MEROL
Sat 7.11.
20:00
Annabel, Rotterdam
€ 33,75
Dutch pop singer MEROL takes the stage at Annabel Rotterdam.
Sat, 7 Nov 2026 in Rotterdam
Starting today
Iris Hond & Kamerata-Zuid | playing Einaudi
Sat 7.11.
20:30
de Doelen, Rotterdam
Kamerata Zuid celebrates its tenth anniversary with pianist Iris Hond in a concert centred on Ludovico Einaudi, complemented by works from Scriabin and Rachmaninoff.
Paul Elstak Presents · Wanna Play?
Sat 7.11.
15:00
Maassilo, Rotterdam
Paul Elstak Presents · Wanna Play? is a hardcore party at Maassilo featuring 15 DJs and producers including Paul Elstak, AniMe, Neophyte and Partyraiser.
Electronica Night at Maassilo
Sat 7.11. – Sun 8.11.
(2 days)
Maassilo, Rotterdam
€ 18
Electronic music festival at Rotterdam's Maassilo featuring techno, house and experimental sound.
35 & Still Alive
Sat 7.11.
21:30
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 7
35 & Still Alive performs at Rotown, a live music venue in Rotterdam.
Tobi Kooiman & Alina Sharipova
Sat 7.11.
16:45
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Two stand-up comedians at Comedy Club Haug: Alina Sharipova shares witty stories about growing up between two cultures, while Tobi Kooiman brings mathematical humor to his show 'Best Of 4'.
Herr Zimmerman 20 Years Party in Rotterdam!
Sat 7.11. – Sun 8.11.
(2 days)
NOW&WOW, Rotterdam
Herr Zimmerman celebrates 20 years with a special party in Rotterdam. The legendary techno club brings its distinctive underground sound to NOW&WOW.
When Father Fights - Het NUT / Greg Nottrot / Hendrik de Pecker
Sat 7.11.
20:30
Kantine Walhalla, Rotterdam
Hendrik de Pecker's new text explores Telemachus waiting at home while his father besieges a distant city. Het NUT's production features Ellen Goemans and Joep Hendrikx shifting between realism and absurdism, with the writer present on stage building a mythical world.
Toffler presents Pawlowski
Sat 7.11. – Sun 8.11.
(2 days)
Toffler, Rotterdam
Toffler hosts a night with British electronic musician Pawlowski, joined by Divasi and AIS (2).
Arnon Grunberg on Himmler in New York
Sat 7.11.
15:00
Example location, Rotterdam
Arnon Grunberg discusses his novel 'Himmler in New York' with Onno Blom, followed by a book signing.
Marie Koet - Eindspel
Sat 7.11.
20:30
Kleine Walhalla, Rotterdam
Marie Koet, named comedy talent of 2026 by the Volkskrant, presents her debut show Eindspel with disarming honesty and philosophical wit.
Comedy Unleashed | Saturday | Rotterdam (NL)
Sat 7.11.
21:00
ComedyCity Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Stand-up comedy night featuring a lineup of comedians at ComedyCity Rotterdam.
The Dog Dance
Sat 7.11. – Sun 8.11.
(2 days)
MONO, Rotterdam
The Dog Dance returns to Rotterdam with a carefully curated line-up celebrating Shinshan Salazar's birthday.
Bird Bird Bird
Sat 7.11.
11:00
Zaal 5 Cinerama, Rotterdam
Film screening of Bird Bird Bird in Rotterdam on 7 November.
Glodi Lugungu & Puck van Tussenbroek
Sat 7.11.
20:30
Het Klooster Oude Noorden, Rotterdam
Comedian Glodi Lugungu and theatre maker Puck van Tussenbroek bring an evening of humour, music and social reflection to Het Klooster Oude Noorden.
Spinning Club in the Wool Workshop, Belevenisboerderij
Sat 7.11.
10:30
Belevenisboerderij Schieveen, Rotterdam
Free
A spinning club for experienced spinners to practice their craft together in the wool workshop at Belevenisboerderij Schieveen.
Popronde Rotterdam
Sat 7.11.
Popronde Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Popronde Rotterdam brings dozens of emerging Dutch bands and artists to around twenty venues across the city - from brown cafés to music clubs.
Delirium - Toneelgroep Altstadt
Sat 7.11.
20:00
Altstadt Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Toneelgroep Altstadt presents an absurd, physical performance exploring fear, power and a Europe struggling to understand itself.
Also running
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
RAUWfest
Thu 5.11. – Sat 7.11.
(3 days)
Rotown, Rotterdam
A music festival in Rotterdam with performances by various artists at Rotown.
UPTOWN presents ALISHA (extended set)
Fri 6.11. – Sat 7.11.
(2 days)
Now&Wow, Rotterdam
UPTOWN presents an extended set by ALISHA with Ozzie Guven and DAF (2) at Now&Wow.
Toffler presents Cher Semain all night long
Fri 6.11. – Sat 7.11.
(2 days)
Toffler, Rotterdam
Cher Semain spins all night long at Toffler Rotterdam, from 23:00 to 05:00.
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.
Industry Days: Passe-Partout
Fri 6.11. – Sat 7.11.
(2 days)
Natuur Historisch Musuem, Rotterdam
Industry Days: Passe-Partout is a professional event at the Natural History Museum Rotterdam on 6 November, from 10:30 to 23:00.
Intergalactic FM presents All Stars
Fri 6.11. – Sat 7.11.
(2 days)
Time is the new space, Rotterdam
Intergalactic FM brings a night of DJs and live acts at Time is the new space, billed as All Stars.
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.
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.
De Wijnborrel
Fri 6.11. – Sat 7.11.
(2 days)
HAKA Terrein, Rotterdam
A relaxed wine gathering at HAKA Terrein in Rotterdam with snacks and friendly company.
Rotterdam Salsa Festival
Fri 6.11. – Sat 7.11.
(2 days)
Rotterdam Salsa Festival, Rotterdam
The Rotterdam Salsa Festival 2026 brings international dancers, live Latin music and workshops together. Friday evening features the Rising Stars Night with the Stargate Theatershow.
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.