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Panorama Burgerhout / Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
Rolled up in the depot for years, the famous Panorama Burgerhout paintings have been painstakingly restored and are back on display in their full glory. The three paintings, each two metres high by six to ten metres wide, are the second-largest maritime paintings in the Netherlands.
Museums, Exhibitions, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go) -
Sandcastles at sea, on a cruise holiday / Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
Photos, posters, original variety show costumes and travel journals written by cruise passengers reveal all the ins and outs of the past and present in cruise voyages.
Museums, Exhibitions, Youth, Tip (Places to Go), Water -
Summer Sundays / Park bij de Euromast
The Park by the Euromast sets the stage for the best Sundays in Rotterdam, presenting sizzling summer music and inspiringly imaginative theatre shows! Bring your picnic basket and a blanket to lie on, and enjoy!
Festivals, Groups, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, Tips of the month -
Véronique Bourgoin: Vrai ou Faux? / Nederlands Fotomuseum
True or false? Drawing on a vast collection of contemporary and historic photos, the French artist plays with the concepts in a space-filling installation.
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Submarine Wharf - XXXL Painting / Submarine Wharf
Klaas Kloosterboer, Chris Martin and Jim Shaw think on a monumental scale and will fill the 5000m2 Submarine Wharf with paintings, installations and objects.
Architecture, Museums, Exhibitions, Summer, Tip (Things to Do) -
25 Years Rotterdam City Collection / Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Two exhibitions feature work by nationally and internationally renowned artists and designers who started their artistic careers in the city of Rotterdam. Including work by Atelier Van Lieshout, Daan van Golden, Hella Jongerius, Bertjan Pot and more.
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Hockey World League / Hockey Club Rotterdam
Hockey Club Rotterdam is next summer host for the semifinals of the World Hockey League. It is a top tournament involving eight women and eight men's national teams.
Sport, Tip (Things to Do) -
CHIO Rotterdam / CHIO Rotterdam
Top-ranking international equestrian sports in the elegant setting of the Kralingse Bos. Five days of jumping, dressage and equestrian shows, as well as enjoyment and entertainment.
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Parade / Museumpark
Museum Park is the cultural backdrop for theatre tents hosting shows by national and international performing troupes. Various restaurants serve their speciality day in and day, ranging from small snacks to full dinners. Theatre, music and dance performances.
Festivals, Summer, Tip (Things to Do), Tips of the month -
Day of Architecture: 24Hofpoort / Hofpoort
This year’s theme is 24 hours of architecture. The Hofpoort building (on Hofplein) will be programmed for one full day and night, transforming it into a 24-hour festival.
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Swan Market Festival / Grotekerkplein
Lifestyle market for interior design, fashion, vintage, jewellery, accessories and affordable art, not to mention fun stands featuring kids designs, ceramics and much more.
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Rotterdam Laat Open (Rotterdam Till Late) / Centrum Rotterdam
Downtown Rotterdam stays open late, offering exceptional shopping, entertainment and fashion. Stores don’t close until 23:00, so shoppers, fashionistas, loungers and music-lovers can keep going all evening.
Shopping, Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Tips of the month -
North Sea Round Town / Centrum Rotterdam
Jazz takes Rotterdam over completely for more than two weeks. From living rooms to metro stations, from jazz cafés to Ahoy, you can enjoy jazz music of all sorts throughout the city.
Festivals, Pop/Jazz/World, Tip (Things to Do) -
The Nieuwe Binnenweg... Lives! / Nieuwe Binnenweg
A row of unusual figures stands silent and motionless between Eendrachtsplein and the ’s-Gravendijkwal. Come closer and take a good look. It appears to be a row of sculptures, but these statues are... alive!
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do) -
Mysterious - Outdoor Stadium Project / De Kuip
A festival with (latin)house, eclectic, hiphop, R&B and some dubstep. Line-up: Sidney Samson, Billy the Kit, Gregor Salto, Benny Rodrigues, Dyna, Superior, Undercontrol & Stefan Vilijn.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Nightlife & Clubbing, Tips of the month
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Press officer
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