Classical Concerts & Live Shows in Rotterdam
Classical music refers to the broad tradition of Western liturgical and secular music spanning from the medieval period to the contemporary era, though it is most defined by the Common Practice Period. Find upcoming Classical concerts in Rotterdam below.
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Upcoming Classical Events · Rotterdam

Matthäus-Passion 2027
Fri, 26 Mar 2027 @ 7:30 PM
Matthäus-Passion 2027
Fri, 26 Mar 2027 @ 8:30 PM
Matthäus-Passion 2027
Sat, 27 Mar 2027 @ 8:30 PM
Matthäus-Passion 2027
Sat, 27 Mar 2027 @ 7:30 PM
Dutch Classical Talent — Martin String Quartet
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 @ 3:00 PM
André Kuipers & Kamerata-Zuid — A musical space journey
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Göttinger Symphonieorchester — John Williams and Hans Zimmer
Wed, 31 Mar 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Mahler & Beethoven with Akiko Suwanai — Sinfonia Rotterdam
Sat, 3 Apr 2027 @ 7:30 PM
Barbican Quartet, Nikola Meeuwsen & Songha Choi — Kamermuziekvereeniging
Sun, 4 Apr 2027 @ 12:00 PM
Saint-Saëns en Moessorgski
Tue, 6 Apr 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Peter and the Wolf: The True Story — Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orchestra
Sun, 11 Apr 2027 @ 1:15 PM
Peter en de wolf: het ware verhaal
Sun, 11 Apr 2027 @ 1:15 PM
Lavinia Meijer — from Philip Glass to Radiohead
Thu, 22 Apr 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Proms: The Four Seasons
Sat, 24 Apr 2027 @ 8:30 PM
Liza Ferschtman — Kamermuziekvereeniging
Sun, 25 Apr 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Lorenzo Viotti — Mahler 7
Fri, 7 May 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Beethoven 5: Memorial Concert
Fri, 14 May 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Opus 13 Quartet — Haydn, Adès and Brahms
Wed, 19 May 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Carmina Burana
Thu, 20 May 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Carmina Burana
Fri, 21 May 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Carmina Burana
Sun, 23 May 2027 @ 2:15 PM
Goran Bregovic Wedding & Funeral Band — Three Letters from Sarajevo
Sun, 30 May 2027 @ 8:15 PM
Nino Gvetadze & Maja Bogdanović — Kamermuziekvereeniging
Sun, 30 May 2027 @ 12:00 PM
Grigori Sokolov
Wed, 2 Jun 2027 @ 8:15 PMAbout Classical
Classical music refers to the broad tradition of Western liturgical and secular music spanning from the medieval period to the contemporary era, though it is most defined by the Common Practice Period. Typically characterized by its reliance on staff notation and formal structures like the symphony or concerto, it utilizes a sophisticated palette of orchestral instruments including strings, woodwinds, and brass. The genre features highly varied tempos-from the slow solemnity of adagio to the rapid energy of presto-and evokes an emotional spectrum from profound melancholy to triumphant euphoria. As a foundational pillar of musicology, it maintains a distinct relationship with modern film scores while remaining separate from folk and popular music traditions.
Also known as: Western art music, Art music, European classical music
Classical events in Rotterdam - FAQ
- What is Classical music?
- Classical music refers to the broad tradition of Western liturgical and secular music spanning from the medieval period to the contemporary era, though it is most defined by the Common Practice Period. Typically characterized by its reliance on staff notation and formal structures like the symphony or concerto, it utilizes a sophisticated palette of orchestral instruments including strings, woodwinds, and brass. The genre features highly varied tempos-from the slow solemnity of adagio to the rap…
- What Classical events are in Rotterdam?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Classical events in Rotterdam - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Classical events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Classical music?
- Classical music scores high on organicness (95%), valence (50%), energy (45%), and lower on danceability (20%), grit (5%). These qualities shape the typical Classical sound at live events and club nights.
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