Nike releases a Air Max BW based on Rotterdam
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Max BW, Nike is set to release a city pack. One of the models is appropriately inspired by Rotterdam. The shoes are released on November 12 and Woei is the only official store to offer the shoes. The link between Rotterdam and this specific model is Gabber. […]
Sneak peek: The first art depot in the world accessible to public
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will open Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam this coming Friday. But Inside Rotterdam already took a sneak peek in this amazing new landmark. The idea of a new building to safeguard the art collection was first whispered about in 2004. After the first pile was sunk […]
ROOF-A is a new international meeting place for culture
Lobke Broos, known for her work at the Nederlands Fotomuseum, is the initiator of ROOF-A. A new cultural place for exhibitions, cultural encounters, entrepreneurship and networking in the bustling Scheepvaartkwartier. The opening is Friday 5 November 2021. The concept works two ways: ROOF-A Gallery and ROOF-A Development. It will be a platform for art, with […]
Eaux Posse is opening in the upcoming Lloydkwartier
Paul Posse, entrepreneur in the hospitality industry and photographer, is a true pioneer. After he once was one of the first to open a restaurant in the Fenix warehouse in Katendrecht, he now opens Eaux Posse on the banks of the Maas in Schiemond. He calls his new spot an ‘unusual suspect‘. Hidden away, next […]
Popronde Rotterdam offers more than 40 acts at 18 locations
This nationwide traveling music festival will take place once again. Every autumn Popronde takes place in some 40 places, no city is safe! Rotterdam is the place to be Saturday, November 6. With more than 40 acts at 18 locations. Singer/songwriters, rappers, rockers, and producers. The Popronde is not tied to one musical style. That’s […]
Exploring the archive of architecture office MVRDV
International architectural firm MVRDV, based in Rotterdam, has really put its mark on the city. They are responsible for iconic buildings and designs such as the Markthal, Harbour Experience Centre, The Modernist, and Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen. In 2015, Het Nieuwe Instituut, the national heritage institution for architecture, design and digital culture, began acquiring the […]
All street names in Rotterdam will be explained by QR code
Rotterdam is the first city in the Netherlands to explain all its street names. This explanation can be requested via a QR code when walking the street. Next year, the first of the total of almost 6,500 streets will be explained. Lusthofstraat, Karel Doormanstraat, Meent or Oude Binnenweg. What is the origin of those names? […]
Altstadt Rotterdam combines a canteen and a theater in Delfshaven
Altstadt Rotterdam will be a unique place in historic Delfshaven. In a former garage at the Aelbrechtskolk the canteen is already open. Soon the theatre auditorium will provide space for an (inter)national programming. The focus will be on innovative productions from the ‘flat-floor circuit’. The programming will be an important addition to the current offerings […]
Schools are making their students become entrepreneurs
What better way for students to gain experience right away. Various schools let their students run their own restaurants, shops, or brands. The restaurants of Zadkine and Albeda are great places to enjoy dinner for example. Now Vak College Hillegersberg and Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam also offer working experiences. Vak College Hillegersberg operates a brand new […]
Bianca Farla & The Showgirls of Magic at Kerstcircus Ahoy
Just like Rotterdam Ahoy itself, Kerstcircus Ahoy celebrates its 50th edition this year. During this special edition, one of the highlights will be provided by the Rotterdam illusionist Bianca Farla & The Showgirls of Magic. The Christmas Circus takes place from 25 December to 2 January 2022. The Christmas Circus Ahoy is a household name […]