OUT & ABOUT IN ROTTERDAM EN
July – August 2017
Photo: ss Rotterdam by Claire Droppert
JULY
Photo: Summer Carnival Street Parade
Parade The Museumpark is the cultural backdrop for colourful tents where many theatre, dance and music performances can be seen. 1 & 2 July / Museumpark / € 7.50 Rotterdam Water Weekend Experience Rotterdam from the water during a surprisingly diverse weekend! 1 & 2 July 12:00 / Various locations Mirror Mirror Conny Janssen Danst celebrates her 25 year jubilee in 2017: MIRROR MIRROR is back for this! With excellent dancers and live music from Sinfonia Rotterdam. 1 - 9 July / Onderzeebootloods / € 39.50 Fossil expedition on the Maasvlakte beach FutureLand organises fossil expeditions, a search for palaeontology treasures. Various dates from 1 July - 26 August 11:15 / FutureLand / € 9
North Sea Round Town The yearly fringe festival of North Sea Jazz has a free and varying programme at dozens of locations in Rotterdam, with the best jazz that Rotterdam has to offer. Until 9 July / Various locations / most of the program is free � M art Cafe & NSRT present: Stan Getz Bossa Nova Party Summer sounds on the terrace of the Mart Cafe make it impossible to sit still. 2 July 16:00 / Mart Café (Markthal) / free � C oely Meet the hiphop (and soul, and funk, and r&b) sensation from Belgium. 5 July 20:00 / BIRD / € 14 � L uigino and the big ass children ‘Multi-instrumentalist’, rapper and singer! 7 July 12:30 / Hostel ROOM / free
Rotterdam Harvest Market Biweekly street market with seasonal, farm-fresh products. 1 & 15 July / 5 & 19 August / 10:00 / Noordplein Get on board at the Maritime Museum Sail along on the Maritime Museum’s historic ships and admire Rotterdam’s city centre from the water, every Sunday afternoon this summer. Duration: 1,5 hours. Until 27 August / Maritime Museum Rotterdam / € 5
Photo: North Sea Round Town
HippieVal A day in Ibiza with family & friends, with plenty for the kids to do. You’ll feel the Ibiza vibe at the hippie market, with the food and drinks and also certainly from the DJ-booth. 2 July 12:00 / The Boathouse Kralingen / € 10 Stadspark (City Park) Rotterdam is greener than you think! In the heart of the city you can find peace, and enjoy workshops and live music all summer. Various dates 14:00 / Stadspodium / free � L indy Hop workshop 2 & 30 July � Volksdans workshop 9 July & 27 August � S alsa workshop 23 July & 13 August � Tango workshop 6 August � B allroom workshop 20 August Sinfonia Maritime Concert Sinfonia Rotterdam gives a special concert on the water. 2 July 20:00 / Leuvehaven / free Metropolis Festival The ultimate free pop festival. Discover emerging talent from home and abroad. 2 July 12:00 / Zuiderpark / free Kerels van de Zee Historical maritime tour about seafarers and harbour barons through the port city of Rotterdam. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July, 6 August 15:00 / Central Station Rotterdam / € 15 Bill Evans & Dean Brown Band with Etienne Mbappé and Keith Carlock This is a genuine fusion super band. Four top musicians together on stage! 4 July 20:30 / LantarenVenster / € 20 Macy Gray A performance from Macy Gray that will not be forgotten in a hurry. 5 July 19:00 / Annabel / € 35 Homegrown – Dr. Meraki Experience the sound of tomorrow in a relaxed atmosphere (with a beer!) with Homegrown. 6 July 22:00 / BIRD / free Art Evening in the Witte de Withkwartier The art institutions in the Witte de Withkwartier are open every Friday night. Join a guided tour. 7 July - 15 September / Witte de Withkwartier / free
Port of Rotterdam North Sea Jazz Festival Global stars and new talent treat the audience to amazing musical performances at the biggest indoor jazz festival in the world. Including Usher & The Roots, Emili Sandé, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige, De La Soul and Jamiroquai. 7 - 9 July / Rotterdam Ahoy / € 87.50
Photo: Junior van der Stel
