Keti Koti 2026, 1 July 2026 in Rotterdam on ‘t Schouwburgplein Some jobs you take on with a bit more pleasure than others. The Keti Koti Festival is one of those. For anyone who doesn’t know it: Keti Koti means “the chains are broken”. On 1 July 1863 slavery was abolished in the former Dutch

A DJ behind the counter, a croissant in your hand, and by 10 in the morning the floor is full. Sounds like a joke. It’s one of the fastest growing event formats of 2026. The party is moving to the morning, and hospitality venues that see it coming are picking up a new crowd. What