CONFLUX FESTIVAL
September 19th-22th
Conflux is a festival exploring multisensory encounters, urgent ideas, contemporary art and experimental music.
The exhibition can be experienced at Katoenhuis from Friday afternoon 19 September until Sunday evening 22 September.
Through the event people can experience a program of audiovisual performances, public art interventions, multimedia commissions, experimental club nights and talks reflecting on the festival theme 'Symbiotic Realities'.
PLACEMAKING EUROPE
September 24th-27th
Placemaking Europe's 7th annual festival will be held at Rotterdam's vibrant MerweVierhavens (M4H). It will offer insights into creating inclusive, resilient, and dynamic cities. The Keilepand will be the main venue, with Katoenhuis as a key venue showcasing inspiring placemaking initiatives.
Parfum de BoemBoem
September 7th
M4H: A Walk into the Future
During the World Port Days weekend, Parfum de BoemBoem will explore the vibrant Merwe-Vierhavens area (M4H) in Rotterdam, a center for the region’s innovative makers. This dynamic part of Rotterdam-West is alive with development, making it the perfect setting for a walking tour filled with performances, spoken word, and visions of the future.
Bubble Buzz
Something is bubbling up...
“Bubble Buzz” on the Katoenhuis façade, aims to raise awareness about the changes that are happening in the surrounding M4H area and the risk of gentrification. The increasingly popular area, built by makers and creatives, is at risk of losing the place that they initially created. “Bubble Buzz” invites passers-by to reflect on their own roles in these processes, and how urban development and societal changes affect their communities.
About
Katoenhuis Rotterdam is a hub for Immersive Experiences (IX) and technology in the heart of Rotterdam Makers District (M4H).
Built in 1950 and once known as the “Van Bennekum’s Havenbedrijf Katoenloods”, Katoenhuis is a multifunctional space hosting artist and makers’ studios and working facilities, exhibition, and event spaces. By bringing diverse artists and makers under one roof, Katoenhuis supports makers and developers in research, experimentation, and presentation of immersive experiences, and strengthens the development of the immersive technology sector in Rotterdam and the Netherlands.
Become a partner
We actively seek collaboration with organizations and individuals involved in immersive experiences (IX) and who are interested in contributing to our ecosystem. Reach out to us at info@katoenhuis.nl in case you would like to explore the opportunities. Additionally, we offer a sponsorship and patron program with a special focus on enhancing the livability of the city of Rotterdam and the economic position of the M4H area.