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Autumn Fair at Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum in Rotterdam

Bryan van Putten Special Events 21 August 2019

If you're into plants and fresh harvest, the annual Autumn Fair at Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum is a must-visit. Expect dozens of stalls with seasonal products and plants in the greenest setting imaginable.

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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What to expect at the Autumn Fair?

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 Gardens & Arboretum

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

Event details

Autumn Fair 2019

Place:
Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum
Honingerdijk 86, 3062 NX Rotterdam

Date(s) & Time(s):
21 - 22 September 2019 | 10:00 - 17:00

Featuring:
Plants and fresh harvest products

Entrance/Tickets:
Regular: €9.50
Free with Rotterdam Pass, Museumkaart and Jaarwandelkaart

Event type:
Autumn Fair with plants and fresh produce

For more information on this year's Autumn Fair, check out the official Trompenburg website.

Location: Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum

Website: https://www.trompenburg.nl
Facebook: https://facebook.com/trompenburgtuinen

Rrrollend Rotterdam food truck festival - locations, dates

Bryan van Putten Special Events 03 August 2019

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

Rrrollend is one of the cosiest food festivals in the Netherlands. It's a travelling festival that takes place in various cities. The next Rotterdam edition takes place from September 13th - 15th 2019, at Museumpark in Rotterdam.

Food truck festival

From coconut balls ad bioburgers to pancakes and wok dishes; the festival boasts a huge selection of cuisines and aims to have something for everybody. It's not just about food though! The event also features live jazz music, various DJ's and a children's theatre as well as face painting.

Cashless event

Rrrollend Rotterdam is a cashless event; you can only pay with your debit card.

Next edition of Rrrollend Rotterdam:

Rrrollend Rotterdam

Date: 13 - 15 September
Place: Museumpark Rotterdam
Entrance: 100% free

Location: Noordplein

inJazz festival & conference Rotterdam - event information

Bryan van Putten Special Events 22 June 2019

inJazz is a two-day festival for jazz lovers as well as a music conference for jazz professionals. The jazz festival features top (and upcoming) jazz talent and is entirely free of charge!

If you love jazz music, you're in for a treat. Why? Well, inJazz is the official opening of North Sea Round Town: two weeks of jazz in Rotterdam. The end of North Sea Round Town culminates in the start of the North Sea Jazz Festival. The inJazz event features two days of free jazz performances as well as a conference for serious jazz musicians and industry professionals. Visit the conference for discussion panels, presentations and networking opportunities.

inJazz conference

This year the conference program focuses on islands around the world. You will find jazz in all colors and textures. During the conference, visitors of inJazz can meet musicians and other jazz professionals from various islands and broaden their knowledge. Are you attending the conference? Then be sure to get your inJazz conference tickets on time.

inJazz festival and conference in Rotterdam 📷 inJazz

inJazz festival artist line-up

Coming for the music? There are more than 40 acts performing at inJazz. Artists performing are split in three categories. There's Dutch inJazz (Dutch artists), Europe inJazz (European artists) and Next Generation inJazz (conservatory students). This year's inJazz line-up includes the following artists:

• Agnes Gosling 4tet
• Alarmist (IE)
• Bobby Rausch (DE)
• Christian Palmieri
• Daahoud Salim Quintet
• Doppler Trio
• Gerri Jäger Double Duo
• Göksel Yilmaz Ensemble
• Guy Salamon Group
• Half Easy Trio
• Hendrik Eichler
• Hlib Baisha
• Ignacio Santoro
• Jeroen van Vliet Moon Trio
• KALI (CH)
• Kyle Winklaar
• LoLanders (GB/NL)
• Matteo Myderwyk
• MDC III (BE)
• MICHEL MEIS 4TET (LU)
• Mindaugas Apulskis
• Mo van der Does Quartet
• Month of Sundays (AT)
• Mudita
• Myrthe van de Weetering
• Nizar Rohana Trio
• ODELION ORCHESTRA
• OZMA (FR)
• PONYLAND (GB)
• Rodrigo Ballesteros
• Sabrina Starke
• Scott McLemore 4tet (IS)
• Son Swagga
• SWART.
• Takoushis-Karapatakis Project (CY)
• Teus Nobel | Liberty Group
• Tommaso Perazzo
• Toni Vaquer Sextet (ES)
• Travelers (IT)
• Twists
• Wietse Voermans Quintet Licks & Brains

You can find the official artist line-up on the inJazz festival website.

