Summer is calling
Eindhoven sparkles with events, festivals, exhibitions and stories. H wonderful it is to re-discover the city now, when the days seem endless and the evenings call for outdoor films, live music and unexpected encounters. From the moving Muziek Maatjes to the grand Brabantsedag in this summer edition of Eindless you see how culture continues to connect people.
Cabaret artist Jules Keeris shows how personal stories become universal; chef Erling Rugsten follows the adventure and connects worlds and flavours at the table. In Burst your Bubble Aneke van Ravesteijn shares how encounters begin when you let go of expectations, and this time you can read Mathilde solo. Where we hoped for a regular duo column with Loubna, their perspectives turned out to be so far apart and the deadlines so tight that it is still unclear which conversation and which text form is desirable and feasible. Real dialogue requires you
to really show yourself, to show vulnerability. It not only takes time, but also the courage to admit that you don’t yet know where you want to end up together.
The agenda for July and August is full of tips, as is the page Made in Eindhoven that tips you on the products through which you can celebrate the joys of life. In short, Eindless brings you new hotspots, summer festivals, cultural tips and people you don’t yet know. Extra important, because the city is changing faster than ever and we need platforms that show what’s going on, what you can experience and who belongs. Culture is not a side issue. It is the glue that holds a city together.
Stay on. Go out. The city is waiting.
Lidy Lathouwers Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, Eindless Magazine
In this edition
COLOPHON July/ August 2025
Eindless magazine is published by the Uit in Eindhoven foundation
Editing & publication Claire van der Elst, Yukiko Funakoshi, Ailén Gamberoni, Femke Hoogland, Ineke Hurkmans, Mathilde Lageman. Magazine management & editor-in-chief Lidy Lathouwers Vertalingen Duncan Hollands, STE Languages Photography Eddie Mol, Willem Wouterse Design Irene Pijnenburg, Plan C
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Uitkrant year 36, Eindless
Soft Landing
The world cresces Endhoven Airport
Between Cultures: Afrika • Europa
Chef Erling Rugsten: ‘That tastes local’
Made in Eindhoven e.o.
Local labels found for you
Music Buddies • Muziek Maatjes connects the city
Column
Mathilde Lageman
Out Agenda July & August
Concerts, theater, exhibitions & more
A Slice of Life
Jules Keeris
Burst your Bubble
Aneke van Ravesteijn: ‘Being there as I am’
World Flavours & Traditions
Pom with Keti Koti
Monthly overview July & August
What you can’t miss this month
Brabantsedag Heeze
The biggest theatre parade of the year!
Welcome in Eindhoven!
Eindhoven Airport is the gateway to the Brainport region. With direct connections to and from London, Alicante, Budapest and other destinations, the airport brings people closer together for holidays, work or family visits. What remains is that very first impression: the airport is Brabant hospitable and welcomes passengers with an organised service and good connections. This is where your journey begins. Will you join us?
‘This is my boyfriend’s sixth time here’
SOFT LANDING
‘De energie van de nieuwe generatie voel je overal’
Departure to Madrid, Spanje
Enrique Albonuoz en Peyo López
Age 44 & 38 • Nationality Venezuelan & Spanish
‘Enrique and I went to a Tattoo Convention in Eindhoven. I work for an international tattoo supplier and sell products and supplies for tattoo artists. This is my first time in this city and I am already completely sold. What a great place! We had a delicious meal and walked around the city centre. This is my boyfriend’s sixth time here. He also knows the parties, museums and parks well and shows me the best spots. I love the atmosphere herethe people are friendly, the food is fantastic, and the city feels lively and fun. We stayed at the Leonardo Hotel, a nice centrally located place. After this trip we are going to relax at home and then go back to work. In Madrid you can often find us in the park at the weekends. Life happens out there, and that’s what makes it so much fun.’
Arrival from Fes, Marokko
Juliana Boschero & Louisa Oryé
Leeftijd 22 & 21 • Nationality Argentinian & Danish
‘I have been studying Architecture and Urbanism at the TU/e in Eindhoven for four years and work part-time in a sports centre café. I already speak a little Dutch; I understand a lot, but speaking remains difficult. Still, I would like to learn it. What I like is that no one forces you. Integrating feels natural here. The atmosphere is good, partly due to the many internationals from the TU/e and the Design Academy. There is real interaction, no one-way traffic. That makes it easier to feel at home. Eindhoven has become nicer in recent years. Although the city did not always have the best reputation, I really see improvement. There are more festivals, markets and events. You can feel the energy of the new generation everywhere. I will soon start my master’s degree at the TU Delft and hope to find a room there. This week we spontaneously travelled to Fez, Morocco. We were also going to Chefchaouen but unfortunately became ill. We’ve known each other for fourteen years,’ says Louisa. ‘We went to an international school together in Beijing, where we lived as expat children. Our parents worked in different countries. Now I study in Maastricht, and we meet regularly to chill and sometimes to travel together.’
Direct connections, close to home
Eindhoven Airport has 7 million passengers per year, which is an average of more than 18,000 arriving and departing people every day. 53% of them travel on a holiday or a city trip, 33% visit family and/or friends and 14% make a business trip. However short their visit may be the airport strengthens the growth of the region for settling, for living and working, and in economic terms.
The taste of local Erling Rugsten
Telling the incredible life story of chef Erling would require an entire issue of Eindless. For years, he has delighted us in Eindhoven with his culinary creations, including collaborations, catering services, and pop-up restaurants. Over the last two years, he has chosen to manage a restaurant permanently by collaborating with Piet Hein Eek. After the bankruptcy of his previous restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic, the designer was seeking new energy, and he oversaw the entire catering operation at his magnificent creative laboratory in Strijp R. In a fast-growing, vibrant city like Eindhoven, the hospitality sector continually evolves, with chefs coming and going, and some returning.
His ethics remain in place, offering menus that use as many local raw materials as possible within a 45-kilometer radius. There is no shortage of producers of excellent raw materials, including vegetables, cheeses, and meats. The important thing is knowing how to elevate them to the maximum, where collaboration with suppliers is essential, because behind every dish lies a story to tell.
You are an almost legendary character. Few know your true origins. Please, share your background with us.
I was born in Tsumeb, Namibia. My parents are entrepreneurs, and at that time, they owned a cattle farm in southern Angola. I was born in the bush, which might sound exotic, but the reality was living in a tent with outdoor toilets and no running water. When I was one year old, the civil war broke out, and we had to flee, leave everything behind us, and we lost everything. My father is Swedish, and my mother is South African. I feel my roots are based there, in Africa.
Where did you end up then?
