King of Comedy
Jimmy Carr – Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits World tour The legendary British comedian, famous for his dark humour and dry wit, returns to Rotterdam as part of his world tour. In its review, The Guardian described Carr as “a comedy hero for our times”. Hear his best jokes from his 15-year career along […]
A get-together for whiskey fans!
Whiskybase Gathering Love whisky? Rotterdam͛’s favourite whisky shop is organising a gathering especially for enthusiasts. There will be more than 1,500 whiskies to choose from, ranging from 1900s vintages to the yet-to-be-released. Tickets are €27,50 for one day or €45 for both days. 20 October (12pm-6pm) & 21 October (11am-5pm), Maassilo (Charlois) whiskybase.com/gathering [Photo by […]
De Jong
The wild flowers on the tables say it all. Jim de Jong’s says his restaurant creates dishes using “the best nature has to offer”. Seasonal vegetables, flowers and herbs feature in his kitchen located under the hip Hofbogen, a stone’s throw from the Hofplein and its landmark fountain. Some of the produce comes from de […]
GYS
A hip organic eatery decorated with green living walls. This sustainable restaurant’s vegetarian and vegan customers are spoilt for choice, whether they are coming for breakfast (pancakes with blueberries), lunch (sweet potato burger) or dinner. Tip: Try the Meatless Loaf or Kapsalon, a healthy version of the famous Rotterdam junk food meal, with tempeh, sweet […]
Ready to Rock
Left of the Dial A new showcase festival, organised by Rotown, and offering the best in (post-) punk, garage, shoegaze and noiserock. With more than 30 bands playing across five different locations, rock and punk lovers will be sure to find something they like. The line-up consists of, among others, Bad Breeding, Jo Passed and […]
Film Festival for Architecture Lovers
Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam (AFFR) This year, the film festival celebrate its 10th edition! An extensive programme that combines film screenings on city planning and architecture. There will also be debates and interesting talks about urban development and city making. It’s a favourite with architects, city lovers, film enthusiasts and students from all over the […]
Broodje Suri
Meet Rotterdam’s most popular snack, the broodje Suri. Words: Ellen Scholtens If you like exotic yet familiar flavours, then a broodje Suri is the ideal snack for you. It is Surinamese bread, which is a bit like a pistolet bread roll, with Surinamese fillings. Or as Surinamers call it: toespijs. Given the former Dutch colony’s […]
Surprising Music Festival
A Festival Downtown A mix of Rotterdam’s best electronic music and artists from abroad, this small festival is a real gem for anyone who likes surprising and emerging acts. From electronic to jazz, hip-hop and all types of exciting combinations in-between. It͛s also free, so you can dip in and out of the various venues until […]
Music Night on the Roof
Unplugged – The Suicide Club A night of live music at Rotterdam’͛s coolest rooftop bar, where you can enjoy concerts, spoken-word performances, live painting and vinyl records (you can even bring your own). Entrance is free, but if you want to have dinner or be sure of a good spot, do reserve a table through the […]
Dance and Circus Spectacle
TING! Scapino Ballet This well-received performance moulds together dance, music and circus into one mesmerising spectacle. Dancers from Scapino Ballet, musicians from the pop band NITS and the best circus artists pool their talents together. The show in 2016 sold out within weeks; this autumn it returns to Rotterdam one last time. Ticket prices start at […]