World leaders reimagined as refugees
Who will be the next world leader to board The Boat? On 20 June, marking World Refugee Day, renowned Syrian artist Abdalla Al Omari will create a new addition to his powerful artwork The Boat live at Fenix in Rotterdam. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to watch the artist at work throughout the day […]
Villa Kakelbont becomes Rotterdam’s viewing spot
Football fans in Rotterdam have a new place to gather this summer. From 11 June onwards, Villa Kakelbont is transforming its cosy city-centre café into what it hopes will become the largest World Cup pub in Rotterdam. Located in the Halvemaanpassage, the popular living-room-style café will broadcast every World Cup match that takes place during […]
A visit to the Euromast
Euromast reopens: visitors can now reserve their visit for July After months of renovation, one of Rotterdam’s most iconic landmarks is preparing to welcome visitors once again. The Euromast will officially reopen this summer, and reservations for visits from 1 July onwards are now available. For locals and visitors alike, the reopening marks the return […]
Pixel Pioneers at the Depot
Digital art takes centre stage in Rotterdam From 25 April 2026, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen presents Pixel Pioneers, a forward-looking exhibition at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen dedicated to the evolution of digital art. As technology continues to shape everyday life, from smartphones to gaming, this exhibition explores how it is transforming contemporary artistic practice. […]
75 years of Moluccan history in Rotterdam
From 21 March through the end of April, Fenix presents a special exhibition marking 75 years of Moluccan history in the Netherlands. This curated showcase explores the journey of the Moluccan community, blending art, personal memory, and migration stories. Visitors are invited to reflect on displacement, cultural identity, and adaptation, gaining both historical insight and […]
The road to Fenix
A new documentary about one of Rotterdam’s most talked-about cultural projects is set to debut on the big screen. The Road to Fenix will have its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, telling the story behind the transformation of a historic harbor warehouse into the migration museum Fenix, now one of the city’s newest […]
Trompenburg kicks off spring in Rotterdam
Spring has arrived, and there’s no better place to celebrate the season than Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum in Rotterdam. This eight-hectare botanical garden, located on Honingerdijk in Kralingen, invites visitors for a day of nature, relaxation, and outdoor activity. The garden kicks off the season with a lively Lentefestival this weekend, followed by a specialized […]
Fenix acquires rare sculpture
The Hammer Worker: an early tribute to migrant labour at Fenix Rotterdam’s migration museum Fenix has acquired a rare bronze sculpture by Anton van Wouw (1862–1945). With this acquisition, Fenix becomes the first art museum in the Netherlands to include a work by the influential sculptor in its collection. The artwork, The Hammer Worker (1911), […]
Nederlands Fotomuseum opens in Rotterdam
The Nederlands Fotomuseum has officially opened its doors in its new home, the historic Santos warehouse in Rotterdam’s Rijnhaven district. On 7 February 2026, visitors can now explore one of the largest photography collections in the world in a setting that combines heritage, innovation and public accessibility. A historic warehouse reborn as a museum Originally […]
Double Helix in Rotterdam
Double Helix in Rotterdam during Art Week During Rotterdam Art Week, Scapino Ballet Rotterdam presents Double Helix at the industrial Katoenhuis. This large-scale production is created specifically for the location and offers visitors an immersive experience rather than a traditional theatre performance. Audiences step into a futuristic environment where the boundary between the human body […]