Events in Rotterdam in December 2026

The best things to do in Rotterdam this December — 81 events across Concerts, Party, Cinema, Theater and more.

Highlighted in December

Cover image for Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

11 December at 19:00 New Luxor Theater

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Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

11 December at 20:45 Arminius

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An Idiot's Guide to Wine

4 & 13 December Prinses Theater

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The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies and a Corpse

6 December at 16:00 In de Lugt

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Boekestijn & De Wijk Live Eindejaars 26 - De vlijmscherpste geopolitieke BNR-podcast van Nederland keert terug naar het theater – omdat de wereld nu écht geen handleiding meer heeft.

17 December at 20:00 New Luxor Theater

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Woezel & Pip De Musical - Feest in de Tovertuin (2+)

27 December at 16:00 Theater Zuidplein

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Sense and Sensibility

8 December at 13:30 +3 more Pathé Schouwburgplein

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Performing Arts

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

6 December at 16:00 de Doelen

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Joep van Deudekom en Rob Urgert - de Grote Oudejaars Kwis 2026

27 December at 15:00 Oude Luxor Theater

Toekomstmakers!

Toekomstmakers!

14 Dec 2024 – 27 Dec 2026 Nieuwe Instituut

Most popular in December

1 Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Arminius 12 Dec at 18:30 12 Dec at 18:30
2 The Jazz Room: Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong Prinses Theater 12 Dec at 18:00 12 Dec at 18:00
3 Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay Arminius 11 Dec at 20:45 11 Dec at 20:45
4 Candlelight: Tribute to Adele Arminius 11 & 18 Dec 11 & 18 Dec
5 Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show de Doelen 6 Dec at 16:00 6 Dec at 16:00

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Concerts

16 events · Tribute, Classical, Jazz and more

Candlelight: Lo Mejor de Hans Zimmer

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

12 December at 18:30 Arminius

The Jazz Room: Tribute to Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong

The Jazz Room: Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong

12 December at 18:00 Prinses Theater

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Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

11 December at 20:45 Arminius

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Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

11 & 18 December Arminius

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Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More

12 December at 16:15 Arminius

Theater

4 events

Cover image for The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies and a Corpse

The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies and a Corpse

6 December at 16:00 In de Lugt

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EVITA - Gouden jubileum van de legendarische musical

1 December at 20:00 +4 more New Luxor Theater

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Vlieg Met Me Mee

2 December at 20:00 +4 more Oude Luxor Theater

Plien & Bianca - Harrekidee!

Plien En Bianca - Harrekidee!

15 & 16 December Oude Luxor Theater

Comedy

4 events

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Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

11 December at 19:00 New Luxor Theater

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An Idiot's Guide to Wine

4 & 13 December Prinses Theater

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Guido Weijers - Oudejaarsconference 2026

28–30 December Oude Luxor Theater

Cover image for Dolf Jansen - Oudejaarsconference 2026

Dolf Jansen - Oudejaarsconference 2026

18 December at 20:00 Oude Luxor Theater

Performing Arts

5 events · Ballet, Cabaret and more

Cover image for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

6 December at 16:00 de Doelen

Cover image for Efteling vertelt… Joris en de Draak (6+) - Een spannende musical voor de hele familie

Efteling vertelt… Joris en de Draak (6+) - Een spannende musical voor de hele familie

29 December at 14:30 New Luxor Theater

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Jandino Asporaat - De Grote Jubileumshow Jandino 20 jaar

18 December at 20:00 Theater Zuidplein

Cover image for The Illusionists - The Masters of Magic met Hans Klok

The Illusionists - The Masters of Magic met Hans Klok

9 & 10 December New Luxor Theater

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Carmen - Een Flamencoballet van Antonio Gades en Carlos Saura

15 December at 20:00 New Luxor Theater

Cinema

4 events · Drama, Action, Romance and more

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Sense and Sensibility

8 December at 13:30 +3 more Pathé Schouwburgplein

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1 & 3 December Pathé Schouwburgplein

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6 & 14 December Pathé Schouwburgplein

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Dune: Part Three

15 December at 19:30 +8 more Pathé Schouwburgplein