Roodkapje is Rotterdam's local laboratory for
ART X LIVE X FOOD and everything in between
Delftseplein 39 • 3013 AA Rotterdam
Opening times
Keileweg 10A
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00
Friday: 12:00 - 23:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00
*opening hours vary during events and exhibitions, check the full agenda for event-specific times
What to expect at Roodkapje?
Roodkapje offers a unique multidisciplinary breeding ground for young talent in a dynamic, riotous and multi-voiced program. Our location is a:
concert hall | anarchive | artist residency | hamburger restaurant | nightclub | exhibition venue
The cultural program happens in every nook and cranny and from noon till the early morning hours. We believe a hamburger can be art and celebrate both the low- and the high brow. We travel beyond existing art forms and break through boundaries and binaries
So you are moving house?
Yes! We moved to Keileweg 10A in Rotterdam West. A cosy industrial hang out spot surrounded by places like de Voedseltuin, Brutus, Kunst & Complex and Praxis.
Our grapevines are starting to create a nice green blanket on our old house where we welcome you for concerts, exhibitions, gatherings and delicious snacks.
Two locations for a while
Our central location at Delftseplein 39 served as a meeting place for many years, along with our beloved Burgertrut (R.I.P.). Before the Schieblock evicts all cultural places, we will continue to use this location till the summer of 2026. Afterwards we are only alive in oyr new-old house at Keileweg 10A
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How to get to Roodkapje?
Location and route.
Roodkapje West, Keileweg 10A
Roodkapje West is Roodkapje’s future location. In 2025 we will are not completely open yet at this location, but we will have a few test events to get used to the place together.
Roodkapje West is located within a ±8 min walking distance from metro station Marconiplein. If you come by bike you can park it opposite street in front of the Praxis. If you come by car, you can park it on street parking places.
Location and route.
Roodkapje Centraal, Delftseplein 39
Roodkapje Centraal/Burgertrut is located within walking distance from Rotterdam Centraal Station, it takes you around 5 minutes walking if you exit the station from the center side to the left. If you come by public transport take a tram/bus/metro/train to Rotterdam Centraal Station or tram stop Weena and walk 5 minutes from there.
If you come by bike you can park it on the opposite street of Roodkapje or around the corner of the Burgertrut restaurant. If you come by car, you can park it on street parking places. The cheaper option is to go to nearby parking garage Holiday Inn Express or Parkeergarage Schouwburgplein.
Accessibility
Roodkapje West is situated in an old building. The café, concert space and exhibition space are on ground level, there are small steps at the doors, but we have a ‘quite’ accessible back entrance, there’s a small bump upon entree and we are glad to help you come over it if needed. We also have a ramp that we can attach to the front door entrance when needed. The ramp is 183 cm long and can hold 270 kg. The ramp is quite steep, our staff would gladly assist wheelchair users to get up. It is too steep for a mobility scooter, please keep in mind we do not have an accessible toilet present in the building, but we share one with our neighbours Brutus.
We have free earplugs at the bar to protect your ears agains loud noise(s).
Events at Roodkapje can be accompanied by intense bright lights and stroboscopic effects.
The concert space has standing places. It is always possible to create a seat, speak to us and we will place a bar stool next to the sound engineer or a folding chair along the stage for you.
If you have accessibility questions or if we can help you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: love@roodkapje.or
We have free earplugs at the bar to protect your ears agains loud noise(s).
Events at Roodkapje can be accompanied by intense bright lights and stroboscopic effects.
The concert space has standing places. It is always possible to create a seat, speak to us and we will place a bar stool next to the sound engineer or a folding chair along the stage for you.
If you have accessibility questions or if we can help you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: love@roodkapje.org
We <3 our volunteers! Our community of volunteers is an integral and indispensable part of the past, present, and future of Roodkapje. If you’d like to meet interesting people, learn new skills, visit great exhibitions, concerts & festivals, and even make a little extra money by helping out with our projects and activities – then join the team! Find more info about volunteering here or send our volunteer coordinator Arjuna an email with all your questions. We also work with graphic design interns throughout the year, if you have questions about an internship please send an email to love@roodkapje.org.
What if I get hungry?
Cultural Café & Bar at Keileweg 10A
Our café and bar is open from Tuesday – Sunday. Our café is a PIN only.
We have an affordable changing daily dish between 18:00 and 20:00 on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays
The café is surrounded by small steps, we have a ramp that can be installed for wheelchair users.
We share an accessible toilet with Brutus for which we have a key at the bar.
Opening times
Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00
Friday: 12:00 – 23:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Where do I get tickets?
Tickets for events can be bought online through our website, you do not have to print your ticket, you can scan it from your smartphone. Some events are free, this will be mentioned on our website. Online tickets are cheaper than tickets bought at the door, if you want to be certain of access buy a ticket beforehand.
If you want free access to all paid Roodkapje’s events, you can become a volunteer and take two shifts a month.
How can I know more about the artist residency?
Are you an artist and interested in the residency? Check out what current residents are doing and what past residents have been doing on the following page:
https://roodkapje.org/residency/
Residents are chosen through a yearly Open Call, published in the fall. Keep your eyes peeled on our residency page for updates.
What to do if I have an allergy?
At Burgertrut, we offer a diverse menu with organic meat, veggie and vegan options. Everything is fresh and homemade. Inform our service team when you have an allergy. Within our small kitchen we can not guarantee a gluten-free environment, because gluten are airborne there is a risk of cross-contact. Therefore we do not offer gluten-free options.
How can I play a concert/do a performance at Roodkapje?
If you want to play a show, create an exhibition or use the space for something else there are different ways you can approach us.
If you have an act/band and want to hop on an event you send a e-mail to significantothers@roodkapje.org
Our Significant Others are programmers/organizers we collaborate with. Check out our Significant Others page to learn more about our current programmers. They will respond when they see a great fit between you and one of their programs.
If you want to organize an event entirely by yourself and take over the space, check out our Rent Space webpage.
What’s the history of Roodkapje?
Roodkapje was founded in Rotterdam in 2000 by Eric den Hartigh. Starting out in Eric’s hair salon on the Witte de Withstraat, Roodkapje soon grew out to be a subversive and sometimes nomadic organisation responsible for grand interdisciplinary events like Winterwolven, Reject Radicals Festival and Root Camp. During the hairsalon days the cultural program was largely paid for by the profit earned with cutting hair, this entrepreneurial spirit is what still characterizes us and what strives us to continue to create and make space for art, music and (vegan) food. Over the years, Roodkapje has grown into a multidisciplinary platform for presentation and talent support for young artists, musicians, performers and programmers in the heart of Rotterdam.
