Celebrating 150 years of the New Rotterdam Waterway
Until mid-October, Rotterdam and the region will commemorate the opening of the New Rotterdam Waterway in 1872. This canal is the artificial mouth of the river Rhine. It gave Rotterdam the springboard to conquer the world and become an important port. The Waterway (Nieuwe Waterweg) is a busy shipping route since it is the primary […]
Hugo Borst opens cultural platform Weisbard in Little C
Hugo Borst is a well-regarded author. With a love for Rotterdam, football (Sparta to be more specific), and art. Weisbard is his new own cultural spot in Little C. At this cultural place, he exhibits art and organizes events. Every first Thursday of the month, there is something going on in the evening. Bost has […]
de Doelen Studio reopens
De Doelen is a regarded concert hall and convention center. It’s mainly known as a venue for classical music, as it’s the home of The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. But the monumental building is also a vibrant inner-city meeting place because of de Doelen Studio. It reopens Friday, April 22. De Doelen Studio is the smallest […]
Beats & Bites at the Foodhallen
Foodhallen regularly organises afterwork drinks. On April 14 there is a special edition of Beats & Bites with local heroes Perry de Man, Bobby’s Dry Gin, Brouwerij Noordt and DJs. From 5 PM tot 11 PM the Foodhallen will offer a kind of festival with local food, drinks and music. Provided by DJs like Ofnoh, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Boutique Fantastique puts the MAHO area on the map
The MAHO Quarter, especially known for the shops and restaurants on the Pannekoekstraat and the Botersloot, will be the stage for a brand new street festival. The first edition of Boutique Fantastique takes place on April 16. Although lovers of fashion, food, and shopping should know this historic part of the center already, the local […]
Leading art galleries and institutions organise Art Central Rotterdam XL
For the first time, more than 30 leading Rotterdam art galleries and institutions join forces to organise Art Central Rotterdam XL. During the weekend of March 12 and 13 people can join tours of the galleries and exhibition spaces. Art Central Rotterdam XL is organised by Art Index Rotterdam Tours. It’s a unique opportunity to […]
Design in Motion Festival takes over screens in Rotterdam
On the 6th of October, the world’s best motion design will be on show on every screen in the public space. In Rotterdam, renowned works can be seen on screens at Central Station, public transportation, shopping centers, streets, and Rotterdam The Hague Airport during the Design in Motion Festival. DEMO is founded by Studio Dumbar […]
TREK is back at Vroesenpark
This coming festival season, Festival TREK will again tour eight city parks after two years. The popular Vroesenpark in Rotterdam is the starting point from May 5 to 8. The festival guarantees an intimate atmosphere, good food and drinks and surprising entertainment from young theatre makers, cabaret artists and musical talent. The festival is free […]
