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Left of the Dial festival
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Special events happening soon
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…
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…
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…
Sound and heritage collide at Schiedam’s Sodafabriek
HAPPENING 1-2 NOV 2025 | Following its Rotterdam debut earlier this month, the immersive sound project Foundscape Orchestra by…
The Official Unofficial fills Rotterdam with daytime music
HAPPENING 23-25 OCT 2025 | The Official Unofficial returns this month with a free, city-wide daytime music programme featuring 75…
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…
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Unbox surprises at King Colis lost-parcel pop-up Rotterdam
HAPPENING 28 OCT–2 NOV 2025 | Rotterdam is about to unwrap one of its most curious retail experiences: a pop-up store dedicated…
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…
Fair Priced Vintage Rotterdam – affordable fashion finds
HAPPENING 17-18 OCT 2025 | Love vintage fashion but not the high price tag? Fair Priced Vintage is back in Rotterdam this month…
October salsa and bachata events by Typical Tropical Rotterdam
HAPPENING in October 2025 – Typical Tropical, one of Rotterdam’s leading dance schools and event organisers for salsa and…
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Kids fossil hunt at Rotterdam Natural History Museum
FROM 28 SEP–31 OCT | The Natural History Museum Rotterdam has extended its summer fossil treasure hunt until 31 October. The…
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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…
Left of the Dial festival Rotterdam - dates, locations, acts
HAPPENING 23–25 OCT 2025 | The Left of the Dial festival has unveiled the first 40 artists for its upcoming edition, scheduled…
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…
Magical forest light show De Grote Schijn in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 16 OCT–2 NOV 2025 | The mesmerising display of nature and technology, De Grote Schijn, is returning to Rotterdam's…
Current exhibitions
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…
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…
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: 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…
Film tip: Downton Abbey saga concludes with The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey returns to the big screen with its final chapter, taking the beloved Crawley family into the 1930s. Expect…
Film tip: Honey Don’t mixes small-town mystery and sharp wit
Ethan Coen returns with Honey Don’t, a darkly comic tale that blends small-town intrigue with razor-sharp wit. This neo-noir…
Film tip: The Roses takes love and rivalry to comic extremes
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch go head-to-head in a biting black comedy about love, ambition and domestic chaos. A modern…
Fun stuff to do in Rotterdam
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…
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.…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Top kid-friendly activities in Rotterdam
Rotterdam offers a wide array of activities that cater specifically to children, blending fun with educational experiences. From…
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…
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…
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…
