ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament Rotterdam - information The annual ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament is the biggest tournament of its kind in the Netherlands. Past winners include tennis…
An evening full of Rotterdam talent in Baroeg Thursday, December 15, four bands from Rotterdam will play in Baroeg. This event is organized by local organization LOUD. A new…
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…
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,…
World Port Days Rotterdam - location, dates, activities World Port Days (Wereldhavendagen) in Rotterdam is the largest annual maritime event in the Netherlands. It features numerous…
Festival De Achtertuin Rotterdam - date, location, lineup Festival De Achtertuin is an electronic music festival with surreal and wonderful experiences in 'the backyard of Rotterdam' on…
Rotterdam Rooftop Days - dates, locations, information The Rotterdam Rooftop Days, better known in Dutch as 'Rotterdamse Dakendagen,' is an annual event that takes place on the first…
Rappelling from the Euromast in Rotterdam How about rappelling down the famous Euromast tower in Rotterdam? Experience an adrenaline rush as you descend from a height of…
Upstream Rotterdam: gathering of top entrepreneurs & talent From May 31 until June 2, Upstream returns to Rotterdam for the third time in a row. Upstream brings changemakers together to…
AFFR Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam - dates, locations The AFFR is a must for all lovers of architecture and cinema. For over a decade, Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam has…
North Sea Round Town Rotterdam - locations, dates, artists North Sea Round Town is the North Sea Jazz Festival's fringe festival. Expect poetry, dance and jazzy musical performances at…
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival - dates, artists & information Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival is a free annual music event which takes place in Rotterdam Noord. The event has grown into one of…
Rotterdam Rooftop Walk emerges on the Coolsingel ROTTERDAM, 4 May 2022 - Starting Thursday 5 May, festival organization Rotterdamse Dakendagen will be selling tickets for the…
New exhibition: Hair Power in Wereldmuseum Rotterdam In the new exhibition Hair Power, the Wereldmuseum in Rotterdam celebrates the power and many symbolic meanings of hair, on view…
KIDSSTOCK family festival Rotterdam - dates, artists, info KIDDSTOCK is a brand-new family festival with workshops, performances and food court. The first edition of the festival will take…
Trompenburg Gardens to host Cactus Festival on 26 & 27 March Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum is organizing a Cactus Festival on 26 and 27 March in the beautiful botanical garden on the edge…
Reggae Rotterdam festival - date, location, line-up, tickets Reggae Rotterdam is the largest open-air reggae music festival in the Netherlands. The event draws fans from all across Europe…
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…
Feeling inspired? 'Bring your music and paint' in Rotterdam Do you like to draw or paint? 'Muziek uit de verf' invites you to 'bring your own music' and create a work of art. All the…
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 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 as…
Global Mercy is visiting Rotterdam and you can hop aboard The largest civilian hospital ship in the world, the Global Mercy, will dock in the port of Rotterdam on Saturday, 26 February.…
The World Around architecture & design summit in Rotterdam The third edition of the annual architecture and design conference opens on 5 February in collaboration with Het Nieuwe Instituut…
This spring, dine among the flowers at Trompenburg Rotterdam This spring, the pop-up restaurant experience De Maaltuin will be hosted at Rotterdam's Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum. De…
Spectacular floating art studio 'Lorin' moors in Rotterdam In August 2021, Lorin's Promenade brings special performances to Rotterdam, inspired by illusionists Siegfried and Roy. Visitors…
Exhibition about forty years of Baroeg Rotterdam The oldest music venue in Rotterdam celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2021. A good reason for an exhibition at gallery &…
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…
Submit Fest Rotterdam - location, date, artist line-up Submit Fest is the indoor festival with the best 'up and coming' and 'breaking through' metal acts from regional, national and…
Magical forest light show De Grote Schijn in Rotterdam After a sold out edition last year in Rotterdam with more than 30,000 visitors, De Grote Schijn returns to the Netherlands. This…
Delfshaven Festival Rotterdam - locations, dates, artists During the Delfshaven Festival, the Piet Heynsplein in the heart of Delfshaven is transformed into an oasis in Rotterdam. Local…
MOMO Create & Perform online festival goes behind the scenes The MOMO Create & Perform programme features behind-the-scenes artists, with brainstorms and rehearsals, unique works created…
The 10 tallest buildings in Rotterdam Rotterdam is known for its modern architecture. Some even refer to it as 'Manhattan on the river Maas.' Of all the buildings,…
Stukafest Rotterdam - info, locations, date, artist line-up Stukafest is an annual festival in February, at which artists from all kinds of art disciplines (music, theatre, dance, poetry…
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.…
