Social event venues and private dining
Rotterdam offers a wide range of social venues that are perfect for both stand-alone celebrations and side events connected to conferences or business gatherings.

Small social venues
Small social venues in Rotterdam are perfect for intimate gatherings, exclusive dinners, or private celebrations.

Comedy Club Haug
Comedy Club Haug is Rotterdam's stand-up comedy club, located directly on the Maas River with a view of the Erasmus Bridge, De Hef, and the Willems Bridge. The club programs weekly shows featuring international and Dutch talent and also offers a fully-fledged business venue for drinks, company outings, presentations, team building, and networking events for up to 250 people.
Kunstinstituut Melly
Host your next meeting or event in a historic school building turned art centre, with two flexible spaces in the heart of Rotterdam.
OASE
OASE blends industrial charm with community spirit at their café and venue, an inclusive hub by the Maas where sustainability, creativity and connection come together in one of Rotterdam’s most dynamic corners.
Brandaris (River Cruise Rotterdam)
With two levels of space, the Brandaris is tailor-made for corporate celebrations, anniversary parties, and networking drinks in relaxed style.
The Red Apple Marina - Wikkelboat
In the Wijnhaven, The Red Apple Marina offers various floating accommodations for meetings, small-scale events, and overnight stays. Sleep on a Wikkelboat or on the ship De Coaster and hold meetings at Het Aquarium.
Putaine
Putaine is a culinary hangout where you can enjoy exciting dishes in a unique setting all day long. The café is located on a floating pontoon in the Rijnhaven.
Le Flamant Bleu
A hidden cocktail bar in central Rotterdam offering private workshops, tastings, and small-scale business events for up to 70 guests.
Little V
Little V Rotterdam is designed as a collection of distinct spaces, each inspired by traditional Vietnamese family homes. Every area has its own character, all centered around sharing good food in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
De Kunstfabriek
Looking for a creative, fully equipped venue in central Rotterdam? De Kunstfabriek offers bespoke events and tailored catering in an inspiring space.
Villa van Waning
A rare heritage venue on the Maas, Villa van Waning offers exclusive event space with elegance and Rotterdam character.
Medium social venues
Medium-sized event venues in Rotterdam offer versatile settings for receptions, dinners, and parties that bring together a few hundred attendees.

ss Rotterdam
In the Maashaven you can find the impressive ss Rotterdam. On board this former cruise ship of the Holland-America Line, there are a 4-star hotel, 12 authentic halls and 20 meeting rooms, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
Hulstkamp Building
The Hulstkamp Gebouw is located on the banks of the river Maas on Noordereiland. This historic national monument is now an event venue for corporate parties, anniversaries, presentations and more.
De Majesteit
De Majesteit has remained one of Europes largest and most luxurious paddle steamers since it was launched in 1926. Restored in 1999, the steamship is now an event venue with space for 600 guests.
nhow Rotterdam
nhow Rotterdam is located in one of Rotterdam's most iconic buildings, and you can step inside. This four-star hotel has a bar, restaurant, meeting rooms, and a beautiful view of the Erasmusbrug.
Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo)
Diergaarde Blijdorp offers guests an educational, inspiring nature experience in an officially recognized botanical garden. You can also organize meetings, presentations and other business in the Rotterdam Zoo.
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is the first museum depot in the world that is fully accessible to visitors. The mirrored building in the Museumpark is a Rotterdam icon.
Bar Stroom
Bar Stroom is located in the old lazy river of the former Tropicana swimming pool. The seasonal menu is based on whats locally available, mainly plant based and waste free.
Large social venues
Large event venues in Rotterdam are designed for major celebrations, conference parties, and networking events.

BlueCity
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.
Laurenskerk Rotterdam
The Laurenskerk is the only remaining medieval building in Rotterdam city centre. The monumental church can be hired as an impressive venue for symposia, conferences, dinners or other events.
RDM Rotterdam - Onderzeebootloods (Submarine Wharf)
The Onderzeebootloods is a former submarine wharf of the Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM), Rotterdam’s most famous shipyard and can hosts events up to 5,000 visitors.
Van Nelle Fabriek
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Van Nelle Factory is an architectural icon, mostly made out of steel and glass. The building is the perfect place for a business event, meeting or conference.
Annabel
Annabel is Rotterdam’s largest music venue, on walking distance from Rotterdam Central Station. The venue can also be hired for (business) events, such as company parties, gala dinners and networking events.
Het Nieuwe Instituut
Nieuwe Instituut is the national museum for architecture, design and digital culture. With a hall and auditorium for hire it's also the perfect venue for business events.
Maassilo
A former grain silo from 1910 on the Maashaven is now a spectacular event venue. The enormous, industrial building counts many halls which you can hire for several types of events.
Event Planner Guide
Explore our Event Planner Guide for everything you need to organise an event in Rotterdam, from venues and hotels to travel and practical tips.
