Tips
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Songbird Festival / Concert- en congresgebouw de Doelen
The third edition of the festival. During Songbird, De Doelen transforms into an intimate indoor festival, with concerts in six rooms.
Festivals, Pop/Jazz/World, Tip (Things to Do), -
Topmodels / Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
Film clips and interviews illustrate the unique stories behind the most exceptional model ships from the museum’s collection.
Museums, Exhibitions, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), -
Sea Palaces (Zeekastelen) / Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
Experience what it's like to spend a holiday on a cruise ship. Just like real passengers, visitors can wander through a maze of corridors along all types of cabins, they relax in the deck chairs by the pool and listen to the adventures of cruise passengers.
Museums, Exhibitions, Youth, Tip (Places to Go), Water, -
Opera Days (Operadagen) Rotterdam / several locations
During this international opera festival, Operadagen Rotterdam will present international premières, opera on location and its own festival productions. The theme of the shows is (R)evolution- Freedom.
Festivals, Opera, Tip (Things to Do), Tips of the month, Opera Days, -
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, -
Véronique Bourgoin: Vrai ou Faux? / Nederlands Fotomuseum
True or false? This question is central in the exhibition Véronique Bourgoin: VRAI OU FAUX? | TRUE OR FALSE ACT I & ACT II, which is on view in the Nederlands Fotomuseum from 1 June to 1 September 2013.
Museums, Exhibitions, Tip (Things to Do), -
Verborgen Tuinen (Hidden Gardens) / several locations
Dozens of garden owners open their hidden green nooks to the public, revealing oases all across the city: from Vreewijk to Prinsenland and from Delfshaven to Kralingen.
Architecture, Festivals, Green, Tip (Things to Do), Various, -
25 Years Rotterdam City Collection / Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
The exhibition includes works by Atelier Van Lieshout, Daan van Golden and Jeanne van Heeswijk, and offers a retrospective of the policy followed by the Rotterdam City Collection over the last 25 years.
Exhibitions, Summer, Tip (Things to Do), -
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), -
Ladiesrun / Ahoy Rotterdam
This race combines competitive running with shopping and good company.
Festivals, Sport, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), -
Robin Rotterdam Unlimited / Centrum Rotterdam
Summer Carnival and Dunya Festival merge into a grand new international event. For six days, Rotterdam will be enveloped in colourful new music, dance, literature, theatre and carnival celebrations.
Festivals, Summer, Tip (Things to Do), -
Poetry International Festival / Rotterdamse Schouwburg
Poetry International is a festival for poetry from all over the world. The voices of the poets reading their work, the beauty of language and the encounters between the many different languages provide a rich diversity of poetry.
Festivals, Lecture/Debate/Workshop, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), -
Herr Zimmerman - DanceFloor Killers / Factory 010
Line-up: TanzMan, Al Ferox - Live! (DanceFloor Killers, ITA/ES) and Fraulein Z.
Club, Gay Friendly, Tip (Things to Do), Nightlife & Clubbing, -
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.
Festivals, Sport, Tip (Things to Do), -
Parade / Museumpark
The Parade festival caters to every taste. Nearly 80 different theatre, music and dance performances for audiences of all ages are scheduled for this summer’s edition, with live music every night in Café Correct and the Orangerie.
Festivals, Summer, Tip (Things to Do), -
Day of Architecture (Dag van de Architectuur) / Hofpoort
The theme of this year’s Day of Architecture is 24 hour Architecture. In Rotterdam we are programming this theme literary: the iconic building de Hofpoort ( located on Het Hofplein) will be the Centre for one whole evening, night and day which makes it a 24hour festival.
Architecture, Festivals, Green, Tip (Things to Do), -
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.
Shopping, Design, Tip (Things to Do), Various, -
Rotterdam Laat Open / Centrum Rotterdam
Shop till you drop in downtown Rotterdam until 11 p.m.!
Shopping, Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), -
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. Take a closer look: they may seem like statues, but thorough inspection will reveal that they are not stone and metal, but flesh and blood!
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), -
Citrix World Port Tournament Baseball / Neptunus Familie Stadion
World-class baseball teams compete in this 12th edition of Europe’s biggest baseball event.
Sport, Tip (Things to Do), -
Metropolis Festival / Zuiderpark
An annual open-air music festival. Unique, adventurous, unusual and trendsetting, it’s a perfect chance for everyone to discover excellent, innovative and surprising talent. The programme is a mixture of pop, rock, hiphop, world music and dance.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), -
Port of Rotterdam North Sea Jazz Festival / Ahoy Rotterdam
World-famous jazz festival encompasses the past, present and future of jazz, from traditional New Orleans jazz, free jazz and avant-garde jazz to electronic jazz. North Sea Jazz also includes blues, funk, soul, R&B, hip-hop and Latin.
