Celest opens the sky bar to the public
From January 2nd, Celest's sky bar will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings
From January 2nd, Celest's sky bar will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings
From January 2nd, Celest’s sky bar will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings. Enjoy cocktails, bites and breathtaking views of the Rotterdam skyline at no extra cost. This follows the reopening, which will be festively celebrated with a New Year’s Eve party on December 31.
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Festive reopening of Celest, the highest sky bar in the Benelux
Celest, the iconic skybar at a height of 190 metres in De Zalmhaven, will open its doors to individual visitors from Friday 2 January. Every Friday and Saturday evening, guests can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Rotterdam, accompanied by a DJ.
After Celest had to close its doors in the summer due to water damage, it is now reopening in phases. Initially, it was only open for corporate and private events, but now the next phase is beginning. The NYE party marks the festive reopening of the Skybar for individual reservations. The doors will open at 10 p.m. on 31 December, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at midnight. The party will be fueled by the danceable beats of a DJ, supported by a saxophonist. There is no specific dress code, but a festive outfit is always fun. Tickets for the NYE party cost € 249. A selection of drinks and cocktails is included, as well as surprising bites. Think loaded truffle fries, lobster rolls, boa short ribs and no foie brioches. Of course, at midnight, the champagne corks will pop to ring in the new year and accompany the National Fireworks. The party ends at 2 a.m.
From January 2nd, Celest’s sky bar will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The sky bar offers visitors a night out with tasty bites, an extensive range of drinks and surprising cocktails, all at Rotterdam’s highest point. The combination of the spectacular view, the musical accompaniment and the relaxed atmosphere makes Celest the place to be for an unforgettable evening above the skyline.
The restaurant area remains available for group reservations, allowing Celest to continue to focus on business and private events for groups of up to 250 people.
Practical information:
- Opening: From Friday 2 January 2026
- Skybar opening hours: Every Friday and Saturday evening from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Entrance: Free admission
Throughout 2024, we covered Celest several times in our ‘Trends we spotted’, including in weeks 24 and 42.
Website: The Sky Bar Celest
