various reasons. The city has an eccentric mix…
Best salsa, bachata, kizomba, and konpa schools in Rotterdam
Discover the best schools for learning salsa, bachata, kizomba, and konpa in Rotterdam, along with a brief historical context of…
Ice skating in Rotterdam - locations, information and prices
Winter in Rotterdam is built for ice. Whether you want fast laps on a 400 metre track, a gentle first wobble with the kids, or a…
Euromast Rotterdam: spectacular views and unique experiences
Discover the Euromast in Rotterdam, a popular landmark offering stunning views, fine dining, and thrilling activities like…
Rotterdam New Year’s Eve fireworks and light show
HAPPENING 31 December | Rotterdam's New Year’s Eve celebrations are a must-experience for residents and visitors alike. The…
