Visit ships, port areas, and businesses normally closed to the public and meet the people behind the scenes at one of the world's largest ports. The quays surrounding the Erasmus Bridge provide a vibrant backdrop for impressive water activities, interactive stands, and technology displays for all ages.
The World Port Days offer a unique glimpse into the city's engine and the world around it. Almost everything is free to attend, with tickets available for a few exclusive excursions in August.
Also visit the World Port Days
The World Port Days are the perfect opportunity to experience the Port of Rotterdam from the inside. With a diverse program full of demonstrations, excursions, and shows, you'll discover how innovative, powerful, and forward-thinking this dynamic place is.
You can find activities and locations of the World Port Days at Willemsplein, Wilhelminapier, Parkkade, Veerhaven, Leuvehoofd, Erasmus Bridge, Deliplein, Boompjes, and other locations around these areas.
For young people and job seekers, there's also the MATCH career fair , where opportunities for a future in the port are available. The event showcases how sustainability, safety, and smart logistics are being addressed.
Dance festival in the Kralingse Bos. With house, techno and urban and more. By local heroes and international acts. Among the first confirmed names we find resounding acts like Benny Rodrigues b2b Michel de Hey, Chuckie b2b David Vunk, Kerri Chandler, Menesix and Speedy J.
Cross Comix, a platform for visual storytelling, focuses on graphic novels in all their facets. Cross Comix offers a program full of talks, exhibitions, workshops, performances, and more at De Doelen, Rotterdam.