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Free family events at Mooie Boules Rotterdam
HAPPENING 16 July–21 2024 | Mooie Boules and Stichting De Buurt have partnered to offer free summer activities in Rotterdam,…
Visit the Galeón Andalucía in Rotterdam this August
HAPPENING 7–11 August 2024 | The Galeón Andalucía, a unique replica of a Spanish galleon, will be docking at Veerhaven in…
Zomerse Torenconcerten: rooftop music in Rotterdam
This summer, the Zomerse Torenconcerten (Summer Tower Concerts) will bring a series of intimate musical performances to the…
DÂK: Enjoy live music and BBQs at Rotterdam’s rooftop park
HAPPENING 12 July–10 August | A unique pop-up rooftop park will return to Rotterdam's city centre, transforming a parking garage…
Pathé launches sound sessions in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 30 MAY–28 JULY 2024 | A new cinematic experience debuts in Rotterdam, allowing music enthusiasts to immerse themselves…
2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Rotterdam - dates, info
HAPPENING 11–13 August 2024 | Rotterdam is set to host the start of the prestigious 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift,…
Museum Rotterdam transforms into underground jazz club
A night of jazz and history at Jazz Club Museum Rotterdam. In a remarkable transformation, Museum Rotterdam is set to become an…
Rotterdam Unlimited Summer Carnival - location, date, lineup
HAPPENING 26–27 July 2024 | Every summer the streets of Rotterdam are privy to a spectacle which has no equal anywhere else in…
Current exhibitions
Wild Summer of Art at Brutus in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 13 July–25 August 2024 | The Brutus Space in Rotterdam will host the Wild Summer of Art exhibition, showcasing works…
Levenslust exhibition at Brutus Rotterdam
HAPPENING 1–22 September 2024 | A collaborative exhibition by Brutus Space and Pluspunt will be hosted from 1 to 22 September…
Nature of Hope at IABR: Architectural exhibition
HAPPENING 29 June–13 October | A groundbreaking exhibition, "Nature of Hope," showcases sustainable architectural practices,…
Fun stuff to do in Rotterdam
Historic banner acquired by Museum Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 22 July 2024 – An historic banner from the Dutch Roman Catholic Metalworkers' Union has been acquired by Museum…
Rotterdam expands space for nightlife and hospitality
ROTTERDAM, 11 July 2024 – Rotterdam's city council has approved new hospitality plans, marking a significant move towards a more…
Museum Rotterdam appoints new director Léontine Meijer-van Mensch
ROTTERDAM, 11 July 2024 – Léontine Meijer-van Mensch has been appointed as the new director of Museum Rotterdam, effective 1…
New addition to Museum Rotterdam's collection
ROTTERDAM, 3 June 2024 – A notable addition has been made to the collection of post-war architecture art at Museum Rotterdam. The…
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen renovation update
ROTTERDAM, 28 June 2024 – Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is set to undergo a significant renovation with a new design by Mecanoo…
New summer events at Diergaarde Blijdorp
HAPPENING THIS SUMMER | Diergaarde Blijdorp introduces new summer activities, offering visitors a variety of events and new…
Mindful cycling routes in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 30 May 2024 – Mindful cycling routes have been introduced to promote mental health in and around Rotterdam. Launched…
Groot Handelsgebouw’s open call for artists
ROTTERDAM, 9 April 2024 – An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Groot Handelsgebouw for local artists and creators to…
Hoogvliet: Embrace nature in Rotterdam's green oasis
Photo credit: Dietmut Teijgeman-Hansen. Hoogvliet is a tranquil district in the southern part of Rotterdam, known for its…
Herman Hell introduces unique mini club in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 13 October 2023 – A new intimate club is set to open in the heart of Rotterdam's bustling nightlife district, Witte de…
Noord: Delve into Rotterdam's lively northern area
Photo credit: Ossip van Duivenbode. Noord is a bustling district in the northern part of Rotterdam, characterized by its creative…
Hoek van Holland: Rotterdam's beautiful coastal gem
Photo credit: Iris van den Broek. Hoek van Holland is a coastal district in the western part of Rotterdam, known for its…
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…
Ice skating in Rotterdam - locations, information and prices
