Featured Events in Rotterdam in July, 2025 (August Updated)

Ma Yansong: Architecture and Emotion opens on May 16, 2025 at the Nieuwe Instituut, a national museum in the Netherlands dedicated to studying architecture, design and digital culture and exploring the potential power of new ideas. The exhibition is anchored by several iconic nodes in MAD's architectural practice and research, and has the following seven chapters: - MAD In China; - Absolute Towers; - Shanshui City; - Embodied Nature; - Layered Futures; - Connective Landscapes; - MAD People. The exhibition will run until October 12, 2025.

Why do we swoon over baby faces, stay glued to screens showing fluffy kitten videos, and collectively communicate through emojis? This summer, discover the seductive and sometimes confusing universe of CUTE at Kunsthal Rotterdam, an exhibition that shows how cuteness has both conquered and deregulated our world. In this time of fast online stimuli, being cute is not just attractive, but also a powerful tool to manipulate, comfort, or provoke. Dance to sugary beats in the Hello Kitty disco, transform into an anime character in the installation Glimmer, or dress up tiny digital monsters in the game arcade. Especially for CUTE, JimmyPaul designed a dress to celebrate Miffy’s seventieth birthday. From Japanese kawaii to funny memes and futuristic design: CUTE immerses you in an ultra-cute experience.

Een collage maken is een creatieve en ontspannende activiteit. In de workshop collage maken gaan we knippen, scheuren en plakken met bestaande materialen zoals tijdschriften, boeken, papier en karton die je samenvoegt tot een eigen unieke compositie. Bij de workshop zullen ook kaarten en enveloppen zijn om kleinere collages mee te maken; zo kun je iemand in je omgeving of jezelf tijdens de feestdagen vertroetelen met een uniek kunstcadeau. Information Source: Bibliotheek Rotterdam | eventbrite

As part of North Sea Round Town, Multi Multi and pianist/composer Jeroen Dirrix present an enchanting evening of innovative live music in an aesthetic setting. Gathered around an upright piano, the café transforms into an intimate club with high-quality sound and lighting, genres and worlds blending together. Live performances by: Vixnde (Viana Afoumou), Phantom Wizard and Jeroen Dirrix. While Multi provides pairing dishes and drinks, the artists immerse you in their captivating live sets full of ambience. Genres: soul, jazz, piano, improvisation, minimal, (neo) classical, experimental. After the performances, DJ’s will take over the floor for a fun after-party with drinks and tunes. Don't miss it! 📅 Café open: 19:00 🎵Start performances: 20:00 🎧 DJ's (TBA) & drinks: 23:00 - late Multi Café serves quick, nourishing, and special dishes before and during the concerts. Book your table (before 20:00): hello@multimulti.studio | @multimulti.cafe - limited spots availabe. Vixnde Brussel’s born, Rotterdam-based singer-songwriter Viana Afoumou presents the product of her life: vixnde (pronounced “viande”) - an intimate and layered exploration of sound, silence and voice, intertwined with stories and songs. Some would call it experimental pop. ''With only a loop-station, guitar and her crystal-clear voice; vixnde will touch you deeply with her intimate and pure sound'' @vixnde | youtube Jeroen Dirrix Dutch composer & producer Jeroen Dirrix seemingly lives at the crossroads of sound, where his work revolves around deep intuition. An electronic musician, producer and pianist based in Rotterdam, Dirrix simply lets his music just happen rather than building it from scratch. Combining acoustic pianos with analog synthesizers, he pours out trance-like music that ebbs and flows organically, essentially producing and playing on-the-fly. For this special night Jeroen Dirrix will perform an improvisation-based piano concert. @jeroendirrix | youtube | spotify Phantom Wizard Phantom Wizard is a composer and multidisciplinary artist whose work dissolves boundaries and reimagines traditions. Rooted in decolonial philosophy and self-taught as a multi-instrumentalist, Phantom Wizard’s artistry developed outside traditional institutions. Emerging from Amsterdam’s Southeast—a historically Caribbean and Afro-diasporic neighborhood—this environment has profoundly shaped the creative vision. It is here that the Fribari philosophy began to take shape: a fluid, untamed concept that unfolds through compositions, free improvisations, soundscapes and performances. Phantom Wizard’s sound draws from a rich tapestry of influences, weaving together textures of nature with ambient, free jazz, minimal, electronic, and the vibrant sonic palette of the Caribbean, offering a fresh perspective in contemporary music. @phantom.wizard | youtube | spotify Information Source: Multi Multi & Jeroen Dirrix | eventbrite