Music™ Label Night 2017 MUSIC™ presents showcases from Rotterdam record labels TheRoomRecordings and New Jazz Adventure. 8 July 20:00 / Maassilo € 10 (register online) Summer holiday on the ss Rotterdam Fun children’s activities on the ship. Learn how to balance or juggle with Circus Rotjeknor or embark on an exciting treasure hunt. 8 July - 30 August 14:00 / ss Rotterdam / free Wavefest: th3e Wounded, Tanks & Tears & Hante WaveFest offers old school fans and new wavers the right atmosphere and bands for enjoyment. 8 July 18:00 / Baroeg / € 13 Spoken World 3.2 A poetry event on the roof of the old Hofplein station where art and the Spoken Word come together, interspersed with comedy and live music. 10 July 17:00 / De Hofbogen / € 10 Street food tour Street food tour on the West-Kruiskade. 15 July 12:00 / West-Kruiskade / € 25 Expedition Festival 2017 A Rotterdam festival with a broad and varied live and electronic programme. Including Busta Rhymes, Kelis, Roosevelt and Dekmantel Soundsystem. 15 July 13:00 / Kralingse Bos & Plas / € 39 Rotterdam Zingt Sing along with Rotterdam and Dutch classics and well-known international songs while enjoying a drink. 15 July 19:00 / Grotekerkplein / free
Joey Alexander Trio This young piano virtuoso may rightly be called a wonder child. 16 July 20:30 / LantarenVenster / € 20
Sasquatch + Stone In Egypt + Strychnine Stoner a la Black Sabbath, Melvings, Soundgarden and Grand Funk Railroad. 22 July 19:00 / Baroeg / € 11
UEFA Women’s Euro Football The games, up to and including the quarter finals, will take place in the Sparta Stadium. 17, 20, 23, 26 & 29 July / Het Kasteel van Sparta
Shine on the Beach During this workshop you’ll learn to make swimwear, and the children can make a kite. 23 July & 13 August 12:00 / Het Nieuwe Instituut / € 29.50 / € 5 children’s workshop
Roffa Mon Amour An open air film festival on the roof of the Hofplein Station. Come and watch movies made by up-and-coming directors from all over the world. All the films have English subtitles. 19 - 30 July / Weekdays 18:00 / Weekends 11:00 / De Hofbogen / € 10
Photo: Mark Bolk
Viva America! Lovely summer evening concert in the Rotterdam City Hall gardens. 19 July 19:30 / Rotterdam City Hall / free (reservations required)
Rotterdam Unlimited More than 175 nationalities live in Rotterdam. The 5-day festival celebrates this diversity with music, dance, theatre, poetry and storytelling. 25 - 29 July / Various locations � Stage programme Enjoy spectacular acts and artists at the outdoors stages, free of charge. Top artists from home and abroad and the young talent of the future can all be seen on, among others, the main stage at Hofplein. 28 & 29 July / free � Battle of Drums Three spectacular brass bands compete for the title of the Best Brass Band of the Netherlands. 28 July 20:15 / main stage Hofplein / free � Summer Carnival Street Parade The biggest tropical parade is the colourful highlight of Rotterdam. 29 July 13:00 / city centre / free
Eendracht Festival Rotterdam’s free showcase festival that gives creative locals the opportunity to show what they are capable of. 20 July 14:30 / Eendrachtsplein / free Festival de Bouw (The Build) A creative building site for all ages, in the Museumpark. 22 - 29 July 12:00 / Museumpark / free Midsummer Christmas Party All I want this summer is... Christmas! 22 July 22:00 / Rotown / € 5 / Dress code: Christmas Triangle Outdoor Festival When the three right musical genres collide, they form the perfect triangle. With live performances by Mula B & LouiVos, Rotterdam Airlines Music Group, Jarreau Vandal, Wouter S., Yung Feurich and Woodie Smalls. 22 July 12:00 / Sidelingepark / 29.50
Photo: Battle of Drums
Kintsugi - A Staircase in Sound A musical and sensory trip to the rooftop of the Laurenstoren. 26 July 19:30 / Grotekerkplein / € 6 Reggae Rotterdam Rotterdam’s first open air reggae festival! With Alpha Blondy, Eek-A-Mouse and Beenie Man. 30 July 13:00 / Het Park (at the Euromast) & Schoonoord 13:00 / from € 25 Death By Stereo Melodious hard-core punk rock with heavy metal influences. 30 July 15:00 / Baroeg / € 11
See www.rotterdam.info or the Rotterdam Tourist app for the complete agenda.
