LSD and the Search for God
Tue 29.9.
20:00
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 27,50
LSD and the Search for God performs at Rotown in Rotterdam.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 in Rotterdam
Starting today
Adam Hmada & Younis Dhaher
Tue 29.9.
20:00
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Two stand-up comedians with Arab roots, Adam Hmada and Younis Dhaher, perform together at Comedy Club Haug. Sharp, energetic shows exploring identity, immigration, and American life.
Jacco Janssen - Recht over de Brug (reprise)
Tue 29.9.
20:30
Kantine Walhalla, Rotterdam
Criminal judge Jacco Janssen explores the complexities of the justice system through real cases and audience participation, with musical accompaniment from Trio de Flamingo's.
English Open Mic
Tue 29.9.
20:15
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
An open mic night for stand-up comedians testing new material, hosted by an experienced MC who keeps the energy flowing between acts.
The Secret Society of Writing Ninjas - Kiki
Tue 29.9.
19:30
The Writer's Guide (to the Galaxy), Rotterdam
An evening with Kiki hosted by The Secret Society of Writing Ninjas, a literary performance event in Rotterdam.
Excursion to FENIX
Tue 29.9.
13:30
Fenix Museum, Rotterdam
Guided tour of the Fenix Museum, a former grain warehouse on the Maas with views across Rotterdam.
Feeling Lonely Is More Normal Than You Think
Tue 29.9.
Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
A lecture exploring loneliness as a universal human experience, with insights into why this feeling is far more common than many realize.
The Art of Poetry
Tue 29.9.
19:30
The Writer's Guide (to the Galaxy), Rotterdam
An evening celebrating the art of poetry at The Writer's Guide (to the Galaxy) in Rotterdam.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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.
A Chair and You
Sat 26.9. – Sun 31.1.
(128 days)
Kunsthal Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A performance where chairs become the protagonists in an unexpected setting. An exploration of ordinary objects on stage.
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.
50 Years of North Sea Jazz Photography
Sat 5.9. – Sun 11.10.
in progress
Kunsthal Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A photography exhibition at Kunsthal Rotterdam celebrating five decades of the North Sea Jazz festival, showcasing images by three renowned photographers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Live Surrealism
Fri 18.9. – Sun 29.8.
in 2 days (346 days)
Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Exhibition exploring surrealism as a global artistic movement and creative mindset, beyond its European origins.
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.
DEATH & MONEY
Sun 20.9. – Sun 20.12.
in 4 days (92 days)
Brutus, Rotterdam
Santiago Sierra's largest solo exhibition ever shown in the Netherlands examines the intersection of war and economic profit in DEATH & MONEY.
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.