Top 5 shops for books, comics & magazines in Rotterdam Books have been around for centuries and even though the medium has been called old-fashioned and obsolete, it keeps coming back…
'Rotterdam and Mei' architectural exhibition on view at OMI The architectural exhibition, 'Rotterdam and Mei,' is currently on view at OMI Rotterdam. 'Mei architects' is responsible for…
Joep Beving to play solo piano show at De Doelen Rotterdam Dutch pianist Joep Beving has been booked for a solo piano concert in the De Doelen's main concert hall. The event is planned for…
Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam (WFFR) - location, dates The Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam is the largest nature festival in the Netherlands. For five days, the festival aims to…
Temporary 'aquatecture' NOA underscores rising sea levels Rotterdam is metres below sea level, are we going to keep it dry? That's the reasoning behind Aquatecture NOA Pavilion, a…
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…
AAAFRESH123 present Everything in the Cloud at Dock Gallery Rotterdam-based art collective AAAFRESH123, present a series of paintings reflecting their ‘maniacism’ art movement. The…
Rhye to present new album in Maassilo Rotterdam - date, info On April 21, 2021 the Canadian singer Rhye will bring his bedroom R&B to the Rotterdam Maassilo. The show is dedicated to his new…
Camera Japan film & culture festival Rotterdam - information Camera Japan is the largest festival for Japanese film and culture in the Benelux. See films, enjoy performances, participate in…
Pride Week Rotterdam - 'Dare to love us! Drag Dinner Show On Saturday, 26 September, Club Villa Thalia is host to a spectacular Drag Queen Dinner Show titled 'Dare to love us!' The event…
Digital Port Day enlists talking drone-robots as tour guides Rotterdam, 27 August 2020 - On Saturday 5 September, World Port Days will showcase the inner workings of the Port of Rotterdam…
750 years Rotte | dam - expo at Museum Rotterdam In 2020, it will be 750 years since the dam was laid in the Rotte. A historic moment for the creation of Rotterdam! To mark this…
To Be - Live music collab by YMP & Rotterdam Philharmonic The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and Y.M.P. join forces for the programme 'To be', which will take place on 24 and 25…
MeneerKlaas.nl - purchase gifts and souvenirs from Rotterdam There comes a point in every expat’s life when you look for a gift or souvenir for friends or family back home. Something that…
Rotterdam Unlimited Summer Carnival - location, date, lineup Every summer the streets of Rotterdam are privy to a spectacle which has no equal anywhere else in The Netherlands: the Rotterdam…
Arab Film Festival Rotterdam - location, dates, screenings The Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam (AFF) highlights the Arab world from all sides: daily life and politics, but especially the…
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…
In The Grip of Winter Fest - underground metal at Baroeg In The Grip of Winter Fest is an annual metal music event that gets better every year. Get ready for a day of heavy music in…
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,…
Chinese New Year in Rotterdam - date, location, programme In Rotterdam, Chinese New Year is typically heralded with all kinds of activities in the city centre. Expect the awakening of the…
RAUW mini festival highlights improvisation and crossovers On 25 January 2020, Jazz International Rotterdam presents RAUW; a jazz evening full of exciting improvisations, genre crossovers,…
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…
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…
Delfshaven - the old, historic part of Rotterdam Don't be fooled by the fancy modern architecture and by catchy nicknames like "Manhattan on the Meuse." Rotterdam has an old and…
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,…
Eurovision Song Contest Rotterdam - location, dates, tickets Rotterdam will host the 65th Eurovision Song Contest. The European music spectacle will take place in May of 2020. It is the…
Reggae by Night Rotterdam - location, date, artist line-up Who says reggae is a summer thing? Reggae by Night is the indoor winter edition of the Reggae Rotterdam festival. It's a…
BIRDfest - date, location & artist line-up Looking for something to do in November? BIRD invites you to 'celebrate the culture' at its very own festival: BIRDfest. BIRD,…
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…
Festival Stille Nacht Rotterdam - date, location, artists If you're a fan of those intimate hear-a-pin-drop performances only singer-songwriters can deliver, then Stille Nacht (Silent…
Let The Lonely Shells Dream - multimedia art exhibition On 16 November 2019, RAW Streetphoto Gallery is opening a new duo exhibition by the French artists Youri Cayron and Romain…
Popronde Rotterdam - date, locations, artists, information Popronde is coming round again! Every year, the travelling live music festival known as Popronde makes a stop in Rotterdam. With…
Rotterdam’s best cheese - Dutch icons of Rotterdam One of the iconic Dutch things is cheese. Yes, more countries are claiming that cheese is their unique thing, but then again,…
Shimmy Shake Festival Rotterdam - dates, locations, artists The Shimmy Shake Festival in Rotterdam brings together the cream of the crop of the international fusion world. Expect a varied…
