Republica
Fri 2.10.
21:00
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 27,50
British electronic rock band Republica performs at Rotown in Rotterdam.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026 in Rotterdam
Starting today
Toffler presents BASSJACKERS - All night long
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
Toffler, Rotterdam
BASSJACKERS spins an all-night DJ marathon at Toffler Rotterdam, a non-stop electronic music experience from opening to closing.
De Maasborrel
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
Maassilo, Rotterdam
A relaxed drinks event on the Maas river in Rotterdam at Maassilo.
Ploegendienst
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
Baroeg, Rotterdam
Club night at Baroeg with DJs spinning until the early morning.
Disco Bangers - Space Age DJ Collective
Fri 2.10.
23:00
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 5
Space Age DJ Collective spins electronic music and dancefloor beats at Rotown.
Throwback Jams
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
Jazzpodium BIRD, Rotterdam
All-night jam session at Jazzpodium BIRD where musicians perform their favorite classic numbers from Friday evening to Saturday morning.
Fiesta Macumba
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
Now&Wow, Rotterdam
Late-night Latin and dance music party in Rotterdam that runs into the early hours.
Joke Bruijs Tribute with Frits Landesbergen & Friends
Fri 2.10.
20:30
Metro Walhalla, Rotterdam
A tribute to jazz singer and comedian Joke Bruijs, led by Frits Landesbergen with renowned musicians and young vocalists at Theater Walhalla.
Afra b2b L.F.T. (10 Hours Long)
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
export, Rotterdam
Afra and L.F.T. deliver a 10-hour back-to-back DJ set at the Rotterdam club Export.
IFFR Filmclub
Fri 2.10.
19:00
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
IFFR Filmclub pairs two films exploring generations and self-care: 'Winged' by Abel van Essen and 'What Matters' by Ange Wieberdink & Jet Homoet, followed by discussion.
Amsterdam Kleinkunst Festival Finalists Tour 2026
Fri 2.10.
20:30
Kantine Walhalla, Rotterdam
Three finalists of the Amsterdam Kleinkunst Festival tour with personal, distinctive programmes full of humour, music and storytelling.
Harlem Globetrotters - MAGIC PASS
Fri 2.10.
17:30
RTM Stage - Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam
**Note: a Magic Pass ticket is only valid in combination with a regular event ticket.** The Magic Pass gives you 30 minutes on the court with Harlem Globetrotters and Washington…
Harlem Globetrotters - The 100 Year Tour
Fri 2.10.
19:00
RTM Stage - Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam
The Globetrotters VIP Bench package lets you sit on the actual team bench during The 100 Year Tour at RTM Stage - Rotterdam Ahoy.
40UP
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
HAL4 aan de Maas, Rotterdam
A dance party designed for forty-somethings at HAL4 aan de Maas, featuring music until late into the night.
Raw Comedy Night | Friday | Rotterdam (NL)
Fri 2.10.
21:00
ComedyCity Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Stand-up comedy evening at ComedyCity Rotterdam featuring Raw Comedy Night.
Volkskeuken Good Food
Fri 2.10.
18:00
Verhalenhuis Belvedere, Rotterdam
An evening of home-cooked comfort food and drinks at Verhalenhuis Belvedere. Volkskeuken Good Food brings hearty cuisine and conviviality together.
Best of Stand-Up Early Show
Fri 2.10.
18:30
✨ New
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Dutch-language stand-up comedy night with rotating headliners, club regulars, and new talent at Comedy Club Haug.
Night of Meaning
Fri 2.10.
20:00
Arminius, Rotterdam
A philosophical evening exploring meaning, ideals, art, AI and culture with six speakers at Arminius Rotterdam.
Best of Stand-Up
Fri 2.10.
21:00
Comedy Club Haug, 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.
Chuckle-Up! in English
Fri 2.10.
21:30
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
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.
In the Children's Rooms
Fri 2.10.
19:00
De Buurvrouw Larikslaan, Rotterdam
Interactive theatre performance by midwife Eliane Coutinho exploring birth, parenthood and children's literature, featuring a reading from 'Anansi the Spider and His 3 Invisible Friends'.
Gohan
Fri 2.10.
19:00
Podium Islemunda, Rotterdam
Gohan performs at Podium Islemunda in Rotterdam.
Gouwe Ouwe
Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10.
(2 days)
MUNCH, Rotterdam
A late-night party at MUNCH Rotterdam spinning classic hits from dusk until dawn.
A Night w/ Dub
Fri 2.10.
21:30
OASE, Rotterdam
An evening of dub music with live performances and DJ sets at OASE Rotterdam.
TALKS about architecture - Localworks
Fri 2.10.
20:00
Garage Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Localworks delivers a talk on contemporary architecture and design practices at Garage Rotterdam.
Comedy Lounge
Fri 2.10.
20:00
Podium Islemunda, Rotterdam
An evening of stand-up comedy featuring local and national comedians at Podium Islemunda.
The Ambassador - Toneelgroep Altstadt
Fri 2.10.
20:00
Altstadt Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Toneelgroep Altstadt opens the season with an absurdist black comedy about power and scarcity, performed by Jordy Vogelzang and Délano van den Berg.
Community Table by Onni l Korea
Fri 2.10.
18:00
Studio de Bakkerij, Rotterdam
Onni l Korea brings a Community Table evening of Korean food and conviviality to Studio de Bakkerij.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Ons Kent Ons - Rotterdam's Student Party
Thu 1.10. – Fri 2.10.
(2 days)
Maassilo, Rotterdam
Rotterdam's biggest student party with live music and DJs at Maassilo.
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.