Turin Brakes
Wed 14.10.
20:30
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 25,50
British indie rock duo Turin Brakes takes the stage at Rotown Rotterdam.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 in Rotterdam
Starting today
Corto.Alto
Wed 14.10.
20:00
LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
Scottish jazz ensemble Corto.Alto brings their debut-album sound to Rotterdam, with frontman Liam Shortall performing trombone, bass, guitar and keys.
Remko Vrijdag - Marko Maandag (try-out)
Wed 14.10.
20:30
Kantine Walhalla, Rotterdam
Remko Vrijdag presents his second solo programme Marko Maandag as a try-out. A cabaret evening of new stories, songs and satirical sketches from the artist behind the acclaimed debut Vrijdag, Doemsdag.
Hagelslag de Podcast
Wed 14.10.
20:15
de Doelen, Rotterdam
Hagelslag de Podcast records a live episode at de Doelen. Experience the podcast creation process in real time.
Vaccination Day CJG Rijnmond
Wed 14.10.
13:30
Ahoy, Rotterdam
CJG Rijnmond holds a vaccination day for children and young people at Ahoy Rotterdam on 14 October.
Games Night
Wed 14.10.
19:00
Rotown, Rotterdam
A fun evening of games and new friendships at Rotown in Rotterdam.
Gender Trouble
Wed 14.10.
20:30
WORM, Rotterdam
Three silent films from the 1910s exploring gender and identity, curated by filmmaker Antony Voronov. A rare screening of early cinema that challenges conventions with humour and tenderness.
Open Mic
Wed 14.10.
20:00
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Open Mic night at Comedy Club Haug where new and established comedians test their material live. Hosted by a professional MC, available in Dutch or English.
The 'Mom Burn-out' - featuring Nina Pierson
Wed 14.10.
20:00
Arminius, Rotterdam
A lecture on motherhood and burn-out with Nina Pierson. Why does parenting responsibility weigh so heavily on mothers, and how do biological, social and economic factors reinforce this pattern?
Holly Hudson
Wed 14.10.
20:15
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Holly Hudson performs 'Fine, Actually', a 50-minute stand-up show about an American woman abroad navigating cultural clashes and the blurred line between politics and personal life.
The Dance Palace
Wed 14.10.
13:30
De Buurvrouw Larikslaan, Rotterdam
An old-fashioned dance party featuring classics by Johnny Hoes, Louis Prima and Doris Day. Merengue, waltz and polonaise for everyone who loves to dance.
Good Food
Wed 14.10.
19:30
KeileCollectief, Rotterdam
A convivial evening celebrating good food at KeileCollectief in Rotterdam.
Children's Neighbourhood Workshop: Catch the Light!
Wed 14.10.
15:00
✨ New
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
free (aanmelden verpl…
Children's art workshop exploring light, colour and reflection through hands-on experiments. Free entry with registration required.
Painting eyes with acrylics - Art Workshop
Wed 14.10.
16:30
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Learn to paint eyes with acrylic paint in this workshop for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Onni Asian Moms Meetups
Wed 14.10.
10:00
Studio de Bakkerij, Rotterdam
je betaalt wat je wilt
Onni Asian Moms hosts a meetup for Asian parents in Rotterdam. Linguist Dr. Ute Limacher-Riebold discusses passing heritage languages to children in a multilingual Dutch context.
Superjuffie in the Jungle! (5+)
Wed 14.10.
15:00
Podium Islemunda, Rotterdam
Superjuffie leads children on an interactive jungle adventure filled with music and dance.
ARK Movement Class with: TBA
Wed 14.10.
20:00
Dansateliers, Rotterdam
Dance workshop ARK Movement Class at Dansateliers in Rotterdam, instructor to be announced.
Koekie Boekie (0+)
Wed 14.10.
10:30
Studio de Bakkerij, Rotterdam
free
A story-reading session for children and parents celebrating self-acceptance, followed by a cosy café where children play and parents connect with neighbours.
Stichting Mano x Dokhuis: Textile Repair Café
Wed 14.10.
13:00
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
A clothing repair session with experienced seamstress Masi, organized by Dokhuis and Stichting Mano. Bring one garment to repair and learn about sustainable fashion.
CreEeT
Wed 14.10.
18:00
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
free; donation gewaar…
CreEeT is a monthly evening at Dokhuis where food and creativity meet. Newcomers and locals share a homemade meal from around the world and participate in a creative workshop led by one of the participants.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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.
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.
Plastic Sea, Plastic Storm
Sat 3.10. – Sun 7.3.
(156 days)
Kunsthal Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Photographer Rob Hornstra and writer Arnold van Bruggen document the lives of undocumented migrants in Europe's largest greenhouse complex, where they labour under harsh conditions to produce our food.
Marisol
Fri 9.10. – Mon 29.3.
(172 days)
Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam
A major retrospective of Marisol, the Venezuelan-American pop artist who shaped the visual culture of the 1960s with her distinctive sculptural works.
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.
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.
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.
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 progress
Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Exhibition exploring surrealism as a global artistic movement and creative mindset, beyond its European origins.
Birds Between Decor and Reality - Installations by Hans van Asch
Sun 4.10. – Sun 3.1.
(92 days)
Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Photographer Hans van Asch presents his striking bird still lifes at the Natural History Museum Rotterdam, exploring how birds behave in artificially constructed settings.
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.
(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.