Julia Tavit Art Center - Students Concert Come join us for a fantastic evening of music performed by the talented students of Julia Tavit Art Center. The concert will be held at the beautiful Hillegondakerk location. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible performances showcasing the hard work and dedication of our students. It's an event you won't want to miss! No ticket needed for anyone under 18! Information Source: Julia Tavit Art Center | eventbrite

Lockers, Poppers, Breakers, Waackers and party lovers! This is your place to be! Inspired by Osaka underground parties, we also want to bring dancers together to Party, connect and socialise more 🥰 We are super excited to collab w/ Pass da Jazz as their love and passion for music is contagious and matches perfectly with our Community spirit and values. 🤝 Expect Funk, Soul, Rnb, Hiphop, Disco & more! DJs (DJ Cutnice & DJ Mashel) We also invited 2 very special duo guests for a showcase to celebrate our love for funk styles & beyond ! Straight from Japan 🇯🇵 (Mayo & Ami,Hiru & Silvia) YOU DON'T WANNA MISS OUT! Entrance Fee is 8€. Step 1 :Pay via Tikkie through this link https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=ALP4e19Cj6ejQwTN0w4FHODtLqyQ5GOe Step 2: finish your registration in eventbrite to get your QR code and ticket. ( Limited forum!) ⚠️ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 ⚠️ 🙏 Sorry for the extra steps — this way we keep the price low for everyone! 📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Mavis Basement Westzeedijk 68a, 3016 AG Rotterdam 🕖 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭: 19:00 – 01:00 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐘’𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐑 💃🕺🏽🍸🙌 Information Source: Connect The Funk | eventbrite

Ben jij klaar om jouw verhaal op een unieke manier te vertellen? Kom naar onze zine-workshop en ontdek de kracht van creatief schrijven en beeldende kunst! In deze workshop maak je je eigen zine: een mini-tijdschrift dat jij helemaal zelf vult, vouwt en vormgeeft. Wat is een zine? Een zine (uitgesproken als ‘zien’) is een klein, handgemaakt tijdschrift waarin je kunt schrijven, tekenen, knippen en plakken. Het is jouw persoonlijke podium om jouw verhaal te delen, in jouw stijl. Jouw verhaal. Jouw identiteit. Wie ben jij? Waar kom je vandaan? Wat maakt jou uniek? En hoe verbind jij je met Rotterdam? Samen gaan we in gesprek en verwerken we onze ervaringen in creatieve kunstwerkjes: jouw eigen zine. Deze zine-workshop is onderdeel van het programma Verhalen van de Stad van Bibliotheek Rotterdam. Praktische informatie: Datum: zaterdag 5 juli 2025 Tijd: 12.00 – 14.30 uur Locatie: Centrale Bibliotheek Rotterdam, Maakplaats 1e verdieping Toegang: gratis (aanmelden verplicht) Meld je snel aan en laat jouw stem horen via jouw zelfgemaakte zine! Information Source: Bibliotheek Rotterdam | eventbrite

LaughPlug Comedy is bringing a fresh Stand Up Comedy Show at Vessel 11, the beautiful red boat in Wijnhaven. Here you have the chance to watch some of the best comics in the Netherlands performing alongside local talent from Rotterdam! Where? You can find us at Vessel 11 (The Red Ship, Wijnhaven 101, 3011 WN Rotterdam). When? Tuesday July 8th! Doors open: 19.30. We will be starting at 20.00 sharp! All of the performances are in ENGLISH! Feel free to follow us on Instagram: @laughplugcomedy and Facebook: LaughPlug Comedy, to stay updated with all the latest for this event and other shows all over Rotterdam! Information Source: LaughPlug Comedy Club | eventbrite

Poetry Slam Rotterdam FinaleNa 6 spannende voorrondes en 2 wildcards is het op 12 july weer zover! 8 slammers gaat het podium betreden om uiteindelijk gekroond te worden tot Slampioen Rotterdam 2024/2025. Information Source: Poetry Slam Rotterdam | eventbrite

B efore we all head back home to attend our daily lives D Carnival Cooldown after Rotterdam Carnival we meet up for the last lap..... D annual Carnival Cooldown is a guaranteed TUN UP!!!! A s always we will have the BEST DJ's provide you with the best music and vibes on this cruise!!! (We will not be sailing) Information Source: Triniconnection and Friends | eventbrite