REC. Festival The area around Annabel and Biergarten will be turned into a festival village with concerts showcasing various musical genres, including disco, soul, afrobeat, hip-hop, indie and future R&B. The festival is the place to discover new sounds, as it attracts up-and-coming stars, alongside legendary acts. Keep an eye on the website for the…
Metropole Orkest – Vince Mendoza Invites Becca Stevens The Metropole Orchestra, the world’s leading pop and jazz orchestra, has come together with Vince Mendoza, some of the best arrangers from around the world and singer Becca Stevens to create a new work that will be revealed at this concert. Tickets are €23,50 and can be bought…
Festival Jazz International An indoor festival promising a huge variety of high-quality concerts! For jazz lovers and connoisseurs, this is the go-to event to discover new sounds and enjoy the best acts over there. Thanks to the festival’s small scale, the concerts are very intimate. See the website for ticket details and updates on the…
Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam With a focus on nature, this festival will screen films and documentaries by young talent as well as big names such as David Attenborough. There will be awards in different categories, Q&A sessions, theme nights and children’s activities. Be sure to check the website for ticket details and updates to the…
Jimmy Carr – Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits World tour The legendary British comedian, famous for his dark humour and dry wit, returns to Rotterdam as part of his world tour. In its review, The Guardian described Carr as “a comedy hero for our times”. Hear his best jokes from his 15-year career along…
Whiskybase Gathering Love whisky? Rotterdam͛’s favourite whisky shop is organising a gathering especially for enthusiasts. There will be more than 1,500 whiskies to choose from, ranging from 1900s vintages to the yet-to-be-released. Tickets are €27,50 for one day or €45 for both days. 20 October (12pm-6pm) & 21 October (11am-5pm), Maassilo (Charlois) whiskybase.com/gathering [Photo by…
Left of the Dial A new showcase festival, organised by Rotown, and offering the best in (post-) punk, garage, shoegaze and noiserock. With more than 30 bands playing across five different locations, rock and punk lovers will be sure to find something they like. The line-up consists of, among others, Bad Breeding, Jo Passed and…
Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam (AFFR) This year, the film festival celebrate its 10th edition! An extensive programme that combines film screenings on city planning and architecture. There will also be debates and interesting talks about urban development and city making. It’s a favourite with architects, city lovers, film enthusiasts and students from all over the…
A Festival Downtown A mix of Rotterdam’s best electronic music and artists from abroad, this small festival is a real gem for anyone who likes surprising and emerging acts. From electronic to jazz, hip-hop and all types of exciting combinations in-between. It͛s also free, so you can dip in and out of the various venues until…
Unplugged – The Suicide Club A night of live music at Rotterdam’͛s coolest rooftop bar, where you can enjoy concerts, spoken-word performances, live painting and vinyl records (you can even bring your own). Entrance is free, but if you want to have dinner or be sure of a good spot, do reserve a table through the…