Being the second largest city in the Netherlands it is no wonder that Rotterdam has a number of major events going on throughout the year. Take a look at this list that we have put together to give you an idea of some of the things that are going on in Rotterdam.

January:

International Film   Festival
January - February
Attracting a whole host of stars and celebrities to celebrate the major film releases of the year.

April:

Fortis Marathon
April
A 20,000 strong marathon of competitors from around the country running through the streets of Rotterdam.

May:

Dunya Festival
May
Cultural festival celebrating poetry and the arts from around the world.

July:

North Sea Jazz Festival
14 - 16 July
One of the largest music events on the international calendar celebrating all genres of Jazz from around the world and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Summer Carnival
Last week in July
This Caribbean style street party attracts upwards of a million visitors every year.

August:

FFWD Heineken Dance Parade
August
Internationally renowned DJ’s parade through the streets of Rotterdam atop floats in this classic technoparade second only to the Berlin Love Parade (no longer active).