Pixel Pioneers at the Depot
Digital art takes centre stage in Rotterdam From 25 April 2026, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen presents Pixel Pioneers, a forward-looking exhibition at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen dedicated to the evolution of digital art. As technology continues to shape everyday life, from smartphones to gaming, this exhibition explores how it is transforming contemporary artistic practice. […]
75 years of Moluccan history in Rotterdam
From 21 March through the end of April, Fenix presents a special exhibition marking 75 years of Moluccan history in the Netherlands. This curated showcase explores the journey of the Moluccan community, blending art, personal memory, and migration stories. Visitors are invited to reflect on displacement, cultural identity, and adaptation, gaining both historical insight and […]
The road to Fenix
A new documentary about one of Rotterdam’s most talked-about cultural projects is set to debut on the big screen. The Road to Fenix will have its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, telling the story behind the transformation of a historic harbor warehouse into the migration museum Fenix, now one of the city’s newest […]
Trompenburg kicks off spring in Rotterdam
Spring has arrived, and there’s no better place to celebrate the season than Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum in Rotterdam. This eight-hectare botanical garden, located on Honingerdijk in Kralingen, invites visitors for a day of nature, relaxation, and outdoor activity. The garden kicks off the season with a lively Lentefestival this weekend, followed by a specialized […]
Fenix acquires rare sculpture
The Hammer Worker: an early tribute to migrant labour at Fenix Rotterdam’s migration museum Fenix has acquired a rare bronze sculpture by Anton van Wouw (1862–1945). With this acquisition, Fenix becomes the first art museum in the Netherlands to include a work by the influential sculptor in its collection. The artwork, The Hammer Worker (1911), […]
Nederlands Fotomuseum opens in Rotterdam
The Nederlands Fotomuseum has officially opened its doors in its new home, the historic Santos warehouse in Rotterdam’s Rijnhaven district. On 7 February 2026, visitors can now explore one of the largest photography collections in the world in a setting that combines heritage, innovation and public accessibility. A historic warehouse reborn as a museum Originally […]
Double Helix in Rotterdam
Double Helix in Rotterdam during Art Week During Rotterdam Art Week, Scapino Ballet Rotterdam presents Double Helix at the industrial Katoenhuis. This large-scale production is created specifically for the location and offers visitors an immersive experience rather than a traditional theatre performance. Audiences step into a futuristic environment where the boundary between the human body […]
A State of Trance celebrates 25 years
In February 2026, Rotterdam once again becomes the global capital of trance as A State of Trance returns to Rotterdam Ahoy for a very special occasion: the festival’s 25th anniversary. On 27 and 28 February, thousands of fans from around the world will gather for what is set to be the most ambitious edition in […]
Banksy experience arrives in Rotterdam for the first time
This winter, Rotterdam will host a major international art experience centred around one of the most famous, and mysterious, artists of our time. House of Banksy – An Unauthorized Exhibition opens in Las Palmas from 23 January through 10 May 2026, marking the exhibition’s debut in the Netherlands. Set inside the striking former warehouse on […]
Musical fun in your favorite pub!
When you think of Amstel, you think of traditional pubs. When you think of The Friends of Amstel, you think of music. All of this is now coming together in a brand-new concept: Amstel LIVE in the pub! From February 26th until the next edition of The Friends of Amstel LIVE, the musical atmosphere will […]