Music on the Rotte is a three-day musical carousel in which compelling classical music, gritty crossovers, irresistible jazz, enchanting vocals, quirky Balkan blues and dazzling percussion effortlessly go hand in hand.

In 2019, Music on the Rotte takes place on 13, 14 and 15 September. This year, the festival welcomes Benjamin Herman & the Robin Nolan Trio, North Sea String Quartet, Spijkers and Artvark & Drums United, among others. The line-up:

• Mainport Barbershop Singers (MBS)
• Rotterdam Chamber Music Society (RCMS)
• Sami Dalmis w/ Tansiyon
• Jansouz Ensemble
• North Sea String Quartet
• Benjamin Herman & the Robert Nolan Trio
• Koninklijke Rotterdamse Post Harmonie
• Samira's Blues
• RYSK (Rotterdam Yurttan Sesler Korosu)
• Sarava'n feat. Magda Mendes
• Isabel Bermejo w/ "The Impact"
• Boven de Sterren
• Red Herring
• Spijkers
• Conjunto Papa Una
• Yorleine
• Winston Scholsberg's Multi Jam
• Vocalsz: Thierry & Djeliviah
• Artvark & Drums United
• Vocalsz: Jeremy Garcia & Band
• Son de Aqui

On Friday 13 September (18:00-23:00)

Classical, Avant-Garde, Gipsy Jazz and Persian tones, it all happens on the first night of Music on the Rotte. The evening ends with jazz icon Benjamin Herman and master guitarist Robin Nolan. They bring irresistible gipsy jazz to Muziek op de Rotte.

On Saturday 14 September (13:00-23:00)
On Saturday, the programme starts with the Dutch-language Balkan Blues by Spijkers. There's also Venezuelan band Conjunto Papa Upa. They perform Venezuelan rhythms fused with sixties surf rock, samba and guagancó. Also, stick around for the beautiful Turkish choir RYSK, the magnetizing spirituals of Samira's Blues, Surinamese Kaseko by Boven de Sterren and many more acts.

On Sunday 15 September (12:00-19:00)
Sunday starts quietly with meditative Ta Chi exercises (free to join), but do not underestimate this day. There's Multi jam by Winston Scholsberg, saxophone quartet Artvark together with Drums United as well as modern cumbia music by Son de Aqui.

The event takes place on the shore (Noordplein) as well as on the docks (Zaagmolenkade). For extra help getting there, check out our directions to Noordplein.

 

 

Devendra Banhart will come to Rotterdam on Saturday 1 February 2020. The peculiar standard-bearer for 'Freak Folk' will give a concert in Annabel. Devendra Banhart, once named the 'High Priest of L.A. Freak Folk', writes music that can only be described as a whirlwind mystical folk, raga spirituals and Latin-American rock. Banhart has the unique ability to illuminate that sweet spot between absurdity and melancholy. He can be described as a sensitive soul, a poet, performer, activist as well as a visual artist and musician.

Banhart's new album 'Ma' will be released on 13 September.  The simply titled 'Ma' is Devendra Banhart's third for the American label Nonesuch. In a deceptively cunning way, Banhart delves into the nature of unconditional motherly love: passing on wisdom and cherishing that wisdom, the relationship from mother to child and what happens when that special bond is broken.

Tickets cost €27 (including service costs) and are available from Friday 6 September at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster, Rotown, Motel Mozaique and LantarenVenster.

 

This concert is standing room only.

 

If you've ever been to Morocco, you probably know what this festival is all about. The Djemaa el Fna festival is inspired by the square with the same name in Marrakesh. A lively marketplace that transforms into a large outdoor restaurant in the evening. It is a square full of living heritage: the street artists, traders and chefs carry centuries of tradition with them.

 

The Djemaa el Fna festival at Museumpark aims to replicate that Marrakesh atmosphere right here in Rotterdam with the addition of Rotterdam's own wealth of cultures and traditions. Wander around the souk, sample tasty dishes, listen to talented artists and discover the colourful culture of the Middle East in the heart of Rotterdam.

