The official dates of the event are Friday 2nd May > Sunday 4th May.
Door times TBC.
Please download the official WHP app for set times.
Tickets and packages for UK and International residents can be purchased here.
Day tickets for Dutch residents can be purchased via Ticketmaster Netherlands.
Yes we offer both. You can secure your weekend and accommodation from just £75 per person deposit.
Payment plans are also available to spread the cost.
Friday, Saturday and Sundaywill run from early evening until late.
Boat-parties will run during the day before the festival begins at RDM.
After-parties will run following the main event until the early hours.
Rotterdam is a city in the Netherlands. It is the second largest city in Holland after Amsterdam and is home to the largest port in Europe. It is located close to Amsterdam, only 1 hour's drive away. It is only 20 minutes on the train direct from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and 40 minutes on the train direct from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The main three events will take over the former yard of the Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM). Uniquely located in the middle of the port and conveniently right next to Rotterdam city, the RDM is easily accessible from the city centre.
The impressive space features a huge glass window that looks on to the river and the passing ships of Europe’s biggest port. Boat-parties (to be announced) will collect from the city and drop off at the venue. There is also water taxis from stops all around Rotterdam to take you directly to the venue.
Other events around the city including boat-parties and after-parties will be announced soon.
A shuttle bus service from key locations to the venue will be announced soon.
We will be running a shuttle bus service to RDM. More information will be released soon.
Public transport options
Train – options from The Hague
Regular Bus – Disclaimer; not possible to return to city from event location between 1am and 6am
Taxi – local companies
Water Taxi - you can book using the website/app
Uber – download app
Car – free parking is available at the venue
Scooter/bike - free parking is available at the venue
Local Taxi Companies
Rotterdamse Taxi Centrale (RTC)
+31 10 – 462 60 60
https://rtcnv.nl/english/
Rotterdam Airport Taxi
+31 10 – 262 04 06
https://rotterdam-airport-taxi.nl/english/
Taxi St-Job
+31 10 – 425 70 00
https://www.taxistjob.nl/
Dubbed as Europe’s next capital of cool by Vogue, Rotterdam is well known for its nightlife scenes, and is noted as the Netherlands’ second city, similar to what Manchester is in the UK. Built on innovation, the city of Rotterdam is filled with striking architecture, urban design and waterways with many docks and canals. Rotterdam has a rich clubbing heritage and an impressive array of night-clubs, bars, restaurants and more.
Yes, you must be at least 18 years of age to book and attend WHP Rotterdam. Staff will ask you for proof of age ID and anyone less than 18 years of age will be declined entry to any official venue.
Yes, there will be multiple food and drink vendors at the venue.
Please download The WHP app - set times will be released closer to the event.
What time is the last entry?
We want to start the party with a full house so please arrive within 3 hours of doors opening. You can find the set times on the official WHP app which can be downloaded here.
Acceptable ID?
Forms of ID accepted at WHP are Passport or Drivers Licence.
Will I be searched on the way in?
Everyone is searched on the way in as a condition of entry. This is for us to ensure that no one is carrying anything dangerous into the venue.
Bag Policy
A strict bag policy is in place at the RDM Wharf. Small bags no larger than A4 size and approximately 10 cm wide are allowed and may be taken inside. It is not permitted to take large bags or backpacks inside the stadium. Please consider leaving larger bags at home.
Is the event cashless / payment methods
Yes, all the main events at RDM are cashless. You can only pay with PIN (contactless), Master Card, Visa, Visa Electron, AMEX and VPay.
