Sneakerness calls on everyone to donate sneakers this weekend Fashion lovers and sneakerheads can be found this weekend in Rotterdam at Sneakerness. This time not only the most exclusive sneakers and streetwear outfits can be found there; a special ‘donation tree’ is being built from sneakers. Everyone is invited to hand in their old (or …
Watching wildlife on screens Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam is a five-day film festival entirely devoted to wildlife and nature. This year, the organisation received no fewer than 350 submissions from all over the world (74 countries to be precise) including 14 films from the Netherlands. Only the fifty best films will be shown during the …
Spiders, ghosts and lots of black light This isn’t any ordinary party. In order to bring the Glow in the Dark experience to life, much attention is given to the decor. There will be lasers, glowing objects, visual arts and blacklights. Because it is a Halloween special, there will also be spiders, ghosts and other …
100 Years of Jazz in Rotterdam At Festival Jazz International Rotterdam, the Rotterdam scene and sound are central. Jazz, hip-hop, electronics, impro and many crossovers define the programme, all with a Rotterdam character. There will be plenty of Rotterdam musicians and new projects, but the programming will also be supplemented by (inter) national artists. Moreover, …
Experience the silence of sound On Friday, 25 and Saturday, 26 October, the fourth edition of Woordnacht, the festival on current Dutch and Flemish literature, takes place in Rotterdam. This year’s theme is silence: the silence of the taboo. Dozens of writers, poets and artists will again be performing in the vicinity of Central Station …
After a successful and sold-out introduction last year in Antwerp with around 35,000 visitors, De Grote Schijn will bring its magic to the Netherlands for the first time this fall. The Kralingse Bos in Rotterdam forms the natural backdrop for a special walking tour through the dark during the autumn holidays from Friday 18 to …
Come out and play! The world’s greatest digital entertainment festival is coming to Ahoy Rotterdam from 18 – 20 October. DreamHack Rotterdam is the major event of the brand new Rotterdam Games Week and is all about entertainment for the digital generation. Expect esports tournaments, a gaming expo with plenty of interaction for both PC …
Film for lovers of Architecture The Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam (AFFR) combines film with cities and architecture. Films are shown about cities, infrastructure, architects, buildings and their representation in feature films. This year’s theme, “Lost in Transition”, examines how our way of thinking and living will have to drastically change in order to guarantee a …
Running through the Port of Rotterdam Especially for this obstacle run, Rotterdam port companies will be opening their doors to harbour runners. You can run 6 or 10 kilometres across port areas and quays, past ships, cranes, containers and through port sheds. The 10-kilometre trail has 25 obstacles to overcome. During the Harbour Run you …
A Festival Downtown presents exciting, progressive and mostly electronic music at a unique location right in the centre of Rotterdam. During one day, Nieuwe Binnenweg will be transformed into a festival site with various indoor and outdoor locations. The complete line-up is huge and can be found on the website. Make sure to check out …