Whenever it begins to look a lot like Christmas, people flock to the ice skating rinks. Rotterdam has a couple of interesting…
Mick's Tiki Shack - Exotic pop-up bar at Breakaway Rotterdam
In Rotterdam, everybody knows Mad Mick's Breakaway Cafe. But what if I asked you about Mick's Tiki Shack? The cosy pop-up bar,…
AAAFRESH123 - fresh contemporary art by Rotterdam-based trio
AAAFRESH123 is an art collective based in Rotterdam. These three creative minds, who share the same ideas and a passion for art,…
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.…
Prins Alexander: Rotterdam's vast and diverse district
Photo credit: Amanda de Jong Bouwens. Prins Alexander is the largest district in Rotterdam, known for its diverse attractions,…
Hillegersberg-Schiebroek: Rotterdam's picturesque leafy district
Photo credit: Dennis Wisse. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek is a peaceful district in the northern part of Rotterdam, known for its…
Kralingen-Crooswijk: Experience Rotterdam's cultural heart
Photo credit: Arnoud Verhey. Kralingen-Crooswijk is an elegant district in the eastern part of Rotterdam, known for its beautiful…
IJsselmonde: Rotterdam's island district with heritage
Photo credit: Arjen-Jan Stada. IJsselmonde is a vibrant district in the eastern part of Rotterdam, known for its rich history,…
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…
Rotown - Live music venue in the heart of Rotterdam
Rotown is one of the most well-loved hotspots in Rotterdam. This alternative themed cafe by day becomes a concert hall in the…
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…
Overschie: Rotterdam's quaint district of history & charm
Photo credit: Dennis Wisse. Overschie is a quaint district in the northwestern part of Rotterdam, known for its historic…
Rozenburg: Rotterdam's tranquil island getaway
Photo credit: Guido Pijper. Rozenburg is a tranquil island district in the southwestern part of Rotterdam, known for its rich…
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…
Pernis: Rotterdam's unique industrial village
Photo credit: Peter Schmidt. Pernis is an industrial district in the southwestern part of Rotterdam, characterized by its…
Feijenoord: Rotterdam's iconic and diverse district
Photo credit: Vera Bos. Feijenoord is a lively district in the south of Rotterdam, characterized by its waterfront location,…
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…
Celebrate NYE with the National Fireworks show in Rotterdam
If there is a fireworks show you must have been to, it's Het Nationale Vuurwerk in Rotterdam! On December 31st, the largest, most…
General overview
Culinesse festival in Rotterdam: food and music
HAPPENING 22–24 August 2024 | The CuliNESSE festival is set to take place once again in Rotterdam, offering a blend of gourmet…
'Made in China' at Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
HAPPENING 11 October 2024 – 31 August 2025 | The Wereldmuseum Rotterdam will host an exhibition titled 'Made in China,' exploring…
Roffa Mon Amour film festival - dates, locations, screenings
HAPPENING 14–25 August 2024 | For twelve enchanting nights, Rotterdam welcomes back the Roffa Mon Amour film festival. This…
Metropolis Festival Rotterdam - location, dates, line-up
HAPPENING 7 July 2024 | The Metropolis Festival (Het Metropolis Festival), a unique one-day event, offers a platform for emerging…
Keti Koti Rotterdam - celebrating the end of Dutch slavery
A long, long time ago the Netherlands colonized many countries and was a major player in the slave trade. Since 1993, every year,…
Rotterdam Surf Open at RiF010 - event details
HAPPENING 6 July 2024 | The first edition of the Rotterdam Surf Open will take place at RiF010, marking the official opening of…
L'Oréal Paris brings Wall of Worth to Rotterdam's Eendrachtsplein
HAPPENING 14–16 June 2024 | Women in Rotterdam are being invited to celebrate their self-worth with L'Oréal Paris' new campaign,…
BIRDfest - date, location & artist line-up
HAPPENING 1–2 November 2024 | Looking for something to do in November? BIRD invites you to 'celebrate the culture' at its very…
Rotterdam Architecture Month - events, locations, info
HAPPENING 1–30 June 2024 | The annual Rotterdam Architecture Month presents an array of events celebrating the city's…
North Sea Jazz festival Rotterdam - location, dates, line-up
HAPPENING 12–14 July 2024 | The annual North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam is a very high-quality festival where jazz music from…
North Sea Round Town Rotterdam - locations, dates, artists