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AUGUST
Photo: Hotel New York
Duizel in het Park This festival takes you on a voyage to discover what makes city life so beautiful, extraordinary and totally worth it. Including literature, art, theatre and music. 4 - 6 August / Vroesenpark / from € 4 Crazy Sexy Cool Festival Expect multiple stages with House, Urban, Caribbean and Deep/Tech house and a well thought out theme. 5 August 12:00 / Zuiderpark / € 27.50 Botanical Embroidery – outdoor edition The New Haberdashery is organising two cross-stich workshops, one for adults and one for children. 6 August 12:00 / Het Nieuwe Instituut / € 19.50 / € 5 children’s workshop Pleinbioscoop (Open-air Cinema) 9 days of the best blockbusters and arthouse gems. Even when it’s crowded, there’s always a spot to be found in front of the large screen. Every evening offers a preview and tasty snacks and drinks. 9 - 27 August 21.15 / Museumpark / € 1 chair hire
HOP Rotterdam A beer festival with a focus on craft beers & good food. 11 August 16:00 & 12 August 14:00 / Wijkpark Het Oude Westen / € 7.50 Jaws in the Kralingse Plas The Kralingse Plas (Lake) is transformed into a float-in cinema. While you float around on your boat or inflatable, 80s classic Jaws is projected on the big screen. 11 & 12 August / Kralingse Plas / € 25 / inflatable € 6 / 18+ Ketels aan de Kade Historical food event for all ages with a market, live music, exhibitions, theatre and, of course, lots of food and drinks. 12 & 13 August 17:00 / Historical Delfshaven / free Blijdorp Festival Immerse yourself in a world of ‘Art, Culture, Music & Happiness’ with international headliners on the mainstage, new bands on the live stage, a tipi-village and a secret area. 12 August 13:00 / Roel Langerakpark / from € 29.50 Harp & Carillon A lovely summer evening concert in the City Hall gardens. 16 August 19:30 / Rotterdam City Hall / free (reservations required) Gorguts + Havok + Fallujah + Revocation + Venom Prison Five seriously hard bands to massage your eardrums. 16 August 17:00 / Baroeg / € 16
Photo: Rotterdam Festivals
Don Carlos Jamaican Don Carlos, co-founder of Black Uhuru, comes to Rotterdam. 9 August 19:00 / Annabel / € 20
CuliNESSE Beach, live performances, culinary delights and attention for culture come together. Including performances from Miss Montreal, Handsome Poets and Racoon. 17 - 19 August / Strand Nesselande / day ticket € 18.50
Rotterdam Rave Festival 2017 Techno party with performances by Jeff Mills, Len Faki, Nicole Moudaber, Speedy J, ANOTR, Benny Rodrigues and many more. 19 August 12:00 / Lloyd Multiplein / € 34 Day of Romantic Music Dress up in your best outfit, be amazed and enjoy the romantic and classical music at various stages. 19 & 20 August / Het Park at the Euromast / voluntary contribution
Welcome Home Street Theatre Festival A summery, extraordinary and inspiring street theatre festival for all ages. 26 August 14:00 / Deliplein / free Vrije Volk Festival The fourth edition of this extravagant dance festival is the perfect end to the festival season! 26 August 13:00 / Vroesenpark / € 23.95 OVG Veerhaven Concert Enjoy the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra led by their new, talented, chief conductor Lahav Shani, from the quayside or in a private boat. The world famous pianist Simon Trpceski and the young Dutch soprano Charlotte Houberg also perform. 26 August 19:45 / Veerhaven / free
Photo: Daarzijn
A summer evening with Lahav Shani For the first time since his appointment, the 28 year-old Lahav Shani conducts the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. He chose three pieces on the boundary of classical and light music for this summer concert. 22 August 20:15 / de Doelen / from € 24
Photo: Bas Czerwinski
The Wailers in Annabel The band behind Bob Marley! The biggest living legends from Jamaican reggae. 22 August 19:00 / Annabel / € 26
Nothing + Kapitan Korsakov A double-bill with two unbelievably exciting guitar bands. 26 August 21:00 / Rotown / € 11
Festival Latino Americano Rotterdam 2017 The Latin-American atmosphere is brought to the Wilhelminapier with more than thirty films, three concerts and a continuous fringe programme with parties, talk shows, dance, DJ’s and many interesting guests. 23 - 27 August / LantarenVenster
Harry Potter in Concert Relive the magic of Harry Potter in the concert hall with a film showing of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, accompanied live by the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. 30 August - 3 September 19:30 / de Doelen / from € 39
Allah-Las Sounds like: Beach Boys, Jacco Gardner, The Byrds, The Growlers. 23 August 19:30 / Maassilo / € 17.50 The World Series of Poker The world’s oldest and biggest poker festival comes to the Netherlands for the first time. 25 August - 2 September / Holland Casino Rotterdam Uli Jon Roth + AC/DC UK Top guitarist from the Scorpions plays old classics from the Scorpions. 25 August 19:00 / Baroeg / € 18 Puur Genieten Fair Friendly terrace, music, food trucks and lots of stands. 26 & 27 August 11:00 / Bergse Voorplas € 10
Photo: Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
48 Hour Film Project Rotterdam A sentence, an object, a character, a genre and 48 hours. The teams receive the elements on Friday 25 August and have only 48 hours to write, film and edit. A jury judges the films that will be shown later in the week. 31 August & 1 September / LantarenVenster / € 9