From there, we traveled to Kenya, where my father launched another business in the flower industry. I remember being the white kid with blond hair living in Mombasa, eating mangoes from the trees, and enjoying a fantastic childhood. Around the age of six, I visited Denmark, the first time I wore shoes. It felt strange! I’ve always been very curious and open, eager to talk with people, and I’ve always integrated easily with the locals. To be honest, it remains my greatest asset. My parents were looking for land and wanted to settle in Europe, so they found a place in the Pyrenees in France. I lived there for over three years and started attending school for the first time with my brother. It was one of the best moments of my childhood, and I began speaking French fluently. I adapted quickly there, too, but the story continues elsewhere. Around 1982, my parents decided to return to central Africa to start a business with the Jojoba plant, but the company failed there. During my adventure, I also risked dying when I was stranded in the desert for three days without water. Luckily, a Tuareg tribe saved us, sharing their food and water with complete strangers. Eventually, as a teenager, I returned to Sweden, where I struggled to resume my studies, and I took on a summer job in a French kitchen.
‘I’m always searching for those that reflect not just where I am, but what this moment tastes like’
And this changed your life?
Not being French in a French kitchen wasn’t easy. It was tough. It set the tone for the next part of my life, so I convinced my mom to keep working there: The Kitchen was physical, pragmatic, and energetic. That worked for me. I enjoyed collaborating with a team, sharing responsibilities, and staying organized. I had many experiences, even in starred restaurants. I continued to learn and pursue my education. At this point, I ended up in England, where I stopped cooking and took on the role of general manager. There, I reached the pinnacle of my career, but I worked hard and sacrificed much of my personal life. I had to stop, take a step back. My heart was broken.
Then you end up in Eindhoven..
Yes, and for love, 10 years ago. Initially, I found the city modern, and at the beginning, it wasn’t easy to pinpoint its soul. With its distinctive modern architecture, characterized by enormous blocks, it initially feels both strange and unique, yet contemporary. Gradually, I started to grasp its remarkable potential in its incredible melting pot: I think the heart of Eindhoven is the people who live here. That’s what makes it special. Then I started to feel this unique vibe, energy, and magic.
Here you went back to the stoves.
Initially at Ketelhuis, I embarked on even more exciting adventures, including a residency as a chef at Singularity University. During that time, I aimed to show that you can achieve your goals independently, even on a limited budget, by utilizing seasonal products from local suppliers and drawing inspiration from their stories. This interest continues to thrive, also with the two-year collaboration for the restaurants at Piet Hein Eek. It is essential to collaborate with local producers, share their stories, and elevate their work. Each dish is a dialogue between us—structured yet spontaneous, refined yet full of emotion, especially during my pop-up nights called Farms to Table. This collaboration is what brings the kitchen to life, and what we serve is more than a meal. It is a shared creation shaped by our partnership, the ingredients we select, and the passion of the local suppliers who help bring our vision to fruition.
What does it mean for you to work, live, and cook between worlds?
It is at the heart of how I approach food. Ingredients carry memory - and I’m always searching for those that reflect not just where I am, but what this moment tastes like. I believe food has a true identity, and that identity begins within. We might only physically stand in one place, but every dish carries a trace of where we’ve been.
And now, what do you want to achieve?
I am directing my energies toward creating experiences, not just dinners: mindful events that connect people and unforgettable moments to share at the table.
Farm to Table in restaurant Piet Hein Eek in Eindhoven
Becky Breinstein Philosophy for young thinkers
In the graphic novel series Becky Breinstein, writer, artist and Eindhoven native Marc van Dijk brings philosophy to life in a funny and accessible way for readers aged 8 to 12. In part 1, The Poison Cup of Socrates (2019), Becky is infected with the ‘question virus’ via an electric shock from a fish-like Socrate apparition. Together with her Tasmanian tiger Raymon the Demon, she experiences exciting adventures. In part 2, The Ravine of Nietzsche (2021), Becky and her friends head into the mountains with the mysterious thinker Snorrie, in search of the Great Health. The series introduces you to philosophical ideas and makes you think further about thinking. The often hilarious drawings are by Sander ter Steege
Product Becky Breinstein Part 1 The Poisoned Cup of Socrates • Part 2 The Ravine of Nietzsche Price from € 9.50 • For sale in your local bookstore or second-hand via boekenbalie.nl & deslegte.com
Studio .ruig
Martens & Visser
Between art & design
The Eindhoven duo Michiel Martens and Jetske Visser create enchanting objects and installations that play with light, movement and reflection. In the twilight zone between art and design, works are created, inspired by physical principles and nature.
The ECHO mirror is a reflective wall object with a distorted, shiny surface that bends and reflects the ambient light. Ambient movements cause appearance to change continuously and create a game of illusion and interaction. The work of Martens & Visser, regularly seen at international exhibitions such as Dutch Design Week and museum installations worldwide, is an ode to the beauty of transformation.
Product ECHO mirror, available in various sizes. Price from € 1,100. For the enthusiast, a mini version is also available in various colours from € 105. For sale via martens-visser.com
Smaakgeheimen (Taste Secrets)
Artisanal dressing with Kempen herbs
Tasty, healthy, local and good for animals & the environment; in the cozy Eersel, chef Miriam van der Loo, and her team make artisanal dips, sauces, chutneys and dressings, without artificial additives and gluten-free and sustainably produced. It doesn’t get any better (or tastier) than this! Taste Secrets supplies the catering industry, regional shops and delicatessens. Our tip is dressing with Kempen herbs! A fresh, vegetarian dressing prepared with dill, parsley, onion and garlic. Ideal for green salads or raw vegetables, pasta or cheese salads, and delicious on your farmer’s ham sandwich. Naturally delicious!
Product Dressing Kempen herbs • Price of products from € 1,99 • For sale via desmaakbeleving.nl but also at various regional shops & delicatessens in the region.
Timeless sustainable
With an eye for detail and a heart for sustainability, Studio .ruig shows that you can be good for the world in style. Since 2009, Sophie Soons has been designing timeless, minimalist clothing.
Sustainable pieces that last for years. The style of ruig: modern cuts, interesting textures. Sleek, simple, but with character. In their store on the Torenallee you will find not only their own work but also accessories and shoes from like-minded brands. At ruig they are not fans of fast fashion, which is why they do not release a new collection every season. Fresh items are gradually added to the collection, and ‘old’ pieces remain.
Product Top Thekla Heavy jersey sky • Price € 119, - • For sale via studioruig.com and in the studio.ruig store Torenallee 60-10 in Eindhoven
Studio RENS
A play of colour & shape
Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren from design research studio Studio RENS in Eindhoven explore the boundaries between design and research. With Unfoiled Paper Medium they present a work of art of 30 x 40 cm, made of cardboard and transparent coloured foil. By experimenting with layers and colours, graphic compositions are created. Each piece is handmade and unique, with subtle irregularities.
The Unfoiled collection reflects the vision of Studio RENS: thinking in colour and basic shapes, where material studies lead to surprising visual results.