Prohibited Items
You are not allowed to bring any of the following items into the venue:Beverages (excluding water in plastic bottles of max. 0.5l without cap), hard plastic bidons or similar bottles, food, drugs, (laughing)gas cartridges, spray cans (sunscreen, deodorant and perfume excluded), soccer shirts, club related items, provocative or face covering clothing, banners, cardboard or paper signs bigger than A4 size, flags or flagpoles, umbrellas, selfie sticks, laptops, notebooks, tablets, film-, sound- or any other recording equipment, Go-Pro’s or similar (only compact camera’s that do not have detachable lenses are allowed), weapons, chains (chains on pants or necklaces are excluded) or other items that can be used as a weapon and/or that can disrupt order. Glowsticks, walkie-talkies, laser pens or other lights with bundled beams, toxic, flammable and/or explosive materials, fireworks, flares, pets or other animals, foldable or non-foldable chairs or stools, walking sticks (medical crutches excluded), needles, unmanned aircrafts like UAV or drones, or other dangerous items.
What is the emergency number in Rotterdam?
Please dial 112 for any emergencies.
What should I do if I have any issues with my passport?
The British embassy is in The Hague near Rotterdam. More info can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-the-hague
2 day and 3 day weekend tickets & packages will be available through our website.
We will be selling a very limited amount of weekend only tickets (2 and 3 days). The cheapest tickets will be available as part of packages.
The payment plan is the recommended payment method for Rotterdam 2025. The payment plan makes budgeting for your holiday easy by splitting your remaining balance (after deposit and booking fees) into bitesize monthly payments, made via Direct Debit.
Once you’ve booked WHP Rotterdam and paid your deposit, you can log-in to EASOL:
- Review your booking
- Access your personal balance and make payments towards it or join the payment plan
- Add transport
- Add extras
- Resend booking confirmation
- Contact us
We have plenty of accommodation options with our partners in Rotterdam including hostels all the way up to 5 star rooms.
Yes we have some triple rooms available. Just select three people when you start your booking.
All accommodation is easily accessible by taxi, tram and foot from Rotterdam Centraal station, which is where all trains from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Schipol Airport and Eurostar arrive.
The event will take place in Rotterdam however Amsterdam is only a 30 minute train journey or a 1 hour drive away.
Yes, there will be shuttle services running from a few key locations. These will be announced soon.
Rotterdam is very easily accessible from all of the UK, Europe and the Netherlands with many transport links available. These include Coach, Ferry, Eurostar/Train aeroplane & car. View available transport routes below.
Take a look at the next section for a further breakdown of the routes from various UK cities/regions.
We are not offering flights however you can book your accommodation and weekend ticket through us and book flights separately. The closest major airport is in Amsterdam but there are other options including Rotterdam, Eindhoven and Antwerp. All airports are connected by a short train journey.
Rotterdam Centraal station is only a 20 minute direct train from Amsterdam Schiphol airport and they run frequently. Then all hotels included in the accommodation options are a short walk, tram or taxi journey from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Yes, you can drive there either via a ferry or drive via Eurotunnel (Folkestone). Ferry routes include Newcastle - Amsterdam, Hull - Rotterdam, Harwich - Hook of Holland or Dover - Calais. You can drive from London via Eurotunnel in around 6-7 hours.
No, it isn’t possible to travel back from venue to The Hague / Rotterdam Central by public transport after show. We advise you to buy a shuttlebus weekend ticket.
Attention: if you travel back to The Hague after the event your end station must be Den Haag Holland Spoor, otherwise you aren’t able to travel back by train. A train will go from Rotterdam Central Station to station Holland Spoor every half hour between 1.30am and 5am.
Since February it is possible to travel by public transport with your creditcard. It is not as quick as known in UK so it will take several seconds before the entree opens.
If you’re planning on a longer stay Rotterdam, a public transport card (or: OV card) is very useful. You can charge this card and use it for a few years. You can buy both an anonymous and a personal public transport card. The anonymous cards can be purchased at stations. Check your best route from your location by train HERE
If you want to travel by public transport in Rotterdam you need an OV card or ticket. There are several tickets you can buy that are useful for a short stay in Rotterdam. Below you can read more about the tickets, which you can use for the metro, tram and bus.
