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Rotterdam Six-Day Cycling Race 2025
Ahoy
Tuesday 2 to Sunday 7 December 2025
The Six Days of Rotterdam Ahoy offers five days of exciting madison races, sprints, and other track events with plenty of energy and atmosphere. During the sprint tournament, sprinters compete for the track record, while visitors can also visit various stands on the first ring.
Where: Ahoy Rotterdam – Ahoyweg 10 (Google Maps)
Info: www.ahoy.nl
Levels Festival
Worm
Saturday 6 December 2025
Discover local music acts, exciting gaming tournaments, and a manga exhibition inspired by Rotterdam at WORM. This is the place where Rotterdam artists tell the creative story of the city, and everyone is invited to contribute to this unique masterpiece.
Location: Toepad 95 (Google Maps)
Info: www.levelstv.nl
Rotterdam Ice Rink
Schaatsbaan Rotterdam
Until Sunday 21 February 2026
The Rotterdam Ice Rink has a 400-meter-long ice rink, a covered Fun Track, and a Winter Square, where you can skate almost every day, listen to music, and take part in winter activities. On December 13, starting at 7 p.m., it turns into a festive event where you can skate while listening to hits on your headphones—singing, dancing, and skating all at once!
Location: Toepad 95 (Google Maps)
Info: www.schaatsbaanrotterdam.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
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 on 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
Rotterdam Rave ‘Winter Special’ 2025
Maassilo
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: Maashaven Zuidzijde 1-2 (Google Maps)
Info: www.dance.maassilo.com
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
Rotterdam Warm Winter Weeks
Friday 12 December to Sunday 4 January 2026
During the Rotterdam Warm Winter Weeks, the center of Rotterdam is transformed into an atmospheric winter setting with light installations, gatherings, and conviviality. The city, entrepreneurs, and artists work together to create a warm, safe atmosphere full of togetherness and fun during the dark winter months.
Info: www.rotterdamcentrum.nl
Rotterdam Memory Walk
Saturday 13 December
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Rotterdam Memory Walk will take place, an atmospheric 7.5 km evening walk through the city center of Rotterdam to raise awareness and support for dementia research at Erasmus MC.
The route starts and ends at Plein 1940 and passes well-known places such as the Markthal, Cube Houses, and Erasmus Bridge. This year, for the first time, the route will pass through Erasmus MC itself, giving the walk extra meaning. Along the way, there will be music, an enthusiastic speaker, and food trucks with delicacies to add to the atmosphere.
Waluw Design & Vintage Market – Xmas Edition XXL
De Doelen
Sunday 14 December
Visit the Waluw Design & Vintage Market Xmas Edition XXL for a stylish holiday market with an extensive selection of design, vintage fashion, furniture, curiosities, and more. Explore different locations such as the Feestzaal, Willem Burger Hal, and the Jurriaanse Kwartier, enjoy DJ music, an open bar, and catering. Christmas shopping has never been so stylish!
Location: Schouwburgplein 50 (Google Maps)
Info: www.dedoelen.nl
Superstraat
Wereldmuseum
Until 26 January 2026
Go on an adventure with Neighbors’ Day master of ceremonies Freddy and discover Super Street, where you can help out in Aga’s shop, learn to dance for the summer carnival, and support Winston’s Party Kitchen at world festivals. An exciting hands-on exhibition full of activities for curious children!
Location: Willemskade 25 (Google Maps)
Info: www.rotterdam.wereldmuseum.nl
Rotterdam Night Walk
Saturday 27 December
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, Rotterdam will host the Night Walk, an atmospheric evening walk with 5 and 10 km routes through the illuminated city and iconic locations. There is a route for families and walking enthusiasts, with surprises along the way and a commemorative pin at the finish line.
Participants are encouraged to bring lights to illuminate the route. The event supports the Ronald McDonald House Sophia, which supports families of sick children near the Erasmus MC. The Rotterdam Night Walk is a fun tradition where participants discover the city together in a special way and support a good cause.
Kunsthal
Friday Night Live
Friday 19 December
Every third Friday of the month, the Kunsthal organizes Friday Night LIVE, an evening of food, drinks, music, and art, during which all exhibitions are open until 10 p.m. On November 21, the evening will be hosted by Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, inspired by the exhibition of artist Kudzanai-Violet Hwami.
Location: Museumpark, Westzeedijk 341 (Google Maps)
Info: www.kunsthal.nl
Give Soul Indoor ‘Closing 2025’
Maassilo
Saturday 20 December
On December 20, Give Soul returns to the Maassilo with a day full of music and dance. Performances include Luke Dean b2b Max Dean, L.P. Rhythm, Benny Rodrigues, BRUV, and more.
Location: Maashaven Zuidzijde 1-2 (Google Maps)
Info: www.dance.maassilo.com
The Ashton Brothers Christmas Circus – PART II
Ahoy
Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 December
Experience the magical family show by the Ashton Brothers at Rotterdam Ahoy this Christmas. With acrobatics, absurdism, and top international artists, they deliver a spectacular performance full of humor, magic, and surprises. A unique Christmas experience that will enchant and impress young and old alike.
Location: Ahoyweg 10 (Google Maps)
Info: www.ahoy.nl
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