Bombing of Poems: Poetry on the Binnenrotte!
Get ready for a poetic downpour of powerful messages! Poetry International is proud to announce the upcoming ‘Bombing of Poems’ event, which will flood De Binnenrotte in the centre Rotterdam with words of peace and beauty on Wednesday 14 May. This art intervention is part of the festivities leading up to the 55th Poetry International […]
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 Bold Exhibition Challenging Power, Racism, and Capitalism
Kendell Geers sees art as an ideological filleting knife. As the curator of EVERYTHING IS TRUE – NOTHING IS PERMITTED, he brings together bold and provocative works that challenge societal norms. The exhibition, running from March 8 to June 15 at Brutus in Rotterdam, features powerful pieces by Marina Abramović, Cassils, Regina José Galindo, Kara […]
Celebrate freedom during Museumnacht010!
This year we celebrate 80 years of freedom and we do that big during the Rotterdam Museum Night on Saturday evening, March 1. Dive into the finally free Rotterdam of 1945 and party along to the beats of then and now. Expect an evening full of vibes, music and festive energy that you don’t want […]
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 […]
Top 5 restaurants in Rotterdam – Indian Cuisine Edition
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food this winter, be sure not to miss out on Indian cuisine. Steaming plates of fresh curry, warm naan bread and a variety of fresh herbs and authentic spices. Sometimes spicy, but often mild. Indian cuisine frequently features chicken and sometimes fish and lamb. Many authentic dishes are […]
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! […]
Where film meets imagination: The IFFR 2025 Shorts Programme
Next year, the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) once again shines a spotlight on the limitless possibilities of short filmmaking. Through its carefully curated 2025 Shorts Focus Programmes, the festival invites audiences to explore a world where bold storytelling, artistic experimentation, and powerful narratives take center stage. From heart-stirring documentaries to groundbreaking animations and avant-garde […]
Shopping for a better world: Nieuwe Instituut opens New Store 3.0 in Rotterdam
Welcome to the New Store, the shop that helps preserve the living world rather than burdening it. Our current consumption habits often lead to waste, pollution and the depletion of natural resources. But what if shopping could help people and the environment instead of harming them? The New Store 3.0 pop-up opens in the Nieuwe […]
From the racetrack to space
Schaffhausen/Qatar, 26th November 2024: In a compelling new short movie produced by IWC Schaffhausen, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team driver Lewis Hamilton embarks on a flight training for astronauts. The same training was used to prepare the crews of the Inspiration 4 and Polaris Dawn commercial human spaceflight missions. During the training day, the seven-time Formula […]