– RET Tourist Day Ticket: Travel unlimited for one day throughout South Holland (bus, tram, metro and waterbus)
– RET 1 day ticket
– RET 2 hour ticket
The RET Tourist Day Ticket, RET 1 Day Ticket and RET 2 Hours Ticket can all be purchased from RET service shops, service centres and vending machines at metro stations. The RET 2 hour ticket can also be purchased from bus drivers and tram drivers.
Attention: if you travel back to The Hague after the event your end station must be Den Haag Holland Spoor, otherwise you aren’t able to travel back by train till 6am.
Eurostar direct from London St Pancras to Rotterdam Centraal (3hr 13mins)
Direct flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam (55mins)
Direct flights from most London Airports to Amsterdam Schiphol (1hr 5min) then 20 minute train direct from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)
Drive from London to Rotterdam via Eurotunnel (6hr 30mins)
Drive from London to Rotterdam via Harwich to Hoek Van Holland Ferry (10 hr 40 min for overnight ferry)
Drive from London to Rotterdam via Dover to Calais Ferry (6hr 30mins)
Direct flights from Southampton and Bristol to Amsterdam Schiphol airport then 20 minute direct train to Rotterdam Centraal
Direct flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (1hr 10mins) then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)
Drive from Manchester to Hull then direct ferry to Rotterdam (overnight with accommodation)
Drive from Manchester to Newcastle then direct ferry to Amsterdam (overnight with accommodation) then coach/train to Rotterdam
Direct flights from Manchester to Eindhoven (1hr) then bus journey (20mins) from Eindhoven airport to Eindhoven train station then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (1hr)
Train/drive to London then direct flights to Rotterdam from London City Airport, regular flights to Amsterdam from most London airports or Eurostar from London St Pancras direct to Rotterdam (varied times)
Drive directly to Rotterdam via Eurotunnel, Harwich to Hoek Van Holland Ferry or Dover to Calais Ferry (varied times)
Direct flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (1hr 10mins) then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)
Drive from Liverpool to Hull then direct ferry to Rotterdam (overnight with accommodation)
Drive from Liverpool to Newcastle then direct ferry to Amsterdam (overnight with accommodation) then coach/train to Rotterdam
Drive to Manchester then direct flights from Manchester to Eindhoven (1hr) and then bus journey (20mins) from Eindhoven airport to Eindhoven train station then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (1hr)
Drive to Manchester then direct flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol (1hr) and then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)
Train / drive to London then direct flights to Rotterdam from London City Airport, regular flights to Amsterdam from most London airports or Eurostar from London St Pancras direct to Rotterdam (varied times)
Drive directly to Rotterdam via Eurotunnel, Harwich to Hoek Van Holland Ferry or Dover to Calais Ferry (varied times)
Direct flights from Birmingham to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (1 hour 10mins) then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)
Drive to Hull then direct ferry to Rotterdam (overnight with accommodation)
Train / drive to London then direct flights to Rotterdam from London City Airport, regular flights to Amsterdam from most London airports or Eurostar from London St Pancras direct to Rotterdam (varied times)
Drive directly to Rotterdam via Channel Tunnel, Harwich to Hoek Van Holland Ferry or Dover to Calais Ferry (varied times)
Direct flights to Amsterdam Schiphol from Newcastle, Durham, Leeds plus Scottish airports then 20min train from Schiphol airport to Rotterdam Centraal
Drive to Hull then direct ferry to Rotterdam (overnight with accommodation)
Drive to Newcastle then direct ferry to Amsterdam (overnight with accommodation) then coach/train to Rotterdam
Direct flights from Edinburgh to Rotterdam (1hr 20mins)
Direct flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness to Amsterdam Schipol airport (1hr 10mins) then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)
Direct flights from Edinburgh to Eindhoven (1hr) then bus journey (20min) from Eindhoven airport to Eindhoven train station then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (1hr)
Direct Flights from Dublin, Cork and Belfast to Amsterdam Schipol airport (1hr 10mins) then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins).
Direct Flights to Manchester and Liverpool, then connections direct to Rotterdam Airport.
For any WHP related questions, please contact: info@thewarehouseproject.com