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© Simone Fratini
FLAMENCO BIENNIAL
through 9 February The 8th edition of the Dutch Flamenco Biennial will be spread out across the year. During January and February, the music and dance festival gathers the stars of contemporary flamenco in an online programme. Expect online talks, documentaries, conferences and more.
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM (IFFR)
© Evert Buitendijk
ROTTERDAM CHINESE NEW YEAR
1-7 February
15-21 February
R C D
This 50th anniversary edition is divided up into two instalments. The
In 2021 we ring in the Year of the Ox
first, from 1 to 7 February, combines
with a small-scale celebration featuring
an online programme with in-person
characteristic dragon and lion dances in
events at De Doelen and KINO.
© Bas Czerwinski
various locations across the city.
SPORT FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM 14-17 April
This film festival in LantarenVenster presents a three-day programme packed with sports films, talks and awards, © Fleur Beerthuis
ROTTERDAM ART WEEK 1-7 February
making this the perfect place for athletic enthusiasts to enjoy sports films with special speakers and guests. © Sportfilm Filmfestival
© Bas Czerwinski
POPRONDE 20 March
Touring to a different city each week, Rotterdam Art Week transforms the
Popronde provides a stage for talented
city into a mecca for art, design and ar-
Dutch bands. On 20 March, the event
chitecture lovers. It’s a week to discov-
comes to Rotterdam with a programme
er the new crop of art and artists, from
of home-grown artists and bands to
big projects to exhibitions. Though in-
discover at several different venues, all
tended mainly as a platform for Dutch
free and open to the public. Get ready
artists, some fresh European additions
to be blown away by Holland’s top mu-
guarantee a great mix.
sical talent!
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