Left of the Dial presents the most relevant alternative artists
Left of the Dial is an international showcase festival. It offers a selection of the most relevant alternative artists of the moment. The festival was conceived by regarded music venue Rotown to give new bands the opportunity to present themselves. This coming edition takes place October 20, 21, and 22 in Rotown of course, but […]
Vrije Volk Festival brings Tiga, B.O.B. and Carlos Valdes to Vroesenpark
From the beginning, in 2014, the Vrije Volk Festival has outed itself as an extravagant and free-minded event. For all genders, embracing diversity. July 9, Vrije Volk will be the very last festival in the beloved Vroesenpark. Vrije Volk has a new partner in crime: BÄR Is Burning. This Amsterdam-based concept brings Carlos Valdes, Fafi Abdel […]
Ilke Gers creates art with chalk drawings
Ilke Gers is a visual artist and a retired tennis player from New Zealand. Gers’ play of lines recalls road markings and sports fields and invites an improvised response. Gers has started making chalk drawings across the floors of TENT. On Saturday 4 June there will be an opening event for the installation from 3 […]
a&o Hostels comes to Rotterdam
Berlin-based budget group a&o is set to operate its second hostel in the Netherlands. It already has a location in Amsterdam. With the acquisition of City Hotel Rotterdam, it will also manage a location at the Schiekade. a&o already has a portfolio of over 40 establishments in 21 cities and almost ten countries. The company […]
Wild Summer of Art in Brutus
This summer the buildings on the Keileweg are buzzing and teeming with artists participating in the major Rotterdam group exhibition: Wild Summer of Art. At Brutus, this dynamic group exhibition changes from time to time. Wild Summer of Art combines the rut of the new roaring twenties with the brooding excitement of holiday love and the […]
Ahoy Rotterdam will host the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics Word Championships
The Artistic Gymnastics Word Championships will return to Rotterdam. The event is planned for 17-25 October 2026 in Ahoy, the same venue which staged the 2010 World Championships. Monique Kempff is President of the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Federation. She commented: “We are very proud that the Netherlands and Rotterdam can once again show the world […]
Rotterdam Rooftop Walk allows the public a different experience of the city
The Rotterdam Rooftop Walk is now open to visitors until June 24. Every day those who aren’t afraid of height can cross the Coolsingel from 10 AM to 8 PM. The Rooftop Walk aims to give the public a new perspective on the city. The extensive programming should increase visitors’ awareness of the potential of […]
Tuesday offers a new way of meetings
The Millennium Tower is a 130-meter skyscraper in Rotterdam by the design of WZMH Architects and AGS Architecten. It houses a Marriot Hotel with Pillars, restaurant The Millèn and a new meeting facility: Tuesday. This new concept is called Tuesday because this day in the week is the best for meetings. The fewest people have […]
Daily at Donner sells groceries at famous bookstore
On the ground floor of Donner, the book mecca on the Coolsingel, you will find a mini-market with fresh products from local entrepreneurs. Daily at Donner offers pastry from Holtkamp, cheese from the Kaashoeve, and bread from Jordy’s Bakery. The coffee from Man Met Bril Koffie is available to go or per bag of beans. […]
Kunsthal is launching a limited edition construction kit
November 2022 will mark the 30th birthday of Kunsthal Rotterdam. In the run-up, the art institute focuses on different aspects. This June, during Rotterdam Architecture Month, the focus is on the Kunsthal building. To celebrate the 30th anniversary, the Kunsthal is launching a limited edition construction kit for collectors and fans. Situated in the Museumpark, Kunsthal […]