Most of the Wasteland: Out of Sight programme is free to attend. Ticket and registration requirements are listed clearly on each event page on our website.
Our Festival OPENING NIGHT is free to attend, however registration is required through Eventbrite. We recommend booking in advance, as capacity may be limitedRegister for the opening HERE
Festival and programme updates will be shared via our newsletter and on our Instagram page@collective.wasteland
Rotterdam is a well-connected city that’s easy to navigate. The RET public transport system—covering metro, tram, and bus—makes getting around simple and efficient. Shared bikes, electric scooters, and water taxis offer extra flexibility.
If you’re arriving by train, NS (Dutch Railways) brings you directly to Rotterdam Central Station. From there, continue your journey by metro, tram, bike, or on foot.
Driving? Use one of the Park & Ride (P+R) locations on the city’s edge and take the metro into the center.
NS website - Train travel in the Netherlands
Parking in Rotterdam
Coolhaven 32, 3024 AC Rotterdam
Getting there:
From Coolhaven metro station, TENT is located just across the Pieter de Hoochbrug. Pedestrians can use the nearby stairs, while wheelchair users can follow an accessible route via Willem Buytewechstraat to Coolhaven
Transport:
Bike – street bike racks are available just outside the venue
Metro – lines A, B, or C to Coolhaven station, which has an elevator
Car – parking is available in paid Zone 540 at a rate of €3.12 per hour
Accessibility:
Access – if you use a wheelchair, we recommend contacting the team in advance so they can help ensure a smooth visit. Staff are happy to assist with entry
Assistance – for visitors who are blind or have low vision, team members are available to offer descriptions and context for the artworks. For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, the exhibition includes visual art and written interviews with artists to support access to the content
Museumpark 25, 3015 CB Rotterdam
Getting there:
Nieuwe Instituut is just a 15-minute walk from Rotterdam Central Station. Situated within the Museumpark, it’s easy to reach by public transport
Transport:
Bike – street bike racks are available just outside the venue
Metro – lines A, B, or C to Eendrachtsplein
Tram – lines 4 or 7 to Eendrachtsplein or Museumpark
Bus – route 44 to Wytemaweg
Car – the Museumpark parking garage is located right across the street. Free parking is also available at the Transferium Kralingse Zoom, where metro lines A, B, or C will take you to Eendrachtsplein in about 11 minutes
Accessibility:
Parking – a designated disabled parking space is available. The City of Rotterdam provides additional information on wheelchair-accessible parking throughout the city
Access – the building is fully accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility scooters. All exhibition spaces can be reached by either lift or ramp. A wheelchair is available on request
Child facilities – baby-changing station and highchairs available in the café
Require assistance? Approach the hospitality team on-site, or contact them in advance via receptie@nieuweinstituut.nl
Delftseplein 39, 3013 AA Rotterdam
Getting there:
Roodkapje is located just a few minutes’ walk from Rotterdam Central Station. From the station’s city-side exit, head left to reach the venue
Transport:
Bike – bikes can be parked across the street or near Burgertrut
Metro – lines D or E to Stadhuis or Rotterdam Centraal
Tram – lines 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 11 to Weena or Rotterdam Centraal
Car – limited street parking available in the area, as well as at local parking garages such as Holiday Inn Express and Schouwburgplein
Accessibility:
Access – Roodkapje is housed in an older squat building with limited accessibility. The event space is at street level and accessible directly from outside. Burgertrut is surrounded by stairs, but a portable ramp (183 cm long, 270 kg capacity) can be placed on request
*Please note: the ramp is steep and not suitable for mobility scooters—staff will be happy to assist with entry. Unfortunately, there is no accessible toilet available at the venue
Assistance – for sensory needs, free earplugs are available at the bar
Pretorialaan 141, 3072 EL Rotterdam
Getting there:
Het Gemaal op Zuid is easily accessible and only about a 15-minute bike ride from the city center
Transport:
Bike – bike racks available at the venue
Metro – lines D or E to Rijnhaven or Maashaven—both just a short 5-minute walk from the venue
Car – paid street parking is available around Afrikaanderplein. Please be aware that parking on the Gemaal premises is not permitted, except for loading and unloading
Accessibility:
Access – Het Gemaal op Zuid is wheelchair accessible at the entrance level. However, please note that the restrooms are located on a lower floor and are not wheelchair accessible. The nearest accessible toilet is available in the opposite building, approximately 190 meters away
If you have any questions or need additional information, you can reach us via:
Email:info@collectivewasteland.nl
Instagram:@collective.wasteland