Product Unfoiled paper medium • Price € 64,- • For sale via studiorens.com or visit their shop Halvemaanstraat 24 in Eindhoven
From listening to life story
How Music Buddies connects the city
The final chords of the festive closing ceremony in the Parktheater are still echoing, when a new question arises: what if we bring this form of meaningful encounter more broadly into the city and use culture structurally as a social bridge?
The power of unexpected encounters
It is the simplicity that makes it powerful: a weekly meeting between a student and an elderly person, with music as a connecting factor. They chat, sing, listen to each other’s favourite songs and, above all, listen to each other. Muziek Maatjes does not achieve its success from large-scale events or spectacular productions, and it goes much further than just ‘offering distraction or entertainment to elderly people’. Sharing memories, being seen for who they are and were; that is what it is all about for the elderly and for the generations of younger participants, the value is also enormous.
Project Leader Marion Peters of Club Goud puts it aptly: ‘The most delightful conversations arise when expectations disappear.’ For the Social Work students at Summa, Muziek Maatjes opens up a world where life experience cannot be expressed in credits.
A city that invites itself
Eindhoven is known as a city of creators and doers, of innovation and technology. But also, as a city in which social connection, certainly between generations and different worlds, is sometimes less self-evident. With its social programmes, including Muziek Maatjes, Parktheater Eindhoven shows that culture can be more than just a night out. Culture is then a means to remove barriers between people and explore new forms of community. Sustainable and as a structural fabric in the city.
From pilot to city-wide programme
It is already clear that the concept of Music Buddies can be expanded. The first pilots with people with intellectual disabilities are promising, and the ambition to expand has been expressed. In this way, music, or more
What happens when a 17-year-old student and an 82-year-old fellow citizen listen to music together, eat sandwiches and talk about life? That question is no longer hypothetical in Eindhoven. Thanks to Music Buddy (Muziek Maatjes), a project by Club Goud in collaboration with Summa College, Wooninc, Lunet and Parktheater Eindhoven, dozens of special encounters have taken place in recent months between generations that otherwise rarely meet.
broadly culture, can form the basis for a city-wide programme in which schools, care organizations, cultural institutions and neighbourhood initiatives organize new encounters together. Think of performances in which neighbours share the stage together, workshops in which young and old produce beats together or learn to dance, story evenings in which city residents share their life stories. Eindhoven has space, creativity and need.
Inclusive meeting as the norm
What Muziek Maatjes also shows is how inclusive meeting can be if you just adapt the form. For example, this year a deaf student participated in the project, who together with her buddy invented a completely unique interpretation of the musical theme. Examples like these reinforce the idea that culture should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background or ability. In a time in which polarization and aging reinforce each other, there is a need for initiatives that build bridges. Not because it has to be, but because it is beautiful. Because it enriches, surprises and softens.
On the road to a Musical City of the Future
The question is not whether Muziek Maatjes will be continued, but how Eindhoven will use the experience and energy it has built up more broadly. Would it be feasible to have a form of Muziek Maatjes in every neighbourhood in five years’ time, where children, students, seniors and neighbours meet through music, stories or theatre? Not as a project, but as a natural part of city life.
Parktheater, Club Goud and their partners have already provided a valuable blueprint with Muziek Maatjes. Eindhoven is invited to continue building. Who will join us for the next song?
is to create real connections. The next step? Eindhoven as a city where culture and meetings go hand in hand - in theaters, community centers, and behind every front door. Who’s in?
What if culture structurally builds bridges between generations?
Music Maatjes shows the way.
FILE THIS ARTICLE WAS CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN
Muziek Maatjes Music Buddies shows how easy it
COLUMN MATHILDE
One more scroll then...
I live a reasonably healthy and conscious life. But still I eat a bag of chips in one go, finish a roll of biscuits, still have a glass of wine with my meal, I keep doing things that are not good for me, even though many others do it too. Buying even more clothes while my wardrobe is overflowing is another example. I wonder: do these habits fall under serious addictions or can we speak of a kind of reward or comfort in the lighter category? I hear myself say: ‘I have worked so hard, I can buy those expensive shoes’ or ‘I can eat that bag, I will exercise again tomorrow anyway.’ In these cases, some regulation seems possible, unlike with the worst addiction of our time: the mobile phone. The small shiny, luminous device has crept into our lives unnoticed and is usually permanently in our hand or reach.
On the street around me I witness a strange worldview. In restaurants, canteens, the supermarket, at the bus stop, behind prams; everywhere the bent necks, people, including children, bowed over staring at a small screen. A hand that makes another movement at lightning speed. What are they looking at?
Wars and bad news flash by without you having to experience it. Bullies can destroy lives from a distance. Distorted beauty ideals on social media make young people believe that they should look like that too. Or is your mobile phone in camera mode? Privacy is a sacred thing, but anyone can film anyone, anytime and anywhere.
People spend hours a day on their phones. The phone spends hours a day on them. Algorithms determine what you see and especially what you keep seeing. Once you start scrolling, this movement easily leads to hours of screen time. It seems that adults in the Netherlands spend an average of three to four hours on their smartphones, and I think that is a conservative estimate. Half a day of screen time! In the meantime, we are all addicted and regulation is not exactly easy. To be honest, I also like to look at social media sometimes, play a game or listen to music. But the realization that we can no longer live without it is quite frightening.
If the phone is out of sight for a moment, panic sets in: ‘My whole life is in my phone!’ Sounds exaggerated, but it’s true. Do you still know a phone number by heart? Or your bank account, PIN codes, passwords? It’s time we became aware of our dependency and addiction, which for me is bigger than the bag of chips or expensive shoes.
Is there anything I can do? Of course, I check the ‘Digital Wellbeing’ function on my phone. Oops, I’ve already spent 210 minutes on my mobile. Admittedly 50 minutes under the label ‘Productivity and Finances’, but still...! Time for action! I immediately set the app timers and put my phone away. For the next few hours at least. Just for self-preservation.
MATHILDE LAGEMAN Director & Co-owner STE Languages
‘On the street around me I witness a strange worldview’
This summer there is a lot to experience in the city in terms of music, theatre, dance, exhibitions and events. Are you coming? Stay on, go out!
Yes Ma’am, The CackleBeans & Sjek
Folk Punk Take Over is a young music and art collective from Eindhoven. What began as a radio show on Rararadio has grown into a vibrant platform for concerts and creative events. Tonight in M, three acts take center stage: Yes Ma’am delivers raw punk infused with 1930s blues, jazz, and bluegrass, driven by frontman Matt’s gritty voice and heartfelt stage presence. The CackleBeans bring high-energy Appalachian bluegrass with banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and double bass. Using a single mic setup, they create rich vocal harmonies, plenty of twang, and an irresistibly danceable vibe. Sjek draws you into an intimate world of Dutch lyrics, folk punk, gypsy jazz, and Latin influences.
