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Rotterdam offers a rich range of festivals, which extend beyond just music festivals. From lFFR and Blijdorp Festival to the World Port Days, there is something for everyone. Below you will discover various festivals in our city, including the dates for 2025.
The 54th edition of the festival will take place from Thursday 30 January to Sunday 9 February 2025. During IFFR, Rotterdam cinemas, theatres and arthouse cinemas open their doors to a wide range of films from all over the world. Film lovers of all ages meet here during the most beautiful films and events. And makers who push the boundaries of cinema and visual art are given a stage.
Curious about the programme? You can find the latest announcements on the IFFR website.
Like every summer, the feet will be off the floor during the Blijdorp Festival in the Roel Langerak Park. This year it will be on August 10th. The line-up is not yet known, but pre-registration is already possible! That way you will be the first when the tickets go on sale.
Every year you visit the largest indoor jazz festival in the world in Rotterdam South. This is of course about NN North Sea Jazz! During the largest jazz festival in the Benelux you will see live performances by world-famous jazz, soul, funk and hip-hop artists.
North Sea Jazz has been the city's largest music festival for years. The international phenomenon has been held in Rotterdam Ahoy since 2006 and has become a major attraction. In 2025, North Sea Jazz will take place on 11, 12 and 13 July. The programme is not yet known at the time of writing.
During the Rotterdam Roof Days you will visit various roofs in our city for a weekend. You can enjoy various rooftop routes, tours and theater performances throughout Rotterdam. There are also beautiful cycling and walking routes to follow, alone or with a guide.
The festive 10th edition of Rotterdam Rooftop Days will take place from 29 May to 9 June. You can then go up on the roof for 10 days! In addition, this year you can enjoy the Rooftop Roetsj: a gigantic slide from the roof of the Maritime Museum!
Roffa Mon Amour is one of the most magical film festivals the city has to offer. We still have to wait for the date and the programme, but expect a summer party you want to be at!
During the World Port Days, the port of Rotterdam is put in the spotlight. Everyone can take a look behind the scenes of maritime life. Whether you like shipping and ports or not, the shows during the world port are impressive for everyone.
In addition to boat parades, there are also fireworks shows and the Royal Navy shows what they have to offer. So expect spectacle in the form of gigantic ships, fireworks, parachutists, helicopters and Rotterdam harbour music!
In 2025, the World Port Days will be on September 5, 6 and 7.
These were the various festivals in Rotterdam. What are you putting in your agenda for 2025?