Event Details
Art Rotterdam 2027 – Contemporary Art at Its Best
From 19 to 21 March 2027, Art Rotterdam returns to Rotterdam Ahoy for another edition of one of Europe's most prestigious contemporary art fairs. Spread across 14,000 m², the fair brings together paintings, sculptures, video and performance art, large-scale installations, and contemporary photography under one roof. Collectors, gallerists, curators and art enthusiasts from across the globe gather here each spring.
Highlights
- Main Section: established galleries presenting international and Dutch artistic positions
- Solo/Duo Section: focused presentations spotlighting individual artists
- New Art Section: emerging galleries and fresh voices in contemporary art
- VIDEO Section: a curated programme of moving image works
- Unseen Photo: contemporary photography integrated into the fair since 2026
- Sculpture Park: large-scale outdoor sculpture installations
- Reflections Talks: lectures and conversations with artists and collectors
- NN Art Award: prestigious prize for emerging Dutch talent
Program and Opening Hours
The fair is open daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. An exclusive VIP Preview takes place on Thursday 18 March 2027 (by invitation only). The supporting programme includes guided tours, the Young Collectors Circle and the Reflections Talks series. Café Marseille is open on site: Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday to Sunday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. No reservation required.
Tickets and Prices
Tickets go on sale online from 1 January 2027. Available categories are:
- Regular ticket: €22.50
- Off-peak ticket: €16.50 (valid daily from 3:30 PM)
- Student ticket: €14.50
- Children up to 12 years: free entry
Please note that the Museumkaart is not accepted at Art Rotterdam, as the fair is a commercial art fair rather than a museum.
Getting There and Parking
Rotterdam Ahoy is easily accessible by public transport. Metro and bus station Zuidplein is just a five-minute walk from the venue. By car, the Ahoy car park offers 2,500 spaces at €21.00 per vehicle. A parking guarantee can be booked in advance for €20.00. The free P+R Slinge park-and-ride facility is one metro stop from Ahoy and is a convenient alternative.
Practical Visitor Information
- A supervised cloakroom is available on site: €2.50 per jacket, €5.00 per bag or suitcase.
- Backpacks are not permitted on the fair floor and must be left at the cloakroom.
- Dogs are not allowed on the fair grounds.
- Food and coffee trucks as well as a catering terrace with pop-up restaurant and apéro bar are available on site.
- Art Rotterdam is part of Rotterdam Art Week, a city-wide programme featuring exhibitions, open studios and events at over 60 venues across the city.
