BlueCity describes itself as a model city for the blue economy. Since 2015 a vacant swimming pool developed into a hub for sustainable and circular entrepreneurs.
A former swimming pool along the Maas is transformed into a hub for sustainable and circular entrepreneurs. BlueCity describes itself as an exemplary city for the blue economy.
Blue economy
What the blue economy means? Amongst others it means working with what is locally available, rely on cooperation instead of competition and seeing 'waste' as a raw material. The former Tropicana is a meeting place for pioneers and enterprising minds. Tens of companies work from this special place, others visit it for events or business programs.
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Giving a presentation in The Dome, underneath the glass roof and green slide, or organizing a workshop in the former boardroom. De spaces you can rent at BlueCity are unique and the history of the building can't be missed. Looking for a different kind of place to organize a meeting, talk or diner? BlueCity is here to help! With circular catering and a view over the famous Rotterdam bridges.
Bar Stroom
To eat a circular, local and waste free meal you have to go to Bar Stroom. On the menu you'll find falafel made of vegetable waste, plant-based köfte and more. While sitting on the terrace, overlooking the Maas, you can drink a beer from the in-house brewer Vet&Lazy.
Savor&Nosh now also has patisserie and deli on Westewagenstraat
Beloved sportsbar Panenka is open
Rotterdam Street Culture Week Festival celebrates the energy and creativity of street culture
NLVegan Fair serves up a combination of fair, festival and lectures in Laurenskerk
Jared Grant and Discophonic Orchestra bring disco era to life
Nabati brings Jordanian street food to Rotterdam
Rotterdam Coffee Fest launches pilot Edition at Timmerhuis
Dutch Modular Fest strikes again at WORM
Camera Japan expands to include market
Joe and Dru Hill bring live show to Rotterdam
Mula B, Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers and DJ Flight B2B Mantra to Festival Downtown
Madaq has a boutique full of chocolates, cream and sorbet ice cream and macarons in the Koopgoot
Eurekaweek 2025! Tips for students (and of course all other Rotterdammers)
The Butter Quartet plays music from Bridgerton at Trompenburg
The interactive experience centre Portlantis opens is open
Mandy El-Sayegh exhibits at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen's Depot
Rollerdisco and salsa dancing on Square
Ambrose Akinmusire, Herbie Hancock and Ronnie Flex & The Fam also heading for NN North Sea Jazz Festival
Port Pavilion offers information and inspiration on the port
Holly Dicker describes Rotterdam hardcore in Dance or Die
De Machinekamer now also has a showroom in Rotterdam
In, on, and under water in Rotterdam
Euromast celebrates 65 years with brand new experience: The Rise of Rotterdam
Shop vintage fashion for free at Rotterdam Central Station
Victor Wooten, Dave Holland and Mohini Dey will be at BassFest '25
A playful journey through the world of cuteness at the Kunsthal
Rollerdam, Wednesday Night Skate rolls through the city in July and August
Kinfill organises a Planet CleanUp in the Park
BOVEN is a new listening lounge above Huidenclub
Rotterdam Launches Zomernachtbus for safe and affordable transport during weekend nights
African Food Festival celebrates Africa's rich flavours, cultures and hospitality in Museumpark
Mediterranean Bar Picar new on Schiedamse Vest
1NUL8 Bistro opened in North
Hello Darkness specialises in vintage clothing and lifestyle products for the alternative scene
Screening of A Hiphop Minute at Pass da Jazz at MAVIS
Cock Spanner, Rudeboy and Ghost In The Machine play sixteenth Baroeg Open Air
Festive opening night for anniversary edition Poetry International Festival
Taste herring at a Haring Party
Tim by Harries serves sophisticated food at the kitchen table
BANK15 let eight foodmakers cook on the Grotekerkplein
Rik Versteeg presents If You Know, You Know
Joe Armon-Jones and Ghost-Note at Boogieball, the official North Sea Jazz Afterparty at BIRD
Sliding down Maritime Museum with the Rotterdam Rooftop Roetsj
The Van Nelle Factory turns into a Drive-In Cinema
Bandler Ching, Meral Polat and Pietre play in Rotown
AAAFRESH123 launches fashion label Maison Maniac
AFFR screens Universal Language during Rotterdam Architecture Month
The Gallery by Collectors Rdam offers vintage on Katendrecht
Something is Happening at Kunsthal brings together works by sculptor Stephan Balkenhol
Groundbreaking dance theatre about immortality and technology
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