North Sea Jazz is one of the world’s great indoor music festivals, packing a staggering number of concerts into Rotterdam Ahoy over one weekend. Jazz is the heart of it, but the programme stretches to soul, funk, R&B, hip hop and pop legends. Acts for 2027 are not announced yet. The warm-up festival North Sea Round Town brings concerts to venues and public spaces across Rotterdam from 24 June to 11 July.
- When: Friday 9 to Sunday 11 July 2027
- Where: Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, Rotterdam
- Tickets: 2027 prices not yet published; in 2026 a day ticket was €145 and a three day ticket €390. See the official site
- Getting there: train to Rotterdam Centraal, then metro to Zuidplein and a short walk
Good to know: the programme is huge and sets overlap, so plan your route between halls in advance and bring comfortable shoes.
Planning your year? See everything on the events calendar.
