The Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest performs a classical programme at De Doelen.
Soul vocalist Shirma Rouse takes the stage at Jazzpodium BIRD for an intimate evening, marking the venue's 15 years of hosting live music.
American jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner performs a solo concert at LantarenVenster.
Five singer-songwriters compete in the GPR 2026 final at Theater Zuidplein. Each performs a 20-minute set to win over the jury and audience.
M.U.G. celebrates the release of their new album with a concert at Rotown Rotterdam.
British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs with the Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest in an evening of classical music.
String orchestra Verse Vis joins forces with trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and his Pico Bello trio in the fourth Jazz & Strings concert, featuring original compositions by conductor Jasper le Clercq and Vloeimans.
An intimate music theatre performance blending flamenco and Argentine tango. Two lovers meet, part and reunite in this story of passion and longing, with live guitar bridging Seville and Buenos Aires.
Club night at Rotown with indie and alternative music for independent pop enthusiasts.
Jazzpodium BIRD marks 15 years with a family music celebration in Rotterdam.
The Erasmus Opening Festival Rotterdam is a celebration for international students, organized by Exchange Party Amsterdam at Now&Wow.
AMPFEMININE celebrates its DJ mentorship programme graduation with two stages and a night of emerging talent in Rotterdam.
Open mic night for writers and performers at Kunstinstituut Melly, themed around drawing. Share your poetry, spoken word or stories.
Amsterdam Poet's Theater presents two experimental theatre pieces at WORM: first a live radio play with headphones, then a blackbox performance. Two short works with freshly written texts and seasoned actors.
An evening of food, drinks, live music and performances at Kunsthal Rotterdam, combined with the Wildlife Film Festival. Exhibitions stay open until 22:00.
KLOUD is a club night at Toffler Rotterdam with SEMPLIFIER on the decks.
Doudou MD, Stevie and xceptor take the stage at export Rotterdam for a late-night event.
Two Dutch authors discuss their debut works during Rotterdam Pride: Tessel ten Zweege's novel Lik and Zaïre Krieger's poetry collection Chameleon.
The prestigious French theatre ensemble Comédie-Française performs at Podium Islemunda in Rotterdam.
JA!Toch showcases young creators with exhibitions, live music, theatre, spoken word and performances. Your ticket includes a drink.
Time2Club curated by Spite Vol. 1 brings shoegaze, grunge, hardcore and happy hardcore to Rotterdam with artists from across Europe and beyond.
PAX the Humanoid performs an intense live show with keyboardist Niels Broos and drummer Yori Olijslagers, moving through hip-hop, neo-soul, jazz and funk on the grounds of Boerderij Driebergen.
Exhibition exploring surrealism as a global artistic movement and creative mindset, beyond its European origins.
A stand-up evening at Kunstinstituut Melly featuring female and non-binary comedians sharing their own stories.
Tasting of five craft beers from Rottbier, with insights into flavours and brewing. Snack included.
A late-night party with DJs Mees Javois, Prance, Joya Astou and Najel Monteiro at MONO Rotterdam. No rules, just bass and sweat.
Mike Vitale performs aboard the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship docked in Rotterdam.
Regular Dutch-language stand-up show at Comedy Club Haug with rotating headliners, club regulars, and new talent. Sharp, live-tested material in about two hours.
W003 is a club night at Shunter Rotterdam with Hitam, Nelly, Nikos, Timnah and Zeynep.
Weekly English-language stand-up night featuring international comedians and resident acts. Each show is different, with live-tested material, crowd interaction, and surprise guests.
The Dog Dance and Kunstfabriek present a dance evening with Bobby and Shinshin in Rotterdam.
An evening of poetry, spoken word and live music celebrating queer voices across the centuries, from classical literature to contemporary writers.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Exhibition exploring drawing as a form of movement and resistance, featuring work by seven international artists at Kunstinstituut Melly.
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.
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.
A retrospective of street photographer Helen Levitt featuring over 220 photographs, a film, and color slides from her complete archive.
Over a hundred floating baby penguin balloons drift through the Kunsthal Rotterdam in this playful installation by Danish artist Benedikte Bjerre.
A photography exhibition at Kunsthal Rotterdam celebrating five decades of the North Sea Jazz festival, showcasing images by three renowned photographers.
Family exhibition exploring nature's patterns: why zebras have stripes, ladybirds have spots, and snail shells have spirals.
An exhibition exploring the fascinating miniature world of lichens, featuring works by artists Suzette Bousema and Ingeborg Klarenberg at the Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam.
Interactive exhibition for children exploring the future, with hands-on activities and creative making opportunities.
The Maritime Museum Rotterdam celebrates the women who have shaped maritime history and continue to make their mark on the industry today.
An exhibition at the Belasting & Douane Museum exploring the Dutch childcare benefits scandal and the experiences of those affected.
Janilda Bartolomeu's film installation examines the dreams and aspirations of the Cape Verdean diaspora at Rotterdam's Nieuwe Instituut.
Exhibition exploring how women across the globe have shaped art and culture throughout history, from antiquity to today.
Exhibition featuring the three nominees for the 2026 Hendrik Chabot Prize, a prestigious award for artists based in 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.
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.
Three years of restoration work on Van Gogh's "The Poplar Lane near Nuenen" in the studio of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.
The Collection Gallery at the Nieuwe Instituut displays over 150 years of design history in a permanent exhibition.
Exhibition exploring sustainable food production through portraits of farmers, growers, researchers and pastry chefs from around the world.
The Natural History Museum Rotterdam displays twelve remarkable mice from its collection in a compact exhibition.
Twenty Dutch photographers and visual artists present their work in this exhibition exploring how photography has developed over the past decade.
Photo exhibition exploring the design history of the Nieuwe Instituut through architect Jo Coenen's original sketches and drawings from the 1980s.
An exhibition of thirteen recent acquisitions from the National Collection for Dutch Architecture and Urban Planning.
DreamRiders is an art project where young people affected by the Dutch childcare benefits scandal turn their personal stories into art. In three workshops, they explore together how these experiences can generate new insights and lessons for the future.
A bimonthly open-booth night in Rotterdam where emerging local DJs perform, with collaborative art, games, and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Golfslag brings Itz3bby and Jan Koster to Mono Rotterdam for an electronic music night.
Guided walk through Trompenburg Gardens where a guide reveals the garden's autumn splendour. Each walk is unique as nature constantly transforms.
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 is an event on 1 January 2026 at De Dependance in Rotterdam.
