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EVENTS AGENDA OCTOBER 2026

Museum W I Didn’t Cross The Border, The Border Crossed Me

From 17 October

World Press Photo

Burst your Bubble What does Eindhoven Bernice Kamphuis

The world close to home on the TU/e campus look like when inclusion has succeeded?

‘You shouldn’t wait for someone else to do it’ When the greenery disappeared from her neighborhood, ‘shrub-snatcher’ and climate

City of two faces

Eindhoven Culture Awards 2026 mayor Bernice Kamphuis sprang into action.

Aussems let everyone share in the benefits

Nine nominees, three prizes

IN THIS EDITION

Global Women & Brainport Bernice Kamphuis gets the neighborhood moving

Eindhoven Culture Award 2026 Meet the nine nominees

Between Cultures: Eindhoven Thom Aussems on the two faces of Eindhoven

Burst your bubble What does Eindhoven look like when inclusion has succeeded?

Out Agenda October Theater, music, dance, and more

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven Green Key sustainability certificate

The Library Eindhoven

Museum W

Suzanna Jansen delves into a forgotten history of women.

On boundaries that provide a sense of stability, and also hold us back

Column Loubna Living together doesn’t get any simpler

World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 Stories from around the world, in pictures

Monthly Overview October Your cultural month at a glance

PROLOGUE

Global Flavors & Traditions A Little Something for a Rainy Day: to share and pass on

Where might we cross paths? A city can grow without necessarily becoming bigger for everyone. Jobs, buildings, people, and ideas are added to the mix. But what does that mean for you if you can barely afford the rent, or if you are still looking for a place where you truly feel at home? In this issue of Eindless, Thom Aussems poses a question that resonates with me: who benefits from economic growth? His plea is clear: let everyone share in the prosperity. Bernice Kamphuis shows how you can take the first step yourself; she saw greenery disappearing from her neighbourhood and decided to act. The “Appeltje voor de Dorst” (Apple for a Rainy Day) initiative highlights people who started the same way: they saw a need and did something for others and with apples from the Philips Fruit Garden, the act of sharing takes on a very tangible form. Art, too, can bring us closer to one another. World Press Photo brings stories from across the globe to the TU/e campus. Museum W explores boundaries, not just between countries, but also between people, generations, and our ideas about who we are. What happens when you look at things from a different perspective? October offers plenty of opportunities to do just that. Meet the nominees for the Eindhoven Culture Prize, visit the Design Academy Eindhoven open day, or pick an event from the agenda that you wouldn’t normally attend.

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COLOFON October 2026

COVERIMAGE • ©Traffic cabinet in Eindhoven, featuring artwork by Hanneke Wetzer, one of the exhibitors in the group exhibition I Didn’t Cross the Border, the Border Crossed Me at Museum W. See page 18.

‘You shouldn’t wait for someone else to do it’ Bernice Kamphuis knows that anyone can have an effect. She spotted a problem: urban greenery in Eindhoven was simply being ripped out. Instead of doing nothing, she decided to act. This led to her initiative Struikroven

(literally ‘shrub-robbing’ or rescuing plants) and a role as Climate Mayor. Bernice’s actions inspire and connect the people of Eindhoven, encouraging them to improve their city together. BYLAUDONNE ROOS & PHOTOGRAPHY PATRICK POST, SABINE KAMPHUIS

Born and raised in Eindhoven, Bernice watched the city evolve throughout her childhood. After living in the Randstad for a while, she returned to the ‘City of Light.’ She ended up in a neighbourhood slated for demolition behind the Woenselse Markt. Amidst this literal construction site, she noticed something: all the urban greenery was disappearing. ‘I saw entire front and back gardens vanishing. From my window, I could see an oasis of back gardens that were scheduled to be removed in phases. That had to be stopped.’

Not on a Greenpeace boat, but ‘shrub-robbing’ in Eindhoven

Bernice has been a nature lover since childhood. At school, she ran a little Greenpeace Club where she and her friends would pretend to be racing across the sea on a Greenpeace ship. That passion sparked a desire to save nature: ‘I think a lot of people have ideas about doing something about an problem. I decided not to wait around but to take the first step myself. I started talking about it, and almost everyone in the neighbourhood reacted enthusiastically.’ At an information evening hosted by Trefpunt Groen (Green Meeting Point), she met someone who had rescued urban greenery from demolition sites. This practice, which he called Struikroven, was exactly what she wanted to do. ‘I was floored,’ she laughs. ‘I thought: there’s a name for that? That’s fantastic.’ The two joined forces, and the first initiative was born. This initial Struikroof (Shrub Rescue) campaign, aimed at preserving greenery in Bernice’s neighbourhood, was a huge success. More initiatives followed, involving volunteers from across the city. Scouting together for plants to save felt like a treasure hunt that brought ‘all of Eindhoven’ together. Bernice was so driven that Struikroven grew into a foundation and a nationwide community. Through this, Eindhoven immediately showed the rest of the country how a city can become greener.

A true climate hero

This is clearly visible in practice. For example, on Boschdijk, which was improved thanks to Bernice’s efforts alongside residents from the Limbeek and Hemelrijke neighbourhoods. She now cycles daily along what her neighbours call ‘Bernice Lane.’ ‘Being able to contribute to this project makes me proud and happy.’ But Bernice’s effect extends beyond just one street. In 2021, she served a one-year term as Eindhoven’s Climate Mayor. This marked the launch of her ‘Climate Heroes’ campaign, which highlighted nature volunteers through advertisements in bus shelters and across the city. Her ‘don’t just think, do’ mentality makes her an inspiration to the people of Eindhoven.

GLOBAL WOMAN & BRAINPORT

Bernice Kamphuis

Want to make a big difference in Eindhoven but don’t know where to start? Through the Bureau Burgerberaad Foundation, Bernice is building a nationwide movement to give all residents a voice and empower them to come up with their own solutions to societal challenges.

You, too, can make a difference

One person might have an idea, but getting all of Eindhoven moving is a collective effort. Bernice demonstrates that it is possible for an individual to have an effect. ‘Residents know their neighbourhood best,’ she explains. ‘You shouldn’t wait for someone else to do it. If something frustrates you or you have an idea, you need to act because you are the one feeling or conceiving it. That is reason enough to take the initiative. Talk to your neighbours and find out which local organisations are active. Just get started.’ There are always others who also want to do something to improve the neighbourhood. Word of this is spreading like wildfire: projects are springing up everywhere that tangibly improve the city and bring people together. From greener streets to safer, more pleasant public spaces, Bernice demonstrates that every small step contributes to a greener, better Eindhoven. ‘We are like droplets forming a sea together.’ Her approach is living proof that anyone with a vision can truly make a difference.

You can email her at: bernice@ bureauburgerberaad.nl Want to read more about Struikroven in 2026? www.struikroven.nu

EINDHOVEN CULTURE AWARD ’26

BY SANNE REINIERS (STICHTING CULTUUR EINDHOVEN) IMAGE NICK MEULENBROEKS (WANDERBROOKS)

Who are the people shaping Eindhoven’s cultural scene? Who brings people together, creates new spaces and perspectives, and helps shape the city? Nine creators, organisations, and

initiatives have been nominated for the 10th Edition of the Eindhoven Culture Award. The three winners will be announced on Wednesday, 14th October, during a festive anniversary event at DOMUSDELA.

A total of 160 nominations were submitted this year, covering 56 different creators,

organisations, and initiatives. An independent jury selected three nominees per category from this pool. In doing so, they evaluated factors

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With this 10th Edition, we look not only at what

culture means for Eindhoven today, but also at the cultural creators who are shaping the city of tomorrow. This year’s nominees demonstrate the

such as effect on the city, the power to connect

diversity of Eindhoven’s cultural landscape: ranging

people, social relevance, artistic quality, and

from design and public art to community building,

significance to Eindhoven.

performance, and cultural meeting places. “Together, they show how creativity

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connects people and offers new perspectives. Yasin Torunoglu, Jury Chair

WED 14 OCTOBER | 19:00 – 23:00 | DOMUSDELA

TEN YEARS OF THE EINDHOVEN CULTURE AWARD The Eindhoven Culture Award will be presented for the 10th time in 2026. The winners are selected by an independent jury: chair Yasin Torunoglu, Iris Penning, Leontine Heuvelmans, Nicky Kouwenberg, and Erwin Thomasse. On Wednesday, 14th October, the winners of the Encouragement Award, the Appreciation Award (Organisation), and the Appreciation Award (Individual) will be announced during the anniversary edition at DOMUSDELA.

Admission to the ceremony is free; registration is required. eindhovenculturalawards.nl

Incentive Award Nominations

The Incentive Award recognises a creator, organisation, or initiative that has been active for less than five years and shows great promise for the cultural landscape of Eindhoven. Innovation, experimentation, and social engagement are central to this award.

Kruisstraat Original • A creative

neighbourhood initiative by designers Maaike van Zijl and Lynne de Kluizenaar, operating in and around the Kruisstraat area. Using art and culture as a starting point, they organise events such as festivals, workshops, creative activities, live performances, and the “Creation Station.”

From the jury report: “By actively involving residents, business owners, artists, and visitors, the initiative has grown into a unifying force within the neighbourhood. The jury views Kruisstraat Original as an inspiring example of how creativity brings people together and creates a lasting impact on an area.”

La Cantina/XEHV Radio • A gathering place on the VDMA site where hospitality, radio, and cultural programming converge. They organise radio shows, performances, and activities for creators, musicians, and various communities across the city.

From the jury report: “Emerging creators are given the opportunity here to present their work, test ideas, and build a network. The jury appreciates the role La Cantina and XEHV play as an incubator for new communities and cultural developments and views the initiative as a place where the culture of the future is taking shape.”

Nominations for the Organizational Appreciation Award

Nominations for the Individual Recognition Award

This award is presented to a creator who makes a This award recognises an organisation that has long lasting contribution to Eindhoven and its cultural played a significant role in Eindhoven’s cultural life identity through artistic quality, visibility, and through quality, significance, and effect. personal commitment.

