Happening in Rotterdam
Urban Walk Rotterdam - date, registration, info
HAPPENING 29 SEPTEMBER 2024 | Discover Rotterdam up close and personal this autumn by joining Urban Walk. Various locations in…
Pathé launches sound sessions in Rotterdam
HAPPENING 30 MAY–28 JULY 2024 | A new cinematic experience debuts in Rotterdam, allowing music enthusiasts to immerse themselves…
Bolt expands Rotterdam ride bookings to 90 days
ROTTERDAM, 7 May 2024 – Bolt has expanded its scheduled ride booking window in Rotterdam from 72 hours to 90 days, improving…
Taste of Asia food festival Rotterdam - dates, location
HAPPENING 15-16 JUNE 2024 | The vibrant flavours of Asia will be celebrated at the Taste of Asia Festival in Rotterdam, featuring…
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…
Arab Film Festival Rotterdam - location, dates, screenings
HAPPENING 30 MAY–2 JUNE | The Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam (AFF) highlights the Arab world from all sides: daily life and…
End of an era: last weekend at the 'old' Baroeg
ROTTERDAM, 1 May 2024 – A historic weekend marked the final chapter for Baroeg's current venue, drawing over 1,300 attendees…
Kaapse Anniversary Beer Festival - date, activities, location
HAPPENING 18 May 2024 | A decade of craft brewing excellence will be celebrated at the Kaapse Anniversary Beer Festival '24,…
Nature of Hope at IABR: Architectural exhibition
HAPPENING 29 June–13 October | A groundbreaking exhibition, "Nature of Hope," showcases sustainable architectural practices,…
Rotterdam Rooftop Days - dates, locations, information
HAPPENING 24-26 May 2024 | The Rotterdam Rooftop Days, better known in Dutch as 'Rotterdamse Dakendagen,' is an annual event that…
Upstream Rotterdam: gathering of top entrepreneurs & talent
HAPPENING 28–29 May 2024 | At Upstream, the Rotterdam Metropolitan area transforms into a place where startups, scale-ups,…
ATMEN: Post-apocalyptic dance performance
HAPPENING 21–22 May 2024 | A groundbreaking dance performance delves into a post-apocalyptic vision set in the year 2200. This…
Recap: MOMO Festival 2024 highlights
ROTTERDAM, 23 April 2024 – MOMO Festival concluded its latest edition this weekend, showcasing Rotterdam's vibrant cultural…
Ferry Corsten 6-hour set at Maassilo Rotterdam
HAPPENING 3 May 2024 | The Dutch world class artist will perform his relatively new concept ‘What The F’ in a spectacular Open to…
Event location: The Rooftop at Groot Handelsgebouw
ROTTERDAM, 17 April 2024 – A dynamic new chapter opens this spring for Rotterdam's skyline with the transformation of the Groot…
New vision for Feyenoord City development
ROTTERDAM, 17 April 2024 – Bold new urban developments are reshaping Rotterdam's skyline and enhancing the city's green spaces.…
Liberation Day in Rotterdam - history, date, location, info
HAPPENING ON 5 MAY | Every year on the fifth of May, people in the Netherlands celebrate Bevrijdingsdag, marking the end of Nazi…
New brewery and tasting house by Eurobrouwers
ROTTERDAM, 16 April 2024 – Eurobrouwers, Schiedam's unique brewery, has launched its very own brewing facility. A significant…
Maria & Pepe restaurant returns to Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 12 April 2024 – Maria & Pepe are set to return to OASE at the Maas this summer, offering a blend of culture and…
Rico Verhoeven unveils new Kickboxing Society gym in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 11 April 2024 – A new sports club is unveiled in central Rotterdam by The Kickboxing Society and Rico Verhoeven. Rico…
Baroeg's event for people with disabilities
HAPPENING ON 20 April 2024 – A notable gathering is set to take place at Baroeg under the 'Everyone Rocks' event, aimed at…
Groot Handelsgebouw’s open call for artists
ROTTERDAM, 9 April 2024 – An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Groot Handelsgebouw for local artists and creators to…
Learning Circus in Hoek van Holland
The Travelling Learning Circus offers a creative oasis in Hoek van Holland. Brinkplein is set to become a stage for community…
King's Day in Rotterdam - Festivals, parties, chillout areas
HAPPENING 26 April 2025 - The vibrant spirit of King's Day (Koningsdag) comes to life in Rotterdam. The historic celebration of…
First Rotterdam citizens' assembly on climate launched
ROTTERDAM, 4 April 2024 – The first Rotterdam Citizens' Assembly on Climate has officially been established, involving 117…
German artist Felix Burger exhibits in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 4 April 2024 – A groundbreaking art exhibition, Medizinisch Psychologische Untersuchung (Medical Psychological…
Young voices rise in Pitch Parade 2024
ROTTERDAM, 4 April 2024 – A new initiative, Pitch Parade, has been launched to empower the youth of Zuid-Holland to bring their…
3D Feyenoord shirt puzzle at Hoogvliet supermarkets
ROTTERDAM, 2 April 2024 — From 3 April, patrons at Hoogvliet supermarkets will have the opportunity to collect stamps to purchase…
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…
Rotterdam project backs anti-poverty champions
ROTTERDAM, 26 March 2024 – A new project recognises efforts to combat poverty and debt in Rotterdam. Alderman Mohamed-Hoesein…
Meet Bing and Flop at Rotterdam Zoo
Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo) welcomes beloved characters Bing and Flop in a special event tailored for young children this…
RUNEXPECTED Rotterdam charity run - event details
An innovative charity run, RUNEXPECTED, makes its debut in Rotterdam this May, offering a unique course filled with surprises to…
Recap: Comic Film & Manga Fest's triumphant return to Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 26 March 2024 – After a hiatus of four years, the much-anticipated comic con event of the Netherlands made its grand…
Rotterdam schools offer free menstrual products
ROTTERDAM, 25 March 2024 – In a pioneering move, Rotterdam has become the first city in the Netherlands to offer free menstrual…
Holi celebrations in Rotterdam - dates, location, information
Holi-Phagwa, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu spring festival that is primarily celebrated in India and Nepal.…
Batavierhuis presents Batafest - dates, location, information
Batafest is an annual 2-day festival that takes place at Batavierhuis, a monumental building, where budding creative artists are…
De Maaltuin at Trompenburg Gardens: Rotterdam's culinary delight
Every spring, the pop-up restaurant experience De Maaltuin is hosted at Rotterdam's Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum. De Maaltuin…
Historic recognition for Rotterdam's modern lighthouse
ROTTERDAM, 20 March 2024 – A significant landmark within the port area of Rotterdam, the Maasvlakte lighthouse on Europaweg 925,…
The Fat Fox: A modern twist on the English pub in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 14 March 2024 – A new culinary venture enriches Rotterdam's dining scene. The Fat Fox opens its doors, offering a…
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…
Flowering season in Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum
Spring kicks off festively at Trompenburg with a spring festival for young and old. All spring long, Trompenburg is the place to…
Bolt's third anniversary in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 21 March 2024 – On the occasion of its third anniversary in Rotterdam, Bolt has reported a substantial increase in…
St. Patrick's day in Rotterdam - date, locations, info
Green outfits and Irish music! St. Patrick's Day is Ireland's national holiday and is characterized as one of the merriest and…
Rotterdam tackles homelessness with innovative approach
ROTTERDAM, 6 March 2024 – A distinctive initiative has been launched by the city of Rotterdam to confront the growing issue of…
Rotterdam shines in Thuisbezorgd.nl 2023 awards
ROTTERDAM, 5 March 2024 – Rotterdam's culinary scene shines as local delivery restaurants receive prestigious accolades. The…
Groundbreaking wood construction of SAWA starts in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, 5 March 2024 – A groundbreaking step towards sustainable construction and future innovation has been made in Rotterdam…
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…
Sustainable ports: Rotterdam leads trade mission to Brazil
ROTTERDAM, 1 March 2024 – A significant delegation from the Netherlands is set to embark on a trade mission to Brazil, focusing…
Rotterdam leads with updated social return goals
ROTTERDAM, 29 February 2024 – A revitalised approach to social return in Rotterdam aims to create more job opportunities for…
Verra Makelaars expands with Hillegersberg branch
ROTTERDAM, 29 February 2024 – Verra Makelaars, a prominent real estate company, embarks on a strategic expansion with the opening…
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…
Baroeg Rotterdam: Demolition and new construction update
ROTTERDAM, 23 March 2024 – The iconic Baroeg, Rotterdam's oldest live music venue known for its (hard) alternative music scene,…
Café Van Zanten's gourmet take on Dutch frikandellen
A culinary twist on a Dutch classic comes to Café Van Zanten. This March, Rotterdam's beloved snack undergoes a gourmet…
Comic Film & Manga Fest Rotterdam - dates, information
The city's passion for pop culture is reignited with the return of a beloved convention under a new name: Comic Film & Manga…
Taalnacht: bridging languages during Museumnacht010
A linguistic and cultural bridge will be formed in Rotterdam during Museumnacht010, connecting language learners and museum-goers…
Roparun Rotterdam - dates, registration, information
HAPPENING 18–20 May 2024 | Every year, Rotterdam becomes the concluding point of a unique sporting event – the Roparun. This…
Star Wars concert by Rotterdam Philharmonic: A new hope
A landmark collaboration brings the iconic Star Wars: A New Hope soundtrack to life in Rotterdam. Collaboration between cinema in…
Museum Rotterdam transforms into jazz club
A night of jazz and history at Museum Rotterdam. In a remarkable transformation, Museum Rotterdam is set to become an underground…
€1 million for innovation: CityLab010 backs 25 plans
ROTTERDAM, 15 February 2024 – A new chapter unfolds in Rotterdam's innovative landscape as 25 plans receive a boost from…
Tom Skinner's jazz residency at MOMO Festival Rotterdam
A vibrant jazz experience awaits Rotterdam as Tom Skinner takes the stage for an artist residency during the 2024 MOMO Festival…