The Rotterdam Illustration Festival: we’re here to gatebreak the illustration world with real talk and honest insights. Step out of your studio life and join us for fun, community-building activities, engaging and useful workshops, eye-opening talks, a buzzing market full of publishers ready to connect, and plenty of opportunities for being inspired. It’s all about sharing truths, creating opportunities, and building a stronger illustration community.
PROGRAM
From insightful, honest and thought-provoking talks and hands-on workshops to activities that bring people together, our program has it all. Through our talks, we’ll answer the big questions: where, what, who, how, why, and when? Plus, we’ve got more than just talks and workshops. Take a good look!
SATURDAY MARCH 15TH
MARKET
WORKSHOP
TALKS
BURGERTRUT
RISOGRAPH
ONGOING
11:00
Doors
11:30
12:00
12:00
12:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
17:30
18:00
DINNER BREAK at Burgertrut
20:30
SUNDAY MARCH 16TH
MARKET
WORKSHOP
TALKS
BURGERTRUT
RISOGRAPH
ONGOING
11:00
Doors
11:30
12:00
12:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
17:30
18:00
TICKETS
All ticket prices include access to talks, market, and community activities as well as hidden fees from external platforms. Please note that workshops require a small € 5 fee to secure your spot and ensure you're committed to attending.
Workshop*:
€ 5
* Workshop participation fee only applies to workshops by Extratonal, Cote Create and Esther Venema. All other activities are included in the general admission tickets.
Evening:
Extratonal Special #4.2
€ 6
BUY TICKETS
ROODKAPJE
Delftseplein 39, 3013 AA Rotterdam
Disclaimer: There are sadly no wheelchair accessible toilets at Roodkapje, the closest ones are at Central Station.
BURGERTRUT
Burgertrut is Roodkapje's cosy hamburger restaurant where you can drink, eat and meet others! The best veggie, vegan and organic beef burgers in town are accompanied by a great selection of art, music, coffee, tea, homemade (vegan) cakes, healthy salads and soups. Best of all, the profit of Burgertrut supports the cultural program of Roodkapje.
Opening times: Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00 and Sunday: 12:00 – 22:00
ABOUT
The Rotterdam Illustration Festival is an initiative of Carmen José, Michael van Kekem, and Rachel Sender. They’re illustrators and educators. This festival is a response to the feedback they’ve heard loud and clear: illustrators want to feel more connected and less alone in the freelance world. We believe that by coming together, whether it's to learn, share, or discuss, we can all grow together. That’s why the festival is all about gatebreaking; tearing down walls and opening doors, instead of gatekeeping.
This is your space to meet like-minded creatives, swap stories, and find inspiration.