Overview
Overview
GLOW is a free annual light-art festival with a walking route of illuminated artworks through Eindhoven's city centre, running over eight evenings each November. Confirm the 2026 programme at gloweindhoven.nl.
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GLOW Festival is a celebration for the senses and the imagination. The upcoming edition, CONNECT, will take place from 7 to 14 November 2026. This free festival will once again light up the heart of Eindhoven, as well as Helmond, Oirschot, Best, Veldhoven and Lieshout. Visitors can explore a walking route filled with inspiring light artworks, specially created for and by the region by international and local artists, emerging talents, children and residents.
The route guides hundreds of thousands of visitors along an approximately 5 km walk through the city centre, featuring around 35 spectacular light artworks. With the interactive GLOW map, available online before the festival, you can easily track your location on your phone, follow the route, and discover detailed information about the artworks, restaurants and other facilities along the way. A physical map of Eindhoven is available for €2 at the information kiosk along the route and at the This is Eindhoven Store in De Heuvel.
GLOW is a free light art festival in the public area. The city will be illuminated with large and small light art projects that are linked together along a walking route through the city.
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Good to know
- The easiest and most conscious way to get to GLOW Eindhoven is by public transport or bicycle.
- Daily, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM, several streets in the city center will be closed to through traffic.
- Affordable parking during GLOW is available with our partner Parking You, starting from €7.50 up to a maximum of €15 per day.
- A physical map of Eindhoven is available for €2 at the information kiosk along the route and at the This is Eindhoven Store in De Heuvel.
- Check the Accessibility Map on the Eindhoven municipality website to see all bicycle parking, public transport stops and lines, shared transport options, current roadworks, P+R locations, and parking facilities in the city.
Frequently asked questions
When does GLOW start and finish?
You can visit all the light artworks in the city center of Eindhoven from Saturday, November 7th, up to and including Saturday, November 14th, 2026, between 6:30 PM and 11:00 PM. The routes in the municipalities Helmond, Best, Oirschot, Veldhoven and Lieshout can be visited from Saturday, November 7th, up to and including Saturday, November 14th, 2026, between 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM.
Do I need a ticket for GLOW?
No. GLOW is a free light art festival in the public area. The city will be illuminated with large and small light art projects that are linked together along a walking route through the city.
How long is the walking route?
The route is approximately 5 km through the city centre, featuring around 35 spectacular light artworks.
Is there parking available?
Yes, affordable parking is available with Parking You from €7.50 to €15 per day, and there are also Q-Park and P+R options. However, parts of the city center are closed to traffic from 6 PM to midnight.
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