Dutch Design Week • The annual design

festival organised by the Dutch Design Foundation. For nine days, designers, makers, and researchers present their work at locations throughout Eindhoven. From the jury report: ‘DDW puts Eindhoven on the map every year as an international design city. The jury values the important role the event plays in the visibility of design, talent development, and Eindhoven’s international profile.’

MU • A hybrid presentation space at Strijp-S featuring exhibitions at the intersection of art, design, technology, and social developments. MU also organises educational activities and collaborations with artists and designers. From the jury report: ‘Based at Strijp-S, the organisation creates space for experimentation, talent development, and new perspectives. The jury appreciates the organisation’s constant capacity for innovation and its significant role within Eindhoven’s cultural landscape.’

Bart Hess • Artist and Designer. From

Eindhoven working at the intersection of fashion, design, and visual art. Through installations, photography, film, and performances, he explores the relationship between the human body and materials. From the jury report: ‘His work is presented worldwide and is distinguished by a unique visual signature. The jury values his exceptional artistic quality, his drive for innovation, and his role as an inspiring example for new generations of creators.’

Niels Bakkerus • Eindhoven-based artist

working with street art, typography, illustration, and public art. His work encompasses murals, graphic design, and participatory art projects, among other things. From the jury report: ‘His work is visible in many locations across Eindhoven and is characterised by a strong visual style and deep engagement with his surroundings. The jury values his artistic quality, his commitment to the city, and his ability to literally give visible form to Eindhoven.’

Striptopia • An Eindhoven-based initiative

Studio Beun • A young group of friends from Eindhoven, four creators, who experiment with furniture, installations, and social projects. Adopting a DIY approach and using recycled materials, the friends operate at the intersection of design, art, and community. From the jury report: “Studio Beun stands out thanks to its playful, experimental, and distinct DIY mentality.” The jury appreciates their distinctive approach, energy, and ability to make design accessible, surprising, and connecting.

that reimagines strip club culture through performance, nightlife, and entertainment. In doing so, Striptopia explores themes such as sexuality, consent, bodily autonomy, and self-expression. The initiative organises events in Eindhoven and beyond, collaborating with cultural organisations and festivals. From the jury report: ‘Striptopia creates a safe environment for creators, performers, and the audience, and provides a platform for perspectives that are not always readily visible. The jury appreciates the initiative’s courage, distinctive character, and ability to bring people together, as well as the way it is gaining increasing national recognition from its base in Eindhoven.’

Woody Veneman • Singer, guitarist,

songwriter, composer, and multidisciplinary creator from Eindhoven. Alongside his musical projects, he is the founder of Salon Veneman, a “walk-by” gallery showcasing work by a diverse range of creators. From the jury report: ‘As a musician, artist, curator, and initiator, he moves effortlessly between various disciplines and networks. The jury sees Woody Veneman as a versatile creator who, through his enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment, makes a significant contribution to the city’s cultural climate.’

BETWEEN CULTURES: EINDHOVEN

Thom Aussems

Eindhoven, city of two fac Whether you look up at the industrial concrete of Strijp-S or gaze once more at the glowing Lichttoren (Light Tower), you are seeing Thom Aussems’ legacy. For nearly 25 years, the former director of housing corporation Sint Trudo did far more than manage real estate in a city undergoing profound social and economic change; he gave new meaning to Eindhoven’s architectural and industrial heritage. As our city rapidly evolves into the Silicon Valley of Europe, this urban strategist and author asks us to reflect on the city we are building together. His social manifesto, Eindhoven, City of Two Faces, is a call to look more closely.

BY AILÉN GAMBERONI & GORDON • PHOTOGRAPHY DIEWKE VAN DEN HEUVEL

n an unstoppable stream of words, Aussems shares his research and theories, fueled by both formal study and observations made during his bicycle rides. His perspective on Eindhoven began to take shape in 1971, when he swapped his law studies in Tilburg for community development work at the Den Elzent Social Academy. After gaining experience in Rotterdam’s urban renewal efforts, he returned in 1994 as director of Sint Trudo. A maverick thinker, he saw not obsolete space in the city’s vacant factories, but art, culture, and raw energy. In doing so, he helped transform the 27-hectare Strijp-S site into the creative urban district it is today. Since leaving Trudo in 2018, he has continued to follow Eindhoven’s development. He has published books on the city’s recent history. Now, he has released a manifesto with an urgent political and social message: the booming high-tech sector is making wealthy residents richer, while the average Eindhoven resident struggles with stagnating wages and unaffordable housing. His plea: ensure everyone shares in the benefits of economic growth. “We are expecting 107,000 additional jobs. That requires 600 hectares of business parks and 100,000 homes. The costs land here. So do the problems. People must move and commute. We face increased traffic and air pollution, and prices will undoubtedly rise.” To understand how Eindhoven reached this point, Thom takes us back in time. “My connection to the city and region goes back to 1971, when I came here to study. It is an advantage that I was here during what I would call the heyday of Philips. The fairy tale.” His story begins in 1815, when Eindhoven was still a modest town on the River Dommel, dominated by agriculture and the textile and tobacco trades. The abundance of poor, low-cost labour later made the region attractive to industry.With the arrival of Philips in 1891, Eindhoven grew into a company town. Rapid expansion attracted a large workforce, transformed the regional infrastructure, and ultimately led to a merger with five surrounding villages to form Greater Eindhoven. During the interwar period, Philips and the Roman Catholic Church largely shaped daily life and social relations. ‘That period saw an intense struggle between the Catholic community and Philips, including a prolonged strike. The outcome was essentially a draw: the Church had to accept that the industry was there to stay, while Philips had to acknowledge that it was operating in a deeply Catholic region. Once the Church realised it could not halt industrial development or the employment of women and children in factories, it shifted its strategy. This gave rise to what I call the “Catholic planning system”: neighbourhoods of 6,000 residents with a church and school at their heart, low-rise housing instead of apartment blocks, and 25 percent middle-class homes. The aim was to foster social cohesion between workers and the middle class.’

‘Let everyone share in the economic growth’ After the war, Philips grew into the Netherlands’ largest private-sector employer. The company effectively ran its own mini-welfare state, providing housing, education, and healthcare. At the same time, the public welfare state was taking shape. Incomes were relatively high; a car, a television, or a weekend getaway were becoming affordable for more people. ‘People felt that everything was taken care of, from cradle to grave. That fairy tale began to unravel in the 1980s.’ With Operation Centurion, mass layoffs at Philips, and the bankruptcy of DAF, that fairy tale came to a definitive end. By early 1994, according to Aussems, some 44.7 percent of the workforce was unemployed. Later, Philips’ headquarters also left Eindhoven. The city had to reinvent its economy. Aussems views the period from 1994 to 2010 as a time of recovery. According to the prevailing narrative regarding the region’s resurgence, this recovery was driven by the “Triple Helix” model involving business, government, and knowledge institutions. Aussems disputes this. His research indicates that the regional economic recovery was driven entirely by the growth of the service sector, with education and healthcare, the so-called “Eds and Meds”, acting as key catalysts. While the manufacturing sector’s gross value added increased, industrial employment fell by several thousand jobs during this period, particularly in Eindhoven. That changed starting in 2010. In what he calls the ‘Miracle of Veldhoven,’ the high-tech industry experienced strong growth, including in terms of employment. Yet Aussems does not attribute this development to a visionary Triple Helix strategy. According to him, the foundation lay in a century of Philips, and the four core competencies cultivated there: manufacturing, the ability to make virtually anything, engineering, R&D, and design. Moreover, many of the people who shaped the new high-tech industry came from the ‘Philips school.’ Companies like ASML, NXP, and VDL were able to grow further on this fertile ground.

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‘Two phases, Two stories’ 1994 - 2010: From crisis to recovery

According to Aussems, economic recovery did not stem from the high-tech industry but from growth in the service sector, with education and healthcare acting as key drivers. In fact, industrial employment declined during this period.

2010 - 2025: ‘The Miracle of Veldhoven’

Subsequently, the high-tech sector did experience strong growth, including in terms of employment. Aussems views this not as the result of the Triple Helix model, but primarily as the product of the ‘fertile soil’ laid down by a century of Philips: manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and design.

The Brainport ecosystem also grew out of this legacy. However, the prosperity it brought has not reached everyone. Aussems sees a deep socio-economic divide between highly educated international knowledge workers and residents with vocational backgrounds who are struggling with soaring housing prices, a rising cost of living, and job insecurity. Eindhoven managed to reinvent its economy without a blueprint. But now, a plan is needed to counter social polarisation and share prosperity with all residents. If that doesn’t happen, areas like Woensel-Zuid and Woensel-Noord, where problems are piling up, risk becoming powder kegs. They are becoming increasingly disconnected from the city centre. For Aussems, the path forward is clear: ‘We need more co-operative housing models, more social housing, and more public green spaces. The benefits must accrue to everyone, to all segments of the population.’

THOM AUSSEMS Thom Aussems has been observing Eindhoven’s development for over fifty years. In his manifesto Eindhoven, City of Two Faces he poses the question: who benefits from this economic growth?

Burst your Bubble

An alluring prospect: Eindhoven twenty years after the first Burst Your Bubble BY INEKE HURKMANS

City of Light, 2046 | It is a Tuesday evening in September 2046, and the light in Eindhoven is soft. Not the GLOW light of November, but simply the late afternoon sun streaming through the windows of the Muziekgebouw, casting a diagonal glow across a hall filled with people who didn’t know each other twenty years ago, and who have since forgotten that they ever didn’t.

