It's mid-July, time to look ahead and put the best events in August on our calendar. There is something fun to do every weekend! Discover the tips below.
Like every summer, everyone will be dancing at the Blijdorp Festival in the Roel Langerak Park. But this year it is an extra special edition. Blijdorp has been around for ten years!
The line-up includes both big names and local talent. Expect Speedy J & Stranger, Philou Louzolo, HEF (live), Mall Grab & Flansie, MCR-T, Jyoty, David Vunk and Sophie Straat (live), among others.
Dance until you can't anymore and enjoy delicious food and drinks in one of Rotterdam's most beautiful parks. Atmospheric stages and pleasant people in a sun-drenched Rotterdam on August 10!
Are you a fan of (women's) cycling and do you like watching the Tour de France on television? Then this is your chance! The third Tour de France Femmes will kick off in Rotterdam in 2024. A true spectacle from August 12 to 18, with very cool things happening in Rotterdam between August 11 and 13.
The festival starts on Sunday, August 11 with the Rotterdam Cycling Festival. Whether you are a novice cyclist or a seasoned mountain biker, on this day you will have the opportunity to cycle through a city centre closed to traffic!
The official route is open to you to experience for yourself, where you cycle over iconic locations such as the Erasmus Bridge and the Coolsingel.
For example, participate in the Ladies Ride. This tour is especially for the ladies, in which you will be guided by none other than world and Olympic champion Leontien van Moorsel. How cool is that? This tour is not aimed at performance, but mainly intended for cycling together.
Would you like to register for one of the tours? This can be done via this website.
Roffa Mon Amour is one of the most magical film festivals in the city and from August 14 to 25 it is time again for challenging films from new and well-known filmmakers.
This year the annual film festival will take place again in the sculpture garden of art institution Brutus on the Keilewerf. At this beautiful location you can enjoy the best films from all over the world among the most bizarre works of art.
The films start at half past nine, when the sun slowly disappears behind the horizon. Grab one of the available headphones and enjoy a movie in a magical atmosphere. You can enjoy a drink in the sculpture garden before and after!
Would you like to enjoy a day of culinary enjoyment? Then come to CuliNESSE on August 22, 23 or 24 (or every day)! This family festival is celebrating its twelfth edition at the Zevenhuizerplas, where you can immerse yourself in the most amazing snacks and coolest performances.
In addition to a programme full of top Dutch talents - think of Di-rect, Chef'Special and Krezip - the tastiest dishes are served here by and for real food fanatics.
Get a taste of Rotterdam during Smaak van Rotterdam! From August 30 to September 1 there will be a party in the Vroesenpark, filled with good food. It will be a celebration of Rotterdam's culinary heritage and a tribute to its thriving food culture.
Smaak van Rotterdam brings together some of the coolest restaurants, diners and eateries from all over Rotterdam and presents their delicious dishes, unique flavours and culinary creativity.
Do you want to buy a ticket? Then keep an eye on their website for all updates!
Which fun events will you visit this summer?