Duncan Laurence opens Pink Saturday
This year, Pink Saturday will take place on 18 June in Rotterdam and is part of Pride Week. During the free event at the Coolsingel Duncan Laurence will kick off the festival with an opening concert. The Rotterdam Pride Foundation, the organisation behind the 2022 edition of Pink Saturday, is very pleased with Laurence’s commitment. […]
Batavierhuis celebrates anniversary with 2 TO 2 FEST
The Batavierhuis is a breeding ground for enterprising artists. On April 2 and 3 the independent makerspace will be the site of the two-day mini-festival 2 TO 2 FEST. Several artists from Rotterdam celebrate the second anniversary of Batavierhuis for almost 24 hours. The Batavierhuis in Delfshaven is an initiative of the Droom en Daad […]
Weelde has a packed opening weekend
Weelde is a creative free state where anything is possible. It’s located in the industrial Western part of town and is a destination for innovative art, culture, food, drinks, parties, and events. After a winter break, the doors will open with a packed opening weekend from Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 3. Every day, […]
A cultural festival in the former Tropicana
Tropicana Fest is a cultural festival of art and music. It presents a curated selection of Rotterdam talent. The initiator of the festival is Rotterdam’s pop musician Guus Bok. When Talitha Holl, the cultural director of Rotterdam Kralingen-Crooswijk introduced him to Vladimir Radujkov, artist, curator and initiator of NEON Foundation, the two neighbors from Kralingen […]
A hugely great exhibition by Dutch expressionist Henk Chabot
Between the two world wars, Henk Chabot (1894 – 1949) was regarded as a leading representative of Dutch expressionism. A striking monumental villa in the very center of Rotterdam is devoted to the painter and sculptor. From May 3 the exhibition ‘Het wordt reusachtig goed’ shows highlights and defining moments from his wide-ranging oeuvre. Henk […]
Circusstad Festival also introduces a gala
With the introduction of a unique Circusstad Gala and a performance from Jesse Huygh, a circus performer suffering from genetic lung disease, with a debate afterward. Circusstad Festival 2022 bears the signature of new artistic director Menno van Dyke. From May 4 Circusstad Festival is back with a five-day event around Schouwburgplein in de Doelen […]
Kroon celebrates 4th anniversary with a festival
De Kroon is a bustling business complex in Schiemond. Next to Oase and Eaux Posse there are several offices, studios, a campsite, music studios, and a large outdoor area. On Saturday, April 9 the collective celebrates the 4-year anniversary during Kroon Fest. De Kroon is an initiative by ERA Contour and Placebased & co. They […]
Hair Power celebrates power and symbolic meaning of hair
Beautifully decorated hair combs, outrageous wigs, meticulously braided jewelry, and a warm jumper made of hair. Wereldmuseum Rotterdam launches a new exhibition: Hair Power. Hair is a particularly powerful material. Not only because it is fragile and strong at the same time, but also because it feels so intimate. Growing out of our skin, it […]
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival goes extra large
In the Northern part of Rotterdam, you’ll find the Pijnackerplein. This historic square with an old-fashioned bandstand has been making way for banjos and mandolins once a year since 2009. To mark the 10th edition Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival goes extra-large after online editions. There are more stages, more entertainment, more food and drinks, and more […]
Peace is in the air in Rotterdam
Mothership, Anymotion Productions and Video Agency have joined forces and created a light artwork that screams for world peace. Hundreds of drones have portrayed a dove of peace during a show that was secretly recorded in the middle of the night, near the iconic bridge De Hef in Rotterdam. The performance with the title ‘ASAP’, […]