Event Details
Welcome to GLOW Eindhoven 2026 in Eindhoven
From November 7 to 14, 2026, Eindhoven becomes a stage for international light art across eight nights. GLOW is the largest light art festival in the Netherlands, turning the buildings, squares and streets of the City of Light into an open air gallery you can walk through.
Highlights and Attractions at GLOW Eindhoven
- Large scale projections mapped onto historic and modern buildings across the city center
- A curated walking route featuring light installations by international artists
- Interactive works that respond to movement and audience participation
- More than half a million visitors joining over the eight nights of the festival
- Additional routes in the surrounding towns of Helmond, Best, Oirschot, Veldhoven and Lieshout
- A yearly changing theme that ties the artworks together
- Free access to every artwork in the public space
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The walking route through Eindhoven city center is open daily from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM, while the routes in the surrounding municipalities close at 10:00 PM. Along the way, visitors find dozens of works, from massive building projections to small, surprising light objects tucked into parks and side streets. The 2026 theme is Connect, centered on encounters between people, technology and environment.
Tickets and Admission for GLOW Eindhoven
GLOW Eindhoven is a completely free light art festival held in public spaces. No ticket is needed to view the artworks, though separate conditions may apply for a small number of special side events.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Eindhoven
- Traveling by train, bus or bicycle is strongly recommended, since parking in the city center is limited during the festival
- Affordable parking is available at the P plus R locations Meerhoven and Genneper Parken
- From 6:00 PM, several streets in the center are closed to through traffic
- Warm clothing is a good idea in November, since the route runs mostly outdoors in the evening
- Accommodation in Eindhoven should be booked early given the large number of visitors
