Our story

Grounds is a venue in Rotterdam where you can see groundbreaking, up-and-coming and well-known national and international musicians and bands in a wide variety of musical styles. At Grounds, you can experience everything from Turkish folk to Afro beats and from Latin to Sahara blues. With weekly concerts, Grounds is the place to be if you want to catch the bigger names on the scene live whilst discovering new music at the same time.

As well as organising live music, Grounds aims to contribute to the cultural scene in Rotterdam-West by providing a platform for local talent and bringing music to the neighbourhood through organising or actively participating in open-air neighbourhood events.

Grounds is currently developing a second venue (Lab Grounds) in the former HBS building in the city centre, in the Oude Westen neighbourhood. Grounds is a co-initiator of the project to transform this iconic building into a major creative hub for musicians and dancers.

Statutory Name 

Stichting World Music and Dance Centre

KvK No

24401581

BTW No

NL817152179B01

RSIN No

817152179

ANBI

Grounds has been designated by the tax authorities as an Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI). This status allows donors to make their donation tax-deductible.