QMusic treats with ice creams at Eendrachtsplein
QMusic is one of the most popular radio stations in the Netherlands. Morning jockey Mattie Valk lives in Rotterdam and Friday July 8 he’s present in his hometown to hand out ice creams. From the Q-ice cream truck several DJ’s hand out ice with these specific flavours: DubbelFrisss, CoolBest and Taksi. The truck visits Uttecht, […]
The Maritime Museum offers a festive summer
The Maritime Museum kicks off the summer with a Ship’s Dog Parade. Subsequently, the museum will be open every day until 21 August. Besides contemporary exhibitions, there are summer activities for young and old. The Dogparade 010 takes place July 9, it is a cheerful parade of dogs dressed in maritime attire and their owners […]
Experience the fourth edition of the Waterfestival on the Rotte
The Rotte river runs from the city center through several neighborhoods like Oude Noorden and Crooswijk. On Saturday, August 27 the fourth Waterfestival on the Rotte takes place between Crooswijksebocht and the Zwaanhalskade between 11 AM to 5 PM. There are canoes, sloops, rowing boats, sailing boats and SUPs to use. The Dragon Boat Race […]
inJazz showcases the future of Dutch jazz
Showcase event inJazz descends on several stages around the Deliplein on Thursday, June 23. In Theater Walhalla, Kantine Walhalla and two studio’s of Conny Janssen Danst there will be free performances. InJazz has been promoting Dutch jazz and its composers on both a national and international level for many years. As an initiative of copyright […]
Le Monde d’Hermès Kiosk comes to Rotterdam
Modeled after a Parisian newsstand, Le Monde d’Hermès kiosk arrives in the Scheepvaartkwartier from June 16 to June 19. It celebrates the French luxury brand’s magazine that is loaded with imagery and content revolving around the spring/summer S22 collection. The first kiosk opened in Prague in 2021, before landing in Barcelona in April of the […]
Wikkelboats officially presented during Rijnhaven Fest
Although the Wikkelboats already can be found at the Rijnhaven for over a year, there hasn’t been an official launch. On Sunday 19 June this will happen during the first edition of Rijnhaven Fest. In the Rijnhaven a floating park is in development. Ultimately all sections will be connected by footpaths, which will allow for […]
Holland Casino is the new main sponsor of Rotterdam Unlimited Summer Carnival
Europe’s largest multicultural street festival takes place in the heart of Rotterdam from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 July, with this year’s 35th edition of the Summer Carnival Street Parade. Holland Casino will sponsor the event that attracts more than half a million visitors on average. The Rotterdam Unlimited Summer Carnival’s first event is the […]
Visit construction sites throughout Rotterdam during Dag van de Bouw
During the annual Dag van de Bouw (Construction Day) on Saturday, June 18 everyone can get behind the scenes of construction sites. Areas that are normally forbidden to the general public. In Rotterdam, there are several projects to visit. Dozens of construction sites in the country open their doors on this day between 10 AM […]
Het Podium is the center of Rotterdam Architecture Month
A bright pink city podium, atop the roof of the New Institute, is the center of Rotterdam Architecture Month. Throughout June there are architectural events on the pink stage at almost 30 meters high. Downstairs in The New Institute, the main exhibition (T)Huis is on display. Admission to the platform is free but visitors must […]
Eendracht Festival showcases the coolest up-and-coming acts from Rotterdam
On Thursday July 21 Eendracht Festival will once again present local talent from all different scenes. The last time, during a successful anniversary edition in 2019, there were more than 140 acts at 19 different locations. Local artists can apply for a spot on one of the stages until May 29. Musicians, poets, visual artists, […]