Billy Corgan
Sun 30.8.
20:30
de Doelen, Rotterdam
Billy Corgan, founder of The Smashing Pumpkins, performs a solo show at de Doelen.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 in Rotterdam
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Billy Corgan
Sun 30.8.
19:00
de Doelen, Rotterdam
Billy Corgan presents an orchestral interpretation of The Smashing Pumpkins' landmark 1995 album 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' with a live orchestra and choir of 100 musicians.
Get Loose Blockparty
Sun 30.8.
15:00
Maassilo, Rotterdam
Get Loose Blockparty brings a diverse line-up with Adje, Bokoesam, Claire Lyons and more to Maassilo in Rotterdam.
Automatic (band)
Sun 30.8.
19:00
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 18,50
The band Automatic performs live at Rotown.
Simone van der Weerden
Sun 30.8.
14:30
Het Park, Rotterdam
Simone van der Weerden performs a live set at Het Park in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Deathfest presents: DeadSquad + Jasad + Death Vomit (Baroeg On Tour @SoundVille)
Sun 30.8.
15:30
SoundVille, Rotterdam
Rotterdam Deathfest brings three metal bands to SoundVille: DeadSquad, Jasad, and Death Vomit. An evening of heavy guitars and intense energy.
The Price of Breath and Bread
Sun 30.8.
15:00
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
Three documentaries on the environmental devastation of Russia's war in Ukraine: poisoned air, water and farmland. Followed by open discussion.
Daniel Bulatkin
Sun 30.8.
15:00
Vroesenpaviljoen, Rotterdam
Performance by Daniel Bulatkin at Vroesenpaviljoen.
Mike Vitale
Sun 30.8.
19:00
Nieuw Statendam - Holland America Line, Rotterdam
Mike Vitale performs aboard the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship docked in Rotterdam.
ONE LAST TIME (by Huru-Hara)
Sun 30.8.
16:00
Time is the new space, Rotterdam
A club night curated by Huru-Hara with TASHASAN, MIA (MY), kimmah, North Not South and Cold Hippie performing in Rotterdam.
Indische Rijsttafel Stories
Sun 30.8.
12:30
Verhalenhuis Belvedere, Rotterdam
Explore the history and traditions of the Indische rijsttafel, a celebrated Dutch-Indonesian culinary heritage, through stories at Verhalenhuis Belvedere.
Filmwerkplaats workshop TDC
Sun 30.8.
10:30
WORM, Rotterdam
A hands-on film-making workshop where you learn the essentials of film production, from concept to completion.
KIN - Friendship XL
Sun 30.8.
17:30
MONO, Rotterdam
Friendship XL is a social deduction game centred on friendship and trust. The evening combines gameplay with Indonesian food, spoken word and the opportunity to meet new people.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Rotterdam Rave Festival
Sat 29.8.
18:00
Ahoy, Rotterdam
Electronic dance festival featuring international and Dutch DJs and producers at Ahoy Rotterdam.
Afterparty Rotterdam Rave Festival 2026
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
Maassilo, Rotterdam
Afterparty of Rotterdam Rave Festival 2026 at Maassilo with a line-up of 13 electronic artists.
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Audio Obscura Festival [By Night]
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
Van Nelle Fabriek, Rotterdam
A nocturnal electronic festival at Van Nelle Fabriek with Chloé Caillet, DJ Heartstring, Tjade, M-High and MCR-T.
Draw Withdraw Redraw
Sat 23.5. – Sun 4.10.
in progress
Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
Exhibition exploring drawing as a form of movement and resistance, featuring work by seven international artists at Kunstinstituut Melly.
AUNT // DJ Fuckoff, Gyatso & Zena-Rae
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
MONO, Rotterdam
DJ Fuckoff, the New Zealand-born producer and vocalist based in Berlin, brings intense techno, bass and happy hardcore to MONO Rotterdam, with support from Gyatso & Zena-Rae.
TOFFLER presents Changi and friends
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
Toffler, Rotterdam
A night at Toffler with Changi and friends, featuring DJs Micky Hurts and Luca Ricci.
Basel Abbas & Ruanne Abou-Rahme - Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom
Sat 18.4. – Sun 27.9.
in progress
Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
Basel Abbas & Ruanne Abou-Rahme present a work based on conversations with former Palestinian prisoners and poets, exploring how resistance takes shape in everyday life.
Hajra Waheed
Sat 18.4. – Sun 6.9.
(142 days)
Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
Hajra Waheed presents a multimedia work about freedom fighters, combining sound, drawings, and paintings.
IN TUNE ~~
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
export, Rotterdam
IN TUNE brings a night of electronic music featuring Frits Wentink, Infinite Pleasure, Steven Pieters and more artists in Rotterdam.
In Tune: Frits Wentink, Repress, Steven Pieters
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
export, Rotterdam
In Tune presents a night with DJs and producers Frits Wentink, Steven Pieters and more at export Rotterdam.
Woody van Amen. The Best of
Sat 25.4. – Sun 4.10.
in progress
Kunsthal Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Kunsthal Rotterdam celebrates Rotterdam artist Woody van Amen with a retrospective of his work, marking his ninetieth birthday and his influential role in post-war avant-garde art.
Helen Levitt - City at Play
Sat 30.5. – Sun 4.10.
in progress
Kunsthal Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A retrospective of street photographer Helen Levitt featuring over 220 photographs, a film, and color slides from her complete archive.
Benedikte Bjerre | When the Wind Blows
Sat 30.5. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Kunsthal Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Over a hundred floating baby penguin balloons drift through the Kunsthal Rotterdam in this playful installation by Danish artist Benedikte Bjerre.
