Frequently asked questions
All ages are welcome. However, alcohol is only allowed for 18+. There will be ID checks.
We’re free by day and cheap by night. This means you can visit all our day programs on Saturday for free, and grab your cheap night tickets here.
All our outside areas (including toilets) are wheelchair friendly. Make sure to check the website of our indoor location to find more info on the accessibility.
Make sure to come to the festival by public transportation, bike, or by foot. We have no parking spots available for your car.
No, there a no lockers available at our festival locations.
No, the festival is PIN ONLY.
Yes. But keep in mind that for our free locations full=full. It could be one in one out when you get back.
We have a filled bar and amazing food, so no need to bring extra! When entering one of our
festival venues the security will ask to check your bag.
Make sure to check out the house rules here before coming to the festival
At Festival Downtown we want everyone to feel safe and welcome. This is a safe place, here you can be yourself! We therefore have a number of values that we all abide by:
+ Everyone is welcome until you make someone else feel unwelcome.
+ Racist, sexist, offensive, and/or other discriminatory statements, sexual harassment, border-crossing behavior and violence, in whatever form, will absolutely not be tolerated.
+ Do you feel uncomfortable or unsafe? All festival staff can be addressed in case of an unpleasant situation and know how to act appropriately.
+ Do you prefer to report a situation anonymously? You can do so by contacting +31 6 83708650.
We would like to inform you that during Festival Downtown, photo and/or video recordings will be made for promotional purposes. This footage may include photos or videos where you are recognizable, either individually or in a group. The material may be used for promotion of one or more events by Stichting De Nieuwe Lichting, as well as Stichting Rotterdam Festivals and Uitagenda Rotterdam, through digital channels such as social media and websites, or in printed form such as in the Uitagenda Rotterdam magazine or at a physical location in or around Rotterdam.
By purchasing your ticket or attending this event, you agree to the potential use of this material, without any form of compensation. Stichting De Nieuwe Lichting, Stichting Rotterdam Festivals, and Uitagenda Rotterdam disclaim any liability that may arise from the use of this footage.
We carefully select the images we use on the website and social media of Stichting De Nieuwe Lichting, Festival Downtown, Stichting Rotterdam Festivals, and Uitagenda Rotterdam. If you are unhappy with the choice of an image, please let us know by emailing redactie@rotterdamfestivals.nl.