RAUWfest
Thu 5.11. – Sat 7.11.
(3 days)
Rotown, Rotterdam
A music festival in Rotterdam with performances by various artists at Rotown.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 in Rotterdam
Starting today
Cabaret Club Giggle
Thu 5.11.
20:30
Kantine Walhalla, Rotterdam
Cabaret performers test new material at Cabaret Club Giggle, with a rotating line-up of established acts and emerging talent.
Pebbledash
Thu 5.11.
21:00
V11, Rotterdam
€ 14
Pebbledash takes the stage at V11 Rotterdam for an evening of music.
Democracy, Dead or Alive?
Thu 5.11.
20:00
Arminius, Rotterdam
An evening exploring the state of democracy worldwide, featuring lectures, debates, workshops and music at Arminius Rotterdam.
Alina Sharipova & Tim Kroezen
Thu 5.11.
20:00
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Tim Kroezen and Alina Sharipova present a double show with fresh material at Comedy Club Haug. Two cabaret performers who met at the Leids Cabaret Festival.
Remy Evers - Graag Gedaan (reading performance)
Thu 5.11.
20:30
Kleine Walhalla, Rotterdam
Remy Evers brings his reading performance 'Graag Gedaan' to Rotterdam, exploring his moral compass through physical comedy, surreal scenes and sharp sketches about the absurdities of daily life.
Club Metro: Dinner Show with Live Music
Thu 5.11.
19:00
Metro Walhalla, Rotterdam
A dinner show at Club Metro featuring a live band led by Simone Roerade, a three-course meal by Westerkaatje, and rotating guest singers.
Oracle: A Whale on the Beach - Photography by Karlijn van Diepen
Thu 5.11. – Sun 7.2.
(95 days)
Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Photography exhibition exploring what a beached whale might reveal, with works by Karlijn van Diepen at the Natural History Museum Rotterdam.
Gouwe Ouwe Tijdmachine
Thu 5.11.
14:00
Podium Islemunda, Rotterdam
A nostalgic trip through 1970s and 1980s hits with Gouwe Ouwe Tijdmachine, two hours of classic songs.
Storytelling Night E04 | I got it from my grandma
Thu 5.11.
20:30
OASE, Rotterdam
free; donation mogeli…
Storytelling Night E04 brings four to five storytellers together around the theme 'Ancestors' - stories about forebears, traditions and heritage inspired by Día de los Muertos.
Creati-Vi-Taali-Tijd Workshop
Thu 5.11.
10:00
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
Creative workshop series for adults to improve Dutch through writing, drawing and conversation. Connect with others while developing language skills in a welcoming neighbourhood setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.