When does the event officially start / finish?

The official dates of the event are Friday 28th – Sunday 30th April 2023, which falls on the first UK May bank holiday weekend.

Dates: Friday, 28th April 2023 - Sunday, 30th April 2023

Time:
Friday 28th April Doors 20:00/ Curfew 04:00
Saturday 29th April Doors 18:00 / Curfew 04:00
Sunday 30th April Doors 14:00 / Curfew 00:00

However there are boat-parties on Friday & Saturday that start before the main event. 

What ticket types are there?

You can buy weekend tickets and upgrade to VIP either at booking or at a later date, suject to availability.

Day tickets for UK and International residents, plus after-party and boat-party tickets, can be purchased here. 

Day tickets for Dutch residents can be purchased via Ticketmaster Netherlands here.  

Do you offer a deposit scheme or payment plans?

Yes we offer both. You can secure your weekend and accomodation from just £50 per person deposit. 

Is it a day or night event?

Friday and Saturday will run from early evening until late.
Brunches and boat-parties will run during the day before the festival begins at RDM.

Sunday will be a day party starting at 2pm. After-parties at Toffler will run following the main event until the early hours. 

Where is Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is a city in the Netherlands. It is the second largest city in Holland after Amsterdam and is home to the largest port in Europe. It is located close to Amsterdam, only 1 hour's drive away. It is only 20 minutes on the train direct from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and 40 minutes on the train direct from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Where is the venue?

The main three events will take over the former yard of the Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM). Uniquely located in the middle of the port and conveniently right next to Rotterdam city, the RDM is easily accessible from the city centre. The impressive space features a huge glass window that looks on to the river and the passing ships of Europe’s biggest port. Boat-parties (to be announced) will collect from the city and drop off at the venue. There is also water taxis from stops all around Rotterdam to take you directly to the venue. Other events around the city including boat-parties and after-parties have also been announced. A shuttle bus service from key locations to the venue will be announced soon.

How do I get to the venue?

We will be running a shuttle bus service to RDM. That can be booked here. 

Public transport options

Train – options from The Hague 
Regular Bus – Disclaimer; not possible to return to city from event location between 1am and 6am
Taxi – local companies
Water Taxi - you can book using the website/app
Uber – download app
Car – free parking is available at the venue
Scooter/bike - free parking is available at the venue

Local Taxi Companies 

Rotterdamse Taxi Centrale (RTC)
+31 10 – 462 60 60
https://rtcnv.nl/english/

Rotterdam Airport Taxi
+31 10 – 262 04 06
https://rotterdam-airport-taxi.nl/english/

Taxi St-Job
+31 10 – 425 70 00
https://www.taxistjob.nl/

Stadstaxi Rotterdam
+31 10 – 818 28 23
https://www.stadstaxirotterdam.nl/home.html

Primo taxi
+31 10 262 25 40
https://primotaxi.nl/en/

Rotterdamse taxi
+31 10 – 261 21 22
https://www.rotterdamsetaxi.nl/#

What is Rotterdam like?

Dubbed as Europe’s next capital of cool by Vogue, Rotterdam is well known for its nightlife scenes, and is noted as the Netherlands’ second city, similar to what Manchester is in the UK. Built on innovation, the city of Rotterdam is filled with striking architecture, urban design and waterways with many docks and canals. Rotterdam has a rich clubbing heritage and an impressive array of night-clubs, bars, restaurants and more.

Is there a minimum age required to attend WHP Rotterdam?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years of age to book and attend WHP Rotterdam. Staff will ask you for proof of age ID and anyone less than 18 years of age will be declined entry to any official venue.

Will there be a shuttle service to get me to the venue?

Yes, there will be a shuttle service. Details below and you can buy HERE or by clicking 'shuttles' in the menu above. 

This will be a full continue service during the event. It is possible to buy a weekend ticket. During the weekend it is possible to buy a single ticket at the location. So don’t hold back and arrange your transport beforehand.

