Trompenburg is a beautifully landscaped botanical garden, located on the edge of the city centre in the Kralingen district. Their annual Christmas market is the perfect place to enjoy a hot cup of Gluhwein and to browse the many stalls selling handcrafted items and gifts. And you’ll even be able to pick up some Christmas…
Closer to Jazz Sessions Let’s swing! Closer to Jazz brings music back to where it belongs: in the middle of the city, close to the people, with a series of weekly evening concerts and jam sessions at the Stadsbrasserie Rotterdam. After an opening concert, the jam sessions starts and everyone can share the stage. Entrance…
Immerse yourself in the ultimate Chirstmas experience at Hudson’s Bay! The popular department store, Hudson’s Bay, offers an assortment of fashion, beauty, lifestyle and home, designed by exclusive brands and popular designers. From Tuesday 27 November to Thursday 27 December, they will surprise guests with a magic mirror on the shop floor. Through the advanced…
A romantic & intimate festival with mesmirising lights right next to the Euromast! This year is the 2nd edition of IJsvrij Park Festival, and will be hosting an extensive range of events and activities for you to enjoy. In addition to skating with friends, family and colleagues, visitors can also enjoy numerous activities and performances…
Jungle By Night These nine Amsterdam-based musicians have toured all over the world, surprising audiences with their vibrant, very danceable shows. Their style is best described as a combination of afro-beats, ethio-breaks, Turkish psych and hot cumbia. Tickets for this concert are €19 and can be bought through Rotown’s website. > 29 November, Maassilo (Charlois)…
Photo expo by Lars van den Brink At first glance, you think you’re looking at a normal picture of a city streetscape. But look again at this and you’re left wondering: is it night or day? That’s exactly the reaction noted Dutch photographer Lars van den Brink is aiming for. He shows what the world…
Blijdorp Winter Festival Over the past few years, this electronic-music festival has become legendary in Rotterdam for its colourful stages and mix of techno, house and hip-hop. This winter it takes place at the Van Nelle Factory, a World Heritage Site and aptly impressive industrial venue. The line-up boasts the likes of ROD, Tim Sweeney,…
Good news for all you party people! The legendary club Now&Wow has reopened its doors in Factory 010 in the south of Rotterdam. Expect an international vibe where art, fashion and humour come together. The club is divided into three rooms: the Now room, Kiss My Ass and Disco l’Amour. Dance the night away to techno, house,…
Katendrecht has now become a trendy area of Rotterdam. Harry-Jan Bus was the first person to see the potential in Katendrecht, the former red-light district of Rotterdam. Thanks to him and his wife Rachèl van Olm, these days the neighbourhood offers culinary hotspots and theatre. Written by Chantal Lindsen Photos by Bart Hoogveld If you saw…
Shimmy Shake Festival Ever dreamt of learning to belly dance? Well, now’s your chance! There will be a variety of workshops for all levels at this festival, as well as performances by the greatest fusion dancers from Holland and abroad, and an open stage with different dance styles. A bazaar filled with the tastiest bites…