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Handpicked by us: the events worth your evening, from free talks to the big nights out. We check every one before it goes up.
Calendar
Stripes are big events that run for days. Tap a day to see what's on.
Big city events
The festivals and celebrations the whole city goes to.
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17 Oct to 25 Oct
Dutch Design Week
120+ locations, mostly Strijp-S
More than 2,500 designers across the city, with the theme R.A.W. Start at Strijp-S: Building TT, the new Building TX, and Building SFF for AI and digital design. Early-bird tickets are €29.50, or €17.50 with a student card, and are valid all nine days. Kazerne, Dutch Invertuals and a few others charge extra.
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7 Nov to 14 Nov
GLOW Eindhoven
5 km route through the centre
The light festival returns with the theme CONNECT and, for the first time, a drone show at the Philips Stadion. The walking route is about 5 km: 18 Septemberplein, Victoriapark, Emmasingel, Stadhuisplein, Catharinakerk, Smalle Haven and the Markt. Go on a weekday, early in the evening.
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6 Feb to 9 Feb 2027
Carnival
The whole city
Four days of street party, parades and music. Everyone dressed up. A lot of fun!
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26 Apr to 27 Apr 2027
King's Night & King's Day
Strijp-S, Stadhuisplein, Bergstraat, Woenselse Markt
Wear orange: DJ stages, street parties and flea markets.
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12 Jun to 20 Jun 2027
Eindhoven Pride
City centre
Parade and parties. Amsterdam Pride follows in late July to early August.
Music & nights out
Concerts, club nights and parties worth going out for.
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Wed 14 Oct · 19:30-22:45
Young The Giant
Effenaar, Grote Zaal
The US indie rock band behind 'Cough Syrup' plays songs from its new album.
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Fri 16 Oct · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Pink Martini
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
A 13-piece American orchestra mixing big band, Latin, chanson and pop, with singers China Forbes and Storm Large.
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Fri 16 Oct · 20:00-02:00
PIXL Clubnight (opening night)
PIXL Club
The first club night at a new venue on Strijp-S, with its resident DJs.
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Sat 17 Oct · 20:00-21:30
Level Up! Videogames in Concert
TU/e Auditorium
A wind orchestra plays music from Zelda, Tetris and Halo with gameplay on screen. Cheap and fun.
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Sat 17 Oct · 15:00-00:00
Neophyte Presents: Always Hardcore
Vibes Eindhoven (former Beursgebouw)
Dutch hardcore is a local music tradition, and Neophyte is one of its best-known names.
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Sat 17 Oct · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Sananda Maitreya (formerly Terence Trent D'Arby)
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
The singer once known as Terence Trent D'Arby plays old hits and new songs with his band The Sugar Plum Pharaohs.
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Sun 18 Oct · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, eldest daughter of Johnny Cash, plays an evening with her husband and producer John Leventhal.
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Tue 20 Oct · 19:30 doors, 20:15 start
Blood Red Shoes
Effenaar, Kleine Zaal
The UK rock duo plays a small-room show for its 20th anniversary.
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Tue 20 Oct · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Twilight in Concert
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
The full Twilight film on a big screen with a 12-piece band playing the score live, for the book's 20th anniversary.
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Tue 27 Oct · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Paul Carrack
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
The soulful voice behind hits with Squeeze, Ace and Mike and the Mechanics, back in Eindhoven with new music.
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Fri 30 Oct · 20:00-01:00
K-POP Night: Halloween edition
Effenaar, Kleine Zaal
A cheap Halloween dance night to K-pop, with a prize for the best costume.
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Sun 1 Nov · 19:30 doors, 20:15 start
Temples
Effenaar, Kleine Zaal
The British psych-rock band tours a new, more danceable album.
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Wed 4 Nov · 20:15 (doors 19:30)
SPYAIR
Effenaar, Grote Zaal
A Japanese rock band famous for anime theme songs, on its 2026 European tour.
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Fri 6 Nov · 20:00-02:00
Durum Night: Sababa 5, Zajal, Trackvogels
Effenaar, Kleine Zaal
A night of global sounds mixed with funk, psych rock and electronic music. Good for dancing.
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Sat 7 Nov · 16:00-00:00
BackToBase
Vibes Eindhoven (former Beursgebouw)
A long techno and trance party in the city centre.
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Sat 7 Nov · 13:00-23:00
Snakepit
Klokgebouw
A big hardcore and uptempo dance event celebrating ten years of uptempo music.
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Wed 11 Nov · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Naruto Shippuden: The Symphonic Experience
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
A live orchestra plays the anime's music while highlights from its 500 episodes run on a big screen.
