Rotterdam Photo celebrates the work of independent photographers in one of the many iconic public spaces in the city of Rotterdam.

Celebrating the artistic life of Rotterdam

Rotterdam Photo, organised by Daguerre Foundation and More Productions, takes place at the most apt location possible in the maritime Katendrecht district of Rotterdam: Deliplein (Deli Square). Located near the Dutch Fotomuseum, one of the most popular museums in Rotterdam, this festival takes place during Art Rotterdam Week, drawing together many elements of the artistic life of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam Photo Festival timetable

Admission to Rotterdam Photo Festival is free! Here's when the exhibits are accessible:

• Thursday, February 6: 4pm-8pm
• Friday, February 7: 11am-6pm
• Saturday, February 8: 10am-7pm
• Sunday, February 9: 10am-6pm

Rotterdam Photo Talks takes place on Saturday, February 8 from 7.30pm-12am and tickets are 15 euros for adults and 10 euros for students.

Rotterdam Photo transforms Deli Square into an urban photography village populated by over 20 shipping containers repurposed into exhibition spaces. In addition to exhibitions in, on and around the containers, Rotterdam Photo offers hands-on workshops, panel discussions, tents with vendors and a selection of food trucks with delicious food and drinks.

Rotterdam Photo is open to the public—all ages, dogs included—free of charge, making it unlike any other art fair during Art Week Rotterdam.

About Art Rotterdam Week

Art Rotterdam Week will present its 21st edition in 2020. Over 25.000 art lovers and collectors can enjoy a mix of participating galleries and artists presenting the latest developments in visual art in a variety of exhibition concepts. The main hub of Art Rotterdam Week takes place at the Van Nelle Factory, one of the World Heritage Monuments in the Netherlands.

Almost 50 percent of the participants are international. Represented are Belgium, Germany and the UK, as well as other countries. Rotterdam Photo is not the only festival taking place during these days: other art events, such as Object and Haute Photographie are coinciding with Art Rotterdam week, so it's a great time for art-lovers of all kinds to spend time in Rotterdam.

Plan your visit to Rotterdam Photo Festival

Access to Rotterdam Photo Festival is free, but it costs 15 euros for Rotterdam Photo Talks. Rotterdam Photo takes place at Deliplein, which can be reached easily by public transportation, as well as by the shuttle buses operating during Art Rotterdam Week.

Photos courtesy of Rotterdam Photo Festival