WORM is a Rotterdam arts centre focused on avant-garde culture, experimental music and underground film. It brings together a concert space, recording studios, a record shop and a cinema under one roof. The programme ranges from noise and punk to media art and DIY culture.
Portuguese film about two friends finding their own path on the island of São Miguel, shot with non-professional actors from the local queer community.
Amsterdam Poet's Theater presents two experimental theatre pieces at WORM: first a live radio play with headphones, then a blackbox performance. Two short works with freshly written texts and seasoned actors.
AMPFEMININE celebrates its DJ mentorship programme graduation with two stages and a night of emerging talent in Rotterdam.
Hidden Behind Mist showcases three underground Dutch acts - Fix Everything, Etta HarBar and TONTO - plus a market of local labels and music distributors at WORM.
Electric Umbrella #33 brings together Moor Mother, Australian pianist Alister Spence and Maj Rachel at WORM. Spence performs on a rare vintage Fender Rhodes from the venue's studio, while Moor Mother returns with her genre-spanning practice rooted in Black Quantum Futurism.
Filmmaker Deborah Stratman presents seven short films that weave together voices, images, and the material of the universe in an evening of visual poetry and conceptual depth.
Chorophilia's club night celebrates dancing without distractions, with DJs and a live opening act. A strict door policy emphasizes respect, consent and presence on the dance floor.
Screening of the Dutch cult film 'De Johnsons' (1992) with guest speaker Esmée de la Bretonière, followed by a conversation with film scholar Dani van Duin.
Club night at WORM featuring DJs and dancing guests. An evening of music and dance in Rotterdam.
BOMBSTRAP presents their debut album BIG ENEMY with support from Loogie, BLOED and Cancer Void. Nihilistic hardcore from Rotterdam and Manchester.
Two multimedia projects at WORM Rotterdam: Teller & Sutherland present synth and strings work, while Cymph offers an audiovisual live collage exploring cities and architecture.
Workshop and film screening by Kae Oktorina and christopher tym exploring the Lombok treasure. The documentary 'Idak-Idak-Idak' follows three generations of Sasak women and combines cinematography with private recordings; preceded by a participatory workshop where you embody objects.
A queer-forward club night where artists perform face-to-face in contrasting sets. KLASTR's third edition at WORM features ATREVIDA, wRec, and Candy Coup f2f EVER playing breaks, bass, and experimental electronics.
Triangulation brings an experimental blend of jazz, classical composition and spoken word, with four musicians from the Rotterdam scene performing their own compositions.
Three silent films from the 1910s exploring gender and identity, curated by filmmaker Antony Voronov. A rare screening of early cinema that challenges conventions with humour and tenderness.
Spoken word, poetry and storytelling with Sabina Lukovic, Moze Naél, Esca$h and others. An evening of raw, honest and sharp voices.
Frontaal x The Writer's Guide explores what community and care mean for young writers. Featuring Zaïre Krieger, music by Morèl, and conversations with writers Kylie Lyandra, Gauri Malhoe and Anissa El Mazouzi.
Eat Your Feelings CINEMA screens two short films by female directors from Eastern Europe, paired with a feminist buffet and Q&A exploring emancipation, cinema and food.
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'.
13 Ensemble, led by trumpeter Ester F. Mata, blends hypnotic minimalism with live interaction and electronic elements in a collective real-time improvisation.
Hong Kong Violence celebrates 25 years with a vinyl night at WORM Rotterdam. Akira and Bruhze & friends spin classic records in an intimate F2F setting.
Hettie O'Brien discusses how private equity erodes societies and the broader impact of financialisation on our world.
Improvised audiovisual performance by Gaëlle Rouard (16mm film) and Lê Quan Ninh (turntables), exploring rotating objects and the light, sound and movement they generate.
Frontaal #6 2026 is an event on 15 November at WORM in Rotterdam, from 14:30 to 17:00.
Electronic club night at WORM Rotterdam featuring DJs and dancing until late.
Carree performs a live concert celebrating the release of their album 'Songs for Mia' at WORM Rotterdam.
Festival Downtown brings an electronic music night with Y U QT, Bianca Oblivion, Nala Brown and Megan Jane to Worm.
S!RENE performs at WORM in Rotterdam on 12 September 2026.
Monthly film screening where emerging filmmakers present their short films and discuss them with an audience of fellow creators and film lovers.
The Salon of Queer Indoctrinations returns with an evening exploring punk, queer culture and experimental artistic work. Three curators from the WORM community bring together artists who push boundaries and take risks.
Club night with electronic music and DJs at WORM. A late-night edition of Rotterdam Late Night.
The Misconceived is an American film by James N. Kienitz Wilkins about a failed filmmaker confronting his past. A digital satire on work, class, and art, entirely built in Unreal Engine.
An underground film club showcasing DIY video art and experimental work from Dutch makers, with no genre limits but a focus on authentic, independent productions.
A hands-on film-making workshop where you learn the essentials of film production, from concept to completion.
Dutch Modularfest 2026 returns to WORM in Rotterdam for a full day of modular synthesis culture, with live performances from T. Raumschmiere, Raaf, Estroe, KROON Legacy, Numbers Station and Alberta Balsam, plus workshops and a gear market.
A preparty for the Dutch Modular Fest featuring short sets from electronic music makers and speakers. Free for DMF Saturday ticket holders, € 6 for others.