
Festival & events
Opening with Queen Máxima
Experience the opening show and explore Fenix for free
On Thursday 15 May, Her Majesty Queen Máxima will officially open Fenix.
Programme
On Thursday 15 May, we’re opening the doors of Fenix. The festive opening show begins at 4 pm and can be viewed from the quayside – a front-row experience of this special moment. Following the performance, Queen Máxima will officially open Fenix.
After the ceremony, everyone is warmly invited to explore Fenix free of charge. Follow the route past the building’s highlights and key works from the collection, and be among the first to climb the Tornado for a new perspective on Rotterdam.
Fenix will remain open until 10 pm for this special first encounter. From Friday 16 May onwards, Fenix will be open to the public with a ticket.

Festival & events
Opening Weekend Plein
From 16 to 18 May, everyone is welcome at the festive opening of Plein.