Rotterdam’s new Baroeg music venue was partially destroyed by a fire on Friday, February 20, 2026, just weeks before its scheduled opening in April. The blaze, which broke out at the Spinozaweg location, caused significant damage to the building, according to early reports.
Firefighters responded to the scene and worked to contain the fire, which reportedly spread from the newly constructed building. Details regarding the cause of the fire remain under investigation.
The venue, a popular spot for live music in the city, was slated to open its doors in April. The fire is a setback for the Rotterdam music scene and raises questions about the venue’s opening timeline.
A mid-level fire occurred on Spinozaweg in Rotterdam, pzc.nl reports. The fire impacted the brand new building of the pop stage.
According to Rijnmond, the new building of the Baroeg pop venue was partially destroyed by fire. The fire spread to the new building.
NOS also reported a fire in the new building of the Rotterdam pop venue.
Darkspace is planning to kick off their first-ever tour, titled “Expanding The Void,” Everything Is Noise reported on February 20, 2026. The tour is set to begin soon, though dates and locations have not yet been announced.
