Frazey Ford
Wed 28.10.
19:30
Annabel, Rotterdam
€ 33,75
Canadian folk and blues singer Frazey Ford takes the stage in Rotterdam.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 in Rotterdam
Starting today
Kabeaushé
Wed 28.10.
20:30
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 17
Kabeaushé takes the stage at Rotown, an intimate live music venue in Rotterdam.
Culture (ft. Kenyatta Hill) & Cedric Myton from the Congos
Wed 28.10.
20:30
de Doelen, Rotterdam
To reserve wheelchair seating, contact de Doelen's Tickets & Service by phone Wednesday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
De Tunes - Versnaperingen
Wed 28.10.
20:30
Kantine Walhalla, Rotterdam
The Rotterdam trio De Tunes presents their 15th programme, a full-length musical cabaret show blending sweet melodies, witty lyrics and hilarious interludes.
LA COSA EN LA NIEBLA aka The Thing in the Fog
Wed 28.10.
20:30
WORM, Rotterdam
BUTFF x CULTfilm presents the Spanish horror-comedy 'La Cosa en la Niebla', winner of Best Feature at BUTFF 2026, preceded by the Portuguese short 'Pimple'.
Said Laughs with Love | Said el Hassnaoui (try-out)
Wed 28.10.
20:30
Studio de Bakkerij, Rotterdam
Said el Hassnaoui performs his try-out 'Said Laughs with Love' - a humorous look back at his transformation from carefree bachelor to chronically exhausted father, packed with relatable love stories and cabaret wit.
Open Mic
Wed 28.10.
20:00
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Open Mic night at Comedy Club Haug where new and established comedians perform fresh material. An experienced MC hosts the two-hour show with a break.
Aurie Styla
Wed 28.10.
19:30
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Aurie Styla brings his new stand-up show 'MAVERICK', where he uses sharp humour to examine his work-life imbalance, family dynamics and relationships.
Tim Hartog & Victor Luis van Es
Wed 28.10.
20:00
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Two skilled Dutch comedians share stories about life's mishaps, misunderstandings and awkward moments - funny, touching and deeply human.
Jean Cement - Schwung (try-out)
Wed 28.10.
20:30
Werkplaats Walhalla, Rotterdam
Jean Cement is a humorous theatre performance by collective Schwung about a man who refuses to move with the times. A try-out of a medieval play never before performed.
ARK Movement Class with Majon van der Schot
Wed 28.10.
20:00
Dansateliers, Rotterdam
Majon van der Schot leads an ARK Movement Class, a workshop exploring movement and body awareness at Dansateliers.
Children's Neighbourhood Workshop: Nature Journaling
Wed 28.10.
15:00
✨ New
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
free (donatieticket m…
A creative workshop where children join Carmen to make their own nature journal by sketching, writing and observing closely in the park.
Stichting Mano x Dokhuis: Textile Repair Café
Wed 28.10.
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.
Spreekgerechten Breakfast
Wed 28.10.
10:00
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
free (donation welkom)
A breakfast gathering where Dutch and non-Dutch speakers share stories and build connections over conversation.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
A Chair and You
Sat 26.9. – Sun 31.1.
in 6 days (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.
Signac. Symphony of Colours
Sat 24.10. – Sun 28.2.
(128 days)
Kunsthal Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Kunsthal Rotterdam showcases Paul Signac, a pioneering neo-impressionist master, through his vibrant paintings and drawings.
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.
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.
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.
You will find us in the best places: A retrospective of Moshekwa Langa
Sat 24.10. – Sun 28.3.
(156 days)
Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam
A comprehensive retrospective of South African artist Moshekwa Langa, spanning three decades and exploring memory, landscape, borders and time.
People Like Us - Nour-Eddine Jarram and Henk Chabot
Sun 25.10. – Sun 7.3.
(134 days)
Chabot Museum, Rotterdam
Exhibition featuring work by Nour-Eddine Jarram and Henk Chabot, two artists united by their focus on migration, freedom and identity.
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.