Shuttle Rotterdam Central Station – RDM Wharf

Friday:       20.00 – 04.00    First shuttle 19.00h – last shuttle 05.00

Saturday: 17.00 – 04.00    First shuttle 16.00h – last shuttle 05.00

Sunday: 14.00 – 00.00    First shuttle 13.00h – last shuttle 01.00

Weekend tickets are available for €25,- (approx. £22)

Will you be announcing further events?

Boat-parties and after-parties have now been announced. You can add these to your booking HERE or add at time of booking until they sell out. A special brunch will also be announced soon. 

Are there any boat-parties or after-parties?

Yes, there are both. These can be added to your existing booking from the manage my booking page HERE or new bookers can add them into your booking. Capacities are extremely limited for all events. 

How can I book WHP Rotterdam 2023?

3 day weekend tickets & packages will be available the 'book now' button this page. 

Day tickets are available HERE & HERE. 

Can I book a day ticket?

Yes, day tickets are now on sale for Dutch residents via Ticketmaster Netherlands HERE. 

Day tickets are available for UK and International residents HERE. 

Can I book a weekend ticket only, without accommodation?

We will be selling a very limited amount of weekend only tickets at an early-bird price.

What is the Payment Plan?

The payment plan is the recommended payment method for Rotterdam 2023. The payment plan makes budgeting for your holiday easy by splitting your remaining balance (after deposit and booking fees) into bitesize monthly payments, made via Direct Debit.

How do I manage my booking and make payments on my package?

Once you’ve booked WHP Rotterdam and paid your deposit, you can log-in to the Kaboodle customer dashboard HERE to –

- Review your booking
- Access your personal balance and make payments towards it or join the payment plan
- Add transport
- Add extras
- Resend booking confirmation

How will my tickets be delivered?

E-tickets will be sent up to a week before the event. Wristband collection info in Rotterdam will be released nearer to the event.

Can I buy tickets just to the after-parties or boat-parties?

Yes, you can buy them here. 

How do I get to Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is very easily accessible from all the UK and also the rest of the Netherlands. You can travel by Coach, Ferry, Eurostar, aeroplane & car. View available transport routes below. 

We have travel and accommodation packages available, or you can book accommodation + weekend ticket only and make your own way there.


Take a look at the next section for a further breakdown of the routes from various UK cities/regions.

Can I book flights through Kaboodle / WHP Rotterdam?

We are not offering flights however you can book your accommodation and weekend ticket through us and book flights separately.

Can I book airport transfers through Kaboodle / WHP Rotterdam?

Rotterdam Centraal station is only a 20 minute direct train from Amsterdam Schiphol airport and they run frequently. Then all hotels included in the accommodation options are a short walk, tram or taxi journey from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I get to Rotterdam by car?

Yes, you can drive there either via a ferry or drive via Eurotunnel (Folkestone). Ferry routes include Newcastle - Amsterdam, Hull - Rotterdam, Harwich - Hook of Holland or Dover - Calais. You can drive from London via Eurotunnel in around 6-7 hours. 

How do I get to the venue?

We will be running a shuttle bus service to RDM. That can be booked here.

Public transport options

Train – options from The Hague
Regular Bus – Disclaimer; not possible to return to city from event location between 1am and 6am
Taxi – local companies
Water Taxi - you can book using the website/app
Uber – download app
Car – possible to park for free at venue
Scooter/Bike - free parking available at the venue 

Local Taxi Companies

Rotterdamse Taxi Centrale (RTC)
+31 10 – 462 60 60
https://rtcnv.nl/english/

Rotterdam Airport Taxi
+31 10 – 262 04 06
https://rotterdam-airport-taxi.nl/english/

Taxi St-Job
+31 10 – 425 70 00
https://www.taxistjob.nl/

Stadstaxi Rotterdam
+31 10 – 818 28 23
https://www.stadstaxirotterdam.nl/home.html

Primo taxi
+31 10 262 25 40
https://primotaxi.nl/en/

Rotterdamse taxi
+31 10 – 261 21 22
https://www.rotterdamsetaxi.nl/#

Is there a shuttle service to the venue?