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:30 doors, 20:00 start
Gallowstreet
Effenaar, Kleine Zaal
An Amsterdam brass band that plays house, hip-hop and jazz. A very lively live show.
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Sat 14 Nov · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Asaf Avidan: Unfurl Tour
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
Singer-songwriter Asaf Avidan tours with a full band for the first time in three years.
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Sat 14 Nov · 20:00-02:00
BLUEPRINT
Evoluon
An all-night house party inside the Evoluon, the flying-saucer building.
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Sat 14 Nov · 13:00-01:00
Helldorado Festival
Klokgebouw
A one-day rock, punk and metal festival on three stages with Eagles of Death Metal, Converge, Amenra and The Exploited.
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Sat 14 Nov · 21:00-02:00
PIÑA: ¡Vamos a bailar!
Effenaar, several rooms
A big Latin party with reggaeton and a second room for salsa and bachata. 18+.
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Fri 20 Nov · 19:30 doors, 20:15 start
MEROL
Effenaar, Grote Zaal
One of the biggest Dutch pop names right now, with a loud new electro-punk show.
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Sat 21 Nov · 21:00-03:00
We All Love 90's 00's 10's
Effenaar, Grote Zaal
A sing-along throwback party with hits everyone knows. 18+.
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Sun 22 Nov · 13:00-23:00
Tributeland
Klokgebouw
An indoor festival of tribute bands on three stages, playing Coldplay, The Doors, Pearl Jam, CCR, The Beach Boys and more.
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Sun 22 Nov · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Uriah Heep: The Magician's Farewell
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
A farewell tour by the British hard rock band that started in 1969.
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Wed 2 Dec · 20:30-00:00
Studentproof Swing Sessions
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
A free jazz set followed by an open jam session. Bring an instrument if you play.
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:30 doors, 20:15 start
NAFT
Effenaar, Grote Zaal
A Belgian live act with brass and two drummers playing techno and house. Feels like a rave.
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11 Dec to 12 Dec · Doors 15:00 both days
Eindhoven Metal Meeting
Effenaar, several rooms
A two-day metal festival with 30 bands on two stages, including Death Angel, Rotting Christ and Legion of the Damned.
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Sat 12 Dec · 14:00-00:00
Joy Indoor Festival
Klokgebouw
A full-day indoor dance festival in the old Philips factory hall at Strijp-S.
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Sun 13 Dec · 19:15 doors
Lying-down concert: Joram Feitsma
Paterskerk (Muziekgebouw programme)
A calm evening in a church with tea, a short meditation and piano music you listen to lying down.
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Wed 16 Dec · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
An Irish Christmas
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
Sixteen Irish dancers and musicians from Celtic Steps, known from Riverdance, in a festive folk and dance show.
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Fri 18 Dec · 18:00-00:00
Eindhoven Christmas Party (Kerstborrel)
Klokgebouw
A big Dutch Christmas sing-along party with artists like André Hazes jr. Very local, very loud.
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Sat 19 Dec · From 16:00
Hidden Garden Indoor: Joris Voorn and Bart Skils
Klokgebouw
The winter indoor edition of Eindhoven's Hidden Garden techno festival, with Dutch headliners Joris Voorn and Bart Skils.
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Sat 19 Dec · 14:00-00:00
Memorylane
Klokgebouw
A hardstyle classics day that brings back the big tracks from the genre's peak years.
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Sun 27 Dec · 14:00-00:00
Liquicity Winterfestival
Klokgebouw
A well-known drum and bass day festival with Fox Stevenson, BOU and K Motionz.
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31 Dec to 1 Jan 2027 · 22:00-05:00
Effenaar Oud & Nieuw 2026
Effenaar, several rooms
A New Year's Eve party across the whole venue, with a midnight countdown and a silent disco.
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Thu 31 Dec · 20:00-08:00
Verknipt NYE Eindhoven
Klokgebouw
A twelve-hour techno rave to see in the New Year, with 16 DJ acts, most playing back to back.
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Sat 16 Jan 2027 · 20:30-02:00
De 80's 90's & 00's Radio Party
Klokgebouw
A huge throwback party in a former Philips factory hall. Good January plan.
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Wed 20 Jan 2027 · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Madison Cunningham and Metropole Orkest
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
American singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham plays her folk and Americana songs in new arrangements with the Metropole Orkest.
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Sat 30 Jan 2027 · 12:00-23:30
Intercell Klokgebouw
Klokgebouw
An Amsterdam techno and house party brand with a strong line-up, including Benny Rodrigues and Lisa Korver.
