Practical info
Practical info
The world’s largest international light art festival GLOW is a feast for the senses and the imagination! GLOW takes place this year from 11 to 18 November 2023. Along the GLOW route you can enjoy light artworks, installations and satellite projections that have been created especially for their location. Everything is created for and inspired by the city.
Route
Opening times
GLOW surprises and amazes! In squares, parks, and on unexpected spots in the streets.
Eindhoven: Saturday 11th to Saturday 18th, from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Geldrop-Mierlo, Oirschot, Best, and Waalre: Saturday 11th to Saturday 18th, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Plan your visit
Accessibility
The easiest way to get to GLOW Eindhoven is by public transport or by bike. These are the best ways to avoid traffic and parking congestion.
Transport
Are you coming by train? Good choice! Eindhoven has two stations: Eindhoven Centraal and Strijp-S Station. Intercity trains and sprinters stop at both stations. Eindhoven Centraal Station is even a beautiful part of the GLOW route this year. We therefore advise travelling to this stop. Check ns.nl for the latest travel information.
Surrounding villages and areas usually have services running to Eindhoven Centraal Station. Check 9292ov.nl for the relevant travel information. You can start the GLOW route at Eindhoven Centraal Station. Leave the Centraal Station on the city side and follow the route to the left. The route will be clearly signposted from the station.
In the GLOW route, several bus stops will be suspended:
18Septemberplein, Smalle Haven, PC Hooftlaan- Stadhuisplein, Vrijstraat- Piazza.
A temporary new stop has been set up at the Parktheater.
Eindhoven has several bicycle parking facilities. Click on one of the bicycle storages to view the location.
NB! GLOW takes place in the city centre, so Eindhoven will be difficult to access by car during the festival. Still want to come by car? It will be busy, so plan your journey accordingly! Parts of the city centre will be closed during GLOW between 18:30 and closing time at 23:00.
GLOW’s official parking partner is Voordeligparkeren.nl Prices start at €7,50 up to max. €12,50 per day Check OTHER PARKING FACILITIES where you will find the parking locations that are next to or within walking distance of the route.
Choose affordable P+R parking and take public transport or a Go Sharing scooter to the city centre.
- P+R Meerhoven. A daily rate of € 4 and the area is open 24/7.
- P+R Genneper Parken. A daily rate of € 4 and the area is open 24/7. Are you taking public transportation to the city? Then disembark at the Parktheater to begin the GLOW route immediately.
- P0 High Tech Campus
General
You can visit all the light artworks in the city center of Eindhoven from Saturday, November 11th, to Saturday, November 18th, 2023, between 6:30 PM and 11:00 PM. The projects in the villages of Geldrop-Mierlo, Oirschot, Best, and Waalre can be visited from Saturday, November 11th, to Saturday, November 18th, 2023, between 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM.
GLOW is a free light art festival in the public areas of Eindhoven. The city will be illuminated with large and small light art projects that are linked together along a walking route through the city. The artworks are created by national and international light artists and for everyone to visit.
You can visit all the light artworks in the city center of Eindhoven from Saturday, November 11th, to Saturday, November 18th, 2023, between 6:30 PM and 11:00 PM. The projects in the villages of Geldrop-Mierlo, Oirschot, Best, and Waalre can be visited from Saturday, November 11th, to Saturday, November 18th, 2023, between 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM.
The physical map is available at the following information points:
- Tourist Information Eindhoven/VVV at Stationsplein (inside the train station, opposite Jumbo). Open during GLOW from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Info container at Stationsplein. Open from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Info container at Victoriapark. Open from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Info container at Paradijslaan. Open from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Info container at Kanaalstraat. Open from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Yes, guided tours are also available. Visit this page for more information or get in touch with Tourist Information Eindhoven/VVV on groepen@eindhoven247.nl or call 0031(0)40 2979115.
The light artworks are connected by a walking route through the city. The route is around five kilometres long and starts at Eindhoven Centraal Station. So you can join anywhere on the route.
We advise you to travel by public transport. Still want to come by car? Book your parking spot with our partner Voordeligparkeren.nl
Parking during GLOW starts at €7,50 up to max. €12,50 per day. Visit the website to book a parking space in advance at one of the following locations
Where to park during GLOW Eindhoven?
Parking DLL – Kanaalstraat 4
Parking Stadskantoor – Stadhuisplein 10
Parking TD-Gebouw – Frederik van Eedenplein 1
Parking Fellenoord – Pastoor Petersstraat 170
Parking Philipsstadion – Anton Philipslaan
Parking Philips Bedrijfsschool – Frederiklaan 60
Parking LAC – Victoriapark 90 – (pre-booking not possible, entry for € 9,50.)
You can start the GLOW route at Eindhoven Centraal Station. Leave the Centraal Station on the city side and follow the route to the left. The route will be clearly signposted from the station.
In the GLOW route, several bus stops will be suspended:
18Septemberplein, Smalle Haven, PC Hooftlaan- Stadhuisplein, Vrijstraat- Piazza.
A temporary new stop has been set up at the Parktheater.
More information about travelling by bus can be found here.
Public toilets (also accessible for disabled people) can be found in the following locations:
- Van Abbemuseum, Bilderdijklaan
- De Heuvel
- Stads, Paradijslaan
- Central Station NS, Stationsplein
Accessibility
The route of GLOW follows the public road as much as possible. We recommend to walk the route, it’s only 5 kilometers.
If you do come by bike, take the traffic around you into account.
The route between the Stadhuisplein and the Markt is prohibited for cyclists.
The GLOW route is entirely accessible for wheelchair users. There are, however, some points that need to be taken into account and which will be announced later this year.
Rolling Monday will be organised on Monday 13th of November. This evening is quieter and most accessible for wheelchair users.
Stakeholders/residents
Several roads in the city centre will be closed for traffic daily from 18:00 to 23:00. Residents living in the direct vicinity of the event area will receive a letter from GLOW with information on the best way to access your home. Questions? Send an e-mail to info@gloweindhoven.nl
No, this is not permitted.
No, this is not permitted.
Yes you can! Visit our partnerships page.
GLOW has international allure, and that’s something worth writing about. It’s an excellent opportunity for the press to view and discover new artists and light art projects. Members of the press are also welcome at GLOW for reports and interviews.
Questions from the press can be submitted by sending an e-mail to pers@gloweindhoven.nl, stating which press medium you work for and how you would like to highlight GLOW Eindhoven. Looking for press material? Visit this page for press images.
Become a partner
GLOW Eindhoven exists thanks to special collaborations and tailor-made partnerships
One-time donation
Donate a voluntary amount easily and safely. The GLOW Foundation is happy with every donation!