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Looking for fun events in Rotterdam in May? With all the fun events that Rotterdam offers this month, it is difficult to choose. The events you shouldn't miss can be found below!
The Rotterdam Rooftop Days are back! From 30 May to 7 June, discover Rotterdam as you’ve never seen the city before – from the rooftops.
This year, the festival takes on a new, more compact format. In the area around Hofplein, Weena and Stationsplein, dozens of rooftops are within walking distance of one another. Perfect for spending a day moving from hotspot to hotspot, but at height.
Well over a hundred circus artists from 22 countries – including Canada, the United States, Australia, France, Austria, England, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands – are expected at Circusstad Festival, the largest circus festival in the Netherlands, from Wednesday 29 April to Sunday 3 May on and around Schouwburgplein in Rotterdam.
In addition to Schouwburgplein, you’ll also find performances at Theatre Rotterdam, the old Luxor Theatre, Maaspodium and Codarts Circus Arts. Head to Schouwburgplein for a drink on a terrace, free performances and workshops. Got a specific show in mind? Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance.
On 5 May, we celebrate freedom. In Rotterdam, we do this each year with the Liberation Festival in Het Park by the Euromast. And as always, entry is free this year too.
What can you expect at the Liberation Festival in 2026? This year once again features a standout line-up of headliners, including La Fuente, Paul Elstak, Jett Rebel and Mula B.
On Thursday 14 May, it’s time to hit the dance floor during the annual beach season opening in Hoek van Holland! In no time at all, you can travel from Rotterdam city centre straight to the beach, thanks to the super-fast metro connection. Check out which party you want to catch with your friends and enjoy performances by the likes of Bizzey, La Fuente and The Partysquad.
Do you love opera, music and theatre? Then you’re in for a treat from 22 to 31 May! During the 21st edition of O. Festival, you can enjoy more than 100 performances, 50 different productions, across 40 diverse venues in and around Rotterdam.
The festival opens with REMACHINE by theatre-maker Jefta van Dinther, a hypnotic world in which humans and technology collide and merge, followed by the traditional First Night at Theatre Rotterdam, featuring previews of the festival. Curious about the full programme? Check it out via the button below!
The TREK Festival is celebrating its twelfth anniversary this year – and that calls for a celebration. From Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 May, everyone is once again welcome to enjoy delicious food in Vroesenpark. With countless mobile food trucks offering a wide range of street food, it’s set to be a weekend to savour.
Special acts by emerging theatre-makers and intimate live performances complete your visit to TREK.
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