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Sun 31 Jan 2027 · 20:15 (doors 19:15)
Heather Nova: The Orchard Tour
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, Hertog Jan Zaal
Singer-songwriter Heather Nova plays songs from her fourteenth album alongside older favourites.
Design, art & film
Exhibitions, design, cinema and theatre in English.
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Until 3 Jan 2027
The Collective Response
Foundation We Are
A free design show at Strijp-S about what happens when people work together.
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Until 28 Oct · Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00, Sat 12:00-17:00
World Press Photo 2026 at TU/e
Atlas building, TU/e campus
The year's best press photos, free to see on campus. Last chance before it closes on 28 October.
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Wed 14 Oct · 19:30-21:00
Kaboom Animation Festival screening
Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos (TU/e)
Seven award-winning short animated films with no spoken words, so anyone can follow.
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Sat 17 Oct · 14:00-18:00
Opening of Museum as Sundial
Van Abbemuseum
The opening afternoon of the Van Abbe's new main show, held during Dutch Design Week.
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26 Oct to 1 Nov
C-YOU Eindhoven pop-up cinema
DOMUSDELA
A week of film screenings inside a former church turned into a one-off cinema.
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17 Dec to 19 Dec · 19:30-22:00 (also 13:30 on 19 Dec)
Pride & Prejudice (English-language theatre)
P and P
A rare chance to see theatre in English in Eindhoven, by the Next Act Collective.
Dutch traditions
Sinterklaas, Halloween, Christmas and other seasonal moments.
Talks & community
Free lectures, meetups and events for internationals.
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Thu 15 Oct · 19:30-23:00
Eindhoven International Quiz Night
Grandcafé Centraal
A pub quiz in English on the Markt. Easy way to meet other internationals.
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Thu 15 Oct · 17:30-19:30
Innovation Café
Kazerne
Free talks and debates on tech and design in English, with drinks and a chance to meet the speakers.
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Thu 15 Oct · 19:30-23:00
Mix & Mingle
Changes weekly (posted on Meetup)
A relaxed drinks evening where people from all over the world meet. Good if you are new in town.
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Wed 21 Oct · 13:00-17:30
Anchored, Drifting: kite-making workshop for migrants
CKE Eindhoven
A free creative afternoon where people who moved to the Netherlands make and fly kites while sharing stories about migration and belonging.
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Mon 26 Oct · 10:00-12:00
Dutch Labor Market 101
Online
An online EURES session on how to find a job in the Netherlands, with tips on applications and time for questions.
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Wed 28 Oct · 10:00-11:00
Ask the Expert: Beyond the CV
Online
A free one-hour online talk on what hiring leaders look for beyond your CV, with live questions at the end.
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Thu 29 Oct · 10:00-12:00
Say Hello Online: Your Next Career Move
Online
A free online meetup to meet other internationals, share experiences and hear about career programmes.
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3 Nov to 24 Nov · 10:00-12:30 on 3, 10, 17 and 24 Nov
EURES online career workshop (4 sessions)
Online
A four-morning online course on CVs, cover letters, networking and Dutch work culture for partners of expats, orientation year holders and EU migrants.
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6 Nov to 17 Jan 2027 · 6 Nov 19:30-21:30 (welcome evening)
Homewards: welcome programme for locals and newcomers
M by Muziekgebouw Eindhoven (welcome evening)
A three-part programme to meet people and learn the city. Most people come alone.
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Thu 12 Nov · 10:00-12:00
Say Hello meetup for internationals
High Tech Campus Eindhoven, Building 27
A free morning meetup for internationals and partners who want to find work or meet people.
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Sat 21 Nov · 13:00-17:00
Merhaba Eindhoven
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
A free celebration of Turkish culture with live music, food and drinks.
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Wed 25 Nov · 12:40-13:30
Talk: How Brilliant Minds End Up in Meaningless Jobs
Blauwe Zaal, TU/e Auditorium
A free lunch talk by Simon van Teutem on why smart people end up in finance and what that costs us.
Sport & outdoors
Runs, matches and things to do outside.
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Sat 31 Oct · 13:00-17:00
Beer Run Eindhoven
Brouwerij Het Veem
A 7.5 km fun run past three local breweries, with tastings on the way.
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Sun 29 Nov · 08:30-13:00
Urban Trail Eindhoven
Route through Eindhoven
A 5 or 10 km run through places you don't normally enter, like the Philips Stadium.
Open days
University and college open days, on campus and online. Go before you apply.
