Awakening in Blue: An Ode to Cyanotype exhibition
Awakening in Blue: An Ode to Cyanotype (February 7 to June 7, 2026) is one of two temporary exhibitions marking the launch of the Nederlands Fotomuseum, the National Museum of Photography, in the Santos warehouse. The presentation celebrates the timeless beauty of one of the oldest and most recognizable photographic techniques: cyanotype. This deep-blue medium is […]
Museum Rotterdam puts the city’s soul on display
Rotterdam may be known for its bold skyline and forward-looking spirit, but behind the steel and glass lies a city built on stories, communities, and places where people have gathered for generations. This year, Museum Rotterdam highlights that rich urban soul in two very different, yet beautifully connected ways: by celebrating the brown bars that […]
International Film Festival Rotterdam announces new premieres
The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has announced a new selection of premieres in Bright Future and Harbour. The first Limelight films have also been announced, and two new Focus programs featuring short films have been added to the lineup of the 55th festival edition, which will take place from January 29 to February 8, […]
Rotterdam Warm Winter Weeks
The days are getting shorter and it’s getting dark outside, but in Rotterdam, the lights are coming on during the Rotterdam Warm Winter Weeks! A new winter festival where Rotterdam residents join forces to turn on the lights in the heart of the city. From December 12th to January 4th, the city center will be […]
Rotterdam prepares for the surprising world of “lost packages”
After previous successes in Utrecht, Eindhoven, Tilburg, and Amstelveen, the popular phenomenon of “lost packages” is now returning to Rotterdam. At the Alexandrium Shopping Center, the French company King Colis is opening a temporary pop-up store brimming with mystery, surprises, and unique finds. From Tuesday, October 28, to Sunday, November 2, visitors can immerse themselves […]
SOLO EXHIBITION MARLOU FERNANDA OPENS AT WORLD MUSEUM ROTTERDAM
On October 10, the exhibition “Marlou Fernanda: A Time for Everything” opened at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam. With this multidisciplinary retrospective, Rotterdam-based artist Marlou Fernanda (born 1996) reflects on ten years of independent artistry and invites visitors into her colorful, personal, and sometimes confrontational world, where self-expression and the right to space are central. The exhibition […]
De Grote Schijn 2025: experience the magic of Kralingse Bos
This autumn, Kralingse Bos transforms once again into a world of enchantment during De Grote Schijn. From October 16 to November 2, 2025, a brand-new two-kilometer walking route will guide visitors through a spectacular display of lights, immersive sounds, and magical natural moments. It’s an experience for all ages, blending nature and technology in a […]