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Special events happening soon
Mooncake’s new lunch pop-up brings Kazakh flavours to Rotterdam
HAPPENING 17 OCT– 23 NOV 2025 | Fenix on Katendrecht is shining a spotlight on a cuisine rarely found in the Netherlands. Through…
Srefidensi on Plein: Fenix marks 50 years of Surinamese independence
HAPPENING 20–23 NOV 2025 | Fenix hosts a four-day programme to mark fifty years of Suriname’s independence. From 20 to 23…
Cinema Culinair Rotterdam: film and dining in perfect sync
HAPPENING DEC 2025 | When the lights dim and the first scenes flicker on the screen, something special happens at Cinema…
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…
Winter evenings at Blijdorp Zoo: lights, animals, and fun
HAPPENING 19 DEC 2025–3 JAN 2026 | This winter, Diergaarde Blijdorp — Rotterdam Zoo — transforms once again into a glowing winter…
Family concerts by Rotterdam Philharmonic light up December
HAPPENING 19 NOV–28 DEC 2025 | This December, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra invites families to experience the joy of…
RAUW Festival Rotterdam - adventurous jazz meets Rotterdam energy
HAPPENING 5–7 NOV 2025 | RAUW, the festival for boundary-pushing music, returns this autumn with a multi-venue program across the…
Sinterklaas returns to Rotterdam: parade details
HAPPENING 15 NOV 2025 | The annual Sinterklaas parade is one of the biggest family events of the season, marking the official…
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Popronde Rotterdam - date, locations, artists, info
HAPPENING 8 November 2025 | The Popronde music tour returns to Rotterdam this November, bringing a wide range of emerging artists…
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…
Christmas Markets in and around Rotterdam
If the dim daylight, the early dark and the general wetness of the season threaten your mood, Christmas markets in and around…
Current exhibitions
Destination Rotterdam brings Baedeker’s city to Kunsthal
From 13 DEC 2025 to 8 MAR 2026 | Kunsthal Rotterdam presents Destination Rotterdam, an exhibition that traces how Rotterdam…
La Vie En Rose marks debut of Rotterdam’s Galerie NOIR NOIR
31 OCT — LATE NOV 2025 | A year after receiving the keys to an empty retail unit in the heart of Rotterdam, artist and curator…
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…
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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…
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…
Eveline Visser presents Good over Evil – OVERGROW at Brutus
3 OCT–14 DEC | Rotterdam-based painter Eveline Visser presents a new exhibition at Brutus that explores future alternatives to…
Kunsthal shows David Shrigley: What the Hell Was I Thinking?
FROM 13 DEC '25 – 3 MAY '26 | Kunsthal Rotterdam presents What the Hell Was I Thinking?, a major exhibition by British artist…
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…
Narges Mohammadi exhibits at Brutus Rotterdam
FROM 13 SEPT–14 DEC 2025 | A new exhibition by Afghan-born artist Narges Mohammadi is set to open this September at Brutus. Her…
Fashion Army exhibition opens at Kunsthal Rotterdam
FROM 19 JUL to 7 DEC 2025 – A newly declassified U.S. Army archive has inspired Kunsthal Rotterdam’s latest exhibition, revealing…
Leendert Bolle exhibition at Chabot Museum
FROM 19 July – 9 November 2025 | A forgotten figure in Rotterdam’s artistic history will be spotlighted this summer. The Chabot…
Say Yes: Wedding fashion exhibition in Rotterdam
From 31 January to 26 October 2025 | A new exhibition at Wereldmuseum Rotterdam explores the global diversity of wedding fashion.…
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…
Iris van Herpen retrospective at Kunsthal Rotterdam
From 27 September 2025 to 2 March 2026 | Kunsthal Rotterdam will celebrate Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen with Sculpting…
CUTE at Kunsthal explores kawaii and pop culture
From 5 July to 23 November 2025 | Kunsthal Rotterdam will host Cute, an exhibition delving into the cultural and social…
At the movies
Film tip: The Running Man turns reality tv into a hunt
Edgar Wright takes Stephen King’s dystopia and gives it a razor-sharp, neon sprint. Glen Powell leads a cat-and-mouse thriller…
Film tip: Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning It Was Just an Accident
Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning film blends tragedy, humour and quiet resistance. A simple roadside incident becomes a haunting…
Film tip: Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons shine in Bugonia
Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons star in Bugonia, a surreal, pitch-black satire about paranoia, power and the human urge to make…
Film tip: Guillermo del Toro reimagines Frankenstein in haunting style
Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with breathtaking design and gothic grandeur. A tragic tale of…
Film tip: Watch Julia Roberts in Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt
Luca Guadagnino returns with After the Hunt, a tense psychological drama starring Julia Roberts. It’s an intellectual thriller…
Film tip: Channing Tatum stars in quirky crime story Roofman
Channing Tatum stars in Roofman, a funny yet moving take on a real-life fast-food bandit who hid in a toy store. It’s the perfect…
Film tip: Eddington mixes pandemic paranoia with dark humour
Ari Aster turns his sharp eye for unsettling stories toward New Mexico in Eddington. This satirical thriller mixes pandemic…
Film tip: Watch Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another
Paul Thomas Anderson returns with One Battle After Another, a wild mix of comedy, crime and action. Leonardo DiCaprio leads an…
Film tip: Him mixes American football with horror
Jordan Peele produces a chilling new story that fuses American football with psychological horror. Him explores fame, obsession…
Fun stuff to do in Rotterdam
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…
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…
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…
Trompenburg Gardens: green escape in Rotterdam
Tucked away in Kralingen, Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum blends nature, culture, and science in a living landscape. With…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Ice skating in Rotterdam - locations, information and prices
When the cold sets in, the city’s rinks come to life. Rotterdam’s main seasonal rink sits in Kralingen, with a 400-metre track in…
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…
Top kid-friendly activities in Rotterdam
Rotterdam offers a wide array of activities that cater specifically to children, blending fun with educational experiences. From…
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…
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…
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…
Best swimming pools in Rotterdam: a complete guide
Rotterdam offers a variety of swimming facilities, providing options for competitive training, family activities, and wellness…