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Sat 24 Oct · Bachelor sessions 10:00-15:30 (three slots); Master sessions 11:00-12:30 and 13:00-14:30
Design Academy Eindhoven Bachelor & Master Open Day
Design Academy Eindhoven
For aspiring designers: tour the academy, see the departments and hear about the bachelor and master programmes in person. Register on the school site first.
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Tue 27 Oct · 15:00-16:00
Study in NL: Ask the Ambassadors
Online (Microsoft Teams)
For international students thinking about studying in the Netherlands: ask student ambassadors your questions in a live online Q&A.
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Sat 31 Oct · 10:00-16:00
Fontys Open Day Eindhoven
Fontys campus Eindhoven (building per programme)
For students choosing a bachelor's or associate degree: visit the programmes on the Eindhoven campus and talk to students and teachers.
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Sat 31 Oct · 10:00-16:00
Fontys Open Day Tilburg
Fontys campus Tilburg (building per programme)
For students choosing a bachelor's: visit the Tilburg programmes, including the English-taught arts programmes, and talk to students and teachers.
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Sat 31 Oct · 10:00-15:00
Fontys Open Day Venlo
Fontys Campus Venlo
For students choosing a bachelor's: visit the Venlo campus, home to several English-taught business programmes, and talk to students and teachers.
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Sat 31 Oct · 09:30-15:45
Tilburg University Bachelor's Open Day
Tilburg University campus
For students choosing a bachelor's: attend programme sessions, including the international bachelor's programmes and special sessions for international students. Register on the school site first.
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6 Nov to 7 Nov · Fri 18:00-21:30, Sat 09:30-14:00
Avans Open Day
Avans campuses Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch and Tilburg
For students choosing a bachelor's or associate degree: visit Avans programmes on campus and join information sessions. In Dutch.
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9 Nov to 27 Nov · Times not listed
TU/e Bachelor Experience Days
TU/e campus
For students considering a TU/e bachelor's: spend a day on campus following classes in the programme you like.
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Thu 12 Nov · 16:00-21:00
HAS green academy Open Day 's-Hertogenbosch
HAS green academy 's-Hertogenbosch
For students interested in food, agriculture and the green sector: meet the programmes, including the two English-taught bachelor's. Register on the school site first.
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Sat 14 Nov · 09:30-16:00
Tilburg University Master's Open Day
Tilburg University campus
For students considering a master's: meet the master's programmes and ask about admission on campus.
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Sat 14 Nov · Times not listed yet
TU/e Master's Open Day
TU/e campus
For students considering a TU/e master's programme: meet programme staff and students and look around the campus.
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16 Nov to 19 Nov · Per programme, mostly late afternoon or evening (CET)
Fontys Online Information Week
Online
For prospective students anywhere: join live webinars per programme where students and teachers explain the study and answer chat questions. Register on the school site first.
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17 Nov to 26 Nov · 09:00-16:30 (morning or afternoon per programme)
Tilburg University Student for a Day (Bachelor's)
Tilburg University campus
For prospective bachelor students: attend mini-lectures with current students and see if a programme suits you.
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Wed 18 Nov · Times not listed
Design Academy Eindhoven Master Online Open Day
Design Academy Eindhoven
For prospective master students anywhere: learn about the DAE master programme online. Register on the school site first.
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Sat 21 Nov · 09:30-15:00 (bachelor presentations 10:00-14:45; master 11:00-13:30)
BUas Open Day
BUas Campus, Breda
For students considering a bachelor's or master's at Breda University of Applied Sciences: attend programme presentations and explore the campus.
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Fri 27 Nov · Times not listed yet
Design Academy Eindhoven: Explore the Bachelors
Design Academy Eindhoven
For prospective bachelor students: spend a day discovering how DAE works and what a student's day looks like.
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Mon 30 Nov · 18:30-20:30 CET
Avans International Orientation Webinar (Bachelor)
Online
For international students: learn about studying in the Netherlands and Avans' English-taught bachelor's programmes such as International Business. Register on the school site first.
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Tue 1 Dec · 12:00-12:30 and 19:30-20:00 CET
HAS green academy Online Meet & Greet (English-taught bachelor's)
Online
For international students: chat online with students and lecturers about the two English-taught HAS bachelor's programmes. Register on the school site first.
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Thu 3 Dec · 17:00-19:00
BUas Digital Discovery Day
Online
For international students: explore BUas bachelor's and master's programmes online, ask students questions and get visa, housing and cost information. Register on the school site first.
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Thu 10 Dec · 09:00-15:30
HAS Orientation Day International Food & Agribusiness
HAS green academy, 's-Hertogenbosch
For students considering International Food & Agribusiness: a day with talks, a campus tour, a company visit and time with current students. Register on the school site first.
