RiF010, the world’s first urban surf pool is about to open
RiF010 has a world first: it is the first surf pool in the middle of a city. Urban surfing, in other words. The location in the heart of Rotterdam is easily accessible to a wide audience and transforms a forgotten part of the city into a new, vibrant heart. Soon the first waves will roll […]
Rotterdam hosts the biggest international MINI event ever
Until the end of May Rotterdam is the home to the biggest international MINI event ever. Over 5,000 visitors from 36 countries come to the port city for the introduction of the latest MINI models. Over 600 coloured MINIs brighten up the city with their presence. MINI is introducing several new models this year. During […]
Rotterdam Architecture Month takes over Museumpark
The largest architecture festival in the Netherlands is descending on Museumpark during the whole month of June. Visitors of all ages can follow a route through green surroundings. It passes by special installations about the past, present and future of the park. The crowdpuller of this edition is the temporary opening of Museum Boijmans Van […]
World premieres and special location performances at O. Festival for Opera. Music. Theatre.
O. Festival for Opera. Music. Theatre. is an international festival with a programme full of surprises: from international top to primal Rotterdam and adventurous location projects. During O. 2024, more than 60 performances and concerts can be seen at 30 locations throughout Rotterdam. From works in progress to world premieres by young and more established […]
Poké Perfect brings the Haiwaiian poké bowl to Oude Binnenweg
Poké Perfect is a family-run business that was founded in 2016 and already operates 15 eateries in the Netherlands. Now they’ve opened a shop in Rotterdam. On the Oude Binnenweg they offer the original Hawaiian poké bowls. The restaurants offer seating, but take-out or delivery is also possible. Next to the poké bowls Poké Perfect […]
First Impact Night takes place in Rotterdam Ahoy
On Tuesday 4 June, Rotterdam Ahoy will host Impact Night, a brand new event that will bring thousands of visitors together to make an impact on various social issues. There will great shows by international star Rita Ora and Dutch artists such as Son Mieux. As visitors enter the venue they’re confronted with the Impact […]
Record label Nous’klaer Audio celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a festival at BRUTUS
For 10 years, independent record label Nous’klaer Audio from Rotterdam has released progressive, forward-thinking, uncompromising electronic and pop music on their terms. To celebrate, Nous’klaer will throw a festival on June 8 at BRUTUS. A highly unique and wholly unique Rotterdam space, that channels the city’s industrial rawness and creative ingenuity. Nous’klaer label staples, whose […]
Madame Saigon serves an authentic Vietnamese menu
The menu at the new family-run Madame Saigon restaurant features dishes based on well-kept family recipes. The restaurant wants to bring guests together in a trendy Vietnamese atmosphere. With its location in a side street of the Witte de Withstraat, The Vietnamese restaurant is located in an excellent and central location. Madame Saigon serves authentic […]
The Fat Fox is a new modern gastropub
Faruk Dervis and Darryl Peijnenborgh, the duo behind restaurant The Iron Lady on Pannekoekstraat, will open a new restaurant. As they both have a passion for English pub culture they have created a modern gastropub in the Witte de With-area. The Fat Fox. Coincidence brought the two gentlemen together. Faruk (46) started The Iron Lady […]
De Kunstfabriek | Unit699 is a gallery and winebar
Cultural entrepreneurs André Marques and Tim Wes have opened a unique concept. De Kunstfabriek | Unit699 is a place where art is created, conceived and celebrated. While enjoying a glass of really good natural wine and good conversation. It can be found at the Groot Handelsgebouw. Together, André and Tim aim to provide a haven […]