Rotterdam Popweek - 10 days of music events and live shows The Rotterdam Popweek is all about popular music. It's also the only week that lasts 10 days! That's 10 days to truly experience…
Crazy Sexy Cool Halloween Festival - date, location, tickets Release your inner monster and dance between zombies & skeletons at the Crazy Sexy Cool Halloween Festival in Zuiderpark…
Festival Jazz International Rotterdam - dates, locations For two decades, Festival Jazz International Rotterdam has been all about discovering fresh sounds, socializing and the enjoyment…
Left of the Dial festival Rotterdam - dates, locations, acts Left of the Dial festival offers an exciting cross-section of the best (post)punk, garage, shoegaze and noiserock of this moment.…
Baroness to perform at Maassilo in Rotterdam Baroeg and Rotown are joining forces. On Thursday 24 October the two stages will present the American band Baroness at the…
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix live in Rotterdam Harry Potter and music lovers rejoice! In January 2020, fans will be able to relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Order of…
Rotterdam Pride week - general information, locations, dates Every September, the streets of Rotterdam transform into all colours of the rainbow in a celebration of sexual freedom, gender,…
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…
Dossier Indië & Merdeka exhibitions - Wereldmuseum Rotterdam On 1 October, the Wereldmuseum will open three new exhibitions: Dossier Indië, Merdeka and Remix Rotterdam. Two of these…
Oyster Opening World Cup in Rotterdam - location, date, info The Oyster Opening World Cup 2019 will go down right here in Rotterdam during the 'Gastvrij Rotterdam' hospitality trade fair.…
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…
Music on the Rotte 2019 - location, dates, artist line-up Love jazz, classical and music from around the world? Then Muziek op de Rotte (Music on the Rotte) is an event you are gonna want…
Djemaa el Fna food festival in Rotterdam - location, dates Djemaa el Fna is an annual Moroccan food festival in Rotterdam. Experience the rhythmic drums, rich spices, well-seasoned food…
Devendra Banhart live in Rotterdam - location, date, tickets If you're a fan of folk music, you're going to love this. Devendra Banhart, the nicknamed "high priest of L.A. Freak Folk" will…
Festival Downtown - location, date, artist line-up Festival Downtown is an exciting electronic music festival in downtown Rotterdam. The festival features various trailblazing…
Autumn Fair at Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum in Rotterdam If you're into plants and fresh harvest, the annual Autumn Fair at Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum is a must-visit. Expect dozens…
Rrrollend Rotterdam food truck festival - locations, dates Immerse yourself in a world of delicious snacks, music and fun at the Rrrollend Rotterdam food truck festival. Rrrollend is one…
Soul icon Raphael Saadiq to perform in Theater Rotterdam R&B and Soul icon Raphael Saadiq returns to the Netherlands for the first time since his performance at North Sea Jazz in 2011.…
Pleinbioscoop open air cinema - location, dates, screenings If you love going to the movies, you're definitely going to want to visit Pleinbioscoop. Pleinbioscoop in Rotterdam was first…
Blijdorp Festival Rotterdam - location, date, artist line-up Blijdorp Festival is a curious mix of music, art and happiness. The event goes down in winter as well in summer. The summer…
Weekend of Romantic Music Rotterdam - info, dates, location The Weekend of Romantic Music festival in Rotterdam, a classical era experience like no other, has been held for over thirty…
Roffa Mon Amour film festival - dates, locations, screenings Roffa Mon Amour is a yearly film festival in Rotterdam that focuses on outrageous and eccentric cinema by emerging filmmakers…
Eendracht Festival Rotterdam - date, locations, line-up Once a year, the entire area around Eendrachtsplein is filled by the sounds of live music. Multiple venues and various event…
inJazz festival & conference Rotterdam - event information inJazz is a two-day festival for jazz lovers as well as a music conference for jazz professionals. The jazz festival features top…
Jazz Festival Hillegersberg Rotterdam - info, dates, line-up Jazz Festival Hillegersberg has been around for over three decades. The three-day festival features over 35 acts performing on…
Metropolis Festival Rotterdam - location, dates, line-up For over 30 years now, Rotterdammers have been flocking to Zuiderpark for the annual Metropolis Festival. A free festival which…
North Sea Jazz festival Rotterdam - location, dates, line-up The annual North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam is a very high quality festival where jazz music from the past, present and the…
Beaches of Rotterdam - best spots for swimming and chilling Rotterdam is not only a very cool cosmopolis with the largest port in Europe. It's also very close to the sea. You can be at the…
Baroeg Open Air festival Rotterdam - date, location, lineup Fan of rock, metal, punk or drum & bass? Baroeg Open Air is an annual festival that is organized by pop venue Baroeg. The…
Festival weekend in Schiedam On the weekend of the 25th & 26th of May 2019, the historic city centre of Schiedam is all about relaxation and entertainment.…
Liberation Day in Rotterdam - history, date, location, info Every year on the fifth of May, people in the Netherlands celebrate Bevrijdingsdag, marking the end of Nazi occupation during…