Yes, there will be a shuttle service. Details below and you can buy HERE or by clicking 'shuttles' in the menu above.

This will be a full continue service during the event. It is possible to buy a weekend ticket. During the weekend it is possible to buy a single ticket at the location. So don’t hold back and arrange your transport beforehand.

Shuttle Rotterdam Central Station – RDM Wharf

Friday:       20.00 – 04.00    First shuttle 19.00h – last shuttle 05.00

Saturday: 17.00 – 04.00    First shuttle 16.00h – last shuttle 05.00

Sunday: 14.00 – 00.00    First shuttle 13.00h – last shuttle 01.00

Weekend tickets are available for €25,- (approx. £22)

Can I travel from venue to hotel/afterparty by public transport?

No, it isn’t possible to travel back from venue to The Hague / Rotterdam Central by public transport after show. We advise you to buy a shuttlebus weekend ticket HERE. 

Attention: if you travel back to The Hague after the event your end station must be Den Haag Holland Spoor, otherwise you aren’t able to travel back by train. A train will go from Rotterdam Central Station to station Holland Spoor every half hour between 1.30am and 5am.

Do I need to have a public transport card?

Since February it is possible to travel by public transport with your creditcard. It is not as quick as known in UK so it will take several seconds before the entree opens.

If you’re planning on a longer stay Rotterdam, a public transport card (or: OV card) is very useful. You can charge this card and use it for a few years. You can buy both an anonymous and a personal public transport card. The anonymous cards can be purchased at stations. Check your best route from your location by train https://www.ns.nl/en

Are there Rotterdam City public transportation tickets available?

If you want to travel by public transport in Rotterdam you need an OV card or ticket. There are several tickets you can buy that are useful for a short stay in Rotterdam. Below you can read more about the tickets, which you can use for the metro, tram and bus.

– RET Tourist Day Ticket: Travel unlimited for one day throughout South Holland (bus, tram, metro and waterbus) https://www.ret.nl/en/home/travel-products/products-and-fares/tourist-day-ticket.html#tariffs

– RET 1 day ticket https://www.ret.nl/en/home/travel-products/products-and-fares/ret-1-day.html#tariffs

– RET 2 hour ticket https://www.ret.nl/en/home/travel-products/products-and-fares/ret-2-hour.html#tariffs

The RET Tourist Day Ticket, RET 1 Day Ticket and RET 2 Hours Ticket can all be purchased from RET service shops, service centers and vending machines at metro stations. The RET 2 hour ticket can also be purchased from bus drivers and tram drivers.
Attention: if you travel back to The Hague after the event your end station must be Den Haag Holland Spoor, otherwise you aren’t able to travel back by train till 6am.

London/South England

Coach and Eurotunnel crossing packages available to purchase

Coach and Dover to Calais ferry packages available to purchase

Eurostar direct from London St Pancras to Rotterdam Centraal (3hr 13mins)

Direct flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam (55mins)

Direct flights from most London Airports to Amsterdam Schiphol (1hr 5min) then 20 minute train direct from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)

Drive from London to Rotterdam via Eurotunnel (6hr 30mins)

Drive from London to Rotterdam via Harwich to Hoek Van Holland Ferry (10 hr 40 min for overnight ferry)

Drive from London to Rotterdam via Dover to Calais Ferry (6hr 30mins)

Direct flights from Southampton and Bristol to Amsterdam Schiphol airport then 20 minute direct train to Rotterdam Centraal

Manchester

Coach and ferry packages available to purchase

Direct flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (1hr 10mins) then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)

Drive from Manchester to Hull then direct ferry to Rotterdam (overnight with accommodation)

Drive from Manchester to Newcastle then direct ferry to Amsterdam (overnight with accommodation) then coach/train to Rotterdam

Direct flights from Manchester to Eindhoven (1hr) then bus journey (20mins) from Eindhoven airport to Eindhoven train station then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (1hr)

