| Band | Plaats | Opgericht | Opgeheven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racoon | — | 1997 | — |
| Radi Ensemble | — | 1957 | 1978 |
| Radio Filharmonisch Orkest | — | 1945 | — |
| Rank 1 | — | 1997 | — |
| René and His Alligators | — | 1959 | — |
| Residentie Orkest | — | 1904 | — |
| Ro-d-ys | — | 1966 | 1969 |
| Roberto Jacketti & the Scooters | — | 1980 | 1989 |
| Roder Jongenskoor | — | 1 april 1985 | — |
| Rotterdam Terror Corps | — | 1993 | — |
| Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest | — | 1918 | — |
| Rowwen Hèze | — | 1985 | — |
| Rubberen Robbie | — | 1978 | 1983 |
| Rumble Cats | — | 1984 | — |