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Fri 11 Dec · Times not listed
Design Academy Eindhoven Bachelor Open Day
Design Academy Eindhoven
For prospective bachelor students: a full day of talks and tours through the DAE building and workshops. Register on the school site first.
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19 Jan to 21 Jan 2027 · 10:00-19:00
Tilburg University Bachelor's Virtual Orientation Days
Online
For prospective bachelor students anywhere: join live online panel talks with students from different programmes.
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19 Jan to 21 Jan 2027 · 10:00-19:00
Tilburg University Master's Virtual Orientation Days
Online
For prospective master students anywhere: join 11 online sessions with interactive student panels about the English-taught master's programmes.
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Wed 20 Jan 2027 · Times not listed
Design Academy Eindhoven Master Open Day
Design Academy Eindhoven
For prospective master students: tour the building, see the workshops and meet the master programme. Register on the school site first.
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Sat 23 Jan 2027 · 09:30-15:00
BUas Open Day
BUas Campus, Breda
For students considering a bachelor's or master's at BUas: attend programme presentations and explore the campus.
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Sat 23 Jan 2027 · 10:00-14:00
HAS green academy Open Day 's-Hertogenbosch
HAS green academy 's-Hertogenbosch
For students interested in food, agriculture and the green sector: meet the programmes, including the two English-taught bachelor's. Register on the school site first.
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Sun 24 Jan 2027 · Times not listed yet
Fontys Open Day
Fontys campuses Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo
For students choosing a bachelor's or associate degree: visit Fontys programmes on campus and talk to students and teachers.
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29 Jan to 30 Jan 2027 · Times not listed yet
Avans Open Day
Avans campuses Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch and Tilburg
For students choosing a bachelor's or associate degree: visit Avans programmes on campus. In Dutch.
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Fri 29 Jan 2027 · Times not listed yet
Design Academy Eindhoven: Explore the Bachelors
Design Academy Eindhoven
For prospective bachelor students: spend a day discovering how DAE works and what a student's day looks like.
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Sat 30 Jan 2027 · Times not listed yet
TU/e Bachelor Open Day
TU/e campus
For students choosing a bachelor's: hear every TU/e bachelor programme present itself, join campus tours and visit the information market.
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1 Mar to 4 Mar 2027 · Per programme, times not listed yet
Fontys Online Information Week
Online
For prospective students anywhere: join live webinars per programme where students and teachers explain the study.
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Tue 16 Mar 2027 · Times not listed yet
TU/e Master's Open Day
TU/e campus
For students considering a TU/e master's programme: meet programme staff and students on campus.
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Wed 17 Mar 2027 · 18:00-21:00
BUas Open Evening
BUas Campus, Breda
For students considering a bachelor's or master's at BUas: visit the campus in the evening and attend presentations.
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Sat 20 Mar 2027 · Times not listed yet
Fontys Open Day
Fontys campuses Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo
For students choosing a bachelor's or associate degree: visit Fontys programmes on campus and talk to students and teachers.
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Wed 24 Mar 2027 · 17:00-21:30
Avans Open Evening
Avans campuses Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch and Tilburg
For students choosing a bachelor's: visit Avans programmes on campus in the evening. In Dutch.
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Tue 30 Mar 2027 · 10:00-15:30
HAS Orientation Day Horticulture & Business Management
HAS green academy, 's-Hertogenbosch
For students considering Horticulture & Business Management: meet current students and talk to a study advisor. Register on the school site first.
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Thu 1 Apr 2027 · 09:00-15:30
HAS Orientation Day International Food & Agribusiness
HAS green academy, 's-Hertogenbosch
For students considering International Food & Agribusiness: spend a day on campus and meet students and the study advisor. Register on the school site first.
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Sat 22 May 2027 · Times not listed yet
TU/e Online Open Day (Bachelor and Master)
Online
For prospective bachelor and master students anywhere: learn about TU/e programmes online without travelling.
Good to know
Not events, but dates that change your plans: clocks, strikes, works.
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Sun 25 Oct
The clocks go back
At 03:00 the clocks go back to 02:00. You get an extra hour of sleep, and darker evenings until spring.
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19 Dec to 22 Dec
Train works before Christmas
Track maintenance between Boxtel and Eindhoven may slow or change trains to Amsterdam and Schiphol. Check the NS app before you travel home for the holidays.
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1 Feb to 18 Jul 2027
Eindhoven Airport closes
No flights at all from 1 February to 18 July 2027 while the runway is renovated and a new landing system is installed. Flights restart on 19 July. Plan your 2027 holidays around it.
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