At a table by the window sits a woman in her early thirties. Her name is Amara, or Femke, or Nguyen; in 2046, it matters less than it did back then. In 2026, she was a teenager sitting in a classroom in Woensel. One morning, the digital whiteboard began to move: first an animation appeared, then a single question. A set of cards lay on the desks. The teacher sat on her hands. Whoever drew a card would stand up and look for someone they didn’t know very well yet. For a fourteen-year-old, it was the first time an adult created space and then stepped out of it. Twenty years later, she does the same thing herself. On the campus, she leads a team where half the colleagues originally arrived as “internationals.” In Eindhoven, that word now sounds like “telephone booth”: everyone remembers what it once meant, but it’s a thing of the past. When her team hits a roadblock, she lays the cards on the table. She puts one question on the screen and sits down. On her hands. It still works. Where did Burst Your Bubble work? Not in buildings. It filled intriguing spaces with that single question, a set of cards, a screen that started to move, and then nothing else. People did the rest themselves. It worked within people, and that is the only place where inclusion can ever truly work. It started small. Two sign-up forms, one for locals, one for internationals and a single sentence that said it all: “Wherever you were born, it’s great to know one another.” People stepped out of their comfort zones and discovered they were less different from each other than they had thought. They took that experience home, to work, and to their children. Then came the classroom and that made all the difference. Adults who step out of their bubbles do so for just one evening a year. Children who learn to do it at twelve will keep doing it for the rest of their lives, without even thinking about it. That first cohort is now serving on the City Council, driving the bus to the campus, designing chip-making machines, or baking bread on Kruisstraat. “Who grows bigger here?” children ask each other in the playground. Eindhoven did it its own way, and perhaps that is the most beautiful part. This city doesn’t believe in grand gestures, but in making things: putting something together at Strijp-T and seeing if it works. Here, inclusion didn’t become a policy document but a design process: start small, test, adjust, pass it on. Eindhoven didn’t build a physical bridge between the campus and Woensel. Instead, it waited twenty years until the children who had met at fourteen became the bridge themselves.

s W h a t doe look like inclusion cceeds? when it su onder fully W . g in r o B boring.

What does successful inclusion look like? Boring. Wonderfully boring. No one uses the word anymore, just as no one talks about electricity: you only notice it when the power goes out. The Evoluon, that massive saucer-shaped building on the edge of town, is still there, yet no one has ever noticed that it is Eindhoven’s biggest bubble.

Back to that Tuesday evening. A boy of sixteen stands up at the table by the window. He walks over to the screen, starts the animation, and types a question, one we cannot yet read in 2026, about something we do not yet know, involving people we do not yet know. The adults at his table sit back. They sit on their hands and that, precisely, is the prospect that beckons. Not a city without differences, but a city that has mastered the art of reaching out to one another. Twenty years is exactly one generation. Precisely the time it takes to turn a free evening at the Muziekgebouw into a reflex, and it begins, it has already begun, with a single question on a screen, a stack of cards, and one adult keeping quiet.

Want to attend Burst your Bubble?

New sessions are coming up on 29th September, 28th October & 26th November 2026. www.burstyourbubble.nl

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.

theatre FRI 2 OCTOBER PARKTHEATER | 20:30 | THEATRE | NO DUTCH REQUIRED

ICK Dans Amsterdam

L.A.V.A

AGENDA

An intensely physical and sonic journey through a landscape of tension, friction, and subterranean currents. The dance moves like lava: layered and unpredictable. Bodies collide, pulse, harden, and break open again. L.A.V.A. reveals how intensity arises from difference. Not through harmony, but through friction. Not through distance, but through proximity. The audience finds itself in the midst of this physical and sonic eruption.

There is plenty to experience in the city this autumn - from music, theatre, and dance to exhibitions and events. Will you be joining us?

AlexAvgud

Stay on, go out!

FRI 2 OCTOBER

THU 8 OCTOBER

WED 21 OCTOBER

NATLAB | 20:30 | MUSIC THEATRE

PARKTHEATER | 20:30 | DANCE | NO DUTCH REQUIRED | PAY WHAT YOU WANT

PAND P | 20:30 | CABARET & COMEDY

Moonlight Motel It turns out that sleeping on the street is a reality much closer to home than you might think - and that everyone is, in a sense, searching for a place to call home. In the musical and humorous Moonlight Motel, Steyn portrays dozens of different characters in a virtuoso theatrical tour de force. He transforms his experiences in a homeless shelter into a hallucinatory theatrical journey exploring life on the streetstouching on success and failure, fortune and misfortune, justice and injustice, fiction and reality. By the end, he asks himself where his home actually is and whether he will ever find it.

Misiconi

Interval Interval takes you on a sensory journey through time. As an audience member, you enter a dark space. Your eyes, ears, and body slowly adjust. From the darkness, a universe unfolds in which movement, sound, and scenography merge. Dancers move through an environment where objects come to life upon touch, and every action adds a new layer to what you see and feel. This performance invites you to look differently, to feel differently. To experience time rather than understand it.

Trekvogel

Selma Visscher In Trekvogel, Selma Visscher presents a new cabaret show filled with sharp observations, clever humor, and brand-new songs. With her strong lyrics and unique perspective, she transforms everyday subjects into surprising and hilarious moments. Expect an energetic performance featuring a love for language, musical power, sharp wit, and grand songs about life’s little things.

Emma van Santwijk

Steyn de Leeuw

theater SUN 25 OCTOBER

TUE 27 OCTOBER

WED 28 OCTOBER UNTIL SUN 8 NOVEMBER

PARKTHEATER | 19:00 | MUSICAL

PARKTHEATER | 20:30 | MUSIC THEATRE

PARKTHEATER | VARIOUS TIMES | MUSICAL

Nanoek

Hanneke Drenth & Aristo’s Bigband

CATS

Next to Normal

OM VAN TE HOUDEN

Next to Normal is a poignant musical about a family trying to cope with loss, love, and mental health. As an audience member, you are drawn into a life that appears ‘ordinary’ on paper but involves a struggle to hold things together behind closed doors. Through powerful music and compelling characters, the production reveals the far-reaching impact of the past and shows a family’s quest for hope, connection, and a fresh start.

In her cabaret-concert OM VAN TE HOUDEN, singer and cabaret artist Hanneke Drenth brings together everything that makes her heart beat faster. The show is bursting with energy: jazz, swing, and pop blend effortlessly with stories and comic sketches - covering everything from the stress of choosing a coffee to the Nokia 3310 - in a performance that swings, moves, surprises, and makes you laugh. Backed by Aristo’s Bigband, she demonstrates that Dutch-language songs and a big band make for a golden combination.

Rob Jacobs

Jasper van Gheluwe

As evening falls and the museum closes its doors, a hidden world awakens. The cats emerge for the annual Jellicle Ball-the night when all cats gather for a magical, ancient ritual. Step into a surprisingly fresh take on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s world-famous musical, CATS. With breathtaking dance, dazzling vocals, and captivating music, this masterpiece comes to life like never before.

music SUN 4 OCTOBER

WED 7 OCTOBER

THU 15 OCTOBER

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN / PHILZUID | 14:15 | CLASSIC

PARKTHEATER | 20:00 | MUZIEK | NO DUTCH REQUIRED

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN / PHILZUID | 20:15 | CLASSIC

Brittens War Requiem

The Analogues present: The Young Analogues

Elgar’s Cello Concerto and The Firebird

Best of The Beatles ’62 - ‘65 The Young Analogues bring the early Beatles years back to life. Expect an authentic sound, vintage instruments, and an energetic tribute to the greatest hits from ‘62–’65. This show, Best of The Beatles ‘62–’65, takes the ‘Red Album’ as its guiding thread. The repertoire is less grand and orchestrated than the band’s later work, yet it includes an impressive string of number-one hits. The Analogues proudly present a new generation of Beatles interpreters—fulfilling the very mission they set out with from the start: keeping the music of The Beatles alive.

Music has a unique ability to uplift and inspire the human spirit. With his sublime Firebird suite, Igor Stravinsky casts a spell over every listener. In 1910, this ballet score marked the major breakthrough for the young, daring composer. The mythical Firebird’s flaming feathers symbolize resurrection and a sense of bliss. The tempestuous pulse of Stravinsky’s music leaves no one unmoved. Edward Elgar’s renowned Cello Concerto evokes that very same sensation. Philzuid has now engaged the Belgian-Israeli cellist Liav Kerbel to bring an imaginative touch to Elgar’s dream-like score. Philzuid also gives the floor to young Finnish conducting talent Emilia Hoving to champion this timeless music.

Nicolaj Lund

churchill-in-coventry

The horrors of both world wars were unprecedented. We, too, live in times marked by the clash of arms. In 1962, composer Benjamin Britten completed a requiem mass for all victims of war; his timeless War Requiem touches the heart and soul. A committed pacifist, he created an imposing work for three vocal soloists, choirs, organ, and a large orchestra. The work was commissioned for the rebuilt Coventry Cathedral, which had been devastated during the Second World War. Britten based the composition on the Latin Requiem Mass, but the work is truly elevated by the brilliant poetry of soldier-poet Wilfred Owen. Philzuid joins forces with the Groot Omroepkoor, Studium Chorale, and Schola Puerorum choirs to perform Britten’s masterpiece.

music

‘From stage lighting to coffee’ Muziekgebouw Eindhoven (MgE) is about much more than just what happens on stage. Behind every concert,

festival, or project lies a world of people, stories, and collaborations. It is well worth looking behind the scenes to discover what goes into the day-to-day operations of a concert hall. This time, we explore the question: ‘How sustainable can a concert hall be?’ BY MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN

Anyone who immediately associates sustainability in a concert hall with solar panels, waste sorting, and turning the heating down a notch isn’t wrong, of course. But behind the scenes at MgE, the concept is a bit broader than that. Britt Baggermans, a project manager at MgE who is also jointly responsible for themes such as sustainability and inclusion, is the perfect person to explain this.

From stage lighting to coffee

So, how do you make a building that welcomes thousands of visitors, artists, and staff members every year more sustainable? The answer lies largely in hundreds of choices, both big and small. ‘Sustainability is actually woven into every part of the building,’ says Britt. ‘Some measures are highly visible, while others go almost unnoticed by visitors. After all, there is much more to a musical evening than just the artist stepping onto the stage at 8:15 PM. Lights are on, cleaning and dishwashing take place, artists travel, visitors arrive, suppliers come and go, and thousands of people drink a cup of coffee or a glass of wine each year. You can consider sustainability in all these areas. For instance, our building lighting is entirely LED-based, and we use 100 percent European wind energy.’ ‘But we also consider how to make things more sustainable when it comes to our choice of meals, office paper, and the coffee and tea we serve.’ According to Britt, it is precisely the cumulative effect of all these choices that makes the difference. ‘You don’t always have to look for that one major measure. If you ask yourself with every decision whether something could be done more sustainably, you end up making significant progress.’

