DI-RECT
Fri 13.11.
20:30
Ahoy, Rotterdam
Dutch pop band DI-RECT takes the stage at Ahoy Rotterdam.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 in Rotterdam
Starting today
EEK-A-MOUSE + JAHVOLUTION - Rude Boy Jamaican
Fri 13.11.
20:00
Annabel, Rotterdam
Legendary Jamaican reggae singer Eek-A-Mouse performs with the Jahvolution Band at Annabel. An evening of classic reggae, dub and dancehall featuring deep basslines and live improvisation.
Pert Near Sandstone
Fri 13.11.
21:30
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 20
American folk band Pert Near Sandstone performs folk and bluegrass at Rotown.
Flemming
Fri 13.11.
20:00
Maassilo, Rotterdam
€ 39
Danish singer Flemming performs at Maassilo, a former grain silo on the Maas river now hosting concerts and events.
Leenalchi
Fri 13.11.
21:00
Grounds, Rotterdam
South Korean indie band Leenalchi returns to GROUNDS with their innovative fusion of ancient Pansori tradition and psychedelic rhythms, featuring four vocalists and dual bass guitars.
Nyve
Fri 13.11.
20:30
Jazzpodium BIRD, Rotterdam
Nyve performs jazz and improvisation at Jazzpodium BIRD in Rotterdam.
Kim Schuddeboom - Hardleers (try-out)
Fri 13.11.
20:30
Kantine Walhalla, Rotterdam
Kim Schuddeboom presents her third comedy programme 'Hardleers', a sharp and confrontational try-out in which she reflects on the choices she makes at 41.
JA!Toch | More Life x Safa Lion
Fri 13.11.
19:30
Studio de Bakkerij, Rotterdam
JA!Toch is Studio de Bakkerij's young creators' evening featuring music, spoken word, theatre, dance and exhibitions. This edition showcases More Life and Safa Lion.
Raw Comedy Night | Friday | Rotterdam (NL)
Fri 13.11.
21:00
ComedyCity Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Stand-up comedy evening at ComedyCity Rotterdam featuring Raw Comedy Night.
Gouwe Ouwe
Fri 13.11.
14:30
De Buurvrouw Larikslaan, Rotterdam
An evening of nostalgia with a live band playing classics from Elvis Presley to Wim Sonneveld - music that takes you back to your most cherished memories.
Book Presentation: First Part of the Rotterdam War Biographies Series
Fri 13.11.
19:00
Boekhandel Donner, Rotterdam
Anne Schram Ouweneel presents the first book in the Rotterdam War Biographies series, about Lion Rippe and his life during World War II.
Vincent Geers & Victor Luis van Es
Fri 13.11.
19:15
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Two Club Haug regulars, Victor Luis van Es and Vincent Geers, perform a double bill with raw, unfiltered new material and improvisation.
Marja van Katendrecht - Heel Holland Hoopt (try-out)
Fri 13.11.
20:00
Podium Islemunda, Rotterdam
Marja van Katendrecht tries out her new stand-up show 'Heel Holland Hoopt' at Podium Islemunda, testing material for her upcoming tour.
Delirium - Toneelgroep Altstadt
Fri 13.11.
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.
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.
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.
Tell 'em 2026
Thu 12.11. – Sat 14.11.
(3 days)
Diverse locaties, Rotterdam
A nighttime event across multiple Rotterdam venues, running from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Breakin' Convention
Thu 12.11. – Sun 15.11.
(4 days)
breakin’ convention, Rotterdam
Breakin' Convention is the international hip-hop dance theatre festival by Jonzi D, bringing four days of breaking, waacking, krump and spoken word to three Rotterdam venues.
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.