In 2026, the Master of Music Therapy at Codarts celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Over the past decade, the programme has grown into a leading master's programme that brings together artistic excellence, clinical expertise and research, with graduates making valuable contributions to healthcare, social care and community settings in the Netherlands and beyond. We look forward to celebrating this milestone together with our community and reflecting on the past ten years while looking ahead to the future of music therapy. This is a closed, invitation-only event for current students, alumni,
LantarenVenster and the New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra are joining forces. Over the next four years, the Netherlands’ most adventurous orchestra will be in residence at LantarenVenster, presenting projects developed within our walls. Expect live music that will blow you away, surprise you, and transport you to another world. Click here for tickets & programme info Rebel Rebel! The future of Rotterdam's jazz scene is happening here and now. In this unique concert, the New Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra joins forces with the next generation of artists from Codarts. Three finalists of the Erasmus Jazz Prize
Programme Monday 18 May: 16:00 Josje Fontein | Vocals 17:00 Hidde Vos | Vocals 18:00 Pleun Leenders | Vocals 19:30 Ella van de Sande | Vocals 20:30 Daan Danz | Drums Programme Tuesday 19 May: 16:00 Marijn Roos | Alto Saxofoon 17:00 Ynion Zwanink | Piano LM 18:00 Philip Glaubitz | Vocals & Guitar 19:20 Jiwan Dharampal | Guitar 20:30 Inge van der Giessen | Trumpet Programme Wednesday 27 May: Location: Codarts Kruisplein music room 6.35 17:00 Eva Stouten | Saxophone (alt)
On Wednesday 20 May, Deliplein will be the setting for Pop op de Kaap. More than 30 bands and songwriters from Codarts Pop will fill the various stages across Katendrecht, performing their own original material. Neo Soul, Indie Pop, Singer-Songwriter, R&B Funk, Electro, Dutch-language Alternative Pop, Blues, Dance, Folk Rock, Country, Punk, Progressive Alternative Metal, Pop Reggae, and more. The performances will take place at Café De Ouwehoer, Theater Walhalla, Kantine Walhalla, FC Walhalla, Metro Walhalla, and Bar Break. The afterparty will be held at Café De Ouwehoer. View the programme here
The Brand New Jazz Festival provides a creative platform for up-and-coming talent. Following months of intensive rehearsals, these Jazz students are ready to showcase their original music; here, they don't just learn jazz from books, but discover it through hands-on experimentation. Visitors can expect an evening full of surprises where everything starts with jazz but evolves into something entirely new: from electronic sounds and cinematic compositions to the innovative blending of diverse styles. This festival is open to everyone who loves music or simply wishes to be inspired by the artists of
Every year, Codarts organises an introduction week called Kick-Off Week for bachelor students. During this week you discover what Codarts and the city of Rotterdam have to offer you, but more importantly: you get to know each other. The Kick-Off Week takes place in the last week of August. This year it will be from 24 till 28 August 2026. Read more about this year's Kick-Off week here .
Performance times: Matinee at 2:30 pm or evening performance at 7:30 pm Tickets and more information can be found here . Performers: Bachelor of Dance Education students, Codarts Rotterdam NADIR reflects the continuous cycle of different phases of day and night, merging seamlessly into one another. The performance brings together works by guest choreographers Niek Wagenaar, Samir Calixto and Neel Verdoorn, alongside original creations by our fourth-year Dance Education students. We look forward to welcoming you in darkness, light, and everything in between. See you at NADIR! On behalf of the