Dunckel
Summer: sun, love, beach, and unforgettable moments. No season evokes as many memories as summer, with songs that bring you back to those carefree days over and over again. Leo Blokhuis and Ellen ten Damme present the greatest summer hits, from The Beach Boys to The Beatles. In The Summertime is a musical journey through the summer of your life, taking you back to those carefree days and offering you an evening full of sun, love, beach, and unforgettable moments.
On January 16, 1998, Moon Safari, the debut album by AIR, was released. The French duo Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel brought a unique, dreamy lounge sound to life with a blend of film soundtracks, classical influences, and disco. Featuring tracks like All I Need, Sexy Boy, and Kelly Watch the Stars, the album was embraced worldwide. Moon Safari became one of the most influential electronic albums of all time and, more than 25 years later, it has lost none of its power. On Saturday, July 5, AIR will perform this legendary album in its entirety exclusively at the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven!
Sjek
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 19:00 & 21:15 | POP & CLASSIC FR 11 JULY
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Concerts bring the enchantment of live music by candlelight to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. In this concert series, music and atmosphere go hand in hand as talented musicians perform beautiful pieces ranging from pop to classical. Let your senses be awakened, attend one of the concerts, and enjoy live music under the warm glow of candlelight. On this day, you’ll enjoy the best music by Adele and Ludovico Einaudi, with their most famous hits and piano works performed under the gentle candlelight.
MON 25 AUGUST
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 20:15 U | POP
The Complete Recordings of Hezekiah Procter
Step into a musical time machine with The Complete Recordings of Hezekiah Procter at Americana Mondays at M! Montreal-based singer-songwriter Li’l Andy takes on the role of the fictional Hezekiah Procter, a forgotten star from the 1920s. Together with virtuoso musicians from Canada’s folk and old-time scene, he delivers a vibrant mix of vocals, banjo, fiddle, sousaphone, and theatre — all in the style of an old-fashioned medicine show. A musical journey back to the early days of country music, where music, performance, and storytelling blend seamlessly.
SAT 19 JULY
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 20:15 U |
Keb’ Mo’
With five Grammy Awards to his name and a career spanning nearly 50 years, Keb’ Mo’ is one of the greats in the roots and blues world. He effortlessly moves between raw Delta blues and funky electric grooves, always with his signature flair. Since his breakthrough in 1994, he has performed at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall and the White House, and collaborated with legends such as Willie Nelson, Taj Mahal, and Bonnie Raitt. On May 23, he released his fifteenth album, Room On The Porch. Tonight, in an intimate solo concert, Keb’ Mo’ proves why he belongs at the very top.
‘t Wasven
Summer on 3 sunny Sundays on the cozy grounds of ‘t Wasven. The ingredients are simple: bring your picnic blanket and sunglasses, gather your friends/family and enjoy summer live music while enjoying a snack & drink. On June 29 we kick off with the indie folk of Ismena, the alt pop of Penny Roox and we dance close to the beats of BUNKER On July 27 you will hear a mix of laidback reggae and bluegrass, played by Rhino Black, Luke Christoffel and Postmodern Clarity. And last but not least on August 24 you can enjoy indie folk, Syrian roots & folk with Coos, Mara Mandeau and Timo de Jong & Leadbeaters.
EFFENAAR ’T WASVEN | FREE ENTRANCE | POP MUSIC
SUN 31 AUGUST
Zeikstad: The Musical
A strange name, right? But is it even a real city? The people in this story do everything they can to avoid Zeikstad. But that’s easier said than done, especially for the poorer residents, for whom even a simple bodily need becomes a daily struggle. Because here, using the toilet costs money. And if you don’t have it? Well... then you’ll have to go to Zeikstad.
Zeikstad, performed by the Eindhoven Student Theatre Association Doppio, is a satirical musical about power, inequality, and the absurdity of rules that only work for those who can afford them. This musical is performed in Dutch More info and tickets via www.doppio.nl
Hilarious, sharp and moving – this show makes you think and laugh.
Come and watch and enjoy, be surprised and amazed during the biggest theater parade of the year! On Sunday 31 August, 16 towering theater sets and 2,000 actors will parade through the center of Heeze in Brabant. You can’t miss it!
What started in 1958 as a simple parade with farm carts grew into a unique spectacle. Brabantsedag Heeze attracts 40,000 visitors from all over the Netherlands and beyond every year. On Sunday morning, before the parade, you can enjoy music, street theater and much more. From 13:30 PM the immense structures roll past you. The theater parade lasts for two hours.
Open Tent Tour
Sunday 31 August is not the only experience. On Saturday 23 August, the float builders will open their construction sites during the Open Tent Tour. Between 10:00 and 16:00 you will get a unique look behind the scenes: you will see how the floats are built, hear the stories of the makers, and experience the atmosphere.
The Brabantsedag is a wonderful day out for the whole family. Are you coming too?
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Absolute top of the dance world
Introdans can be seen no less than four times, including Less is More, a tranquil ode to the power of simplicity, and Carmen, a fiery reinterpretation of the classic opera for the whole family. Isabelle Beernaert moves again with Amor Fati, a poetic performance about surrender and destiny, full of expressive dance and live percussion. Young talent is also given space: Denden Karadeniz and his Zero Dance Theatre bring Loud Whispers, in which urban dance and personal stories come together. Dance collective 155 will also be back with Johnny, an energetic, raw and cinematic mix of dance, stunts and humour.
Grand theatre performances
The season starts off powerfully with the impressive and five-star monologue F*CK LOLITA by Het Zuidelijk Toneel, a raw and powerful performance that will stay with you. Also in October, the classic Phaedra in Flames is on the programme, a captivating production by Het Nationale Theater in which mythology and modern emotions come together. In November, you can enjoy the musical comedy De Onverwoeste Zusters from Hoogezand-Sappemeer, with a star cast consisting of Ilse Warringa, Margot Ros and Rop Verheijen. In addition, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam will present the haunting performance De Wetten, based on the book by Connie Palmen. A season full of power, depth and humour that you don’t want to miss.
New season at the Parktheater in Eindhoven
A new season full of stories, emotions and encounters - closer than ever. The Parktheater opens its doors for a stimulating program in which familiar faces and exciting new makers take to the stage. Theater that moves, surprises and connects. You want to be there - very close. Parktheater has already listed four highlights that you should not miss.
In short, you want to be there. Very close.
Open Day
This Sunday, the doors of the Parktheater will be wide open. The theater will treat you to free sneak previews and fun surprises. In the theater halls, you can see short performances of cabaret shows, youth performances and musicals that will be on show in the coming season. There are also guided tours and street theater performances on the lawn. And at BIJ13 you can enjoy delicious drinks and snacks.
