Festivals in Rotterdam
Rotterdam International Film Festival (Every year, end of January)
Rotterdam International Film Festival is an annual film festival takes place in various cinemas in Rotterdam. During the festival the local people as well as visitors get the change to see a great number of international films.
North Sea Jazz Festival (Every year, second weekend of July)
North Sea Jazz Festival is annually held each second weekend of July in Ahoy, Rotterdam. Being the biggest Jazz event in the world, the festival hosts a great number of performers from all over the world. The festival is visited each year by thousands of people who enjoy Jazz and Jazz-related music like blues, funk, soul, Hip Hop, Latin, R&B.
Zomercarnaval
Celebrated annually, Zommercarnaval (Summer Carnival) is a multi-day event that mimics the carnivals of the Caribbean Islands. A huge street parade makes the core of the festival. During and after the parade live on stage concerts at the Coolsingel and the Churchillplein are performed by local and international music bands.
