Walter Smith III live in Rotterdam

Experience Walter Smith III live on October 31st

Walter Smith III is scheduled to perform at Lantaren Venster in Rotterdam, Netherlands on October 31, 2026. Smith is a highly regarded American jazz saxophonist known for his post-bop style, incorporating elements of hard bop and modern improvisation. His playing is characterized by a robust tone, lyrical phrasing, and sophisticated harmonic understanding. He has released several albums as a leader and has collaborated extensively with prominent figures in contemporary jazz, including Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, and Robert Glasper.

Lantaren Venster is a cultural center located in Rotterdam’s Kop van Zuid district, housed within a former lighthouse (the “Lantaren” – lantern) and adjacent warehousing (“Venster” – window). Originally functioning as a working lighthouse from 1913 to 1974, the building was repurposed in the 1980s into a cinema and subsequently expanded to include multiple performance spaces. It now hosts a diverse program of film screenings, concerts—spanning jazz to world music—theater performances, and exhibitions. The venue maintains a focus on independent and art-house programming alongside its broader cultural offerings.