Sometimes, it comes down to unexpected details. ‘Traditionally, artists were given a bouquet of flowers after a performance. We started thinking about that, too. Could we do it differently? Nowadays, we present a reusable felt bouquet. It might seem like a small thing, but it demonstrates that sustainability plays a role in so many different areas.’

Gold-standard confirmation

The significant strides made in recent years have also recently received official recognition. Muziekgebouw Eindhoven was awarded the Green Key Gold Certificate, the highest level of the international sustainability label for the hospitality industry. With this certification, Muziekgebouw Eindhoven demonstrates that cultural experiences and sustainable business practices go hand in hand. For Britt, the certificate is primarily a confirmation of a process that has been underway for some time. ‘Of course, we are proud to have achieved Green Key Certification. It reflects the steps we have taken together over the past few years. But a certificate like this doesn’t mean you can simply sit back and say, ‘We’re sustainable now.’

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN

Sustainability Music Building Eindhoven

And tomorrow?

This means the answer to the question “How sustainable can a concert hall be?” is never truly final. ‘With almost everything we do, you can ask yourself: can this be done more smartly, more consciously, or more sustainably?’ says Britt. ‘Not everything can change overnight. But if we keep asking ourselves that question, we will keep moving forward.’

The Muziekgebouw Eindhoven team with the Green Key certification.

music SAT 17 OCTOBER

SAT 24 OCTOBER

THU 29 OCTOBER

PARKTHEATER | 20:30 | MUSIC

PARKTHEATER | 20:00 | OPERA

MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN / PHILZUID | 20:15 | CLASSIC

Maarten Heijmans & Xander Vrienten

Ukraine Chamber Opera. Francis van Broekhuizen e.a.

Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand

Tosca Love, jealousy, and moral conflict converge in Tosca, one of Puccini’s most beloved operas. The Ukraine Chamber Opera presents a compelling rendition that strikes a balance between music and drama. With Francis van Broekhuizen in the title role, an intense musical drama about love, power, and betrayal unfolds. Through her powerful voice and commanding stage presence, she delivers an intense portrayal of a woman torn between love and conscience.

EVENTS EVENTS OCTOBER 02 POPRONDE 10 W/ ONTAARD, EYESORES & TENDERBLOM 03 SOLUNAR 10 PSYTRANCE 09 BLADERDEEG FEST III 10 W/ RAW PEACE, SKINWALKERS, TOMBSTONE & WIL LEMAIRE 16 CHANGING TIDES 10 W/ TORN FROM OBLIVION, INFLIKTION & NOTHING ENDS 17 BASS FOR SPACE 10 STREETRAVE EINDHOVEN 17 DUTCH DESIGN WEEK T/M 25 OKT 10 / 23 QUEERHOVEN BOARDGAME NIGHT 10 JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF BOARDGAMES!

kids TUE 20 OCTOBER

Van Hoorne Studios

Free children’s activities during the autumn break

Aladdin de Musical Aladdin is a brave boy with a big heart and a special dream. Together with his elephant friend Boeboe, he sets out in search of the Cave of Wonders. There, he finds a magic lamp containing two genies who grant him four wishes. Aladdin wishes for the love of Princess Layla but discovers that true love cannot simply be wished for. A cheerful and magical family spectacle filled with music, humor, dance, and adventure.

06 WEEKEND NACHOS 11 W/ SEEIN RED, PRESSURE PACT, FALSE, OPSTAND

21 QUEERHOVEN TOWNHALL 11 GET INVOLVED! DYNAMO-EINDHOVEN.NL

CATHARINAPLEIN 21 / 5611 DE EINDHOVEN

autumn holiday

SAT 17 & SUN 18 OCTOBER PARKTHEATER | THEATRE WEEK | VARIOUS TIMES | MUSICAL

30 DE ETALAGE: ART SKOOL T/M 7 NOV 10 / 31 CALL IT OFF GOES TAYLOR SWIFT 10 ERAS TOUR GOES POP PUNK: HALLOWEEN EDITION

17 ZEBRAHEAD 11 W/ PUNK ROCK FACTORY

Symphonic music, but with a delightful twist. Twentiethcentury composers like Maurice Ravel and other innovators happily flouted the rules. They turned the symphonic concerto form inside out and made music history. Ravel created unexpected sonic poetry filled with fairytale imagery. His suite Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose) began as a piano duet but evolved into an enchanting orchestral work. In it, he takes us on a journey through the world of classic fairytales—from Sleeping Beauty to Beauty and the Beast. His Piano Concerto also showcases his mastery; French pianist Jonathan Fournel (winner of the 2021 Queen Elisabeth Competition) puts his left hand to the test.

Alexei Kostromin

Anne van Zantwijk

In Wachtend op de dood, Maarten Heijmans and Xander Vrienten explore the surprising parallels between Dutch kleinkunst (intimate, lyrical cabaret-style music) and American folk, blues, and country. Backed by a strong band, they bring these two worlds together through new songs and classics, sharing stories of loss, longing, irony, and everyday life. The performance strikes a balance between the Jordaan and the Mississippi, centering on a single question: what do you do while waiting for death? Live.

Martje van der Heijden

Wachtend op de dood

4+ Childrene’s Theatr Week

VAN GOGH VILLAGE MUSEUM | 12:30-16:30 | ACTIVITY

During the autumn break, the Van Gogh Village Museum is once again hosting a special activity that children can join for free. On 20 October, between 12:30 and 16:30, it is time to create an artwork using secret writing. You draw or write on paper with a candle and then experiment with watercolours. At first, nothing seems to happen, but as you brush the watercolour over the page, your drawing magically appears. There is plenty to do at the museum before or after the activity. Admission to the museum is free for children up to the age of 17, and includes a free scavenger hunt and a youth audio tour.

kids

Childarterne’s The ek We

WED 21 OCTOBER

THU 22 OCTOBER

VR 23 OCTOBER

PARKTHEATER | CHILDREN’S THEATRE WEEK | 10:00 & 14:00 |1.5+

PARKTHEATER | 19:00 | KNOWLEDGE & PERSONALITY | 8+

PARKTHEATER | 19:00 | MUSIC THEATRE | 8+

Campagnie des Bestioles

Wildebras

De Toneelmakerij & DOX

Under the Snow (Sous la neige)

Surviving the Jungle

Alice in Wonderland

Under the Snow is a poetic performance about wonder, discovery, and early emotions. A white landscape of tissue paper comes to life, constantly transforming into new shapes and worlds. The paper ripples and unfolds, becoming a stem, a sail, or a wondrous creature. Through movement, light, and sound, an enchanting spectacle unfolds a wordless performance bordering on dance. It is a unique experience that gives full rein to dreams and imagination.

Are you ready for an adventure filled with animals, sounds, and exciting challenges? In this interactive show, Wildebras and the audience find themselves right in the middle of the jungle. But watch out... in the jungle, you need to be smart, fast, and brave to survive! Fortunately, Wildebras isn’t on his own - he really needs your help. The more you join in, the better the chance that Wildebras will survive the adventure! After the show, Wildebras will take plenty of time for a meet & greet so that every animal lover can get a photo.

After an endless fall down a rabbit hole, Alice finally lands back on solid ground. And suddenly, everything is different. For Wonderlandthe world she tumbles into - bears no resemblance to anything she knows... In this energetic new production of Alice in Wonderland, De Toneelmakerij and DOX take you on a dizzying adventure filled with dance, music, and magic. Let yourself be enchanted by this contemporary show for young audiences: relatable, funny, and... irresistibly wondrous.

8+ 1,5+ kinder theater week

NO DUTCH REQUIRED

SAT 24 OCTOBER

SUN 25 OCTOBER

FRI 30 OCTOBER

PARKTHEATER | 13:30 & 16:00 | MUSICAL | 3+

PARKTHEATER | 13:30 & 16:00 | TTHEATRE | 6+

PARKTHEATER | 19:00 | THEATRE | PAY WHAT YOU WANT | 8+

Kadee Producties

Meneer Monster

Theater Artemis

Fox & Hare…with Friends

The 78-Storey Treehouse

It’s Still Quiet Right Now

Fox and Hare embark on a new adventure together with their friends Owl and Boar. When something unexpected happens in the forest, a cheerful journey full of surprises, humor, and imagination begins. Through catchy songs and colorful characters, they discover the importance of friendship, teamwork, and a little bit of bravery. Come and enjoy a musical adventure in Fox and Hare’s forest with your family. Sing along, laugh, and join in the fun... because there is always something to discover in the forest!

Andy and Terry are back in their treehouse, which has completely spiralled out of control. With thirteen new storeys, the adventure is bigger, crazier, and wilder than ever. When Andy is replaced by a monkey, a battle breaks out. Will the treehouse blockbuster ever get made? Who will win the battle between Andy and Terry? And why do those mysterious spy cows keep popping up everywhere? A fast-paced theatre comedy full of humour, imagination, movie tricks, and spectacular chaos.

How do humans - and theatre - survive in a world that is racing around us? Whenever something seems important, something else is happening at the same time. How can we distinguish between a major human issue and a triviality when both are rushing towards us with equal urgency? A performance like a busy traffic intersection with no rules. And amidst this clamour—above, below, and behind it all? Someone with something important to say. Will that voice be heard in time??

culture+ FRI 9 OCTOBER PARKTHEATER | 20:30 | THEATER

MON 19 OCTOBER PARKTHEATER | 21:00 | KNOWLEDGE& PERSONALITY

OCTOBER • START OF THE NEW SEASON

Het Nationale Theater | Bo Tarenskeen

Raymond Mens

Dutch Courses

Soekarno

The State of Play in America

In this new production by Bo Tarenskeen, we meet Soekarno—revolutionary and first president of Indonesia— as he stands up against 350 years of colonial oppression. What begins as a fight for freedom evolves into a revolution that becomes increasingly difficult to control. How does he manage to unite a divided people, and then keep them together? A bold production exploring the longing for unity, the spiraling of violence, and the fragility of democracy.