Train/drive to London then direct flights to Rotterdam from London City Airport, regular flights to Amsterdam from most London airports or Eurostar from London St Pancras direct to Rotterdam (varied times)

Drive directly to Rotterdam via Eurotunnel, Harwich to Hoek Van Holland Ferry or Dover to Calais Ferry (varied times)

Liverpool

Coach and ferry packages available to purchase

Direct flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (1hr 10mins) then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)

Drive from Liverpool to Hull then direct ferry to Rotterdam (overnight with accommodation)

Drive from Liverpool to Newcastle then direct ferry to Amsterdam (overnight with accommodation) then coach/train to Rotterdam

Drive to Manchester then direct flights from Manchester to Eindhoven (1hr) and then bus journey (20mins) from Eindhoven airport to Eindhoven train station then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (1hr)

Drive to Manchester then direct flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol (1hr) and then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)

Train / drive to London then direct flights to Rotterdam from London City Airport, regular flights to Amsterdam from most London airports or Eurostar from London St Pancras direct to Rotterdam (varied times)

Drive directly to Rotterdam via Eurotunnel, Harwich to Hoek Van Holland Ferry or Dover to Calais Ferry (varied times)

Midlands

Coach and ferry packages available to purchase

Direct flights from Birmingham to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (1 hour 10mins) then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)

Drive to Hull then direct ferry to Rotterdam (overnight with accommodation)

Train / drive to London then direct flights to Rotterdam from London City Airport, regular flights to Amsterdam from most London airports or Eurostar from London St Pancras direct to Rotterdam (varied times)

Drive directly to Rotterdam via Channel Tunnel, Harwich to Hoek Van Holland Ferry or Dover to Calais Ferry (varied times)

North-East England

Coach and ferry packages available to purchase

Direct flights to Amsterdam Schiphol from Newcastle, Durham, Leeds plus Scottish airports then 20min train from Schiphol airport to Rotterdam Centraal

Drive to Hull then direct ferry to Rotterdam (overnight with accommodation)

Drive to Newcastle then direct ferry to Amsterdam (overnight with accommodation) then coach/train to Rotterdam

Scotland

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Rotterdam (1hr 20mins)

Direct flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness to Amsterdam Schipol airport (1hr 10mins) then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (20mins)

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Eindhoven (1hr) then bus journey (20min) from Eindhoven airport to Eindhoven train station then direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (1hr)

I've booked a ticket, how do I book accommodation & travel at a later date?

Once you’ve booked WHP Rotterdam and paid your deposit, you can log-in to the Kaboodle customer dashboard HERE to –

- Review your booking
- Access your personal balance and make payments towards it or join the payment plan
- Add transport
- Add extras
- Resend booking confirmation

I already have a ticket but would like to add accommodation as a payment plan or deposit, can I?

To add accommodation to your booking and secure it under the same deposit used for your ticket simply contact Kaboodle's customer service team on thewarehouseproject@kaboodle.co.uk. The team can add your accommodation to your booking, adjust your payment plan and assist with any questions about your booking.

What accommodation options will you have?

We have plenty of accommodation options with our partners in Rotterdam including hostels all the way up to 5 star rooms.

Can I book a triple room?

Yes we have some triple rooms available. Just select three people when you start your booking.

What's the best way to get to my accommodation?

All accommodation is easily accessible by taxi, tram and foot from Rotterdam Centraal station, which is where all trains from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Schipol Airport and Eurostar arrive. Rotterdam Centraal will also be a drop-off location for all coach travel.

Can I stay in Amsterdam?

The event will take place in Rotterdam however Amsterdam is only a 40 minute train journey or a 1 hour drive away.

Will there be a shuttle service to get me to the venue?

Yes, there will be shuttle services running from a few key locations. These will be announced soon. 

I have more questions, how can I contact?

For any WHP related questions, please contact: info@thewarehouseproject.com

For any accommodation, travel or payment plan questions, please contact: thewarehouseproject@kaboodle.co.uk