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ALEXSUCKS performs at Rotown in Rotterdam on 27 September 2026.

ALEXSUCKS performs at Rotown in Rotterdam on 27 September 2026.

A record market with spinning DJs and drinks at Rotown. A relaxed afternoon for music lovers and record collectors.

Irish author and poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa discusses her new novel Aldus de doden, which weaves together prose, poetry, and archival material in a former psychiatric institution.

Joris Lutz and guest guitarists perform in the Six String Sessions concept: tour stories, spontaneous jams and a mix of hits and obscure tracks.

Femke Arnouts' absurdist theatre piece about Wanda, a woman who becomes invisible and refuses to accept it. A tender exploration of women, ageing and visibility in culture.

Eight hands-on art workshops including mosaic, woodworking, pedal painting, light buttons, letterpress, gelliprint, tableware decoration and upcycling. For all ages.

Onni celebrates the Moon Festival with a family-friendly edition featuring Asian cultural traditions of gratitude and togetherness. Children under 5 enter free.

A musical performance for toddlers aged 2-5 featuring Pom and Sam, exploring daily routines through music, colour and movement in a circle setting.

Koné Motion performs at Atelier Zen in Rotterdam.

Greek pianist Yiorgos Bereris performs with his quartet, presenting music from the album 'Sea In Common', inspired by travels across the Mediterranean and the Balkans.

Outdoor design market showcasing work by emerging and established designers, with an emphasis on circular and sustainable practices.

Icelandic stand-up comedian Ari Eldjárn performs his new solo show in Rotterdam, blending sharp observations about European culture with impressions and personal stories.

Aby Mohanty and Nikita Kha perform "Almost Asians", an English stand-up show about cultural identity and the immigrant experience.

New Radicalisms 2026 presents a talk and a performance by Cheb Runner as part of the Sunday club programme.

An interactive performance at Laurenskerk exploring themes of love, freedom, and self-acceptance.

Forensic expert Andro Vos explores illegal wildlife trafficking, poaching and smuggling, and how forensic investigation exposes these crimes.

A guided walk through the historic lanes and buildings of Buitenplaats De Tempel, exploring both the estate's heritage and its natural landscape.

An opera performance on Rotterdam's Noordereiland, blending classical music with the urban landscape at De Fruitvis.

A collaborative exploration of the relationship between creator and work through correspondence and dialogue, led by İmre İşmen at Buitenplaats Brienenoord.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

A late-night electronic dance party with visual effects, hosted by Psychedelic Rave at Baroeg.

Exhibition exploring drawing as a form of movement and resistance, featuring work by seven international artists at Kunstinstituut Melly.

New Radicalisms 2026 presents a club night on Saturday with five acts: AYEDA, ABADIR, Deena Abdelwahed, Max Frimout and Cheb Runner.

A Brazilian samba evening where musicians and audience dance, sing and clap together in a circle, blending traditional and contemporary rhythms.

Toffler hosts a night with DJs Chris Gialanze and De Sluwe Vos. A club evening in Rotterdam.

Blackout II is a late-night party by De Interventie featuring 13 DJs and producers at Now&Wow 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.

An electronic dance party during Rotterdam Pride, welcoming all guests.

Chorophilia's club night celebrates dancing without distractions, with DJs and a live opening act. A strict door policy emphasizes respect, consent and presence on the dance floor.

V2_ celebrates its 45th anniversary with performances, installations and experimental media art.

A performance where chairs become the protagonists in an unexpected setting. An exploration of ordinary objects on stage.

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.

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.

Family exhibition exploring nature's patterns: why zebras have stripes, ladybirds have spots, and snail shells have spirals.

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.

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.

Exhibition exploring surrealism as a global artistic movement and creative mindset, beyond its European origins.

Pims spins for five hours non-stop at Time is the new space in Rotterdam - a continuous dancefloor set from beginning to end.

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.

Santiago Sierra's largest solo exhibition ever shown in the Netherlands examines the intersection of war and economic profit in DEATH & MONEY.

FERRY Rotterdam Pride XL is a free celebration on the water with dancing crowds and live entertainment deep into the night.

Membership is an event on 1 January 2026 at De Dependance in Rotterdam.