HAPPENING 27 June–14 July 2024 | North Sea Round Town is the North Sea Jazz Festival's fringe festival. Expect poetry, dance and…
Kidsstock family festival Rotterdam - dates, artists, info
HAPPENING 16 June 2024 | Kidsstock is a family festival with workshops, performances, and food court. The event takes place every…
Urban Walk Rotterdam - date, registration, info
HAPPENING 29 SEPTEMBER 2024 | Discover Rotterdam up close and personal this autumn by joining Urban Walk. Various locations in…
Taste of Asia food festival Rotterdam - dates, location
HAPPENING 14-16 JUNE 2024 | The vibrant flavours of Asia will be celebrated at the Taste of Asia Festival in Rotterdam, featuring…
Arab Film Festival Rotterdam - location, dates, screenings
HAPPENING 30 MAY–2 JUNE | The Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam (AFF) highlights the Arab world from all sides: daily life and…
Kaapse Anniversary Beer Festival - date, activities, location
HAPPENING 18 May 2024 | A decade of craft brewing excellence will be celebrated at the Kaapse Anniversary Beer Festival '24,…
Rotterdam Rooftop Days - dates, locations, information
HAPPENING 24-26 May 2024 | The Rotterdam Rooftop Days, better known in Dutch as 'Rotterdamse Dakendagen,' is an annual event that…
Upstream Rotterdam: gathering of top entrepreneurs & talent
HAPPENING 28–29 May 2024 | At Upstream, the Rotterdam Metropolitan area transforms into a place where startups, scale-ups,…
ATMEN: Post-apocalyptic dance performance
HAPPENING 21–22 May 2024 | A groundbreaking dance performance delves into a post-apocalyptic vision set in the year 2200. This…
Ferry Corsten 6-hour set at Maassilo Rotterdam
HAPPENING 3 May 2024 | The Dutch world class artist will perform his relatively new concept ‘What The F’ in a spectacular Open to…
Liberation Day in Rotterdam - history, date, location, info
HAPPENING ON 5 MAY | Every year on the fifth of May, people in the Netherlands celebrate Bevrijdingsdag, marking the end of Nazi…
Baroeg's event for people with disabilities
HAPPENING ON 20 April 2024 – A notable gathering is set to take place at Baroeg under the 'Everyone Rocks' event, aimed at…
Learning Circus in Hoek van Holland
The Travelling Learning Circus offers a creative oasis in Hoek van Holland. Brinkplein is set to become a stage for community…
King's Day in Rotterdam - Festivals, parties, chillout areas
HAPPENING 26 April 2025 - The vibrant spirit of King's Day (Koningsdag) comes to life in Rotterdam. The historic celebration of…
German artist Felix Burger exhibits in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 4 April 2024 – A groundbreaking art exhibition, Medizinisch Psychologische Untersuchung (Medical Psychological…
Rotterdam Marathon - dates, registration and current records
The Rotterdam Marathon is one of the largest sporting events in the Netherlands, and has been ranked by Runner's World magazine…
Meet Bing and Flop at Rotterdam Zoo
Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo) welcomes beloved characters Bing and Flop in a special event tailored for young children this…
RUNEXPECTED Rotterdam charity run - event details
An innovative charity run, RUNEXPECTED, makes its debut in Rotterdam this May, offering a unique course filled with surprises to…
Holi celebrations in Rotterdam - dates, location, information
Holi-Phagwa, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu spring festival that is primarily celebrated in India and Nepal.…
Batavierhuis presents Batafest - dates, location, information
Batafest is an annual 2-day festival that takes place at Batavierhuis, a monumental building, where budding creative artists are…
De Maaltuin at Trompenburg Gardens: Rotterdam's culinary delight
Every spring, the pop-up restaurant experience De Maaltuin is hosted at Rotterdam's Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum. De Maaltuin…
Flowering season in Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum
Spring kicks off festively at Trompenburg with a spring festival for young and old. All spring long, Trompenburg is the place to…
St. Patrick's day in Rotterdam - date, locations, info
Green outfits and Irish music! St. Patrick's Day is Ireland's national holiday and is characterized as one of the merriest and…
MOMO Festival Rotterdam - dates, line-up, event information
MOMO Festival is one of the best known and most intimate festivals in Rotterdam. The festival brings together multiple forms of…
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival - dates, artists & information
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival is an annual music event which takes place in Rotterdam Noord. The event has grown into one of the…
