What’s on in Rotterdam

The younger they learn to handle money well, the smaller the chance of money problems later. That is the underlying idea and ambition of GeldLab, a unique place in the Netherlands where young people learn to handle money in a playful way.

Dots, Stripes & Spirals, shapes and patterns in nature.

Your guide to Rotterdam events: concerts, festivals, art exhibitions & theater. Explore event details, venues and ticket options today!

Go on a journey of discovery in the Tax & Customs Museum and be surprised. With special objects and stories, the museum offers a thematic and interactive glimpse into the fiscal past.

The Hall of Fame of Dutch Photography shows the development of photography in the Netherlands – from the invention of photography in 1839 to the current digital age.

Starting February 17, see an intervention by Rotterdam artist Sabine Marcelis at Kunsthal.

Super Rich Kids, the club night of Rotterdam where you want to be every Saturday in the place to be: MUNCH!

Join the monthly LatinXpress party with Salsa and Bachata rooms.

Andy, Shohreh & Shahram Solati Live in Rotterdam

Join Kizomba social dancing and workshops every Thursday at Oliveira's from 7 PM to midnight.

Kunsthal Rotterdam presents an overview of the work of Rotterdam artist Woody van Amen (1936). The exhibition marks his ninetieth birthday and honours one of the most influential Dutch artists of the post-war avant-garde.

Explore unique whale fossils from the Western Scheldt in the exhibition 'Primeval Whales'.

An evening full of dance and entertainment: The greatest hits of Frank Sinatra, accompanied by a live Big Band, including a delicious 3-course menu.

Over a hundred helium-filled baby penguins will drift through Kunsthal starting May 30.

Explore the work of Helen Levitt, a key street photographer of the 20th century.

Unfortunate Mice is a mini-exhibition at the Natural History Museum Rotterdam featuring twelve remarkable mice from the museum collection.

Complex Individuality – lichens by Suzette Bousema and Ingeborg Klarenberg

Join your peers on a guided tour of the museum's cherished artifacts, without your parents! Two entry times are available.

Fransje Killaars presents 'Life and Death 2' at museum iCOON, featuring textile installations in historic bunker spaces.

North Sea Jazz festival marks its 50th anniversary this year.

In Floating Things, Floris Hovers explores the world of boats. With robust and fragile sculptures, he plays with form, line, scale, and material, at the intersection of design and imagination.

Experience an evening full of atmosphere and conviviality with live music in the Captains Lounge aboard the ss Rotterdam. Every Friday and Saturday evening, talented musicians provide a delightful musical experience on board.

Weekly Social Run every Saturday at 11:00, in partnership with Oesterbar Rotterdam.

A Dutch-language Pilates class from 7 to 8 pm, followed by a light meal and conversation.

Parkrun offers a weekly 5km run every Saturday at 9:00, welcoming runners, walkers, and those with strollers or wheelchairs.

Learn to dance Salsa in 3 hours during this QUEER beginner bootcamp in Rotterdam. Discover the basic steps, turning techniques, and leading and following skills. Experience a fun and inclusive atmosphere!

Discover All Directions at Fenix Rotterdam: art and migration relics by 100+ global artists, including 5 world premieres. Visit the exhibition!

Le Petit Apéro at RestoBar Colette features jazzy-soul music by DJ RooieKee and culinary treats from the chef.

At Best of Stand-Up in Comedy Club Haug, a rotating line-up of Dutch and international stand-up comedians takes the stage at every edition. The material is live, sharp, and every show is different.

Exhibition presenting chairs as performative, design-led objects that challenge everyday perceptions of seating and domestic design.

The world's top padel players will compete in the Cupra Rotterdam Premier Padel.

A sales exhibition featuring drawings by Manuel Kneepkens to support Gaza.

Pick up the free Kijk&Doe-tocht at the Kunsthal and let yourself be inspired by the exhibition A Chair and You.

Explore the Kunsthal during Museum Week with various exhibitions and activities available for individual or group visits.

Charlois Fashion Week 2026 runs from October 1 to 10 in Rotterdam-Zuid, showcasing local fashion talent.

The very last weekend of Superdisco: on October 2 & 3, we say goodbye to the basement together.

Exhibition exploring the environmental, social and economic impacts of intensive agriculture and plastic use, with installations and research-based works.

Article 15 explores the Congolese philosophy of self-reliance and resilience.

A thought-provoking exploration of how far one will go for their ideals.

A music experience designed to transcend limitations.

The BONDRU exhibition in De Achtertuin Rotterdam explores family, identity, and connection through photography and textiles.

THE BIGGEST F'CKERY OF ROTTERDAM ghetto house & club music

An event focused on preventing inflation while encouraging movement and enjoyment.

BOMBSTRAP releases their debut LP 'BIG ENEMY' at WORM, featuring performances by Loogie, BLOED, and Cancer Void.

A month full of art in the Hillegersberg Shopping Area. Walk the Art Route past the works of over 40 artists, attend a lecture, or join a creative workshop! Fun for young and old!

Oktoberfest Rotterdam on October 3 features a Paulaner Bierhall atmosphere with beer steins, long tables, and festive attire.

Paesaggi Records embarks on an autumn mini-tour in the Benelux, featuring live performances and curated records.

An evening of Zara Larsson's hits and pop sing-alongs at Annabel, extending summer vibes on October 3.

British electro duo Tender + The Flints is known for their atmospheric pop sound.

The Fall Forward brings Rotterdam alternative rock: solid riffs, grand guitars and vocal harmonies. No fuss, no inflated rock attitude. Just a band, original songs and a stage.

Learn how DNA impacts our lives during the Weekend of Science.

A Zara Larsson party with a Eurosummer Edition theme. The evening is dedicated to all of Zara Larsson's music, from her earlier hits to her latest songs. Admission from 18 years old.

Germaine Acogny and Josephine Baker: two iconic women, each with their own story, connected by history. This performance brings them together in an exciting encounter, in which past and present touch.

Bass Drum of Death delivers raw garage rock with ripping guitars and catchy choruses. A band with six studio albums under their belt and a rock-solid live reputation.

A musical world premiere about the four elements featuring crystal singing bowls and young talent at De Doelen.

The little blue notebook.

Explore various exhibitions and the Kunsthal building during KunstHoppen.

In the work of Hans van Asch, birds find themselves in carefully constructed worlds. They appear as iconic figures, as part of an open situation, or as protagonists in a small anecdote.

3 bands will give a LIVE performance in our cosy living room at Hostel ROOM

The Natural History Unseen is a guided tour for people with a visual impairment. Are you curious how a hedgehog's spines feel? And do you want to know what a bat smells like?

Master pianist Krystian Zimerman.

London trio mary in the junkyard presents their debut album, showcasing their 'angry weep chaos rock' at Rotown.

Unfinished celebrates their debut album Crow Bird with a progressive metal event at Vessel 11.