Joshua Idehen
Thu 19.11.
20:30
Rotown, Rotterdam
€ 19,50
Joshua Idehen takes the stage at Rotown for an intimate concert performance.
Thu, 19 Nov 2026 in Rotterdam
Starting today
Gotu Jim
Thu 19.11.
20:00
Maassilo, Rotterdam
€ 22,50
Gotu Jim takes the stage at Maassilo in Rotterdam.
Lézard
Thu 19.11.
21:00
V11, Rotterdam
€ 15
Lézard performs live at V11 Rotterdam for an evening of music.
Chico Chico
Thu 19.11.
20:30
Jazzpodium BIRD, Rotterdam
Chico Chico takes the stage at Jazzpodium BIRD in Rotterdam for an evening of jazz and improvisation.
Wilma Scheffers presents 'It's About the Case of the Javanese'
Thu 19.11.
15:00
Boekhandel Donner, Rotterdam
Wilma Scheffers discusses her biography of Wolter Robert baron van Hoëvell, a key critic of Dutch colonial rule in the East Indies, followed by a book signing.
60th Edition Cameretten Festival (semi-finalists try-outs)
Thu 19.11.
20:30
Kantine Walhalla, Rotterdam
The 60th Cameretten Festival showcases six semi-finalists performing cabaret try-outs across Dutch theatres. Three acts each evening present fresh talent on the Netherlands' premier cabaret stage.
Shtick Fest Multi Pass Double Shtick
Thu 19.11. – Sat 21.11.
(3 days)
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
€ 35
Shtick Fest multi-pass bundles: buy 2, 3, or 5 stand-up shows at once and pick your own seats per performance.
Shtick Fest Multi Pass Five-Star Shtick
Thu 19.11. – Sat 21.11.
(3 days)
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Shtick Fest Multi Pass offers discounted access to multiple comedy shows: Five-Star (5 tickets, € 90), Triple (3 tickets, € 58), or Double (2 tickets, € 41,50). Choose your own shows.
Hartklanken
Thu 19.11.
19:45
De Buurvrouw Larikslaan, Rotterdam
Simple melodies from various cultures sung together in unison and harmony, with space for silence and reflection. Emiel Scholsberg provides guitar accompaniment.
Shtick Fest Multi Pass Triple Shtick
Thu 19.11. – Sat 21.11.
(3 days)
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Shtick Fest multi passes offer discounts on multiple stand-up shows: Triple Shtick (3 tickets for € 58) is a popular option alongside Five-Star and Double Shtick.
The State of the Welfare State
Thu 19.11.
20:00
Arminius, Rotterdam
A lecture examining the current state of the Dutch welfare system at Arminius Rotterdam.
Science on Tap | November
Thu 19.11.
20:15
OASE, Rotterdam
Science on Tap brings science to the pub with a short lecture followed by questions and discussion. An evening for curious minds.
Creati-Vi-Taali-Tijd Workshop
Thu 19.11.
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.
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.
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.