During the National Children’s Theatre Week (during the autumn break), the Parktheater will be completely dedicated to the magic and wonder of theatre for children for a week. With beautiful performances such as Meester Kikker (Master Frog), Doornroosje the musical (Sleeping Beauty the musical) and Brief voor de Koning (Letter for the King), there is something special to experience for every age. In addition to the shows, various free activities are also organised, which make the theatre visit extra special. For example, this year there will again be the cosy Picknicken in het Park(theatre), where children and families can enjoy a snack and drink together in the open air before or after the performances. A festive week full of fun for both young and old! SUN 12 TO SUN 19
National Children’s Theatre Week
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN
WED 2 JULY
DE BIBLIOTHEEK (THE LIBRARY) EINDHOVEN | 10.30 - 12.00 | ROUND-TABLE TALK
Story table
Every first Wednesday morning of the month you are welcome at the Story table, to share your story, song, poem or something else with others. The time is divided so that everyone gets the chance to tell something, with respect and attention to each other.
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
Introduction to sketching flowers in watercolor
Discover the art of botanical watercolor painting. Be inspired by flowers and plants, learn tips & tricks, and work with quality materials. For beginners and advanced, under the guidance of illustrator Laura Carter Everyone is welcome!
SAT 5 JULY
Nature detective Game
Green Café is hosting a unique escape room-like event in nature! Play EcoSystem Investigation: search for clues like a detective, uncover ecological connections, and discover the hidden biodiversity of the Klotputten in Eindhoven with a knowledgeable guide. Join us!
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
Iranian embroidery art
Always wanted to learn how to make beautiful patterns on fabric with your own hands? In this workshop you will get to know the traditional Iranian embroidery art Rashti-doezi.
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
TUE
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl DE BIBLIOTHEEK WAALRE | 14.00 - 16.00 | WORKSHOP Writing walk ‘Light’
In this writing walk with the theme ‘light’, we walk through nature around the Huis van Waalre. The forest is a beautiful source of inspiration for in-depth questions during the walk. After the route of about four kilometers, we will write more extensively in the library and share our experiences and stories.
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
THU 14 AUGUST
DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN | 14:00 - 16:00 | LECTURE
Walter Toon(t) Hermans
Toon Hermans, who doesn’t know him? He put a smile on everyone’s face and that should be honored! Walter enthusiastically talks about the greatest in his field with poems, sing-along songs and fragments from shows. An ode to this great artist.
More info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
CKE in July and August
There is plenty to experience again next season: from inspiring courses and workshops, packed Bruisweekends, workshops, exhibitions and performances in Café C. The new course season starts on 18 August; scan the QR code for the complete offer.
Do you want to play in a band or orchestra? Learn to play the piano or start singing? Check out our offer and work on your musical talent.
From modern dance to hip hop and from toddler and preschool dance to lessons for adults. You can develop your dance talent with us.
THEATRE
Are you starting with theatre or do you already have acting experience? Or do you want to learn to direct? Thanks to our diverse offers and the different entry points, you can easily take the first step towards the stage with us.
WRITING
Do you want to turn your ideas into inspiring stories? We have courses for young & adult beginners. For advanced students, there is the Writing Café. Welcome!
VISUAL
Would you like to take photographs, screen print, and do ceramics? Do you want to work with digital media or learn to draw and paint; alone or with your child? You can do it with us.
MUSICAL
Back from being away at CKE: the musical course. Where else but at CKE (in our fantastic theatre hall) can you learn to sing, dance and act.
TALENT STREAM
Do you want to actively develop your creative talent, for example because you dream of a career as an actor, dancer or musician? At our Talent Stream, you can make that dream a reality. For students between 9 and 12 years old, there is the Talent Stream Junior.
JULY & AUGUST
PHILIPS MUSEUM | IMPACT THROUGH DESIGN + DE LAMP + MUSEUM KIDS FACTORY + MINICOLLEGES
Impact through Design
Design is much more than colour, shape and material; it is about creating a better experience for the people who use the product. Come to the exhibition Impact through Design in the Philips Museum and celebrate 100 years of Philips design! This fascinating exhibition takes you along iconic Philips designs, from past classics to future innovations.
Historical play The Lamp
Here you can enjoy the historical play The Lamp. and tells the story of the Lamp Maker (1891) and the brothers Gerard and Anton Philips. Discover the manufacturing process of the first light bulbs in the Old Factory.
Museum Kids Factory
The technical craft workshop Museum Kids Factory returns this holiday for children aged 6 to 12. Young makers can build their own electronic circuits and create moving objects such as vehicles with flashing lights. Children aged 6 & 7 can do crafts with all kinds of materials and children aged 8 and up can also solder, drill and saw.
Mini-lectures on the history of technology
The Philips experts are ready to tell you everything about, for example, Röntgen, the development of radio technology, or the development of television. Check the website to see on which day the mini-lecture is given.
Impact through Design 21 June to 6 Januari
Historical play De Lamp 5 to11 July, 19 to 25 July 16 to 22 August
Museum Kids Factory 12 to 18 July, 26 July to 1 August 9 to 15 August
Mini-lectures on the history of technology 2 to 7 August 23 to 31 August www.philips-museum.com
5% Early bird discount!
From July 1st, all courses will be on our website and registration will be possible from that date. Please note: there is a 5% early bird discount applicable throughout the whole month of July. Keep an eye on our website!
Visit our annual Information evening Languages in Eindhoven, free entrance. You can ask all your questions to our language teachers and of course you can also view the course material.
Information evening Languages
Wednesday August 27st, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Augustinianum, Dirk Boutslaan 25, Eindhoven
All courses can be found at: www.vu-eindhoven.nl
Final exhibition Sint Lucas Photography
The annual Final Exhibition Photography SintLucas can be seen again. Since 2017, these final year photography students have been exhibiting at Pennings Foundation. With the final exhibition, fourth-year Photography students from SintLucas course show their best work. Within the course, the development of both creativity and craftsmanship is central. The exhibition shows various disciplines: reportage, fashion, portrait and product photography. But storytelling is also discussed; it is special that in recent years students have increasingly been telling personal stories with photographic images. It is the first chance for the students to show their work in an exhibition.
Opening Friday 27 June 2025, 17:00 - 19:00 Register for the opening via the website Final exhibition SintLucas 2025
On irregular Thursdays, the EHV Innovation Café is buzzing with ideas! Young and old, locals and internationals, Tech & Design students, makers, inventors, entrepreneurs and researcherseveryone is welcome.
In an open, informal atmosphere we share knowledge, network and vision: we Give-to-Grow. With technology and design as the engine for a more sustainable world. Because where better to do that than in Eindhoven - the city to prototype the future? Do, think and talk along!