The United States is on the eve of the midterm elections. Will this prove to be the pivotal moment for American democracy? Will Trump seize power once again? Or can the Democrats stage a comeback? In this exclusive show, US expert Raymond Mens takes you behind the scenes in Washington. It is a performance filled with political tension, interaction, and fresh perspectives - a unique opportunity to experience the battle for America up close.

VOLKSUNIVERSITEIT REGIO EINDHOVEN

Elevate and improve your speech, writing, comprehension and vocabulary. • Nederlands niveau 3 Deel 2 - naar B1: start Wednesday, Oct 28, 7 pm - 9:15 pm, 16 lessons • Dutch level 1 (to A1) twice a week: starts Tuesday, Oct 6, 6:30 pm – 8 pm, 24 lessons (lessons are also on Saturdays 9 am- 10:30 am) More information can be found on our website: www.vu-eindhoven.nl

Anne van Zantwijk

Do you have any questions? Feel free to call or email. E-mail: info@vu-eindhoven.nl or call 040-7820810 (monday till thursday from 10:00 - 12:30)

MONTHLY PROGRAM

SAT 17 - SUN 25 OCTOBER

KAZERNE DESIGN LAB | FREE ADMISSION | EHV INNOVATION CAFÉ

VEEMGEBOUW, 8E ETAGE STRIJP-S, TORENALLEE 100 | FREE ADMISSION

Let’s prototype the future together!

Manifestations 2026

On the last Thursday of every month (except December), the EHV Innovation Café buzzes with ideas, driven by technology and design to create a more sustainable world. And where better to do this than in Eindhoven—the ultimate city for prototyping the future? Join the conversation and get involved! In an open, informal atmosphere, we share knowledge, networks, and visions: we “Give-to-Grow.” Open to locals and internationals alike—including tech and design students, makers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Young and old: everyone is welcome. 17:30 Walk-in and networking 18:00 Introduction of special guests, followed by a moderated Q&A 19:00 Networking Language: English. Check the full program—including the DDW special—at ehvinnovationcafe.org

DUTCH DESIGN WEEK

Will the Future Design Us? Art, Tech & Fun! Thema: MUTE Who decides what you see? Which voices are heard, and who fades from view unnoticed? At Manifestations, you’ll discover how technology shapes our lives—sometimes in useful or hopeful ways, other times in strange or unsettling ones. The festival showcases over 50 works by young creators, ranging from robots and digital fashion to interactive installations that respond to your actions. You can observe, experiment, participate, and ask questions. No prior knowledge of art or technology is required.

nstallations, performances, meet-ups, workshops & kids’ programs For instance, check out Robot Writing History by Paul&Albert. A robot repeatedly writes a text and then erases it. The piece demonstrates that history is not set in stone. Who actually decides which stories are preserved and which ones disappear? In My Little Tragedy by Nullshima Studio, you’ll encounter a colorful world filled with plastic. It looks cheerful but also raises questions. Plastic is everywhere these days: in our homes, in the oceans, and even in our bodies. Can we still call that progress?

Full program & updates: www.manifestations.nl

Nullshima Studio - My Little Tragedy

Wheelchair accessible; separate entrance at the rear

SAT 26 SEPTEMBER DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN | 14.00-16.00 | INTERACTIVE LECTURE

THU 8 OCTOBER DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN | 19.30 - 21.30 | DIALOGUE

FRI 16 OCTOBER (AND FRI 6 & 20 NOVEMBER) DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN | 10.30 -13.00 | CREATIVE WRITING

The Art of Meeting

Spill the tea

Creative Personal Writing Series: Inspired by Words

Why do we talk so little about non-monogamy, even though it plays a role in the lives of more and more people? In this edition of Spill the Tea, we explore the taboo surrounding alternative relationship models together. Why do we find it daunting to be open about this, and how can we create more space for diverse forms of connection? Expert Sarai Erkens (De Middelste Lepel) kicks off the evening with insights from her professional practice. Afterward, you will engage in small-group discussions led by host Yma (founder of Tabeau). This is not a support group for those with personal experience, but an open, non-judgmental evening for anyone who is curious, has critical questions, or wants to understand the societal perspective. Come along to listen and join the conversation - and gain new insights that make it easier to discuss this topic in the future!

Whether you are a seasoned writer or just starting out, this creative personal writing course takes you on a writing adventure through short, accessible exercises. Guided by instructor Cecilia van der Geest, you will discover how book quotes, lines of poetry, graffiti, or proverbs can serve as the perfect spark for your own stories. Over the course of three sessions, you will explore various writing styles and gather a wealth of practical tips to use effortlessly at home. Experience the joy of writing freely, without worrying about spelling errors. The course (for ages 16+) takes place on three Friday mornings: 16 October, 6 & 20 November, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. A single ticket secures your spot for all three sessions. Bring your curiosity along and discover what your pen has to say!

We live in an era where we are constantly connected, yet rarely truly meet one another. We often stay within our own bubbles, surrounded by people who think and live just as we do. But what happens when we consciously step outside that comfort zone? In this talk, author Steven van den Heuvel shares stories and insights drawn from psychology, philosophy, and sociology. Drawing on his new book, he explores what it takes to remain open to a different perspective—especially when it challenges us. It is about listening without judgment, curiosity, and the courage to let go of our convictions. This is no ordinary lecture, but a dynamic afternoon where we put the art of meeting into practice together. Come along to listen, share your thoughts, and—above all—meet others!

The Taboo Surrounding Non-Monogamy

View all activities via www.dbre.nl/agenda or scan the QR-code.

AGENDA The Library Eindhoven Saturday 26 September | 14.00 | Lecture Interactive lecture: The Art of Meeting People

WED 14 OCTOBER

The Library Eindhoven Sunday 27 September | 13.30 | Lecture Talk: Courage in a Changing World

DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN | 19.30 - 21.30 | LECTURE

History Month 2026 • Lecture by Suzanna Jansen

The Library Eindhoven Sunday 27 September | 14.00 | Lecture Where is home? The Psychology of belonging

In the 1950s and 60s, countless Dutch women suffered from nervous breakdowns and exhaustion. The prevailing solution at the time? A stay at a convalescent home. But what exactly happened behind closed doors, and what was the real cause of their exhaustion? Author and researcher Suzanna Jansen delves into this hidden past to find answers to these forgotten questions.

The Library Best | Openingstijden bibliotheek Thursday 1 until Saturday 31 oktober | Expositie Julia Swan – My Imaginative World The Library Eindhoven Thursday 2 April | 19.30 | Lecture World Autism day: Judith Visser about her books and autisme

What began as a quest to uncover her own mother’s personal story grew into an in-depth investigation involving old letters and conversations with surviving family members. The impact of a breakdown was immense. When a mother was absent, young daughters were often forced to leave school to take over the household, or children even ended up in boarding schools.

Want to hear more? On Wednesday, October 14 (19:30–21:30), Suzanna will share her discoveries at the Eindhoven Library. This lecture aligns perfectly with the “Body & Mind” theme and is presented in collaboration with Boekhandel van Piere. An inspiring evening guaranteed to make you think!

Dorian June

The Library Eindhoven Friday 2 October | 19.00 | Sustainability Mending Café / Repair your clothes

More info?

Mark Uyl

During History Month, Suzanna Jansen brings this forgotten chapter of history to life. A natural storyteller with a background in journalism and theater, she skillfully connects major societal themes to the lives of ordinary people. She unerringly pinpoints the sensitive issues surrounding the historical position and health of women.

The Library Eindhoven Friday 2 October | 19.00 | Book Club Book Club YA

The Library Eindhoven Sunday 18 oktober | 14.30 | Lecture& quiz: The past tense of language by Yoïn van Spijk

expo THROUGH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

OVERZICHT MUSEUM • MUSEUM W W

PENNINGS FOUNDATION | FREE ADMISSION| EXPO

Discover yourself at Museum W

VERLIES | LOSS

Feast your eyes on the colorful galleries, get to know yourself better, and prepare to be surprised! The permanent collection display takes you on a journey through universal themes that touch everyone’s lives, regardless of who you are or where you come from. Objects such as prehistoric urns, paintings, sculptures, and exquisite silverware tell the story.

Group exhibition

Before The Silence’ is the project in which Wiosna van Bon investigates how others—like herself—have experienced the loss of a parent to suicide. Following his mother’s death, Rick van der Klooster returned to the mountains where the family used to go on holiday and hike. In ‘Between the Mountain and the River’, the landscape serves as a vessel for memory and grief. Pippilotta Yerna presents her monumental triptych ‘Pietà’, centering on the intense, loving relationship she shared with her great-aunt. Martin & Inge Riebeek show a series of short video portraits focusing on the loss of a family member or loved one; these works are part of the series ‘The Essential’. For information, visit: www.penningsfoundation.com

Pennings Foundation

Open: Wednesday through Saturday (and the last Sunday of the month) from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Beeld Wiosna van Bon

Losing a loved one has a profound impact on people. Drawing on their own experiences or the personal stories of others, Wiosna van Bon, Rick van der Klooster, Pippilotta Yerna, and Martin and Inge Riebeek explore how a sense of absence, memory, and grief take shape.

