Saturday 13 December

West Side Story

Nieuwe Luxor Theater

Until 14 December

West Side Story tells the heartbreaking story of the forbidden love between Tony and Maria, set against the backdrop of a gang war between the Jets and the Sharks in New York. This compelling musical, based on Romeo and Juliet, combines rousing music, impressive dance, and a live orchestra with iconic songs such as “Maria” and “Tonight.”

Location: Posthumalaan 1 (Google Maps)
Info: www.luxortheater.nl

The Maker Market

Friday 12 to Sunday 14 December

The Maker Market will be coming to the Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam from December 12 to 14, featuring live music, handmade products, workshops, and delicacies. It’s the perfect place to get into the Christmas spirit and find unique gifts from young, international makers.

Location: Groot Handelsgebouw (Google Maps)
Info: www.themakermarket.nl

The Green Christmas Market

Trompenburg Tuinen & Arboretum

Friday 12 to Sunday 14 December 2025

Visit the cozy Christmas market in the green, wintery botanical gardens of Trompenburg, with more than 60 stalls full of plants, gifts, and local products. Stroll through the historic country estate, enjoy festive winter games for children, various food stalls, and a warm Stube with mulled wine and apple strudel.

Location: Honingerdijk 86 (Google Maps)
Info: www.trompenburg.nl

Rotterdam Ice Rink

Schaatsbaan Rotterdam

Saturday 29 November

Schaatsbaan Rotterdam will soon begin its thirteenth season as the city’s premier winter destination. With a 400-meter rink, covered Funbaan, and atmospheric Winterplein, it offers a pleasant place for everyone to skate together, enjoy music, and participate in winter activities. Tickets are available online, and the rink is open almost daily.

Location: Toepad 95 (Google Maps)
Info: www.schaatsbaanrotterdam.nl

Vintage on the Maas Winter Market

Oase

Saturday 13 December

Visit the Vintage aan de Maas Winter Market in Rotterdam for a cozy winter market full of unique vintage finds, handmade gifts, and art. Enjoy warm drinks, fun activities such as a Happiness Walk and bobsled race, and discover special products from Rotterdam makers.

Location: Schiehaven 15-A (Google Maps)
Info: www.oaserotterdam.nl

Nosagenda christmas fair

The Nosagenda Christmas Fair at the Nieuwe Instituut Rotterdam is the perfect Christmas market for unique, handmade gifts and supporting local entrepreneurs.

In addition to delicious food, you can enjoy live music and a warm Christmas atmosphere. Admission is free, so come along for a fun day full of Christmas cheer and special finds.

Address: Nieuwe Instituut – Museumpark 25 (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.nosagenda.com

Best of Stand-Up Early Show

Comedy Club Haug

At Comedy Club Haug, you can enjoy the best comedy talent in a great atmosphere, for an evening full of guaranteed laughs—solo or with friends! The lineup changes regularly, so check the website for the most up-to-date information. The show lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes without intermission.

Location: Boompjeskade 11 (Google Maps)
Info: www.comedyclubhaug.com

LIVE MUSIC CAPTAINS LOUNGE

ss Rotterdam

Every Friday and Saturday evening, live music brings jazz, soul, and classics to life in the atmospheric Captains Lounge of the ss Rotterdam. Enjoy a pleasant evening with friends, family, or colleagues aboard this iconic ship and celebrate the weekend in Rotterdam style.

Location: 3e Katendrechtse Hoofd 25 (Google Maps)
Info: www.ssrotterdam.nl

LET IT HAPPEN! – DJ’S ST. PAUL’S INDIE EUPHORIA

DJ St. Paul, known as the “indie disco king of the Netherlands” and a regular at festivals such as Best Kept Secret, Pukkelpop, and Lowlands, will transform his festival sets into an energetic club night at Rotown on Saturday, December 13. Expect a mix of indie, rave, synthpop, and post-punk in an atmospheric and euphoric set.

Location: Nieuwe Binnenweg 19 (Google Maps)
Info: www.rotown.nl

Rotterdam Rave

Rotterdam Rave returns with its annual Winter Special in December 2025, this time at the iconic Maassilo. Doors open at 2 p.m., and visitors can look forward to an impressive lineup of well-known DJs.

Location: Maassilo – Maashaven Zuidzijde 1-2 (Google Maps)
Info: www.dance.maassilo.com

BlackBeach

On December 13, BlackBeach and Gespuys will bring their unique electronic sound to springtij GROUNDS during the EB&VLOED Tour.

BlackBeach mixes raw rave with cinematic synths, while Gespuys highlights the absurdity of everyday life with poetic Dutch lyrics and hypnotic beats. An evening full of energetic and danceable electronic music!

Location: Grounds – Pieter de Hoochweg 125 (Google Maps)
Info: www.grounds.nu

Iris van Herpen

Kunsthal

This fall, Kunsthal Rotterdam is dedicating HALL 2 to the groundbreaking Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen. The exhibition ‘Sculpting the Senses’ displays more than a hundred iconic creations that showcase her avant-garde style and innovative techniques in haute couture.

Location: Museumpark, Westzeedijk 341 (Google Maps)
Info: www.kunsthal.nl

Winters at Blijdorp Zoo

Blijdorp Zoo

Friday 12 December 2025 to Sunday 18 January 2026

Winters Blijdorp offers magical winter moments for young and old alike. Enjoy skating 0on the Rabobank ice rink, festive refreshments on the Winter Square, an enchanting Winter Wonder Forest, the polar bear trail with North Pole stories, and an atmospheric light trail during six winter evenings at the zoo.

Location: Blijdorplaan 8 (Google Maps)
Info: www.diergaardeblijdorp.nl

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