Nacht van de Kaap offers a notorious night to remember

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Not all that long ago, Katendrecht was a fairly insalubrious part of town. Welcoming sailors from all corners of the world. During cultural festival Nacht van de Kaap that notorious past is celebrated on Saturday, September 3. On the quay next to SS Rotterdam there is enough entertainment. On the former cruise ship, there are […]

National Geographic presents Colors of the World on SS Rotterdam

National Geographic Colors of the World

A new beautiful photo exhibition on the SS Rotterdam allows visitors look at our planet in a new way. National Geographic Colors of the World shows the fascinating experience of colour in photography from July 1 to August 28. It shows how colors determine the character of photographs. This phenomenon is shown with beautiful photography. […]

inJazz showcases the future of Dutch jazz

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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 […]

De Kaapse Markt is a fresh new market in Katendrecht

Kaapse Markt Deliplein Jan Bijl

A new market is starting at the initiative of the Municipality of Rotterdam. The Kaapse Markt, a small-scale Friday market on the Deliplein in the middle of the bustling Katendrecht district. The first edition is this Friday, May 27. The Kaapse Markt will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM. For now it’s a […]

Hans Klok & Friends back in Rotterdam

hans klok & friends

After the success of the first Hans Klok & Friends tour there will be new shows this summer. From august 13 the illusionist once again appears next to SS Rotterdam for 13 performances. The Dutch illusionist Hans Klok is currently preparing a new stunt. He will step into a ‘wheel of death’. This apparatus consists […]

Michael van Valkenburgh designs Rijnhavenpark

Rijnhavenpark by Michael van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA)

In the coming years, the harbor basin between the Wilhelminapier and Katendrecht will transform into a park with a beach. The Rijnhavenpark will be a versatile and inviting spot in the middle of Rotterdam city center, designed by renowned New York landscape architecture firm Michael van Valkenburgh Associates. Alderman Kurvers (Building and Housing) explains: “Once, […]

Café Theater Festival is coming to Rotterdam

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On Friday 25 and Saturday 26 March Café Theater Festival and Walhalla will organise the first edition in Rotterdam! Ten hospitality establishments across Rotterdam form the backdrop for short performances by artists from different disciplines.  The Café Theater Festival (CTF) is where the performing arts and hospitality meet. Tables in restaurants suddenly become stages and […]

Restaurant Putaine has opened with great succes

Restaurant Putaine interior Studio Unfolded

Putaine is finally open and it’s immediately the place to be. The restaurant is part of the unique Floating Office in ever-evolving Rijnhaven offering unique views from the spectacular interior.  Michael Schook and Eva Eekman lead the modern & seasonal international restaurant and bar. They have gained a lot of experience already with De Matroos […]

Bistrot du Bac enriches Katendrecht with La Petite Soeur

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Bistro du Bac is a stronghold at the Deliplein in Katendrecht. A charming place for French Cuisine. In addition to running that restaurant, the owners have opened a little sister at just a stone’s throw away. La Petite Soeur offers drinks and small dishes. La Petite Soeur originated during lockdown. Overnight the owners Joost en […]

Construction has started on stilwerk Rotterdam

Santos will be transformed in stilwerk

Stilwerk is a German enterprise operating in quality design. At its locations in Hamburg and Düsseldorf customers will find 800 premium brands. Rotterdam will be home to a new design destination from 2023. The historic Santos building – a listed brick building on the Katendrecht peninsula – offers the perfect conditions for this. The former […]