Events in Rotterdam in May 2027
Rotterdam has 3 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Rotterdam calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Het Dikste Café Aan De Haven | VIP DeckMay 22Rotterdam Ahoy · Source: Ticketmaster
- Beste Zangers LiveMay 23Rotterdam Ahoy · Source: Ticketmaster
- Goran Bregovic Wedding and Funeral Band | Three Letters from SarajevoMay 30de Doelen · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Going to Rotterdam in May?
Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 5 - May 15
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) - May Edition
A special spring edition of the renowned International Film Festival Rotterdam, showcasing independent and experimental films from around the world.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 20 - May 22
Rotterdam Marathon Expo
An expo event featuring running gear, health products, and information sessions ahead of the Rotterdam Marathon.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 29
Museum Night Rotterdam
One night where multiple museums in Rotterdam open late with special exhibitions, performances, and activities.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Liberation Day · schoolMay 5
- Ascension Day · publicMay 6
- Pentecost · publicMay 16
- Whit Monday · publicMay 17
- Long weekend with bridge dayMay 6–May 9
- Long weekendMay 15–May 17
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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