Comic Film & Manga Fest Rotterdam - dates, information
The city's passion for pop culture is reignited with the return of a beloved convention under a new name: Comic Film & Manga…
Taalnacht: bridging languages during Museumnacht010
A linguistic and cultural bridge will be formed in Rotterdam during Museumnacht010, connecting language learners and museum-goers…
Roparun Rotterdam - dates, registration, information
HAPPENING 7–9 June 2025 | Every year, Rotterdam becomes the concluding point of a unique sporting event – the Roparun. This…
Star Wars concert by Rotterdam Philharmonic: A new hope
A landmark collaboration brings the iconic Star Wars: A New Hope soundtrack to life in Rotterdam. Collaboration between cinema in…
Tom Skinner's jazz residency at MOMO Festival Rotterdam
A vibrant jazz experience awaits Rotterdam as Tom Skinner takes the stage for an artist residency during the 2024 MOMO Festival…
W:O:A: Metal Battle preliminary round South Holland
ROTTERDAM, 12 February 2024 – Metal enthusiasts in Rotterdam prepare as Baroeg hosts the intense battle of bands vying for a spot…
Podium Islemunda celebrates 10 years with cultural events
ROTTERDAM, 12 February 2024 – Podium Islemunda, a beacon of culture in Rotterdam IJsselmonde, celebrates its 10th anniversary…
Wereldmuseum celebrates 'Healing Rhythms' at Museumnacht010
Experience a night of cultural exploration with 'Healing Rhythms' at Museumnacht010 in Rotterdam's Wereldmuseum, featuring music,…
Romantic day out at Rotterdam Zoo
In a unique blend of nature's wonders and the spirit of Valentine's Day, Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp) is set to become a…
TREK travelling food festival visits Rotterdam - info, dates
TREK, the Netherlands' largest travelling food festival, makes a stop in Rotterdam's Vroesenpark. TREK is all about an intimate…
Rotterdam real estate gathering celebrates 10th anniversary
A landmark celebration for the city's property sector, the Rotterdam Real Estate Gathering marks its 10th anniversary at Nieuw…
Levenslust Academie: art meets community in Rotterdam
A new chapter in Rotterdam's cultural landscape unfolds as the Levenslust Academie emerges, marking a collaboration between…
Silhouette art exhibition at Dordts Patriciërshuis
A glimpse into the past: Dordrecht's Patriciërshuis Museum unveils the art of silhouettes, connecting history with the present.…
Rotterdam Art Week 2024 at Brutus
A unique fusion of art and architecture unfolds at Brutus, showcasing the innovative works of Folkert de Jong and Marjan Teeuwen.…
International Film Festival Rotterdam - dates, screenings
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals in the Netherlands.…
Free 'Brammetjes' at Bram Ladage on Valentine's Day
In a nostalgic nod to tradition, Bram Ladage revives its beloved Valentine's Day giveaway, offering free 'Brammetjes' to…
Discover Rotterdam's landmarks and unbuilt projects
An exclusive opportunity to explore Rotterdam's architectural marvels through maquette models of existing landmarks as well as…
'May we keep in touch': A unique art experience
A journey back to tangible connections unfolds at the Groot Handelsgebouw with Sonja Mercedes' exhibition 'May we keep in touch'.…
TwitchCon Europe in Rotterdam - event information
Rotterdam Ahoy is set to host TwitchCon Europe in 2024, marking a significant event for the city's vibrant gaming and digital…
Femke Kock art exhibition at the Euromast
A unique exhibition by artist Femke Kock takes art to new heights at the Euromast, celebrating Rotterdam's cultural diversity.…
Museum Night Rotterdam - amazing art & culture after dark
Looking to sample the best art in the city? All in one night? Then check out Museum Night! Rotterdam's art & culture scene comes…
Art Rotterdam - discover (and buy) amazing contemporary art
Every year, Art Rotterdam draws art, artists, and collectors from all over the world. As the premier art fair in the Netherlands,…
Premier Padel P1 in Rotterdam - dates, info, location
Premier Padel's P1 tournament is set to make a significant mark in Rotterdam Ahoy this September, promising an engaging event for…
War Child benefit concert for Ukraine in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 19 December 2023 – In a display of solidarity and support, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra collaborates with…
Snowkwartier - Arts and food fest in Hoogkwartier
The vibrant Hoogkwartier district becomes a cultural and culinary paradise with the first Snowkwartier showcase festival.…