Roodkapje is Rotterdam's local laboratory for
ART X LIVE X FOOD and everything in between
Delftseplein 39 • 3013 AA Rotterdam
Opening times
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00
Friday: 12:00 - 23:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00
*opening hours vary during events and exhibitions, check the full agenda for event-specific times
*click here for the Burgertrut restaurant's menu & opening hours
What is Roodkapje?
Code of conduct
What to expect at Roodkapje & Burgertrut?
Roodkapje offers a unique multidisciplinary breeding ground for young talent in a dynamic, riotous and multi-voiced program. Our location is an:
exhibition venue | concert hall | nightclub | anarchive | artist residence | hamburger restaurant
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.
Burgertrut is Roodkapje’s cosy hamburger restaurant where you can drink, eat and meet others! The best veggie, vegan and organic beef burgers in town are accompanied by a great selection of art, music, coffee, tea, homemade (vegan) cakes, healthy salads and soups. Best of all, the profit of Burgertrut supports the cultural program of Roodkapje
Accessibility
Roodkapje is situated in an old anti-squat building without a possibility to create a toilet for wheelchairs. The event space is on ground level and directly accessible from the street, Burgertrut restaurant is surrounded by stairs, but we have a ramp that we can attach to the stairs when needed. The ramp is quite steep, our staff would gladly assist wheelchair users to get up. It is too steep for a mobility scooter, also please keep in mind we do not have an accessible toilet present in the building.
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.
If you have questions or if we can help you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us at love@roodkapje.org or DM us on Instagram.
How to get to Roodkapje?
Location and route.
Roodkapje/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 garages Parkeergarage Delftseplein or Parkeergarage Schouwburgplein.
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.
What if I get hungry?
Burgertrut restaurant
Our restaurant is open from Tuesday – Sunday and is most busy on Friday and Saturday evenings. We can seat 60 people in our restaurant and when completely full it can be loud and hectic. Sundays are usually a quieter and calmer alternative for less sensory overload. Burgertrut is a PIN only restaurant. Our menu can be found here
The restaurant is surrounded by stairs and therefore not completely accessible, we have a ramp that can be installed for wheelchair users. The ramp is quite steep, our staff would gladly assist wheelchair users to get up. It is too steep for a mobility scooter, also please keep in mind we do not have an accessible toilet present in the building. A near wheelchair accessible toilet can be found in Rotterdam Central Station.
Opening times
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 22:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00
Friday: 12:00 – 23:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 22:00
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.
