Program municipalities

For the first time in almost two decades, GLOW extends beyond the familiar city limits of Eindhoven. This year, not only the city shines, but the surrounding region also comes to life. GLOWing Horizons brings light art to everyone, and that means a journey beyond the city limits with the light art installation CITYVERSE by OCUBO.

In this very first edition of GLOWing Horizons, the villages of Geldrop-Mierlo, Waalre, Oirschot, and Best take the lead with special buildings serving as canvases for light art. It’s a glimpse of what’s to come: a vision of the future with the region as a beacon of light. Witness how the Standerdmolen in Mierlo transforms, while in Oirschot, the centuries-old Sint-Petrusbasiliek and the Kloostertuinen shine in a new light. The Town Hall and chapel in Best become new masterpieces, along with the Weverijmuseum and the Weeffabriek in Geldrop, and the Huis van Waalre in Waalre.

Explore the programs for each municipality below.

For those unfamiliar with Oirschot, you will be pleasantly surprised by the beautiful village center surrounded by numerous monuments. On the Markt, the impressive Sint-Petrusbasiliek towers high above the village. You can also admire the Kloostertuinen illuminated. From Friday, November 10th, to Saturday, November 18th, the light art installation CITYVERSE can be viewed from 18:30 to 22:00.

What will you see?

• The GLOW route

The GLOW route starts at the Boterkerkje, where an exhibition of children’s artworks from OBS De Korenbloem will be on display. From there, you walk via the Markt to Museum de Vier Quartieren, where a special exhibition is showcased: Light! From the time of Van Gogh to contemporary light art.

Then, walk past the town hall towards the Tower of the imposing Sint-Petrusbasiliek for the largest light artwork: a tower-high light projection on two sides of the basilica tower. On the right side of the Basilica, you can also see the latest stained glass windows by artist Marc Mulders, named ‘De Betoverende Tuin’ (The Enchanting Garden). A premiere!

From there, head to Koestraat, passing the Hof van Solms first, and then go to De Brouwerij Vandeoirsprong. Both buildings are artistically illuminated using the ‘PANI’ technique. The route ends at the Zusters Franciscanessen. The second major light artwork is located at the back of the monastery garden, creating a magical scene.

From the monastery, walk back towards the Markt, enjoying a snack and drink along the way or at the Markt.

• Additionally, on Monday, November 13th, from 18:00 onwards, you can view Het Schaduworgel at De Kloostertuinen. The Schaduworgel travels through the streets to collect stories. Moving shadows on the facades narrate the anecdotes and experiences of homeless people, refugees, nuns, and the elderly. The images and experiences they have gone through may be very recognizable. Come and see the mobile installation at De Kloostertuinen.

The light art that brings Geldrop-Mierlo together with the city of Eindhoven can be seen at The Weverijmuseum, De Weeffabriek (Geldrop), and De Standerdmolen (Mierlo). The local routes are identifiable by the brightly colored stickers on the lampposts and start from the Brigidakerk and Lucia church (Geldrop), but starting the route elsewhere is also allowed. The route maps can be found on the homepage.

From Friday, November 10th, to Saturday, November 18th, the light art installation CITYVERSE can be seen from 18:30 to 22:00. The projections are free to visit.

What will you see?

• The Weverijmuseum in a different light (Geldrop)
• The Weeffabriek transformed (Geldrop)
• De Standerdmolen (Mierlo)
• Special BEAT boxes along the route in Geldrop