If you are searching for info on the local music scene in Rotterdam you have definitely found the right post. The best musical instrument stores in your area seem like the logical place for us to begin.
There will also be some different sections for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops will also be shared. While there is plenty of crossover between some lists we think we got the right spots in the right sections for you.
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Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops near you because some reading this may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults. Following that we will give a shout out to the top stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records here.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues while some others may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have free live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Rotterdam music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
Everyone reading this is welcome to look through more of our city guides for Europe at that link.
Musical Instrument Stores In Rotterdam
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Key Music at Vierhavensstraat 123
- Speelonk Music Store at Bloemkwekersstraat 145
- Bax Music at Pascalweg 157-159
- Sonarte at Evertsenstraat 11
- Devito Backline at Dotterbloemstraat 21
- Camac Harpen at Weena 99
Key Music is a great place to buy instruments in your area along with sound equipment and other accessories. Aside from selling high quality instruments and equipment Speelonk Music Store also provides rental services.
Guitars, drums, keyboards, special equipment for kids, DJ gear, effects, and much more are sold at Bax Music. You can buy new, used, and custom organs at Sonarte.
Devito Backline Rental provides local music equipment rentals for national and international touring artists, bands, concerts, TV shows, and festivals. Camac Harpen is a specialized harp shop.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- Gitarium at Wolphaertsbocht 205A
- Ad Vermeer at Oostzeedijk 6-A
- Corebeth Guitar Shop at Händelstraat 11
- Guitar Shop Delft at Nieuwe Langendijk 15
Gitarium specializes in guitars while also selling other instruments as well as music equipment near you. Ad Vermeer is a great place to buy guitars and ukuleles or get them repaired.
You will find everything related to guitars as well as a range of varieties such as acoustic and electric as well as ukuleles, banjos, drum sticks, percussions, straps, strings, effects, and more at Corebeth Guitar Shop. Key Music, Speelonk Music Store, and Bax Music from our previous list are also great places to buy guitars in Rotterdam.
Drum Shos Near You
Drum Department at 1e Goudsewagenhof 4 has around 160 snares, 45 drum kits, and 450 different cymbals from some of the most well known brands. Earlier we linked you to Key Music, Speelonk Music Store, and Bax Music but we also need to mention them here in the local drum stores section.
Instrument Repairs
Instrument repairs in Rotterdam are available at:
- Dieges Double Bass at Beatrijsstraat 24B
- Saxofoon Repairments at Beukelsdijk 99b
- Woodwind Repair at Pauwmolen 20
Dieges Double Bass specializes in restoration, repair, sound improvement, set up, maintenance, and valuation in addition to selling double basses, the Dieges electric upright bass, strings, gig bags, cases, bows, rosin, and other accessories.
Affordable high quality repairs for all types of woodwind instruments are offered at Saxofoon Repairment. Repair services for clarinets, flutes, piccolos, and saxophones are provided at Woodwind Repair.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Zangles at Mathenesserdijk 418 D-J
- Pianoles at Burgemeester Meineszlaan 24D
- Popschool Roffa at Rusthoflaan 56
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Velvet Music at Oude Binnenweg 121-A
- Songs For Sale at Meent 22A
- Demonfuzz Records at Nieuwe Binnenweg 86
- De Oorzaak at Vijverhofstraat 60
- Vinyl Spot at Josephstraat 162
- Clone at Raampoortstraat 12
Velvet Music is a good place to buy vinyl records, DVD’s, CD’s, and tapes in different genres including jazz, soul, roots, worlds, classical, and heavy and pop rock. An amazing vintage collection of old school records can be found at Songs for Cale.
A wide collection of records in your area from different genres including pop, new wave, punk, experimental, funk, soul, disco, jazz, reggae, hip hop, rap, electronic, folk, world, country, Bollywood, Latin, afro, blues, and classical are available at Demonfuzz Records.
You can sell your old records or buy new ones at Vinyl Spot who also sells some instruments. Quality vintage records are provided at Clone Distribution.
Rotterdam Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Rotterdam live music venues is always a good time:
- Rotown at Nieuwe Binnenweg 19
- Baroeg at Spinozaweg 300
- Annabel at Schiestraat 20
- Grounds at Pieter de Hoochweg 125
- De Doelen at Schouwburgplein 50
Rotown is a music venue in Rotterdam featuring rock and indie concerts while Baroeg is a subcultural pop venue hosting alternative modern music events and concerts.
Leading international acts from hip hop to pop to electronic are hosted at Annabel. Nearly every night of the year Ground provides great entertainment. De Doelen is a live music venue near you that is known for classical, jazz, and world music and is home of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra.
Restaurants With Live Music
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- Mamma Licia at Oudedijk 159A
- Bird at Raampoortstraat 24
- De Vrienden Live at Haringvliet 100
- Wilskracht Bar en Keuken at Prins Alexanderplein 5
- Mahzen Restaurant at Van Vollenhovenstraat 15B
There’s live music on Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 8pm at Mamma Licia. You will probably enjoy the live jazz music at Bird which is a high end bar with a beautiful space. Live music is also hosted on weekends at Wilskracht Bar.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- The Performance Bar at Boomgaardsstraat 69
- De Après Skihut at Stadhuisplein 29
- Panenka at Eendrachtsweg 25
- Wunderbar at Boomgaardsstraat 71
- Mavis at Westzeedijk 68a
The Performance Bar brings you a variety of acts in and around their transformable bar. Lots of good live Dutch musical performances in your area are hosted at The Après Skihut.
Panenka hosts live music every Thursday evening and serves tasty food along with good drinks. You can stream Wunderbar’s live music on Amazon. Mavis is a cocktail bar with live music on request.
Music Festivals In Your Area
Bluegrass Festival at Pijnackerplein 33B in June features award winning legends, top notch emerging acts, and unforgettable collaborations.
In the past we have also discussed:
- Instrument Stores In Amsterdam
- Instrument Stores In Antwerp
- Instrument Stores In Brussels
- Instrument Stores In Paris
Enjoy The Rotterdam Local Music Scene
We tried to cover everything as quickly and as well as possible for you on this page. After reading about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, classes and lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, and the best festivals in the region you should have a much better understanding of what is available.
And anyone that made it this far might just know a little bit about the local music scene themself and if so feel free to tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts. Now it is time for you to go enjoy the music in Rotterdam.
