Step aboard history: Nao Victoria visits Rotterdam for the first time
This August, Rotterdam will welcome an extraordinary visitor to the Veerhaven: the Nao Victoria, a faithful replica of the first ship to ever circumnavigate the globe. From August 6 to 10, this magnificent vessel will open its decks to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience life on board a true maritime icon. Between […]
Kick-off World Port Days: “Showing why the port of Rotterdam has a right to exist”
Last week, the annual kick-off of the World Port Days took place in the Van Ghentkazerne in Rotterdam. The 48th edition of the Netherlands’ largest annual maritime event will take place on 5, 6, and 7 September 2025 in Rotterdam. The organization has made an urgent appeal to (port) companies to collaborate and introduce the […]
Aboutaleb receives the 50th Rotterdam Promotion Award
In a packed council chamber at Rotterdam City Hall, former mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb received the Rotterdam Promotion Award from the hands of Mayor Carola Schouten. “I am deeply honored to have received this award from the city,” said an emotional Ahmed Aboutaleb. The ceremony at City Hall was, of course, accompanied by many kind words […]
Wereldmuseum International platform for conference on decolonial art history
On June 25 and 26, 2025, Wereldmuseum Rotterdam will host the international conference De-Imperialising Histories and Blazing Forms, organized by the Wereldmuseum and the Research Center for Material Culture (RCMC), in collaboration with Asia Forum. This two-day gathering will bring together an impressive line-up of artists, scholars, and curators — including internationally renowned Cambodian […]
Rotterdam Haringparty celebrates 30th edition with art, networking, and Dutch delicacies
The Rotterdam Haringparty, one of the city’s most iconic business networking events, celebrated its 30th edition yesterday. For three decades, the event has been a hotspot for creative cross-pollination, culinary enjoyment, and Rotterdam flair. Hosted annually in the lush courtyard of the Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam, the event brings together entrepreneurs, artists, public figures, and influencers […]
Square in June and July: versatile summer offering brings together stories, people and flavours
Fenix is the new art museum about migration. Located in a historic harbor warehouse on the Rotterdam docks of departure and arrival. A key part of Fenix is Plein—the voice of the city. Every year, dozens of events are organized here by and for Rotterdam residents on this covered city square. From celebrations to cultural […]
Conny Janssen Danst will travel with the Parade this summer
This year, Conny Janssen Danst will be on the programme of the travelling theatre festival de Parade with two performances. In Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht, the public can be surprised by two performances by the Rotterdam modern dance company between 25 June and 22 August 2025: Bite the Bullet and Slipping Under. […]
Ruger live in Rotterdam + House of Afro – an unforgettable night at Maassilo
Get ready, Rotterdam — on Friday, June 6, the stage at Maassilo will ignite when Nigerian afrobeats superstar Ruger arrives with his explosive live show. Known for his high-energy sound, distinctive vocals, and sharp lyrics, Ruger has taken the global afro scene by storm with chart-topping hits like “Dior,” “Girlfriend,” and “Asiwaju.” Following sold-out shows […]
Children eat for free at De Beren
During the May holiday, it turned out to be a bull’s eye: families who joined De Beren Rotterdam Alexandrium were given a tasty treat. Children up to and including 12 years old were allowed to eat for free with every main course ordered, which made for many happy faces. Due to its success, the campaign […]
Mayor Schouten and State Secretary Coenradie kick off the Night Against Sexual Violence together with Plan International
During the night of Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, May 18, hundreds of runners will complete a 20-kilometer route through Rotterdam to raise awareness of sexual violence worldwide. The nighttime event, organized by Plan International, will kick off at midnight with speeches from Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten, State Secretary Ingrid Coenradie, and Plan International Director […]