Irregular Thursdays
17:30 Walk-In and Networking
18:00 Short Talk by Special Guests, followed by a moderated Q&A
19:00 Networking
Location: Kazerne, Eindhoven city center, English spoken Don’t miss it! Check the program and sign up for the newsletter at ehvinnovationcafe.org
Water flows through our lives as a life source, boundary, weapon and witness. Hydrographies brings together artists, activists and thinkers who approach water as a contested terrain. The exhibition shows how rivers, oceans and aquifers are deployed in contemporary struggles over land, sovereignty and survival, moving through interwoven contexts & diverse media. Open Fri - Sun 12:00-17:00. More info onomatopee.net
Nick Bookelaar
Yana Retera
VAN GOGH VILLAGE MUSEUM, NUENEN | FREE ENTRANCE
Summer holiday • Activities for kids
Children’s activities during the summer holidays at the Van Gogh Village Museum. A visit to this museum in Nuenen is already a fun activity with children: thanks to the children’s audio tour, the treasure hunt ‘In search of Vincent’ and Vincent’s Light Lab, you won’t be bored for a moment. On Tuesday afternoons during the summer holidays, it is even more fun to come by. The museum organizes all kinds of creative activities for children:
TUE 08/07 Painting stones
TUE 15/07 Making a potato clock
TUE 22/07 Painting by example
TUE 29/07 Folding origami
TUE 05/08 Making a mosaic
TUE 12/08 Making a blacklight lamp
Children can simply drop in to all activities between 12:30 and 16:30, registration is not required. Would you like to visit the museum after or before the activity?
Children always visit the Van Gogh Village Museum for free.
KAZERNE – HOME OF DESIGN | EXPO
Nominees Kazerne Design Award 2025, and more
‘Tomorrow is shaped by today’s students’
Ten recently graduated designers from Design Academy Eindhoven show urgent, hopeful and surprising perspectives on an inclusive and sustainable future. From open source building material made from cow manure – with which Antoina Schreiber won the award – to speculative installations about trust, neurodiversity and the role of technology. Each project invites dialogue and wonder.
Also discover the next step of the circular project Back to the Flax and the artworks presented by Contempo Gallery in the former stables of the monumental heritage. Come and experience the beautiful works, smart concepts and future scenarios for yourself. And come eat (on our terrace!), have a drink, even sleep and be inspired. Check the opening hours on kazerne.com Admission is free.
Whole month in August!
adresses
Academisch Genootschap
Parklaan 93
040 243 48 08 academischgenootschap.nl
Carte Blanche
Daalakkersweg 10 08 040 245 17 39
carteblanche.nu
Sint Catharinakerk
Catharinaplein 1 040 244 88 97
CKE
Pastoor Petersstraat 180 040 216 32 63 cke.nl
de Bibliotheek Eindhoven
Emmasingel 22 040 260 42 60
bibliotheekeindhoven.nl
Dynamo Catharinaplein 21 040 239 31 10 dynamo-eindhoven.nl
Evoluon, St. Next Nature
Noord Brabantlaan 1A 040 250 4620 evoluon.com
Effenaar
Dommelstraat 2 040 239 36 66 effenaar.nl
Fifth-NRE
Gasfabriek 5 040 237 60 70 fifthnre.com
Galerie Nasty Alice
Sint Antoniusstraat 10 06 34053028 galerienastyalice.nl
Kazerne Home of Design
Paradijslaan 2-8 040 207 37 30 kazerne.com
MU Hybrid Arthouse
Torenallee 40-06 040 296 16 63 mu.nl
Museum W Meikoel 2 Weert 0495 531 920
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
Heuvel Galerie 140
040 244 20 20 muziekgebouweindhoven.nl
WED 30 JULY TO SAT 30 AUGUST NATLAB OUTDOORS | EVERY WEDNESDAY-TO SATURDAY NIGHT
The Outdoor Movie
Natlab’s Outdoor Movie: drink in your hand, stars in the sky, movie in front of you.
Summer in Eindhoven isn’t complete without Natlab’s Outdoor Movie. From 30 July, the courtyard will once again transform into the ultimate open-air cinema every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Think about cool drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and the best movies under the stars.
The gates open an hour before the start, so you have plenty of time to find the best spot. Bring your own comfortable chair or settle down in one of the 40 beach chairs (if they’re still available!). At the outdoor bar you can get refreshing drinks and all your favourite movie snacks: from popcorn to nachos and more.
And this year’s line-up? Must-sees to look forward to! Go to the Brabant cult classic New Kids Turbo, immerse yourself in the colorful and captivating La La Land, or let your brains crack at the spectacular Tenet. Whether you like Oscar winners, nostalgic gems or hard action: there is definitely something for you.
So pack your chair, pick your film, swoon under the stars and snack like no one’s watching! Don’t forget to bring your favorite people, tickets are just €6 and available at natlab.nl/outdoorcinema
Muziek in de Cathrien
Begijnenhof 2 040 283 39 68 muziekindecathrien.nl
Natlab
Kastanjelaan 500 040 294 68 48 natlab.nl
Pand P
Leenderweg 65 040 303 21 70 pand-p.nl
Parktheater
Eindhoven
Elzentlaan 50 040 211 11 22 parktheater.nl
Pennings Foundation
Geldropseweg 63 040 3080609 penningsfoundation.com
Philzuid
Jan van Lieshoutstraat 5 088 166 07 00 philzuid.nl
Philips Museum
Emmasingel 31 040 235 90 30 philips-museum.com
preHistorisch Dorp Boutenslaan 161-b 040 252 22 81 prehistorischdorp.nl
Stage Music Café
Stratumseind 25 stagemusiccafe.nl
TAC Temporary Art Centre
Vonderweg 1 tac.nu
T56
Tarwelaan 56 t56.nl
Studium Generale, TU/e
• De Blauwe Zaal
• Luna, Corona
• Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
Den Dolech 2 | 040 247 49 00 tue.nl/sg
Theater Arno Huibers
Kalverstraat 11 arnohuibers.nl
United Cowboys
Kleine Berg 040 237 12 77 unitedcowboys.nl
Van Abbemuseum
Stratumsedijk 2 040 238 10 00 vanabbemuseum.nl
Van Gogh Village Nuenen
Berg 29, Nuenen vangoghvillagenuenen.nl
Volksuniversiteit
Eindhoven
Kanaaldijk-Zuid 11 040 782 08 10 vu-eindhoven.nl
‘t Wasven
Celebeslaan 30 5641 AG Eindhoven
Jules Keeris
‘A great lasting story is about everyone or it will not last. The strange and foreign is not interesting - only the deeply personal and familiar.’
John Steinbeck
To represent cabaret artist, actor and director Jules Keeris, we visit him at his parental home, in Knegsel. It was around the corner from here that I was deeply moved last year by the production Het lot van de Gebroeders Hoeks, directed by him; a Kempisch war story with cast and crew from the entire region, professionally musically framed by among others J W Roy. Recognition and memories of people, places, the song of life and our dialect, directly under a clear starry sky. In his cabaret programme Knegsel-Zuid, Jules is alone on the stage. Will that result in such a universal performance again?