Festivals, Pop/Jazz/World, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), -
StreetScience (tbc) / BIRD
International hiphop festival opens up various facets of hiphop to a broader audience.
Festivals, Pop/Jazz/World, Tip (Things to Do), Nightlife & Clubbing, -
Fit For Free Wednesday Night Skate / Binnenrotte
The Wednesday Night Skate brings out thousands of skaters for a friendly and active evening. The 13km course is suitable for all sorts of skaters - young and old, quads and inlines.
Festivals, Sport, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, -
Duizel in het Park / Vroesenpark
The Vroesenpark becomes an oasis of literature, visual art, theatre and music.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, -
Boothstock / Zuiderpark
Boothstock Festival – A Celebration of Progressive Electronic Dance Music focuses on the creative story behind the dj. That is why the line up only features dj’s who produce tracks as well.
Club, Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), -
Pleinbioscoop (Open-air cinema) / Museumpark
The biggest open-air cinema under the starry skies screens Hollywood smash hits, famous arthouse films and the highlights of world film.
Festivals, Film, Summer, Tip (Things to Do), -
City Racing Rotterdam / Centrum Rotterdam
Experience the Formula 1 live on the streets of Rotterdam! This unique racing event in the city centre offers spectacular demonstrations by first-class national and international race cars and drivers.
Festivals, Sport, Summer, Tip (Things to Do), -
Noord Bruist Festival / Noordplein
On 24 and 25 August, the north of Rotterdam will transform the Noordplein for a free festival.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, -
Day of Romantic Music (Dag van de Romantische Muziek) / Park bij de Euromast
Concerts will be held at various stages featuring elegant classic music and popular romantic tunes, gypsy music and arias.
Festivals, Classical Music, Summer, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, -
World Ports Classic / several locations
A two-day professional cycling trek from Rotterdam to Antwerp and back.
Sport, Tip (Things to Do), -
OVG Veerhaven Concert / Veerhaven
A classical open-air concert in Rotterdam’s most charming harbour. Enjoy waterfront performances by the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and others from the quay or in the comfort of your own sloop.
Festivals, Classical Music, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, -
Ronde van Katendrecht / Deliplein
A legendary bicycle race on Rotterdam’s famous peninsula. Featuring theatre, live music, entertainment and attractions for the whole family.
Festivals, Sport, Tip (Things to Do), -
Rotterdam Philharmonic Gergiev Festival 2013 / De Doelen a.o. venues
Valery Gergiev 25 years in Rotterdam. The festival presents a richly varied programme of opera, enchanting symphonic music, happenings and musical pearls with world-class artists.
Festivals, Classical Music, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), -
World Port Days / Port of Rotterdam
A delight for people of all ages who love sailing ships, ports and maritime adventures. Spectacular demonstrations on the water, impressive ships and exciting port excursions.
Festivals, Summer, Tip (Things to Do), Water, -
Maritime Quarter / Leuvehaven, Wijnhaven en Oude Haven
History comes to live in Rotterdam’s oldest inner harbour. Time-honoured crafts, traditional folkwear and historic ships and vehicles paint a lovely picture.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Water, -
Shantyfestival / Oude Haven
History will come to life in the oldest harbour area of Rotterdam. Ancient crafts, traditional costumes and historic ships and transport will ensure unique images of a bygone era.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), -
De Nacht van de Kaap / Katendrecht
This is your chance to go on a musical pub crawl through Rotterdam’s most notorious neighbourhood. Witness the revival of Katendrecht’s former glory as the sailors quarters of the city during de Nacht van de Kaap.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, -
The World of Witte de With / Witte de Withstraat
The three-day arts festival presents visual arts, architecture, theatre, dance, film and music. This year’s edition highlights drones (flying robots).
Architecture, Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, -
24 Hours of Culture / several locations
During the festival, the city will be dominated by theatre, dance, visual arts, music and film. Sample the upcoming cultural season and enjoy an appealing, diverse and surprising programme for 24 hours. Check out premières, see exceptional projects and take a peek behind the scenes.
Architecture, Festivals, Theatres & Venues, Summer, Tip (Things to Do), -
De Keuze (The Choice) / Rotterdamse Schouwburg
12-day festival of theatre, media, music, thought-provoking performance and delicious drinks. An extraordinary selection of national and international theatre.
Festivals, Theatres & Venues, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), -
Oskar Kokoschka - People and animals / Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Beautiful paintings and drawings by one of the leading figures in the historical avant-garde.