STARTING IN OCTOBER

SAT 17 - SUN 25 OCTOBER

KAZERNE DESIGN LAB | FREE ADMISSION | EXPO

T56 | FREE ADMISSION | EXPO

Nothing is just an object

Equal Ground: stories about origins and dreams

What if you viewed a design object not as a finished product, but as a snapshot in time? Teeming with raw materials, energy, labor, and natural processes - and constantly in flux? In the exhibition Embodied Energy, Vibrant Relations, over 50 designers invite you to see the world around you in a new light. Discover lamps grown from bacteria, textiles made of hair, and building materials derived from algae. Surprising, hopeful, and at times uncanny: design that reveals what something once was and what it could become. Curious to hear all the stories? Come visit any day from 12:00 PM and get inspired. Or make the most of your visit by dining, having a drink, or even staying overnight amidst the design. DDW specials, guided tours, and workshops: kazerne-designlab.nl

Equal Ground is an exhibition featuring art by young creators exploring their roots. Over the course of five weeks, they collaborate to visualize their origins, memories, and dreams. With this exhibition, we aim to create equal opportunities for making dreams come true. Indra Bangaru and Lama Aldayoub are leading this project in collaboration with Stichting de Vrolijkheid. Stories about migration are essential for collective healing. Through this exhibition, we invite you to look back at where you come from and look forward to a future where our differences are acknowledged and can serve to connect us. Opening hours Opening day (17 October): 19:00 – 22:00 After that, through 25 October: open 11:00 – 17:00

Free introductory tour On Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 PM, a guide will take you on a personal tour of the many fascinating stories at Museum W. This tour is completely free; you only pay the museum admission fee. You can reserve a spot by calling 0495 531 920.

Up for a museum date? Fed up with the same old café dates? Looking for a more interesting way to meet someone? Then this is your chance! On Saturday, October 24, a unique dating event is taking place amidst the collections at Museum W. Registration opens on Sunday, September 20. Tickets are limited, so be quick!

Open on TUESDAY till SUNDAY 11:00 - 17:00 Museum W • Meikoel 2 Weert • www.museumw.nl

2026 2026 6 6––2828October October

Eindhoven University of of Technology Eindhoven University Technology Atlas Building Atlas Building Discover thethe world’s best photo journalism Discover world’s best photo journalism Step intointo a visual journey thatthat moves youyou andand challenges Step a visual journey moves challenges your perspective. World Press Photo showcases your perspective. World Press Photo showcases thethe most powerful press photography of the past year. most powerful press photography of the past year. From devastating conflicts andand political upheavals From devastating conflicts political upheavals to the climate crisis andand migration, these striking images to the climate crisis migration, these striking images bring thethe stories thatthat matter to life. bring stories matter to life. As part of TU/e’s 70th lustrum, thethe World Press Photo As part of TU/e’s 70th lustrum, World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 returns to the TU/e campus. Exhibition 2026 returns to the TU/e campus. From October 6 to628, thethe exhibition cancan be be From October to 28, exhibition visited for for freefree on the TU/e campus in Eindhoven. visited on the TU/e campus in Eindhoven.

Free admission, audio tour, andand guided tours Free admission, audio tour, guided tours TheThe exhibition is free to visit in the Atlas Building on on exhibition is free to visit in the Atlas Building thethe TU/e campus. YouYou cancan alsoalso listen to an tourtour TU/e campus. listen to audio an audio via via your smartphone or join oneone of the guided tours your smartphone or join of the guided tours available for for reservation, organized by Studium Generale available reservation, organized by Studium Generale TU/e andand led led by students. TU/e by students. Opening Hours Opening Hours Monday to 7:307:30 - 20:00 MondayFriday: to Friday: - 20:00 Saturday: 12:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 12:00 - 17:00 Sunday: closed Sunday: closed Info:Info: www.tue.nl/sg www.tue.nl/sg STRATEGIC PARTNERS STRATEGIC PARTNERS

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WED 14 OCTOBER | DOMUSDELA | 19.00 - 23.00

ONOMATOPEE | FREE ADMISSION

By a Woman, By a Woman, brings together the artistic practices of Leonie Brandner, Müge Yılmaz, and Pei-Ying Lin in a shared exploration of feminist world-making. The exhibition examines how we create, share, and embody worlds and knowledge. It reflects on how knowledge comes into being and the forms it can take. The “woman” in the title might refer to the work’s creator, the story’s narrator, or a shapeshifter moving between different identities. By a Woman, invites visitors to reflect on who gets to imagine worlds, whose knowledge is acknowledged, and how stories shape the reality we live in. Opening hours: Every Fri, Sat, Sun between 12:00 and 17:00 More info: www.onomatopee.net

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Eindhoven Cultural Awards Celebrating 10 years of culture

Eindhoven Cultural Awards: Celebrating 10 years of culture On Wednesday, 14 October, the winners of the Incentive Award, the Appreciation Award (Organization), and the Appreciation Award (Individual) will be announced during the anniversary edition of the Eindhoven Cultural Awards at DOMUSDELA. For ten years, the Cultuur Eindhoven Foundation has been shining a spotlight on Eindhoven’s cultural heart. This milestone will be celebrated with a festive anniversary event filled with inspiration, opportunities to connect, and surprises. Three awards will be presented during the evening: the Incentive Award, the Appreciation Award (Organization), and the Appreciation Award (Individual). The winners are selected by an independent jury: chair Yasin Torunoglu, Iris Penning, Leontine Heuvelmans, Nicky Kouwenberg, and Erwin Thomasse.

Attendance at the awards ceremony is free, but registration is required.

eindhovenculturalawards.nl

GROUP EXHIBITION AT MUEUM W

I Didn’t Cross The The Border Crosse A fence, a passport, or lines on a map: some borders are clearly visible. Others are harder to pinpoint. They are embedded in patterns of expectation, or in fear of the ‘other’ or in prejudice. Starting Saturday, 17th October, the group exhibition ‘I Didn’t Cross The Border, The Border Crossed Me’ at Museum W invites you to reflect on what borders mean to you. The exhibition brings together over thirty artworks by sixteen emerging and established artists.

Not Just Any Touch BY DOGA KAMA IN COLLABORATION WITH MUSEUM W

border defines more than just where one country ends and another begins. The artists demonstrate this through a diverse range of works, spanning sculpture, photography, and painting.

Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk, who together form the Eindhovenbased design studio Kiki & Joost, are responsible for the exhibition’s design. Spoken word performances by Salma Ali, the former Weert City Poet, can be heard in every gallery. Museum W focuses on the themes of identity and finding meaning in life. Eindhoven-based curator Haiko Sleumer curated the exhibition based on these concepts, as borders shape people’s lives and identities. Haiko explains: “Many people appreciate the clarity and sense of stability that borders provide. They can offer freedom yet simultaneously act as a hindrance. Think of national borders, or the social and normative boundaries that prevent you from exploring your own identity and being yourself. By adopting a more fluid approach to these rigid dividing lines, we create space for other perspectives and stories. The artists in this exhibition show alternative ways of dealing with these sorts of borders.” Diversity was central to Haiko’s selection of artists and artworks: “When curating the exhibition, I paid attention to the balance between men and women and ensured a variety of art forms ranging from textiles and sculpture to photography. Established international names are contributing, alongside emerging Dutch artists. Each brings their own stories and perspectives to the theme.” He describes the exhibition as a sensory experience that also incorporates poems for each gallery written by Salma Ali. “I hope visitors leave the exhibition feeling inspired and prompted to reflect on the boundaries they themselves draw in their daily lives. But what I find most rewarding is when people recognise themselves and feel represented.”

Living Alone (Together) is a long-running art project by Hanneke Wetzer. During the first coronavirus lockdown, she bought a lifelike silicone sex doll online: Nadiah. “I craved social contact, but I didn’t want to infect anyone or get infected myself. So, Nadiah became my lockdown buddy. After the pandemic, I couldn’t get rid of her. I’ve become too attached; she’s my housemate.” Nadiah also became the model for a series of black-and-white photographs documenting their daily life. They eat together, play with the cats, celebrate holidays, and watch Netflix. Hanneke shares the images on the Instagram account @me_and_my_dollfriend, which receives many positive reactions. Yet boundaries play a role here, too especially regarding consent and physical contact: “I know from personal experience that people always want to touch Nadiah. They’re curious about what she feels like. In the exhibition, I invite people to resist that urge. To ask themselves: why do I want to touch her? And what makes me think I have the right to do so?” Hanneke marvels at this fascination. “You wouldn’t just go around squeezing a stranger’s arms or feet, would you? So why do people do that with Nadiah? Because she’s a sex doll, her body suddenly seems to become public property. I hope to make people aware of their own boundaries and those of others. Perhaps we could all stand to be a little kinder.” Hanneke’s series Beings (see the cover), featuring ink drawings of naked bodies, is also part of the exhibition. Four of the drawings have been enlarged into wallpaper. While Nadiah raises questions about touch, this series sees Hanneke exploring how we look at bodies: “Some of the drawings are erotic, but certainly not all of them.” This project is about body positivity and the human body. So many young people are afraid of wrinkles or a bit of a belly, but chasing beauty ideals isn’t realistic. That is what I hope to convey with Beings.

Boundaries can also exist between generations. In the wall hanging *We met online*, Dakota Magdalena Mokhammad pays tribute to her Afghan grandmother, whom she never met. She created the piece last summer at the TextielLab in Tilburg for Museum W. Through online archives, Afghan literature, and historical prints, Dakota pieced together a lost family history and discovered the richness of her Afghan roots. The title refers to this digital encounter, a way to connect with a history she did not experience firsthand. This quest aligns with Dakota’s previous work; she often weaves together themes such as identity, culture, and queerness in artworks made of textile and wood. Dakota Magdalena Mokhammad works in a multidisciplinary way with materials and themes

Rene Meegdes

Meeting without knowing one another

‘Borders shapes life’ Studio Mass

Border, d Me

Kiki & Joost are responsible for the exhibition design.

