Besides the well known major festivals and sports events there are lots of other fun activities organized in Rotterdam. Most of these activities such as the Winter Square, the Christmas Circus, the Night of Orange, the arrival of Sinterklaas, the National Tattoo and Jeugdvakantieland return year after year. Some of these activities are hosted in Rotterdam for decades and are very popular. You can find an overview of the most popular activities below, but you will have to look at our other pages for the major festivals and fairs. Check our Rotterdam calendar of events to see what's going on in Rotterdam during your visit!

Kids Paradise
Jeugdvakantialand is a holiday paradise for kids with more than 100 activities to do! > Read More...

Military Tattoo
The Military Tattoo is a versatile and impressive show of Dutch military orchestra. > Read More...

Christmas Circus
The largest Christmas circus of the Netherlands with spectacular acrobats and hilarious clowns! > Read More...

Christmas Market
Get into the Christmas Mood with a real life nativity scene and live music. > Read More...

Ice Rink
Kids enjoy the winter at this beautiful indoor skating rink in the former post office. > Read More...

New Year's Eve
Enjoy the spectacular fireworks show at the Erasmus Bridge and party all night long in one of the clubs in Rotterdam! > Read More...

Night of Orange
An orange dressed madness during a huge indoor folk music festival prior to Queen's Day. See it to believe it! > Read More...

Fun Fair
Families have a good time riding bumper cars and eating cotton candy in Rotterdam > Read More...

Sinterklaas
Sinterklaas arrives on his boat from Spain and brings presents for all the children! > Read More...

Christmas
Celebrate Christmas in Rotterdam and see the giant Christmas tree in front of City Hall! > Read More...

Vrienden van Amstel
Spectacular music festival in the Ahoy venue Rotterdam with Dutch and Flemish top artistss! > Read More...

Night of the Proms
Series of concerts where famous artists play a unique mix of pop and classical music! > Read More...

Museum Night
Visit all museums in Rotterdam on one single ticket!. Experience the cultural side of Rotterdam. At night! > Read More...

Easter
Search for Easter eggs, enjoy a delcious Easter breakfast and go shopping during Easter in Rotterdam! > Read More...