What inJazz Rotterdam sounds like?

Check out the Spotify playlist below and have a listen.

inJazz festival event details

inJazz Festival 2019

Place:
LantarenVenster Rotterdam
Kantine Walhalla Rotterdam
Foodhallen Rotterdam
Room Mate Bruno

Date(s):
27 - 28 June 2019

Entrance/Tickets:
100% free

Event type:
Music Festival

Location(s): inJazz Rotterdam

inJazz takes place in different locations in Rotterdam's Kop van Zuid / Katendrecht areas. If you're attending the jazz festival, you'll need to hop between LantarenVenster, Room Mate Bruno and Foodhallen (all in Kop van Zuid) and cross over to Walhalla (in Katendrecht).

If you're coming for the conference, then you'll spend the day at LantarenVenster.

Soul icon Raphael Saadiq to perform in Theater Rotterdam

Bryan van Putten Special Events 24 July 2019

R&B and Soul icon Raphael Saadiq returns to the Netherlands for the first time since his performance at North Sea Jazz in 2011. The soul singer will perform in Theater Rotterdam, Schouwburg.

The multi-talented Raphael Saadiq

Raphael Saadiq, born Charlie Ray Wiggins, is an artist who can do everything. At a young age, he performed as bass player for Prince during the 'Parade Tour'. He then founded the rhythm & blues formation Tony! Toni! Tone! with which Saadiq scored big hits as lead singer. At its peak, Saadiq left the trio to focus on his solo career. His solo debut 'Instant Vintage' (2002) was nominated for five Grammys.

Producer for the stars

In addition to his solo career, Saadiq is also responsible for many great successes within contemporary R & B. He produced for greats like D'Angelo (his Grammy-winning album 'Untitled'), The Roots, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Erykah Badu. Raphael Saadiq also made his mark with the supergroup Lucy Pearl through hits such as 'Do not mess with my man' and 'Dance tonight'.

Event details: Raphael Saadiq

Raphael Saadiq + Support

Date:
22 October 2019

Location:
Theater Rotterdam, Schouwburg
Large hall, standing and seating (unplaced)

Doors open:
19:00 | Start: 20:30

Tickets:
€32.50 (incl. service costs)

Tickets can be purchased through the following websites:

Location: Theater Rotterdam, Schouwburg

This concert is organized in collaboration with Motel Mozaique Concerts, BIRD, LantarenVenster, Rotown and Theater Rotterdam.

Jazz Festival Hillegersberg Rotterdam - info, dates, line-up

Bryan van Putten Special Events 21 June 2019

Jazz Festival Hillegersberg has been around for over three decades. The three-day festival features over 35 acts performing on three different stages in the centre of Hillegersberg.

The festival starts on Friday evening and ends on Sunday night. Approximately 35 acts can be seen on the three stages. Entrance is free. Festival organisers expect approximately 20,000 people. Visitors are requested to come by bicycle or public transport as much as possible.

Jazz Festival Hillegersberg artist line-up

This year, the artists performing at Jazz Festival Hillegersberg include:

• Licks & Brains
• Funkstamatics
• Nod Steward
• Dave Chavez
• Doors Tribute
• Raymunda
• Hans Dulfer
• Big Pete & The Implosions
• Edsel Juliet & La Banda Loca
• Moondance
• Barrelhouse
• Joe Undercover Band
• What the FRNK
• Ocean Boulevard
• Facet Fusion Band
• Stickey Fingers
• Henk Pepping Express ft. Ruben Hoeke
• Kino Haitsma
• VOF de Kunst

... and many more wonderful jazz, blues and crossover artists. You can find the official artist line-up on the Jazz Festival Hillegersberg website.

Event details

Jazz Festival Hillegersberg 2019

Place:
Weissenbruchlaan Rotterdam

Date(s):
28 - 30 July 2019

Featuring:
Kendrick Lamar, Gloria Estefan among others

Entrance/Tickets:
100% free

Event type:
Music Festival

Location: Jazz Festival Hillegersberg

There are three stages at the festival. You'll find the two main modern/jazz and latin/soul stages across the street from Facet (cafe) on Weissenbruchstraat and the third stage, featuring blues and rock music on Bergse Dorpstraat nearby.