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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…
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…
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…
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…
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) - event details
HAPPENING 29 JAN–8 FEB 2026 | International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is one of the biggest film events in the Netherlands,…
Current exhibitions
Another Island by Janilda Bartolomeu at Nieuwe Instituut
UNTIL 3 May 2026 | The Nieuwe Instituut in Museumpark is showing Another Island, a new video installation by Rotterdam-based…
House of Banksy Rotterdam: tickets, location, times and tips
FROM 23 JAN–10 MAY 2026 | House of Banksy Rotterdam is being presented as a large-scale Banksy-themed exhibition at Las Palmas on…
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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…
Fear of falling at Brutus: Carlijn Kingma maps the housing system
FROM 4 JAN–8 MAR 2026 | Brutus will present ‘Fear of Falling’, a new exhibition by researcher-artist Carlijn Kingma centred on an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
At the movies
Film tip: Rental Family brings Brendan Fraser to Tokyo’s rental family scene
Brendan Fraser swaps Hollywood for Tokyo in this gentle comedy drama about loneliness, paid affection and unexpected belonging.…
Film tip: Urchin is a gripping debut about addiction and second chances
Frank Dillane plays a homeless addict in London who keeps getting another shot at stability, then blows it in painfully…
Film tip: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You turns motherhood into a fever dream
Rose Byrne anchors this jagged dark comedy as a mum who is one bad night away from total collapse. Expect anxiety, black humour…
Film tip: Sentimental Value finds fragile hope in a broken family
After The Worst Person in the World, director Joachim Trier reunites with Renate Reinsve for a new story about grief, art and the…
Film tip: Mads Mikkelsen is riotous in The Last Viking
Two estranged brothers, one buried loot, and a memory that resets like a scratched CD. Anders Thomas Jensen turns a violent…
Film tip: Splitsville is the unromantic comedy to catch
Dakota Johnson, Nicholas Braun and Adria Arjona dive into an unromantic comedy where open relationships sound tidy on paper and…
Film tip: Jennifer Lawrence is ferocious in Die My Love
Lynne Ramsay returns with a raw, nerve-jangling portrait of new motherhood that slips between tenderness and terror. Jennifer…
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…
Fun stuff to do in Rotterdam
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Best swimming pools in Rotterdam: a complete guide
Rotterdam offers a variety of swimming facilities, providing options for competitive training, family activities, and wellness…
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…
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…
