Codarts

Codarts Rotterdam is an international university which offers high-quality professional arts education

02/09/2026

☰ KICK-OFF WEEK 2026/2027 ☰ From 24 to 28 August, we welcomed our new bachelor students during the Codarts Kick-Off Week. The week started at WMDC, where students met their departments and fellow students. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students from different departments came together in small groups to work on crossover projects. The results came together on Thursday at Fenix, where the groups presented their creations. On Friday, the week continued with department-specific programmes focused on meeting fellow students and getting to know their new study programme.

A week full of new people, new experiences and the first steps of a new chapter at Codarts. Welcome to Rotterdam and welcome to Codarts!

Photos by: MAVE photography

24/08/2026

☰ IN MEMORIAM☰ It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of our colleague Joaquín (Ximo) Clemente Riera on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.

Ximo was a principal double bass teacher and department representative at Codarts Classical Music. With his passing, we lose a versatile musician, a passionate teacher and a highly valued colleague.

Our thoughts are with everyone who was close to him. We wish them strength during this difficult time.

https://www.codarts.nl/en/news/article/in-memoriam-joaquin-clemente-riera/

17/07/2026

☰ SUMMER STARTS HERE ☰ Over the past few weeks, we’ve celebrated all graduates during the graduation ceremonies. Congratulations to you all! Your talent, dedication and hard work have brought you to this moment, and we look forward to seeing where your creative journeys will take you next.

We wish everybody a wonderful, restful and inspiring summer!

15/07/2026

☰ DANCE IN EDUCATION: NADIR ☰ Nadir explored the continuous cycle of light and darkness, where one phase flows seamlessly into the next. Featuring works by guest choreographers Niek Wagenaar, Samir Calixto and Neel Verdoorn, alongside original creations by our fourth-year Dance in Education students, the graduation performance celebrated artistic growth, collaboration and the next step in their creative journey.

Video: Sterre Klaar

10/07/2026

☰ JESSE VAN RULLER JOINS CODARTS JAZZ ☰ We’re excited to welcome guitarist Jesse van Ruller as the newest member of the guitar department at Codarts Jazz.

An internationally recognised performer, composer and educator, Jesse brings decades of experience to our students. Together with Ed Verhoeff, Ronald Schmitz and Artist in Residence Nelson Veras, he will help shape an inspiring learning environment where students can develop their own artistic voice. Read more via the link in bio.

08/07/2026

☰ A GLIMPSE OF WANDERLUST ☰ From 18-26 June, Wanderlust brought together musical traditions, cultures and stories from around the world. From intimate performances to vibrant collaborations, our Global Musics students and guests celebrated the power of music to connect, inspire and transcend borders. Read more about this edition of Wanderlust via the link in our bio.

07/07/2026

☰ CODARTS TALENT STAGE TIME TABLE ☰ From 10-12 July, Codarts students will return to the Codarts Talent Stage at the NN North Sea Jazz Festival! From high-energy Latin grooves to exceptional jazz quintets and dynamic pop performances, our students are ready to share their sound with the world. Tickets are still available via the NSJF website.

24/06/2026

☰ CODARTS X NN NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL ☰ A glimpse of some of the talented students selected to perform on the Talent Stage this year. Codarts is proud to be part of the NN North Sea Jazz Festival once again this summer with its very own Talent Stage.

This year’s line-up features performances by students from our Jazz, Pop and Global Musics departments, including Erasmus Jazz Prize winner VSR Quintet. Codarts teachers will also perform across the festival, reflecting the university’s strong presence within the international music scene. A big thank you to NN North Sea Jazz Festival for making this unique annual collaboration possible.

Tickets are still available via the NSJF website.

23/06/2026

☰ NOT QUICHOT AT OEROL ☰ Oerol is known for bringing together theatre, music and site-specific performances in extraordinary locations across Terschelling. This year, Codarts Music Theatre alumna Alicia Boedhoe was part of the festival programme with Not Quichot. Inspired by Cervantes’ legendary character, Not Quichot is a playful and imaginative production that explores identity, dreams and the stories we tell ourselves. Presented in Oerol’s unique festival setting, the performance blends theatre, music and visual storytelling into a compelling experience.

Rachel Pouwer interviews Alicia and Circus alumnus Benjamin for NPO Cultuur. Watch the episode via the link in bio.

19/06/2026

☰ CODARTS CIRCUS ALUMNI AT OEROL ☰ Alumni Hanna de Vletter, Clara Köpf and Benjamin Kuitenbrouwer are performing together in ‘Uitkijkers’, by circus company Monki Business. ‘Uitkijkers’ explores how we can keep imagining a hopeful future in uncertain times. Performed high above the ground on a towering climbing structure, the production invites audiences to look ahead together through humour, vulnerability and rebellious optimism. Curious about their new production and their experiences performing at the festival?

Read the whole article (Dutch) via the link in bio.

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http://www.codarts.nl/

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