Djemaa el Fna is an annual Moroccan food festival in Rotterdam. Experience the rhythmic drums, rich spices, well-seasoned food…

Immerse yourself in a world of delicious snacks, music and fun at the Rrrollend Rotterdam food truck festival. Rrrollend is one…

R&B and Soul icon Raphael Saadiq returns to the Netherlands for the first time since his performance at North Sea Jazz in 2011.…

If you love going to the movies, you're definitely going to want to visit Pleinbioscoop. Pleinbioscoop in Rotterdam was first…

Blijdorp Festival is a curious mix of music, art and happiness. The event goes down in winter as well in summer. The summer…

The Weekend of Romantic Music festival in Rotterdam, a classical era experience like no other, has been held for over thirty…

World Port Days in Rotterdam is the largest annual maritime event in the Netherlands. It features numerous activities on the…

Roffa Mon Amour is a yearly film festival in Rotterdam that focuses on outrageous and eccentric cinema by emerging filmmakers…

Once a year, the entire area around Eendrachtsplein is filled by the sounds of live music. Multiple venues and various event…

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 has been around for over three decades. The three-day festival features over 35 acts performing on…

For over 30 years now, Rotterdammers have been flocking to Zuiderpark for the annual Metropolis Festival. A free festival which…

The annual North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam is a very high quality festival where jazz music from the past, present and the…

A long, long time ago the Netherlands colonized many countries and was a major player in the slave trade. Since 1993, every year,…

Every summer the streets of Rotterdam are privy to a spectacle which has no equal anywhere else in The Netherlands: the Rotterdam…

Reggae Rotterdam is the largest open-air reggae music festival in the Netherlands. The event draws fans from all across Europe…

Fan of rock, metal, punk or drum & bass? Baroeg Open Air is an annual festival that is organized by pop venue Baroeg. The…

On the weekend of the 25th & 26th of May 2019, the historic city centre of Schiedam is all about relaxation and entertainment.…

The Rotterdam Rooftop Days, better known in Dutch as 'Rotterdamse Dakendagen,' is an annual event that takes place on the first…

Every year on the fifth of May, people in the Netherlands celebrate Bevrijdingsdag, marking the end of Nazi occupation during…

If you are wondering what you can do on King’s Day in Rotterdam, then you are not alone. For the party animals, we have listed…

The Rotterdam Marathon is one of the largest sporting events in the Netherlands and has been ranked by Runner's World magazine as…

Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival is a free annual music event which takes place in Rotterdam Noord. The event has grown into one of…

"Raising the bar", that is the theme of TEDx Rotterdam that takes place on 29 March 2019 in Theater Rotterdam. Inspiring speakers…

Stukafest is an annual festival in February, at which artists from all kinds of art disciplines (music, theatre, dance, poetry…

Looking to sample the best art in the city? All in one night? Then check out Museum Night! Rotterdam's art & culture scene comes…

US-based CuratorLove and Dutch-Israeli art platform RAW Streetphoto Gallery join forces to launch DESTRUCTION; a worldwide…

The Dutch Flamenco Biennial is a biennial music and dance festival where you can enjoy performances by the best international…

Ever heard of Motel Mozaique? It's one of the best known and most intimate festivals in Rotterdam! The next edition of MOMO…

The AFFR is a must for all lovers of architecture and cinema. For over a decade, Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam has…

Whenever it begins to look a lot like Christmas, people flock to the ice skating rinks. Rotterdam has a couple of interesting…

The Night of the Proms in Rotterdam is an annual concert series that brings together pop and classical music. Special guest pop…

The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is one of the largest and most prestigous film festivals in the Netherlands.…

The Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam is the largest nature festival in the Netherlands. For five days, the festival aims to…

The annual ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament is the biggest tournament of its kind in the Netherlands. Past winners include tennis…

If you're into kickboxing, then Rotterdam Ahoy is the place to be on December 8th 2018. Glory 62 will be an 8 man heavyweight…

In Rotterdam and looking for something to do on Halloween? Consider taking part in the Rotterdam Zombie Walk. The next zombie…

Check out our November 2018 selection of the best and most interesting live concerts and music festivals in Rotterdam. Highlights…

On Wednesday, October 10th, HEMA Foundation organizes reading afternoons in 21 of it's HEMA stores throughout the Netherlands.…

The Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam (AFF) highlights the Arab world from all sides: daily life and politics, but especially the…

The Rotterdamse Popweek is all about music. It features a wide variety of events and live shows. The annual Popweek is also the…

Inspiring role models to be honoured at the very first Cocktail Awards show during Rotterdam Pride week. The event takes place at…

Science Weekend is held all across the Netherlands on the 6th and 7th of October. The Science Weekend, known locally as 'Weekend…

Check out our October 2018 selection of the best and most interesting live concerts and music festivals in Rotterdam. Highlights…

On December 3rd 2018, Rotterdam welcomes John Cale, one of the most widely respected and influential rock stars on the planet.…

The Dinner Wheel was officially opened on September 4th 2018. The giant Ferris wheel is located right next to the Markthal. Local…

The 2018 edition of Pleinbioscoop (open-air cinema) kicked off last night in Rotterdam's Museumpark. The opening film, The Shape…

Look to the sky in the early hours of Monday, August 13th and you'll probably catch a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower. At…

From Friday, August 31st through Saturday, September 8th, the prestigious World Series of Poker International Circuit tournament…

On Friday, July 13th, the first FREITAG store opened its doors in the Netherlands. FREITAG are pioneers in sustainable fashion. A…

Last Friday, we got a sneak peek of Jurassic Kingdom. And yup! I can confirm it's exactly what that sounds like; a truly Jurassic…

This summer, the Kunsthal presents six groovy Sundays with live music and DJs, food, fashion and art. Kunsthal LIVE ON SUNDAY is…

Ever wanted to cycle through the Maastunnel? On Monday, July 23rd, you'll finally get your chance to clock the fastest time on…

Rotterdam Rooftop Days (Dakendagen) and Bijenkorf join forces to plant a lavender garden on the roof of the iconic department…

The Invictus Games will come to the Netherlands in 2020. The sporting event for military veterans who were injured during their…

So you're into live music? How about alternative live music? And you're wondering where to go this month? Seven of Rotterdam's…

Rotterdam welcomes the beautiful anthology of one of the most exciting oeuvres in pop history. Paul Weller will perform an…

On Saturday, June 2nd at 12:00 the Rotterdam Dakendagen will be officially opened with a special stunt. Highliners will cross…

So you're into live music? How about alternative live music? And you're wondering where to go this month? Seven of Rotterdam's…

Party! MoMo weekend is surely one of the best times to be in Rotterdam. Three full festival days with (free) music events at…

So you're into live music? How about alternative live music? And you're wondering where to go this month? Seven of Rotterdam's…

In 2013, Ziggo Dome Amsterdam hosted the must-see and hear event ‘Planet Earth in Concert’. The motion picture was accompanied by…

Comic Con is hot! It’s grown to become one of the most popular pop culture events in the Netherlands and attracts thousands of…

So you're into live music? How about alternative live music? And you're wondering where to go this month? Seven of Rotterdam's…

Forget the gym and come train your abs during the comedy night Rotterdam Laughs on February 9th. AOT Events will bring you…

This year, the municipality of Rotterdam is joining forces with a number of cultural institutions to organise a programme of…

So you're into live music? How about alternative live music? And you're wondering where to go this month? Seven of Rotterdam's…

The largest mobile ferris wheel in Europe is back in town. The brand new wheel will take up it's regular spot next to the…

Where to find the best local talent? That's easy, at the Rotterdamse Popweek! This year, the fourth edition of the Rotterdamse…

All around the world, World Food Day is celebrated every October 16th. This year, Rotterdam marks the occasion with its very own…

For almost two decades, Festival Jazz International Rotterdam has been all about discovering fresh sounds, socializing and the…

Ay, que interesante! From August 17th through August 21st Rotterdam will host the first ever Festival Latino Americano in…

Ever wondered how much work goes into the Summer Carnival preparations? Meet Rossini van Wijk. Rossini is the leader of the…

The 28th edition of the annual Metropolis Festival in Rotterdam. To put it simply, you had to be there, or be square. Still, just…

Looking to whip up a storm in the kitchen this weekend? How about using fresh, local ingredients? This week's tip is Rotterdamse…

We're giving away 2x2 tickets to see Canteca de Macao perform live at Podium Grounds in Rotterdam! Leave a comment and let us…