Nightlife also buzzing in January

Start the new year banging. In January, well-known DJs are also coming to Rotterdam's clubs. Ideal to dance off the Christmas kilos and keep peaking.

Panic Room at Perron on 4 January

Well-known Rotterdam DJ Panic will transform Perron into Panic Room. The room will be filled with the harder styles. Panic will spin Gabber for 5 hours. Painbringer and Technika will provide support and will also spin drum 'n bass and hard techno, among others.

Salsa Aan De Haven - New Years Gala 2025 on 4 January at the Doelen

Swing into the new year at Salsa Aan De Haven's New Years Gala. Besides salsa, other music styles such as bachata, zouk and kizomba will be heard at the Doelen. With DJ sets by Martina, Latinmaster, Jarzino and Dani Fernandes, among others.

The Intervention X Panzerfaust Invites at Now&Wow Club on 10 January

The Intervention brings the hardest line-up to kick off the new year. Panzerfaust has invited the likes of Jalo, Japau, Maello, Velimotra, Vino, FØXA and Dirty Ashtray to come and spin hard techno and other solid styles.

Derailed 6 Years at Perron on 11 January

Rotterdam-based label and online radio station Derailed celebrates its six-year anniversary at Perron. The bill includes Serbian techno DJ Milo Raad, known for his minimalist, deep and dark sound, as well as Invalid Request, Hendrik G and Gemma Maree.

Expand Rotterdam 8 x Global Warning at MONO on 17 January

After editions at Baanhof, a trip to Tilburg and as part of Red Bull Unforeseen at Brutus, Expand Rotterdam 8 will now take place at Mono. Expand Rotterdam is a recurring event combining art, fashion and music. There is a collaboration with Global Warning, a streetwear brand that draws attention to social, economic and environmental issues through bold graphics and exclusive garments. And there will be performances by US rapper UNEEK, Jolani Jhones, Yunobi and Quinna, among others.

Border One, Megan Leber and Thanos Hana at Perron on 17 January

Renowned Belgian DJ Border One is coming to Rotterdam. He will be joined by Thanos Hana. Greek Thanos Papadopoulos has been living in Rotterdam for a long time now and runs record label Tar Hallow Records.

Megan Leber will also be present. This Rotterdam native is a live performer, DJ and producer who relies heavily on her intuition. With her modular system and other hardware, she draws the dance floor into her world.
She has worked with artists such as Speedy J, Rødhåd and Colin Benders for STOOR and released tracks on
vinyl alongside Luke Slater and Ben Sims. Her sets range from deeper techno to faster techno, occasionally intertwined with ambient.

The Grapevyne RNB & HipHop Classics Special at BIRD on 18 January

The ultimate party full of R&B and hip-hop starts with a music bingo around 20.45. After that, DJs Soptimus Prime and Chippie, among others, will deliver nostalgic hits from 22.00.

Looks Reunion in Reverse on 18 January

LOOKS took place at Villa Thalia every last Saturday of the month between 2006 and 2010. On 18 January, there will be a reunion at Reverse with a line-up reminiscent of those famous parties, with Leroy Styles, the pioneer behind the success of LOOKS, headlining the evening. Also spinning are Nour, Raphaelito and Diephuis, the resident DJ of the original LOOKS nights. Zawdi MC is back to take the crowd on a musical journey full of memories.

In addition, Jaimie Vaes, the influential social media personality and entrepreneur, will be present as a special guest.

Vlado on 18 January on the Rooftop

The Rotterdam native started playing drums at a young age. Right away, he knew he wanted to keep making music. Vlado is now a producer, composer and DJ. He already received a Grammy nomination for his work on Marshmello x Carnage's album Shockwave and produced a track for Drake. He also has tracks with Bizzey, Murda, Famke Louise, Bokoesam and Jayh Jawson, among others.

On 18 January, he will be hitting the roof. He is throwing a party at The Rooftop and will spin all night, while Yung Felix, Edson Cesar, Ibra and Cher Semain will alternately join him behind the turntable.

Dwayne Pinnock at Platform on 18 January

Just on ten years ago, the Rotterdam native made his debut as a DJ at Toffler. Dwayne has since developed into a well-known name in the house scene. With performances alongside renowned (inter)national artists such as MK, Shadow Child, Benny Rodrigues, Klangkuenstler and Bambounou.He also has his own concept: Underground Knights Rotterdam bringing UK vibes. On 18 January, he invites Denzo & Drogs, Micka, Fabio Santos, James, D-Dos and Noites for a club night in the former pedestrian tunnel.

The Cuckoo's Nest at Now&Wow Club on 24 January

The Cuckoo's Nest is the concept of Mr Belt & Wezol. This duo is known for their house with nostalgic samples. On 24 January, they will host the biggest edition at Now&Wow. The pair will spin together for six hours.

Dance duty in Little Red Riding Hood on 24 January

The intimate club night will take place at Roodkapje for the first time. This special venue sets the scene for an edition featuring genres such as UK garage, breakbeat, underground House and filthy basslines. Boss Priest and HAAK have been invited by the Armand Chabert and Florezoon.

Qmusic the Party - 4 hours of Error on 24 January at Annabel

On radio station Q Music, The Bad Hour is a very popular part of its programming. Q Music's DJs regularly travel the country to play in clubs and, of course, The False Hour is a standard part of The Party. On 24 January, there will be a party from 9pm at Annabel. Lars Boele and Menno Barreveld will represent the station.

Phantasy Dance on 24 January at Perron

A club concept that organises parties across Europe and gives international DJ talent a stage. During this Rotterdam edition, they will bring Fais Le Beau, Ian Pooley, Jetti and Sweet6teen to Perron.

MORD at Perron on 25 January

Rotterdam-based label MORD takes over Perron with Bas Mooy, UFO95 and Rebecca Delle Piane. Bas has been active in the scene since 1999, so he has already made some hours behind the decks with his dark techno. UFO95 is a French artist who has previously been behind the turntables at Berghain and Tresor. His techno is reminiscent of the hypnotic sounds of the 90s and early 00s. Rebecca is an avid Italian techno DJ who has already seen the inside of a lot of European clubs. She has a residency at the Duel Club in Naples.

Habibis World at MONO on 25 January

After providing the music around Omar Souleyman's performance at Festival Downtown and a first edition at Club Central, Habibis World is organising a second club night at MONO on 25 January. Zouflebouf's concept will feature the best music from the Arab diaspora, in a unique blend of traditional influences and modern beats, for a celebration of rhythms, culture and togetherness.

Rotterdam loves Houseclassics on 25 January at HAL4 on the Maas

A nostalgic night with the best house and techno classics. There are two areas. In the main hall, Darkraver, Panic and Mark van Dale, among others, spin. In the upper room, club sounds from vinyl by Robbie Taylor and Ludie.

Korsakov Indoor Weekender on 31 January and 1 February in Maassilo

The biggest indoor drum-'n-bass festival in the Netherlands. Over two days, more than eighty artists will perform at 4 venues in the Maassilo, including Sub Focus, DJ Marky, Wilkinson, Black Sun Empire, Dimension and Hybrid Minds.