Every spring, Rotterdam’s Zuiderpark fills with world music, international cuisine and a crowd as diverse as the city itself. Dunya — meaning ‘world’ in Arabic — is exactly what the name promises: a celebration of cultures, flavours and sounds from every corner of the globe. Entry is completely free.
Free entry — the Dunya Festival is completely free to attend.
How it started
The Dunya Festival was founded in 1990 as a multicultural city festival to celebrate Rotterdam’s diversity. Over the years it grew into one of the city’s most popular events.
What you’ll find
Music from everywhere
From African rhythms and Arabic music to Latin American sounds and Asian influences. Multiple stages, each with its own musical atmosphere.
World cuisine
Stalls from dozens of countries: tagine from Morocco, jerk chicken from Jamaica, biryani from India, injera from Ethiopia. Eat the world in one afternoon.
Practical info
- Date 2026: September (exact dates via website)
- Entry: completely free
- Location: Zuiderpark, Rotterdam
- More info: dunyafestival.nl