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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

Dive into a musical time capsule with Rotown Nights: Alternative 80s, 90s & 00s. Relive the golden years of alternative music with icons like The Smiths, Nirvana, The Cure, Rage Against the Machine and Green Day.

Did you know that backgammon is one of the oldest board games in the world? This game takes center stage during this recurring afternoon at Plein. Whether you play it often or want to try it for the first time, everyone can join in.

IHAKA combines his love for jazz, soul and R&B with a unique energy rooted in his Māori heritage.

World premiere with live orchestra

Turin Brakes returns to Rotown for an acoustic show featuring their well-known vocal harmonies.

150 people, yoga and techno in the iconic Tropicana. Through a silent disco, YOTECHA takes you on a journey of yoga, breathwork and dance to techno music. Experience or fitness level? Not necessary. Everyone can participate.

An exhibition by Ana Francisco-Horsthuis, in collaboration with six people with schizophrenia. For those who are curious about different inner worlds and for art lovers.

Enjoy live music by Rumi&Shams at Studio Blendd, combined with delicious food and drinks. A relaxing evening full of Persian sounds, atmosphere and taste.

What does the future hold for Dutch dance? You can discover this in DANSLOKAAL: Conny Janssen Danst’s annual talent hub, where talented makers are invited to develop new work with the dancers of the Rotterdam company.

The Homesick is coming to Rotterdam! The band, originally from Dokkum, will soon be playing at Rotown.

Star pianist Yuja Wang performs both Brahms concertos in a single evening.

UNITY is taking over the Kantine of OASE for a radiant smile and an old-school club night full of an energetic mix of Amapiano, Afro Beats, R&B and Baile Funk.

Brandalarm is a 16+ party centered around experiencing an unforgettable evening together. Expect confetti, balloons, streamers, the best hits, and lots of energy.

The Cornelis Borrel is back! On Friday, October 16, another evening awaits with good music, tasty drinks, and a packed dance floor.

Dominál performs a blend of R&B, indie, and pop at Stalles on October 16.

Start your weekend with Friday Night LIVE! On the third Friday of the month, you can visit the Kunsthal for drinks & bites, music & performances and, of course, a healthy dose of art. This month, the programme is in the hands of Theater Rotterdam.

KunstHoppen event during Friday Night LIVE.

International artists, around 1,000 kinky visitors, everyone in a kinky dress code, and all sorts of spaces to discover: Kinky Museum (Live), activities, workshops, performances and social games

Saxophonist Mete Erker and his Trio + 1 explore identity through music inspired by Tilburg's 1970s neighborhoods.

At WORM Rotterdam, JEFA2K2 from the US, LUKR0 from Barcelona, EUROWITCH and 20 UÑAS come together for an evening full of reggaeton, dembow, perreo and Latin club sounds.

Band “Acoustic Journey” brings timeless hits to life in an intimate setting

Berzerk IV event scheduled for October 17, 2026, in Rotterdam.

Climb during the autumn holidays with a discount for the whole family. For only €32 everyone can join, regardless of the size of your family. You can rent climbing shoes for free. Reservations are not necessary.

Three DJ duos play opposite each other, each with their own turntables and mixer. They mix from one set-up to the other throughout the evening.

Experience the Rotterdam night through the illustrations of Tessa Biemans, Peyman Fazeli, and Steef Offerhaus.

This autumn holiday, engage with chairs, create a graphic story, or explore the Kunsthal during KunstHoppen.

Hoketus 50 event.

Kormos - new album presentation event at Batavierhuis.

Rotown Nights: DJ St. Paul plays Indie, rave, synth pop and post-punk in a glowing mix

Free mini-tour

Melodyne offers a night of feel-good R&B with sing-along favorites and timeless classics.

Typical Latin night launches on October 17 at Topsportcentrum Rotterdam.

néomí presents folk-pop music with heartfelt stories about trust, love, and self-healing.

Singer-songwriter néomí shares dreamy folk-pop and authentic stories that resonate deeply.

Come ice skating for free at the pop-up ice rink in Woonmall Alexandrium. With a festive opening weekend full of music, figure skating shows and clinics for children and adults.

The Real Sound of Rock

During the autumn holidays, the Funbaan at Schaatsbaan Rotterdam is open daily! Incl. free side activities for young children (2.30 pm - 4.30 pm). Tickets for just €5!

Schiebroek Leeft features one or two bands performing at De Buurvrouw on the first Saturday of each month.

Splash! returns with a mix of funaná, coladeira, and influences from zouk, reggae, salsa, and soul.

Kunsthal Rotterdam and Theater Rotterdam collaborate to experiment with translating live performance into an exhibition.

Time Waves once again presents the beloved Autumn Fest. Experience a full day of live music, DJs, a market, and delicious food. Don't miss this event and let yourself be swept away by the energy and autumnal joy.

Get ready for a new edition of Tropalize, with 200 m² of wonderful dance floor, a danceable mix of salsa, bachata and more, and that same great atmosphere that made our previous parties so special.

The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships return to Rotterdam in 2026, showcasing strength and flexibility.

Brandenburg Concerts performed by Bach Collegium Japan.

Benediction, Pentacle, and Nightbearer perform in Rotterdam on October 18, 2026.

Hoelahoepen Workshop #6 event at Oase Rotterdam.

Let yourself be carried away by the adventurous jazz music of Kenturah's Kitchen, with surprising twists and improvisations. Experience the intense grooves and quiet interaction that take you on an unpredictable musical adventure.

Sunday Afternoon Dance event at Nieuwe Luxor Theater.

The Chocolate Club presents a special Ladies Night Out: Autumn Temptation. Enjoy R&B, Urban and Caribbean sounds at Coconuts Rotterdam.

ABBA GOLD – The Concert Show returns to the Benelux after a successful world tour.

You may know him: Rembrandt van Rijn.

City organist Adriaan Hoek performs Canto Ostinato.

World Sessions features a mix of established artists and emerging creators.