Museums, Exhibitions, Tip (Things to Do), -
Baroeg Open Air / Zuiderpark
The best bands from the world of metal, heavy metal, hard rock, gothic and hardcore performing on the same stage. One of the biggest metal festivals in the Netherlands.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), -
Rotterdam Harvest Festival / Heemraadsplein
Farmers from the greater Rotterdam area offer locally produced foods, mostly organic. The theme of this year’s edition is ‘Land of Milk and Honey’. There will also be music, tasty treats and children’s activities.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), -
The Netherlands Military Tattoo / Ahoy Rotterdam
The Netherlands Military Tattoo is a unique musical show of top-notch military and civilian bands from the Netherlands and abroad, alternating between entertainment, historical awareness and contemplation.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), -
Funfair Rotterdam (tbc) / Lloyd Multiplein, Schiehaven
The annual fair is back on the Lloyd Multiplein in Rotterdam with attractions for every age. From a rollercoaster to a carousel for children and Dutch food stalls.
Tip (Things to Do), Youth, Various, -
North Sea Film Festival (tbc) / LantarenVenster
In 2007 the festival started in The Hague as a meeting point for underwater filmmakers to show their films. As the organisers found that underwater films are also popular with film, nature and art lovers the festival developed into a weekend packed with water related films and art for a wider audience.
Festivals, Film, Tip (Things to Do), -
Buma Rotterdam Beats / several locations
Urban music genres, including hiphop, R&B, dubstep, soul and reggae fill the city. Two days of music conferences, open mic sessions and more, plus an evening music festival across five of the city’s most exciting venues. BRB is also dedicated to the discovery and promotion of upcoming local and national talent.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Audiovisual, Do-like-a-local, Nightlife & Clubbing, -
Sinterklaas arrives in Rotterdam / Willemsplein
St. Nicholas & entourage sail into the port of Rotterdam on the good ship De Majesteit. All children are invited to sing to the saint when he arrives at Willemsplein, after which he rides through the city in a festive parade.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Youth, Sinterklaas, -
Night of the Proms / Ahoy Rotterdam
Classical music and pop go hand in hand on this special night, taking a trip through 250 years of music history.
Pop/Jazz/World, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), -
Rotterdam Dance Capital (tbc) / Centrum Rotterdam
Rotterdam dance companies, production houses, dance schools and individual dancers present their moves to the public at large and an audience of their peers. Expect unusual combinations of diverse dance styles.
Dance/Ballet, Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), -
Bruggenloop Rotterdam (Bridges Run Rotterdam) / De Kuip
A 15 kilometre challenge set in characteristic Rotterdam, offering bridges, skyline and a warm city centre.
Festivals, Sport, Winter, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, -
National New Year’s Eve / Boompjeskade
The new year is ushered into Rotterdam with a massive fireworks show. Count down to midnight with the crowd and welcome 2013 in!
Club, Festivals, Winter, Tip (Things to Do), NYE, -
Six of Rotterdam / Ahoy Rotterdam
Six-day cycling event where top sports meet top entertainment.
Festivals, Sport, Winter, Tip (Things to Do), Various, -
43rd International Film Festival Rotterdam / Centrum Rotterdam
Twelve days of films, exhibitions, debates and unforgettable parties! Provocative, touching and important films will fill the various cinemas in Rotterdam during the 43rd International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Various aspects of the programme reveal the very heart of world cinema.
Festivals, Film, Winter, Tip (Things to Do), -
Art Rotterdam (dates tbc) / Cruise Terminal Rotterdam
Art Rotterdam is an art fair and an excellent venue for discovering rising stars and tracking the latest trends in visual art. 70 international galleries present their most provocative artists.
Festivals, Markets/Trade Fairs, Design, Tip (Things to Do), -
Brancusi, Rosso, Man Ray / Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
In an exhibition in which the relationship between sculpture and photography is the central theme, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen brings together works by three international artists who have been decisive for the development of artistic practice in the 20th century.
Museums, Exhibitions, Tip (Things to Do), -
41th ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament / Ahoy Rotterdam
One of the leading tennis tournaments in the world. World-class tennis players, an impressive VIP area and the activities on Sports Plaza and Tennis Plaza guarantee one of the most exciting events for every sports fan.
Festivals, Sport, Winter, Tip (Things to Do), -
Rotterdam Museum Night (date tbc) / Rotterdamse Museumnacht (Various locaties)
During Rotterdam Museum Night over 50 museums and galleries open their doors, promising an unparalleled cultural experience. Get carried away with arts, culture and music on one of the friendliest nights in Rotterdam! The theme this year is 'tear drops'.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go), Do-like-a-local, Museumnacht, -
Motel Mozaïque (tbc) / several locations
Annual arts and music festival comes back to Rotterdam for four days of new music, impressive theatre, imaginative performance art and inspiring films.
Festivals, Tip (Things to Do), Do-like-a-local, -
ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam / Centrum Rotterdam
The biggest one-day sporting event in the Netherlands brings the very best athletes in the world to Rotterdam for the fast course and enthusiastic atmosphere. Huge crowds line the course, cheering the runners on towards the finish line on Coolsingel.
Festivals, Sport, Tip (Things to Do), Tip (Places to Go),