 

 

Visitors to Djemaa el Fna be treated to an extensive cultural program that includes music, literature, theatre, comedy, spoken word, culinary talk shows and more. In between the performances you can enjoy delicious meals. Visit the classic white stalls to taste unique family recipes as well as street food prepared by over 40 chefs. The traditional sounds of Dakka Marrakchia and classic Amazigh tunes can be heard everywhere in the square.

The weekend is full of performances, talk shows and workshops.

• Weet Smakelijk! (Tasty Knowledge)
Throughout the weekend you'll enjoy Dutch poet Derek Otte talking to young creators about what they're doing and what the influence of culture and identity is on their work during the "Weet Smakelijk'" talkshow. Otte: "In Weet Smakelijk, Mounir Toub and myself, will talk about the role that art and pop culture play in bringing together different worlds within one and the same world: the one that we share now." At the same time, Mounir cooks the guest's favourite dish and young spoken word artists are given a stage.  

• Talkshow van de Liefde (Talkshow of Love)
Talkshow of Love is presented by Yasmina Aboutaleb. She talks to young pioneers about love, culture and religion. The popular food blogger Mooncake provides a tasting and the new book by Abdelkader Benali is presented. All the while, folks will be treated to various kinds of delicious snacks. There's also musical entertainment by Yallah! Yallah!, Samira's Blues and Kaoutar Gadir.

• 50 years of Moroccan migration
Theatre-maker Fadua el Akchaoui is performing a trimmed-down version of the popular performance Mabrouk, in honour of fifty years of Moroccan migration. Earlier this year, Mabrouk was performed once by El Akchaoui, together with Nasrdin Dchar in Theater Zuidplein. The Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra accompanies El Akchaoui. Also, Verhalenhuis Belvédère has recorded important, shocking and astonishing stories from Mabrouk. These will be shared on Saturday and Sunday.

Djemaa el Fna - event details

Djemaa el Fna Rotterdam 2019 Place: Museumpark Rotterdam Date(s) & Time(s): Friday, 20 September: 17:00 - 23:00 Saturday, 21 September: 13:00 - 23:00 Sunday, 22 September: 13:00 - 22:00 Entrance/Tickets: Regular: €6.50 Children (2-11) & Seniors (65+): €3.00

Want to know more about the programme? Visit the official Djemaa el Fna festival website.

 

Location: Museumpark Rotterdam

 

The Autumn Fair is an absolute highlight in Rotterdam. In 2019, the Autumn Fair at Trompenburg Gardens and Arboretum is held for the 25th time. The annual event is quite popular attracting about 3000 visitors each year.

The annual event is a market with fair harvest products, tastings and the most beautiful plants from selected growers. What really sets it apart from other events like Swan Market, Oogstmarkt and Djemaa el Fna is not only the added focus on plants but also the fact it takes place within an enclosed, green environment.

In fact, the Autumn Fair is actually a two-in-one activity. The entrance ticket is valid for the gardens as well as for the Autumn Fair. Before, during or after visiting the market you can walk around in the botanical gardens.

Autumn Fair Trompenburg Rotterdam

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This year, visitors will be able to browse and shop at approximately 35 stalls. You'll find a cosy atmosphere, stalls with good food, plants from selected growers, traditional products and delicious tastings. The growers selling their plants are selected on the basis of quality and diversity. So if you're a plant lover or looking for that special plant to brighten up your home, there's bound to be something you like.

The Autumn Fair is more than a fair. Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum is akin to a museum with a living collection. Here you will find a very special collection of trees, perennials, bulbs and tubers. The Quercus (oak), Fagus (beech), Ilex (holly) and Hosta collections belong to the NPC (Dutch Plant Collections) collections.

Trompenburg has a cosy, safe and friendly atmosphere. It's a nice day out for the entire family.  Every year, Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum organises a number of events. These include the Spring Plant Days, Autumn Fair and a Christmas Market.

Autumn Fair Trompenburg Rotterdam

 
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