GLOW Veldhoven

General information

The light festival GLOW is a celebration for your senses and imagination. The upcoming edition, Connect, will take place from November 7 to 14, 2026, and is free to visit in Veldhoven, Eindhoven, Oirschot, Best, Helmond and Lieshout. Will you join us?

During its first edition in 2025, GLOW transformed Veldhoven into an enchanting light setting, where you discovered beautiful light artworks in unexpected places, squares, and streets. The route is a place where people come together and share experiences. From young to old, national to international, GLOW creates shared moments and memories. Walk along several light installations created by international and local artists, specially made for – and by – residents and visitors.

See the 2025 route

Opening hours

  • Eindhoven: Saturday, November 7 to Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 18:30 to 23:00
  • Best, Oirschot, Veldhoven, Lieshout, Helmond: Saturday, November 7 to Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 18:30 to 22:00
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Light artworks

Dream Town | Hugo Vrijdag & GLOW Kids

Eindhoven, Helmond, Oirschot, Best, Veldhoven, Lieshout, 2025

Blueprint | Pronorm - Veldhoven

Veldhoven, 2025

Step into the Light | Michel Suk - Veldhoven

Veldhoven, 2025

AI Boom or Bubble | Joop van der Velden - Veldhoven

Veldhoven, 2025

Guardians of Time | Manfred Kielnhofer - Veldhoven

Veldhoven, 2025

Weeping Willows | Har Hollands & Kees Bos - Veldhoven

Veldhoven, 2025

Day of the Living Colors | Trafficlight of Mexico Art Collective - Veldhoven

Veldhoven, 2025

OCULUCIS | Hermes Mangialardo - Veldhoven

Veldhoven, 2025

Twinkle | Daniel Margraf - Veldhoven

Veldhoven, 2025

Plan your visit

The easiest way to get to GLOW Veldhoven is by public transport or by bike if the distance allows. See below for how to visit Veldhoven.

Train

Are you coming to GLOW by train? Good choice! Plan your trip to Eindhoven Central Station, where both sprinters and intercity trains stop. From there, you can easily take public transport to Veldhoven. Check ns.nl and 9292.nl for the latest travel information.

City bus

Surrounding villages and areas often have their own timetables. GLOW takes place in Veldhoven-dorp. Check  9292.nl  for relevant travel information.

Bike

Veldhoven has several bike racks. Park at one of these bike racks to directly follow the GLOW route.

Car

Attention! The city center is dedicated to GLOW, and Veldhoven will not be as easily accessible by car during these days. Are you coming by car anyway? Then please be aware of traffic congestion.

Where is the best place to park?

Coming by car? You can park at one of these locations:

Parking at a P+R

Choose affordable P+R parking and take public transport or a shared electric transport to the city centre.

FAQ

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. The artworks are created by national and international light artists and for everyone to visit.

Is GLOW accessible for wheelchairs?

The GLOW route is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information on (disabled) parking spaces, restrooms, water refill stations, rest areas, and shelters, please refer to the Accessibility Map from the Municipality of Eindhoven.

I live on the GLOW route and my road is closed, where can I find more information?

Do you live directly along the route? Then you will receive a letter from the municipality with more information. If you haven’t received a letter but do live directly along the route, please send an email to bedrijven@veldhoven.nl.

Can I contribute to GLOW as an entrepreneur?

Absolutely! Check out the partnerships page here or send an email directly with your proposal or question to wieteke@gloweindhoven.nl.

Press information

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.

Partners Veldhoven

Main partners

Partners

Vrienden

Ambassadeurs

Hosts Veldhoven

GLOW HOSTS: Restaurants & Bars

Participate as a municipality

Feel free to request an introduction.

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Become a partner of GLOW Veldhoven too

GLOW exists thanks to special collaborations and tailor-made partnerships.

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