Exclusive interview with Armin van Buuren: ‘Rotterdam feels like coming home’ (ASOT 2025)
Armin van Buuren returns to Rotterdam for another electrifying edition of the A State Of Trance (ASOT) festival at Ahoy. In the lead-up to this highly anticipated event, Inside Rotterdam Magazine had the unique opportunity to speak exclusively with Armin just before his surprise performance at Rotterdam Central Station. The unannounced one-hour set served as […]
A State of Trance Festival
The stage is set for an A State of Trance Festival like never before, as Armin van Buuren announces an exclusive face-to-face performance with Dutch sensation Maddix—a world-first for both artists. Breaking from the beloved back-to-back format, Friday night will see Armin and Maddix face off like never before, each equipped with their own decks […]
Holiday On Ice comes to Ahoy Rotterdam: A winter spectacle you don’t want to miss
Kickstart your 2025 in dazzling style as the world-renowned Holiday on Ice takes center stage at Ahoy Rotterdam from 3 to 5 January! Known as the ultimate celebration of artistry on ice, this global phenomenon continues its legacy of wonder and enchantment with its latest production, NO LIMITS. And you can be part of it! […]
World premieres and special location performances at O. Festival for Opera. Music. Theatre.
O. Festival for Opera. Music. Theatre. is an international festival with a programme full of surprises: from international top to primal Rotterdam and adventurous location projects. During O. 2024, more than 60 performances and concerts can be seen at 30 locations throughout Rotterdam. From works in progress to world premieres by young and more established […]
Record label Nous’klaer Audio celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a festival at BRUTUS
For 10 years, independent record label Nous’klaer Audio from Rotterdam has released progressive, forward-thinking, uncompromising electronic and pop music on their terms. To celebrate, Nous’klaer will throw a festival on June 8 at BRUTUS. A highly unique and wholly unique Rotterdam space, that channels the city’s industrial rawness and creative ingenuity. Nous’klaer label staples, whose […]
Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance in Ahoy
After taking place in Utrecht for over a decade, Armin van Buuren is moving his world-renowned A State of Trance Festival to Rotterdam. The newly unveiled plans include broadening the event’s programming into daytime with activities ranging from masterclasses and demo-drops to panels and artist Q&As. With the expansion into daytime and by becoming a […]
The BIG IDEA invites two renowned international ensembles
The magnificent RDM Onderzeebootloods will be the backdrop for a spectacular performance fusing music and contemporary dance. The Big Idea Foundation invites the renowned international ensembles Sasha Waltz & Guests from Berlin and Bang On A Can All-Stars from New York to Rotterdam to create a large-scale performance with young local artists. Between 27th and […]
POING now also provides space for the club scene
POING started as a vintage arcade hall right before the pandemic in a location formerly known as BAR. But as soon as the restrictions were lifted there were club nights in the basement. Now POING offers forward-thinking programming and provides a safer playground for several communities. POING must develop into a multidisciplinary nightlife institution and […]
Zimmerwax brings jazz back on board the ss Rotterdam
Next to the already eventful history of the the ss Rotterdam as the former flagship of the Holland America Line. Jazz legends like Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan and Frank Sinatra all played on board. During the second edition of Zimmerwax those stories are depicted. Zimmerwax is an initiative of Erwin Zimmerman. He is […]
Dancing like a butterfly at Dagvlinder Festival
Dagvlinder has been around since 2018 with memorable editions at a cool location. Onderzeebootloods (a former submarine wharf) is the stage for an international line-up of DJ’s spinning house, techno and more. Riva Starr, Darius Syrossian and Prunk are at the Onderzeebootloods this edition on October 8. As is Michel de Hey, the flag bearer […]
