First Impact Night takes place in Rotterdam Ahoy

Rita Ora plays Impact Night

On Tuesday 4 June, Rotterdam Ahoy will host Impact Night, a brand new event that will bring thousands of visitors together to make an impact on various social issues. There will great shows by international star Rita Ora and Dutch artists such as Son Mieux. As visitors enter the venue they’re confronted with the Impact […]

ibis Styles Rotterdam Ahoy is now open

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Adjacent to the Rotterdam Ahoy concert venue and convention centre the new ibis Styles Rotterdam has opened its doors in Rotterdam-Zuid. This stylish hotel offers 250 contemporary and spacious rooms. Together with the chic Italian restaurant, Giacobbe Aperitivo e Cucina, this stylish hotel promises an unforgettable experience. In Rotterdam, the typical ibis Styles features are reflected […]

Reggae Rotterdam Festival presents Lauryn Hill and Sean Paul in Ahoy

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The fifth edition of Reggae Rotterdam Festival will take place in Ahoy. After several editions in the Kralingse Bos the festival goes southwards. On July 29 the festival presents an impressive line-up with Sean Paul, Stefflon Don, Beenie Man and Lauryn Hill among others. The reggae festival will use the inside and outside parts of […]

De Vrienden van Amstel LIVE celebrates Dutch music

De Vrienden van Amstel LIVE celebrates Dutch music

For 25 years, De Vrienden van Amstel LIVE has been a household name throughout the Netherlands. Since 1999, Rotterdam Ahoy has been transformed into one big pub every January. The biggest names all took the stage and this year the anniversary is celebrated during 20 shows with 28 acts performing during a nearly three-and-a-half-hour show. […]

DreamHack Rotterdam is the main event of RTM Games Week

DreamHack Rotterdam

E-sports enjoys worldwide recognition as the fastest-growing segment of media and entertainment. With the youngest and most coveted fan base. ESL Gaming is the world’s leading esports company and it organizes DreamHack. An immersive, gaming lifestyle experience where the community comes to life. From October 14 to 16 DreamHack Rotterdam is the main event of […]

Back to the 90s in Ahoy

Back tot the 90's PAUL ELSTAK

Back to the glorious music of the 90s. SNAP, Paul Elstak, Phats & Small, Twenty 4 Seven, Dune, Nakatomi, The Sunclub, and dj Coenio will all play Ahoy during Back to the 90s on September 24. This event is known for its diverse artists and beautifully decorated location. Phats & Small most ubiquitous hit is, […]

Hit It hits Ahoy with boxing matches and musical performances

Emma Heesters at Hit It

Rico Verhoeven is the Heavyweight World Champion Kickboxing since 2013, next to that he is an actor and entrepreneur. Together with his team he has developed  HIT IT. A brand new sports and live entertainment show, where professional athletes and other celebrities will compete in boxing matches. Additionally, various top artists will perform live on […]

Birra Moretti is served at NN North Sea Jazz

Greyheads Birra Moretti at North Sea Jazz

North Sea Jazz in Ahoy Rotterdam is the biggest jazz festival of the year. Heineken has been a sponsor for almost ten years. As they want to introduce Birra Moretti to the Dutch crowd the Italian beer is served during the festival. Birra Moretti is a fresh and smooth beer, with which you immediately feel […]

Ahoy Rotterdam will host the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics Word Championships

The Artistic Gymnastics World Championships will return to Ahoy Rotterdam. Robert Eijkelestam

The Artistic Gymnastics Word Championships will return to Rotterdam. The event is planned for 17-25 October 2026 in Ahoy, the same venue which staged the 2010 World Championships. Monique Kempff is President of the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Federation. She commented: “We are very proud that the Netherlands and Rotterdam can once again show the world […]

Ellie Lust and Jan Versteegh report for World Police & Fire Games Rotterdam

Ellie Lust en Jan Versteegh World Police & Fire Games Rotterdam

The international games for personnel of the police, fire brigade, customs, and corrections services personnel will be held in the Netherlands for the first time in history. Rotterdam will be very safe for ten days as 10.000 participants from all over the world are expected at the World Police & Fire Games from July 22. […]