Will you step across the line? The exhibition’s layout also prompts you to reflect on boundaries. Kiki & Joost make the theme visible or palpable in every room through spatial interventions. Right from the first room, visitors encounter black lines. One cuts across the floor, posing the question: will you step over it? In another room, an installation of glass beads set in a misty, intimate atmosphere challenges your sense of personal space: do you let yourself be touched, or do you keep your distance? The placement of the artworks also plays with established expectations. Kiki & Joost aim to avoid making one work appear more important than another, inviting visitors to look at things differently. For instance, a work by Nan Goldin is not hung on the wall but positioned behind a partition. During Dutch Design Week, from Tuesday 17th October to Wednesday 25th October, 2026, Kiki & Joost will present the design for this exhibition. The scale model will be on display at their studio at Gabriël Metsulaan 1 in Eindhoven. At Museum W, the theme of boundaries is certainly not limited to art on the wall. As a visitor, you too are constantly exploring boundaries: where do you choose to stand, what do you let come close, and which line will you cross?

Nadia my doll friend by Hanneke Wetzer

SAT 17 October 2026 until SUN 14 March 2027 Museum W, Meikoel 2 Weert | TUE until SUN 11.00 tIll 17.00

I Didn’t Cross The Border, The Border Crossed Me Group Exhibtion

Tickets & current information www.museumw.nl

COLUMN LOUBNA

A Game of Tag? Lately, my head has been feeling a bit heavy. That’s hardly surprising, given the themes occupying my thoughts: poverty, inequality, the widening gap in the city. Urgent debates where the tone can quickly shift from shared responsibility to accusations and finger-pointing. Meanwhile, ordinary life goes on. Schedules fill up, deadlines loom, and groceries get more expensive. Recently, while out for a walk, I found myself smiling at one of my fondest memories in Eindhoven. Six years ago, I was cycling home from the city centre. On Boschdijk, near the UWV office, I overtook a man I didn’t know. A moment later, he overtook me. He looked at me. I don’t recall the exact look in his eyes, but I sensed an invitation in it. “Oh, so you want a race?” I called out. So, I overtook him again. For a few hundred meters, we kept passing each other, laughing, waving, sticking out our tongues like two kids who had chosen the same street as their playground. Until I had to take my turn-off. We thanked each other and waved as we cycled on. Our paths parted, literally. I don’t know his name, where he lives, or which party he votes for. I’ll probably never run into him again. Yet, he plays the lead role in one of my favourite memories. Two strangers who didn’t need to know each other to have fun together. Coexisting doesn’t get any simpler than that. There is a national “Outdoor Play Day.” For children. But why only for children? When did we stop playing? Perhaps we’re too concerned with what others think of us. Or maybe we have too much on our minds: a sick mother, unopened bills, the question of whether there’s enough money left for groceries. That is precisely why I sometimes long for something completely trivial. I hope that a spontaneous game of tag breaks out on the street someday. Someone just needs to dare to start, to forget their adulthood for a moment, smile, tag a stranger, and run off. You’re it! Will people be surprised or just hurry on by? Or will someone give chase? Will the student on their way to a lecture join in? Or the man in the suit who has a meeting in ten minutes? Perhaps, a little later, we’ll find ourselves out of breath on the street with strangers. We know nothing about each other, only that we just played together and now share a memory. That won’t solve poverty. A sick mother won’t get better, and the pile of bills won’t disappear. But perhaps we’ll be reminded of something we sometimes forget amidst all our serious conversations: that beneath all our differences, we are simply human beings capable of crossing paths. Without judgment, without debate, without needing to know who the other person is first. Even if only for a few minutes. Laughing, out of breath, fully in the moment. So, if someone suddenly taps you on the shoulder soon, don’t get angry. Run, because you’re it! LOUBNA BAKRA Social Architect Librarian Woensel-Zuid, Coalitie Kapitaalkracht

SAT 24 OCTOBER | DESIGN ACADEMY EINDHOVEN | OPEN DAY

‘Every photo has its own story’ In early October, the time has come again: the World Press Photo Exhibition is arriving in Eindhoven. The award-winning press photos from the past year will be on display at TU/e. The images cover topics such as war, climate change, politics, protest, and daily life. Admission is free. BY DOGA KAMA IN COLLABORATION WITH WORLD PRESS PHOTO

World Press Photo was founded by Dutch photographers in 1955. It began as an international photo contest but has since grown into a global platform for photojournalism. Every year, thousands of photos are submitted by photographers from around the world. An international jury selects the images that ultimately become part of the exhibition. Every photo has its own story. To tell these stories, trained TU/e students provide guided tours of the exhibition. Visitors can join these tours for a small fee.

William Keo

One of these guides is Janna Bergmans (24), an Industrial Design student. Janna finds it special not only to lead visitors past the photos but also to immerse them in the stories and emotions behind the images. ‘We get to put the tours together ourselves, which makes every tour unique; you could even attend multiple tours.’ She consciously chooses photos that resonate with her personally. ‘I pick photos that move me both aesthetically and emotionally. During the tour, I tell the story behind five or six photos. The Photo of the Year is always one of them. There is also time for visitors to share their opinions along the way.’ Giving the tours supports perfectly Janna’s own passion for photography. ‘A news report can tell you what is happening, but a photograph can truly show what that means for the people experiencing it. It’s a way of suddenly bringing something very distant close to home.’

Roie Galitz

That is precisely where Janna sees the power of photojournalism. ‘When you open a newspaper, the first thing you see is the photo. You don’t need to know everything about a situation to be moved by a face, a posture, or a small detail.’

WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION

World Press Photo Exhibition 2026

Aaron Favila

Organiser Liza Gloudemans from Studium Generale TU/e is enthusiastic about the students’ engagement. ‘It’s great for young people to see peers who are so enthusiastic about the exhibition. It always sparks a lot of conversation. There are often difficult or confronting stories included, but the organisers also ensure there are hopeful images on display showing, for instance, people picking up the pieces, moving on with their lives, or working towards a solution.’

Wedding in the Flood

One of those images is Liza’s personal favourite this year: Wedding in the Flood by Aaron Favila. The photo shows a bride standing in a flooded church. Her festive attire and smile stand in stark contrast to the water surrounding her. According to Liza, it is precisely that combination that makes the photo so special. ‘I hope visitors leave with that sense of interest, that they remember not just the images, but the stories behind them as well.’

Tue 6 – Wed 28 October | TU/e Atlas Building | World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 | Free admission | Mon–Fri 07:30–20:00, Sat 12:00–17:00

OVERVIEW OCTOBER

agenda Podia October THU 1 Blue Collar Café 20:00 | Comedy Night

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 12:30 | Elizabeth Goh

Parktheater Eindhoven 20:00 | Keanu | Henry van Loon

FRI 2 Bibliotheek Eindhoven 19:00 | Book Club YA 19:00 | Mending Café / Repair your clothes 19:30 | Wereldautisme dag: Judith Visser about het books and autism

Muziek in de Cathrien 14:25 | La Primavera: Stabat mater Tranen en troost

Parktheater Eindhoven 11:00 | De Lachende Zon 13:30 | De Lachende Zon 20:00 | 150 jaar Jubileum Music

SUN 4 Community Square 13:15 | Homewards The Quiz (until 18:00)

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

20:30 | POPRONDE

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Natlab

Dynamo

18 Septemberplein 10:00 | Record fair (until 19:00)

LAB-1 20:00 | Vroeg Pieken VR 2 t/m ZO 4 Karpendonkse Plas Oktoberfust

Natlab 20:30 | Moonlight Motel

SAT 3 Dynamo 23:00 | Solunar

Klokgebouw 10:00 | IamExpat Fair Eindhoven (until17:00)

Diverse ateliers, Eindhoven e.o. 11:00 | Atelier route Eindhoven and region (also SUN 4 October till 17:00)

Diverse locaties Weekend of Science SAT 3 & SUN 4 October

POPEI 19:30 | We Are Back Festival

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 17:00 | Blue Sands & Hermine Deurloo 19:15 | Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi’s De vier jaargetijden

Bibliotheek Eindhoven 20:15 | Stef Kamil Carlens & The Poem 21:30 | Candlelight Concerts: Tribute aan Queen & The Beatles

12:00 | Noé Inui 14:15 | Brittens War Requiem 19:15 | Ligconcert: Thomas Umbaca

18:00 | Inleiding XXL 19:45 | Marieke Schenk 20:15 | Boris Giltburg 21:25 | LÖNA

Stay on, go out!

FRI 9

11:15 | Cinemini | Het Molletje

Parktheater Eindhoven 13:30 | Back to the Sixties | Route 66 en andere bands

MON 5

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 | From Studio Ghibli to One Piece

TUE 6 Natlab 20:00 | The Global Impact of Korean Cinema | K-Wave

WED 7 Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 - The best music of James Bond

Natlab 13:30 | Children’s Book Ball 2026

Pand P 20:30 | Fade out – ZID Theater | Issam Zemmouri

Parktheater Eindhoven 20:00 | Best of The Beatles ’62 – ’65

THU 8 Bibliotheek Eindhoven 19:30 | Spill the tea | The taboo surrounding non-monogam

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 12:30 | Thalia String Trio

Natlab 20:30 | Praktische bezwaren | Kiki Schippers

Parktheater Eindhoven 20:30 | Interval | Misiconi 20:30 | MUSICA È | The Eros Ramazzotti Tribute band

10:30 | Body and mind in balance with Qigong

Dynamo 19:30 | Bladerdeeg fest III

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Parktheater Eindhoven 19:00 | Stille Stoet – Krachtvoer 20:00 | De Zoektocht Naar Geluk | Diggy Dex 20:30 | The Drama – Theater Oostpool

FRI 16 Bibliotheek Eindhoven

20:15 | Mateus Asato

10:30 | Creative Personal Writing Trilogy: Inspired by Words

Parktheater Eindhoven

Dynamo

19:00 | Changing Tides

SAT 10

SAT 17

Eindhoven centrum 20:00 | ASML Marathon Eindhoven (also on SUN 11 October 9:00)

Muziek in de Cathrien 15:00 | Fien van Dingenen (blokfluit) & Ad van Sleuwen (toetsen)

Parktheater Eindhoven 20:30 | Anatolian Colors met Ruken Baris en Sinan Ayyildiz

SUN 11 Natlab

16:10 | Portrait de la jeune fille en feu | Alliance Ciné

MON 12 Natlab 20:00 | Game Changers | Blade Runner

TUE 13 Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 | Pete Murray 20:15 | Tenebrae Choir