‘I believe in: ‘the more personal, the more universal’. A good performance is not about making certain themes or stories universal, but something that is automatic, as long as it is personal and authentic. Then it is pure and real; not meant to please or score, but because something has to come out. The audience always feels that and it makes it easy for them to connect with it. Completely trusting my own experiences, insecurities, twists of thought, fantasy, jokes, my own taste; that sometimes feels quite exciting. But if you do that with integrity, then I believe that you can’t do it wrong. On the other hand, I can’t do it differently. I know a thing or two about some things and nothing about other things. I don’t have the knowledge and experience of where the world is going. I do know how searching it is sometimes to belong or not belong somewhere. Or how awkward it can be to celebrate carnival in Knegsel with your girlfriend from the city, to have to explain to your football team why I once went naked in a performance at the theatre academy and how insecure I can be about my slowly balding head. That kind of petty stuff.’
In Het lot van de Gebroeders Hoeks the community helped to shape it: even professional actors cannot act against the authenticity that the players showed there. ‘Craft and virtuosity alone are not enough. But if you link it to authenticity, then I think you have a kind of holy grail. At the same time, the imperfection of a recreational player can also move me very much. The authenticity and necessity that you saw in the Gebroeders Hoeks, the authenticity of the story and the roots of the people, that cannot be acted!’
The quote is very applicable and topical for Jules. ‘When I perform my cabaret programme Knegsel-Zuid in the region, the audience sometimes asks if I perform the same show throughout the country, because there are so many specific references and experiences in it. My answer is always: Yes, I do exactly the same everywhere, including the dialect when I parody ‘our mam’ for example. From Amsterdam to Winterswijk, the reactions never really differ. Even when people can barely understand the Kempen dialect. For me this confirms: the more personal, the more universal. Beautiful, isn’t it?’
The Knegsel-Zuid performance will have its season premiere on 17th September in the Parktheater and can then be seen throughout the country.
Burst your Bubble
What happens when you step out of your own bubble? Burst your Bubble brings together Eindhoven internationals and locals. Eindless collects the stories that emerge from this. This time Aneke van Ravesteijn’s personal story.
THIS IS MY STORY - BEING THERE AS I AM
In many parts of my life, both personally and professionally, I am often the one who makes space for others: I listen, guide, support. But when I walked into a Burst Your Bubble evening for the first time, I consciously decided to let that go. I came without a role, without a title, without a plan. Just as Aneke. No expectations. Curious. Ready to connect with others, and maybe a little bit more with myself. Usually, I am the one who opens the conversation, makes space for others and makes sure everyone feels seen. But this evening was different. I didn’t have to facilitate anything. I was not responsible. I was simply part of the circle. From the moment I walked in, I felt something shift. I didn’t feel the need to explain who I was or what I did. People didn’t come for small talk; they were genuinely interested. In me, in each other, just as we were. Honest.
A DIFFERENT ENERGY IN THE ROOM
When the microphone was passed around, I stood up. Not because I had prepared anything, but because the space felt safe enough to speak. I shared what it’s like to stay true to yourself when others often lean on you and the response wasn’t just polite listening. The entire room leaned forward. It reminded me that vulnerability isn’t a weakness. It’s a gateway to true connection.
MORE THAN JUST AN EVENT
Burst Your Bubble is a place where titles don’t matter, but stories do. A space where you can turn up as you are and still feel connected. It doesn’t matter where you come from. Whether you’re far or near, have lived here for years or have just arrived what matters is that you’re here. If you’ve ever thought I’m too busy, too insecure, or too new to go to something like this - then go. You don’t have to have a plan, just show up. You might go home with a new insight, a new friend, or even a part of yourself that you’ll find again.
Thank you.
A big thank you to the amazing Burst Your Bubble team - and especially to Ineke for creating and continuing to nurture this special, meaningful place. It’s wonderful to come together, share stories and really see each other, no matter where you come from. I’m grateful I got to be there. I’ll definitely be back!
Burst your Bubble is a Jump Movement Foundation scheme developed by Ineke Hurkmans. Eindless is an Uit in Eindhoven Foundation publication. Together they let you look at the city and its inhabitants in a new way, so that you yourself see opportunities to learn more, make contacts and contribute to an inclusive city where everyone is welcome..
Aneke van Ravesteijn
for Keti Koti
Tuesday July 1 - 2025
Keti Koti: the day on which slavery was officially abolished in Suriname and the former Netherlands Antilles. It means ‘broken chains’ in Sranantongo, and is a day of commemoration, celebration, connection and eating together. A dish that is connected to Surinamese festivities is Pom, a fragrant casserole that you do not make carelessly, but with attention & love. Pom is a fusion of cultures & flavors: Jewish colonists brought the casserole to Suriname. The Creole population gave it their own twist with pomtayer (tropical root vegetable), orange, spicy chicken or salted meat. Whoever makes Pom, does not make a small dish. There is always enough for those who want to join in.
Ingredients
(for ± 8 persons)
were ldsm aken &tra dities Pom
Pom
It’s a dish that carries stories: about ancestors, resilience, loss and freedom. About how flavours can connect where words sometimes fall short.
Vegetarian version?
Use fried mushrooms and smoked tofu instead of chicken and salted meat.
1 kg grated pomtayer (available in the Asian store, often frozen)
1 kg chicken thighs (boneless)
150 g salt meat (or bacon)
2 oranges (juice)
2 onions & 3 cloves of garlic
3 tablespoons tomato puree Pepper, salt, nutmeg & 1 tbsp sugar Butter or oil for greasing
How to make it
Fry the chicken and salted meat with onion, garlic, tomato puree and spices. Deglaze with orange juice and a little water. Mix the pomtayer with the meat and the braising liquid. Put everything in a greased oven dish, sprinkle with a few knobs of butter and bake the pom for about 1.5 hours at 180°C until the top is golden brown. Serve the Pom with rice, pickles and spicy sambal.
Keti Koti celebrate together!