Complex Individuality - Lichens by Suzette Bousema and Ingeborg Klarenberg
Sun 19.7. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
An exhibition exploring the fascinating miniature world of lichens, featuring works by artists Suzette Bousema and Ingeborg Klarenberg at the Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam.
Toekomstmakers!
Sat 14.12. – Sun 27.12.
in progress
Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
Interactive exhibition for children exploring the future, with hands-on activities and creative making opportunities.
Maritime Women
Fri 3.10. – Tue 31.8.
in progress
Maritiem Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The Maritime Museum Rotterdam celebrates the women who have shaped maritime history and continue to make their mark on the industry today.
Riet Wijnen: Suitcase Economy
Sat 11.10. – Sun 6.9.
(331 days)
Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
Riet Wijnen transforms Kunstinstituut Melly's bookshop, café and event space into an innovative project combining art, commerce and social space.
Dots, Stripes & Spirals
Sat 18.10. – Mon 29.3.
in progress
Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Family exhibition exploring nature's patterns: why zebras have stripes, ladybirds have spots, and snail shells have spirals.
Toeslagen Tragedie
Fri 28.11. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Belasting & Douane Museum, Rotterdam
An exhibition at the Belasting & Douane Museum exploring the Dutch childcare benefits scandal and the experiences of those affected.
Another Island
Fri 5.12. – Sun 7.2.
in progress
Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
Janilda Bartolomeu's film installation examines the dreams and aspirations of the Cape Verdean diaspora at Rotterdam's Nieuwe Instituut.
Art She Crafted
Fri 16.1. – Sun 27.9.
in progress
Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Exhibition exploring how women across the globe have shaped art and culture throughout history, from antiquity to today.
Hendrik Chabot Prize
Sun 12.4. – Sun 4.10.
in progress
Chabot Museum, Rotterdam
Exhibition featuring the three nominees for the 2026 Hendrik Chabot Prize, a prestigious award for artists based in Rotterdam.
Floating Heritage at Maritiem Museum Haven
Mon 13.4. – Sat 31.10.
in progress
Maritiem Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The Maritiem Museum Rotterdam showcases historic ships and cranes in working order. In spring and summer, visitors can take sailing trips aboard some of the vessels.
Diary of Things
Thu 23.4. – Sun 20.9.
in progress
Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam
Follow the journey of artworks to the museum in this exhibition. Diary of Things traces how works find their way to Rotterdam, from quiet routes to turbulent transformations.
Investigation on the Rails - Van Gogh's Poplar Lane
Thu 23.4. – Sun 7.2.
in progress
Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam
Three years of restoration work on Van Gogh's "The Poplar Lane near Nuenen" in the studio of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.
Pixel Pioneers
Sat 25.4. – Sun 13.9.
(142 days)
Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam
An exhibition about artists working with technology and how the pixel has transformed modern art and culture.
Collection Gallery
Thu 21.5. – Sun 27.5.
in progress
Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
The Collection Gallery at the Nieuwe Instituut displays over 150 years of design history in a permanent exhibition.
Good Food
Fri 12.6. – Sun 1.11.
in progress
Nederlands Fotomuseum, Rotterdam
Exhibition exploring sustainable food production through portraits of farmers, growers, researchers and pastry chefs from around the world.
Unfortunate Mice
Tue 14.7. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The Natural History Museum Rotterdam displays twelve remarkable mice from its collection in a compact exhibition.
Quickscan 3
Tue 14.7. – Sun 22.11.
in progress
Nederlands Fotomuseum, Rotterdam
Twenty Dutch photographers and visual artists present their work in this exhibition exploring how photography has developed over the past decade.
Building in Motion. From Sketch to Treasure
Tue 25.8. – Thu 22.10.
in progress
Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
Photo exhibition exploring the design history of the Nieuwe Instituut through architect Jo Coenen's original sketches and drawings from the 1980s.
New Acquisitions #2 Work in Progress
Wed 26.8. – Sun 8.11.
in progress
Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
An exhibition of thirteen recent acquisitions from the National Collection for Dutch Architecture and Urban Planning.
Het Vreemd (album release) - Verque (Live), Palmbomen II b2b Nijkamp, Ofra, 10sleep
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
Time is the new space, Rotterdam
Album launch for 'Het Vreemd', a Dutch synth and wave compilation from the 1980s. Live performance by Verque and DJ sets from Palmbomen II, Nijkamp, Ofra, and 10sleep.
Music is the Answer Back at Reverse
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
Reverse Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Music is the Answer returns to Reverse Rotterdam for an electronic music night with dancing until dawn.
Bambooz Saturday
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
Bambooz, Rotterdam
Electronic music with a live DJ on Saturday night at Bambooz Rotterdam, running late into the early morning.
Cult.
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
Mamarazzi, Rotterdam
Cult. is a late-night club event in Rotterdam with dancing until 03:00.
Super Rich Kids
Sat 29.8. – Sun 30.8.
(2 days)
MUNCH, Rotterdam
DJ set by Super Rich Kids at MUNCH Rotterdam, running from 23:00 to 04:00.
Autumn Symphony - guided garden walk
Thu 27.8. – Sun 25.10.
in progress
Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum, Rotterdam
Guided walk through Trompenburg Gardens where a guide reveals the garden's autumn splendour. Each walk is unique as nature constantly transforms.
SIDELINED. Space for Different Ways of Being Together
Fri 10.7. – Sun 31.1.
in progress
Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
SIDELINED turns the Nieuwe Instituut's Deck into an alternative sports bar where you can play, ask questions, and feel part of the community.
Membership
Thu 1.1. – Thu 31.12.
in progress
De Dependance, Rotterdam
Membership is an event on 1 January 2026 at De Dependance in Rotterdam.