Natlab 20:30 | Train to Busan | K-Wave

WED 14 Bibliotheek Eindhoven 19:30 | History Month 2026 | Lecture Suzanna Jansen

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 | Bamberger Symphoniker

Natlab 20:00 | De Grote Natlab Filmquiz Volksuniversiteit regio Eindhoven 19:00 | Lecture: From your teacup to your city: design is everywhere

THU 15

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 17:00 | Eindje van de Week 20:15 | Pink Martini

Parktheater Eindhoven 20:00 | We zijn toch familie 20:30 | TBS – Job Knoester

Eindhoven Dutch Design Week until SUN 25 oktober

Dynamo BASS FOR SPACE

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 17:00 | WonderYears Trio ft. Jasper Blom 20:15 | Sananda Maitreya 20:15 | Amsterdam Klezmer Band

Muziek in de Cathrien 15:00 | Basilius Vocaal Ensemble: Ode to Music

Parktheater Eindhoven National Children’s Theater Week (until SUN 25 October) 13:30 | Aladdin De Musical | Van Hoorne Studios (until sun 18 October) 20:30 | Wachtend op de dood

Sportpark Bokt 19:30 | MTB-avondtocht ALS het licht uit gaat

SAT 17 UNTIL SAT 31 OCTOBER Children’s Theater Week during the autumn break

SUN 18 Bibliotheek Eindhoven 14:30 | Lecture & quiz: The past tense of language by Yoïn van Spijk

Ketelhuisplein, Strijp-S 12:00 | FeelGoodMarket

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 11:00 | Pas op voor de billenbijter! 20:15 | Tim Burton’s Universe 20:15 | Rosanne Cash

Natlab 16:00 | Children Who Chase Lost Voices

Parktheater Eindhoven

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

12:15 | Busreis naar 40-45, de Musical

12:30 | Duo Líra 20:15 | Elgars CelloMuziek én De Vuurvogel

15:00 | Anansi de Spin en de gulzige Tijger

14:30 | Nijntje op de fiets

FRI 30

MON 19

SUN 25

Parktheater Eindhoven

Groendomein Wasven

10:00 | Dolfijn met Benen duikt in zee vol angsten 19:30 | Alzheimer Café Eindhoven 21:00 | De tussenstand in Amerika

Time to be announced | Wasven Natuurlijk

17:00 | Eindje van de Week 20:15 | BENR

Museum W

Natlab

TUE 20

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Natlab 19:00 | Movies that Matter – Sentient

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 | Twilight in Concert

Parktheater Eindhoven 15:00 | Houtje | Het Ministerie van Onverrichter Zake

WED 21

14:00 | Free introductory tour 12:00 | Vassilis Varvaresos & Iordanis Arzoglou

Natlab 11:15 | Cinemini | Spelen met eten

Parktheater Eindhoven 11:00 | Het Koffertje – De Horde 13:30 | The 78-Storey Treehouse 19:00 | Next to Normal | Nanoek

MON 26

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Atlas Gebouw, TU/e

T56

20:30 | We zien het wel even

World Press Photo exhibition 2026 TUE 6 until WED 28 October

Equal Ground: Stories about origins and dreams ZA 17 until ZO 25 October

Parktheater Eindhoven

Bibliotheek Best

Van Abbemuseum

19:00 | Nu is het nog rustig Time to be announced | Halloween Nights (also on SAT 31 October)

Natlab

17:00 | Ron Cha Trio 17:00 | T.Love

THU 22 Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 12:30 | Ivan Petrenko 20:15 | Alain Clark 20:15 | Marillion (and FRI 23 Oct)

Parktheater Eindhoven 19:00 | Overleven In De Jungle | Wildebras

FRI 23 Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 18:00 | The Jury Experience (also on 20:15) 20:00 | Club Solange

Parktheater Eindhoven 10:30 | Tuimelaar – Frisse Oren 15:00 | Beuk! | Kim van Zeben Theaterproducties 19:00 | Alice in Wonderland

SAT 24 Museum W Event Museumdate

Muziek in de Cathrien 15:00 | Organ music by Toon IJzerman (master-exam)

Parktheater Eindhoven 13:30 | Vos & Haas…met vrienden 13:45 | Wij zijn (ik ben) Anne 20:00 | Tosca | Ukraine Chamber Opera

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 | Van Baerle Trio & Isabelle van Keulen 20:15 | Paul Carrack

Natlab

KEVN   REWIND  until SUN 11 October

20:00 | Call It Off Goes Taylor Swift

20:15 | A Tribute to Julio Iglesias

TUE 27

Niets is zomaar een ding until December 2026

Dynamo

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

10:00 | Onder de sneeuw (Sous la neige)

Kazerne Design Lab

SAT 31 Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Parktheater Eindhoven

Julia Swan | My Imaginative World THU 1 until SAT 31 October

Speeltuin Philipsdorp

20:15 | Fresku & Metropole Orkest

20:30 | Burning | K-Wave

expo

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Museum W      Event Museumdate SAT 24 October Gratis instaprondleiding SUN 25 October

Parktheater Eindhoven

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

19:00 | Music All Around (until SUN 1 November)

Wall Stories SAT 17 October until SAT 14 November

Winkelcentrum Woensel Time to be announced. Halloween (until SUN 1 November)

Museum as Sundial SAT 17 October until SUN 21 Feruari 2027

Van Gogh Village Museum Nuenen     Walking and cycling in the footsteps of Van Gogh   All year round Free children’s activities during the autumn break TUE 20 October

EXPO / DOORLOPEND Diverse locaties Lichtjesroute 2026 until ZO 11 October | 19:00–22:30

Onomatopee   By a woman, until SUN 20 December

19:00 | Genrelab Horror | The Skeleton Key & Dwaalspoor

VERLIES until SAT 21 November

Parktheater Eindhoven

Tante Netty NederTürk    until SAT 17 April 2027

20:30 | Om van te houden | Hanneke Drenth & Aristo’s Bigband

WED 28 Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 10:00 | Openbare repetitie Philzuid 20:15 | Derek Mitchell 20:15 | Maestro Jules onthult

Natlab

Out and About in the Region

Pand P 20:00 | Bedankt om te komen – Jade Mintjens (to FRI 30 October)

Parktheater Eindhoven

FR 2 UNTIL SUN 4 OCTOBER

SAT 24

BEST | Aquabest

BEST | Andrea’s Borrelbar

Animal Event

20:30 | Avond van het Vreemde Lied

WEERT | Museum W

CATS (until SUN 8 november)

SAT 3

THU 29

16:30 & 20:30 | Jeroens Clan - JUK

SUN 25

HEEZE | Diverse locaties

WEERT | Museum W

Kazerne Design Lab 17:30 | EHV Innovation Cafe

BEST | ’t Tejaterke

Kunstsmullen

Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

SAT 3 until SUN 25 oktober

12:30 | Aina Font en Pablo Suaste Cherizola

SUN 11

20:15 | Ravel’s Piano Music for the Left Hand

11:30 - 12:45 | Soepconcert oktober -

20:15 | CARO

Parktheater Eindhoven 20:30 | CONTRA

BEST | ’t Tejaterke Zanggroep Dirk

SAT 17

tijd n.n.b. | Event Museumdate

14:00 | Free introductory tour

SAT 31 BEST | ’t Tejaterke 20:00 | Vrienden van Best Live (till1:00)

OIRSCHOT | Centrum tijd n.n.b. | Halloween Oirschot

BEST | Pompoenerie Best

SAT 17 - SAT 31 OCTOBER

10:00 | Halloweendagen – Griezel & geniet (Also SUN 18 October, until 17:00)

during the autumn break/holiday

Children’s Theater Week

were ldsm aken &tra dities A Little Something for a Rainy Day

A gesture to help someone keep moving forward A little something extra— “rainy-day treat”—can give someone just the boost they need.

In October, this concept takes on a very literal meaning in Eindhoven. Philips Fruittuin is making several hundred kilos of apples available to Eindhoven residents who could really use them.

Quiet Eindhoven and Kapitaalkracht/Pact Woensel Zuid are adding a little something extra to the mix. And ten Eindhoven residents who look out for others will receive a special Apple for the Thirst.

Seeing wh at is needed

For each other, by each other

And then, of course, there are the apples themselves.

Hundreds of kilos straight from the Philips Fruittuin. Delicious to eat as-is, and perfect for turning into something for later. One apple, two jars

Two classics made from almost the same ingredients:

applesauce and apple compote. Both are based on apples— smooth and soft for applesauce, or with a bit more bite

The ‘Appe ltjes voor de Dorst’ awards are for people w ho didn’t need an org anization to spring into action . They saw s o mething in their co mmunity a nd simply got started. For examp le, by cook ing and distributin g meals, o rg anizing outings fo r and with status holders, or setting up a simple ‘give-away ’ cupboard .

for a chunky compote.

Stored in a clean, sealed jar in the fridge or freezer, the apples will keep well for a long time.

What do you need?

Appeltje voor de Dorst

by Liefde is an initiative collaboration voor de Stad, in oven, with Quiet Eindh in, Philips Fruittu & Uit in Eindhoven e, in and Eindless Magaz t/Pact Kapitaalkrach Woensel-Zuid.

• Apples

• A little bit of water & possibly cinnamon.

Peel the apples, remove the cores and cut them into pieces. Place them in a pan with a small amount of water.

The initiative ties in with

Applesauce

Apple compote

Simmer the apples

Cut the apples into slightly

Poverty Together,” the theme

until they are

larger pieces and cook them

Oranje awards. On October

completely soft.

for a shorter time so that

Mash or purée them and

some chunks remain intact.

de Stad will present the first

add cinnamon, if desired.

Season with cinnamon.

award. Nine more will follow

“Breaking the Cycle of

of the 2026 Appeltjes van 8—the day of the national

awards ceremony—Liefde voor “Appeltje voor de Dorst”

during the Week Against Poverty, running from October 9 to 16.