THU 24
JULY & AUGUST
OVERVIEW
PODIA
JULY
WED 2
Bibliotheek Eindhoven 10:30 | Event Story table
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music Yes Ma’am, The CackleBeans & Sjek
THU 3
Dynamo 20:00 | Music Hell Can Wait
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 | Music Ellen ten Damme
FRI 4
Parktheater Eindhoven 20:00 | Musical Music All Around
Dynamo 22:00 | Music BAMBAM
SAT 5
Klotputten 10:15 | Escape Room Green Café & IVN: Nature detective Game
Natlab 15:00 | Musical Zeikstad: De Musical
Parktheater Eindhoven 19:00 | Dance Where is the Love? UC Dance
Klokgebouw Eindhoven 19:30 | Music AIR
Parktheater Eindhoven 20:00 | Musical Music All Around
Natlab 20:00 | Musical Zeikstad: De Musical
SUN 6
Parktheater Eindhoven
19:00 | Dance Where is the Love? - UC Dance
Natlab 20:00 | Musical Zeikstad: De Musical
TUE 8
Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen Kids | Activity Stenen beschilderen
FRI 11
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:00 & 21:15 | Music Candlelight Concerts
TUE 15
Bibliotheek Waalre
14:00 | Workshop Writing walk: Light
Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen Kids | Activity Making a potato clock
TUE 17
Kelderman en Van Noort
20:00 | Spoken word / Open Podium Losse Eindjes: singer-songwriters, stand-up comedy & rap
FRI 18
Wim van Doornekiosk
During the day and evening Rock ’n Roll Meetingrockabilly music, classic show & foodcourt
SAT 19
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 | Music Keb’ Mo’
Wim van Doornekiosk
During the day and evening Rock ’n Roll Meetingrockabillymuziek, classic show & foodcourt
SUN 20
Ketelhuisplein 12:00 | Event FeelGood Market
TUE 22
Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen Kids Painting by example Stay on, go
Natlab 15:00 | Musical Zeikstad: De Musical
Bibliotheek Waalre 10:00 | Workshop Introduction flowers sketches in watercolor
SUN 27
Groendomein Wasven 14:00 | Festival / pop music Effenaar ‘t Wasven
TUE 29
Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen Kids | Activity Origami folding
AUGUST
FRI 1
Kennedylaan 14:00 | Fair Until SUN 10 August Park Hilaria
SAT 2
Dynamo 20:30 | Music Barnyard Boogie Bookings: LAST AFFRONT
SUN 3
Dynamo 15:30 | Music Forbidden
MON 4
Dynamo 20:00 | Music British Lion
TUE 5
Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen Kids | Activity Making Mosaïc
WED 6 Natlab 21:30 | Movie Outdoor Movie | The surfer THU 7 Dynamo 20:30 | Music Snot Natlab 21:30 | Movie Outdoor Movie | New Kids Turbo
SAT 9
Natlab 21:30 | Movie* *english subtitles Outdoor Movie | Parasite
TUE 12
Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen Kids Make a blacklight lamp
TUE 12 UNTIL FRI 15 Natlab
Kids | 7 - 14 years | Festival 9:30 - 17:00 | Strijp S Festival kids • Weet ik veel!
WED 13
de Bibliotheek Best 13:00 | Workshop Workshop: Iranian embroidery art
Dynamo 20:00 | Music Prong
Natlab 21:15 | Movie Outdoor Movie | Past Lives
TUE 14
Bibliotheek Eindhoven 14:00 | Lecture Walter Toon(t) Hermans
Natlab 21:15 | Movie Outdoor Movie | The Hangover FRI 15
Natlab 21:15 | Movie Outdoor Movie | Anora
FRI 15 TO SUN 17
IJssportcentrum Eindhoven From 13:00 | Music / Festival Dynamo Metalfestmetalweekend Loud noise SAT 16
Natlab 21:15 | Movie Outdoor Movie | La La Land
SUN 17
Ketelhuisplein 12:00 | Event FeelGood Market
THU 21
Dynamo 19:30 | Music Crystal Lake + Attila
FRI 22
Natlab
21:00 | Movie Outdoor Movie |
Blade Runner 2049
SAT 23
Heeze
Open Tent Tour
Heeze Brabantsedag 2025
Carriage builders open their construction sites
preHistorisch Dorp
10:00 | Festival Medieval Fair
Natlab
21:00 | Movie Outdoor Movie | 2001 A Space Odyssey
SUN 24
preHistorisch Dorp
10:00 | Festival Medieval Fair
Groendomein Wasven
14:00 | Festival / popmusic Effenaar ‘t Wasven
MON 25
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
The Complete Recordings of Hezekiah Procter
THU 28
In the City Eindhoven
Outdoor stages at Ketelhuisplein and 10 indoor locations | Festival | Free entrance Hit the City THU 28 to SUN 31 August
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:00 | Music
Mathilda Mann
20:45 | Music
Candlelight Concerts: Een tribute aan Hans Zimmer
Natlab
21:00 | Movie
Outdoor Movie | Tenet
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
21:00 | Music Lusaint
22:00 | Music De Toegift
SAT 30
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:00 | Music Allman Brown
Natlab
21:00 | Movie
Outdoor Movie | Poor things vs Challengers
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
21:00 | Music Little Moon
SUN 31
Brabantsedag Heeze
Whole day | Theatre Parade
Morning: Music & Street Theatre
13.30: Theatre Parade
CONTINUOUS
July & August
Brainportregio Eindhoven
5 weeks July / August
9:30 – 16:00 | Sport / Kids
ASML Summer Games
VVV Eindhoven
Every Saturday in July & August
11:00 | walk
City walk
Discover the city with a guide, starting at Stationsplein
CKE Eindhoven
Various times | Workshops / Courses Summer activities & workshops
music, dance, theatre, visual arts & musica
Out in the region
SAT 5 & SUN 6 July
Geldrop • KommuS Kasteelfestival
Festival / Music
Livemusic & foodtrucks in the Kasteeltuin in Geldrop
MON 29 July until ZA 3 August
Bladel • Total Festival
Music, theatre & more…
Summer festivals full of music, theatre, art and conviviality
THU 24 July, THU 31 July, THU 7 August
Eersel • Tourist Days
11:00 – 17:00 | Markt, Culture Eersel Tourist Days: cozy fair with music and children’s activities
SAT 23 August
E3 Beach
Eersel • Paperclip Festival
From 13:00 | House, techno, underground
Exhibition
Kazerne Home of Design
Nominees Kazerne Design Award 2025, and more until SAT 4 October
Museum W Beestachtig (Beastly) until SUN 14 September
Onomatopee
Hydrographies until SUN 24 August
Pennings Foundation
Final Exhibition SintLucas 2025 FRI 27 June until SAT 19 July
Mijn liefste Teun - Tahné Kleijn FRI 15 August to SAT 22 November
Philips Museum
Impact Through Design until TUE 6 Januari 2026
Van Abbemuseum
Solo Exhibition
Ima-Abasi Okon until SUN 21 September
Making food out of sunlight until SUN 30 November
Van Gogh Village Nuenen
Temporary Photo Exhibition
Zien met hart en ogen until SUN 14 September
The biggest theatre parade of the year!
On Sunday 31 August, the 66th Brabantsedag will kick off in Heeze. Sixteen towering rolling theatre sets and over two thousand actors will parade through the streets of the centre of Heeze. Come and watch, enjoy and be surprised!
The overarching theme of this year is Carnival Unmasked. The float builder groups delve into the origins, symbolism and traditions of carnival. Don’t expect a carnival procession, but a theatre parade that delves into this rich history. A parade full of imagination, craftsmanship and spectacle!
> see also page 11
