International Film Festival Rotterdam Undoubtedly one of the highlights of the year, the IFFR takes over the city for 12 whole days. The festival is not only a public event for film fanatics and culture lovers, but also a meeting of thousands of film professionals, reporters and critics from all over the world. The programme…
VOCES8 & Codarts Dance The eight top vocalists from VOCES8 will treat you to a colourful collection of ‘Winter Tales’: music for the cold winter months! You’ll be dreaming of soft twinkling lights, snowy landscapes, cosy blankets with a roaring fire. After the break, the singers join together with Codarts Dance for an exciting show.…
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam and pianist Michiel Borstlap present dance concert Pas de Deux After a successful tour in 2016 and a nomination for the VSCD dance prize, Pas de Deux will re-enter the theaters from 8 February. Pas de Deux is a pure dance and music experience, a dance concert in which two worlds come…
Can you think of anything more romantic than ice skating in the winter? Skating rink Rotterdam is open throughout the winter months, offering two covered skating courses: a 400-metre covered track with official ISU dimensions for competitive skaters, and a 800-square metre course for anyone that just wants to have fun on the ice! Please note…
New Year’s organ concert Come celebrate the new year with a concert by Hayo Boerema, the Laurenscantorij led by Wiecher Mandemaker and a ‘mystery guest’. After the concert, there will be New Year’s drinks. Concerts in the ‘Organ’ series are free but require reservation and there will be a collection afterwards. > 6 January, 15.00…
Wooning Zesdaagse (professional cycling) One of the first major sporting events of the year is the Wooning Zesdaagse of Rotterdam. The best cyclists in the world come together at Ahoy Rotterdam for six days of fierce cycling! Ticket prices are starting at €31 and can be bought on the website. > 3-8 January, Ahoy Rotterdam…
Villa Thalia, the largest and most famous event location in the center of Rotterdam, presents BIG BANG 2019! It’s sure to be a spectacular night out with friends and loved ones, and a real must for any lover of great music and entertainment. The line up consists of Robin Roxette, Nigel Hey and Sam Sosa plus many more! Check…
Hans Kleinjan, Maikel Kleinjan and Roderik Faasen, otherwise known as the artistic trio AAA, have been working together for 10 years. Recently these three artists have announced their collaboration with the Italian restaurant Mangiare to open a restaurant in their gallery: GaleriAAA by Mangiare. Both the artist trio and the restaurant desire to create something…
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…