A labour of love on paper
It’s sometimes said as if it means nothing. But creating a magazine is a choice. For attention. For slowness. For something that lingers instead of flashing by.
Eindless appears on paper because Eindhoven is more than pace and technology. This city is made up of people. Of hands. Of stories that touch each other. Of the realisation that we must do it together. That unity isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. This edition isn’t about hype. It’s about coming home. About belonging without explanation. About craftsmanship that endures because someone refuses to say: this isn’t worth it anymore. About repairing instead of replacing.
March is a month of transition. Of fasting and celebration. Ramadan and Nowruz fall closely together different in origin, yet equal in movement: making space, sharing, looking ahead. And, of course, the city comes out again. Light in halls, sound in basements. Culture to shake you awake, to walk into a place and feel that Eindhoven is alive. You’ll read stories of people departing and arriving. Because being on the move is also part of putting down roots. Eindhoven as a place where you land or return.
This isn’t a side issue: this is how a city sustains itself. As long as we keep creating and reading this, you’ll know what’s going on, and we’ll say: you belong here. Enjoy reading.
Lidy Lathouwers Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, Eindless Magazine
In this edition
COLOPHON March 2026
Eindless magazine is a publication of stichting Uit in Eindhoven
Editing & publication Claire van der Elst, Yukiko Funakoshi, Ailén
Gamberoni, Ineke Hurkmans, Mathilde Lageman, Loubna Bakra
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COVERIMAGE • ©Parktheater Eindhoven
Orkater sheds new light on European history with Mother of Europe. A musical performance directed by Belle van Heerikhuizen, with lyrics, performances, and music by Manouschka Zeegelaar Breeveld and others. See also page 8
Liefdewerk op papier
Endless for a city that wants to stay together
Soft landing
Departure & arrival at Eindhoven Airport
Between Cultures: UK
Hair Machine is Louisa Curtis’s gender-neutral hair salon in Strijp-S.
Column Mathilde
Winning combination: Oranje & Jutta
Going Out Agenda March
Concerts, theater, exhibitions & more
Thuis is waar je niet hoeft te doen alsof Naima and her daughter D. participated in Burst Your Bubble
Made in Eindhoven
Renée Frankhuizen sharpens knives with Japanese stones
Column Loubna
A city only becomes strong when power is shared. Vote lovingly.
Monthly overview March
What you can’t miss this month
World Flavours & Traditions
Ramadan & Nowruz: two traditions, different roots
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Soft landing
Eindhoven Airport is the gateway to the Brainport region. With direct connections to and from London, Alicante, Budapest and other destinations, the airport brings people closer together for holidays, work or family visits. What remains is that very first impression: the airport is Brabant hospitable and welcomes passengers with an organised service and good connections. This is where your journey begins. Will you join us?
‘The convenience is fantastic: hop on and a moment later you’re sitting in the sun’
‘It feels peaceful here, and I really appreciate that’
Departure to Tenerife
Resie & Nikkie
Age 32 & 45 jaar • Nationality Nederlands
Resie works and lives in Strijp. “When I moved here on my own, it immediately felt like coming home. Strijp is a village within a city. Lots of different people live there, and everyone looks out for each other. That makes it warm and familiar. And I love that you can get into the city so quickly, and onto the highway just as quickly. For me, everything comes together here.” Nikkie works in Veldhoven and lives in the new De Caai development. “For the first few weeks, I cycled to work using my navigation system. De Caai is a pioneering area and is still developing rapidly. Public transport and amenities still need to grow, but that’s part of it and what makes it interesting. Because everyone is new, you quickly connect with your neighbours.” Resie and Nikkie are still so close that they meet up at least once a week. They also travel together, preferably from Eindhoven Airport. Nikkie will soon be going to Innsbruck and Barcelona. “The convenience is fantastic: hop on and a little later you’re sitting in the sun.”
When Resie moved from Limburg to Eindhoven and lived next door to Nikkie, they became neighbours and friends. After six years, they no longer live next door, but their friendship remains. Today they’re flying to Tenerife together, to the sun together.
Direct
connections, close to home
Arrival from Londen
Min &
Hano
Age 23 & 21 jaar
• Nationality South Korean
“I’m studying sports marketing in Utrecht,” Min says. “I wanted to study English. Through an exchange programme, I can now stay here for a year.
I’m having a great time, but the weather isn’t always great.” They just returned from five days in London. “We even took the train to a Manchester United football match. That was quite intense, but also fantastic.”
Min lives with other international students. “I think Utrecht is a nice city. It’s beautiful, small, and much quieter than Rotterdam or Amsterdam. That suits me well. The Netherlands is a pleasant country. It feels peaceful here, and I really appreciate that.” Hano also finds the Dutch very friendly.
“It’s not always easy to spontaneously strike up a conversation, but that’s no different in Korea.” Min has already been to Paris and Belgium and has more plans. “I’d love to visit Switzerland, Italy, and Eastern Europe, like Hungary. Eindhoven Airport is a great starting point to explore more of Europe.”
From his university in Korea, Min is studying at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences for a year. His girlfriend, Hano, is visiting him from South Korea. They’re both from Seoul.
Eindhoven Airport has 7 million passengers per year, which is an average of more than 18,000 arriving and departing people every day. 53% of them travel on a holiday or a city trip, 33% visit family and/or friends and 14% make a business trip. However short their visit may be the airport strengthens the growth of the region for settling, for living and working, and in economic terms.
VAN DER ELST
BETWEEN CULTURES: UNITED KINGDOM
“I’m a chatterbox by nature” Louisa Curtis
Determined, decisive, and unstoppable: the talented, creative chatterbox Louisa Curtis (38), originally from Bath, England, is the founder of the Hair Machine salon on Strijp-S. She overcomes obstacles without ever giving up. At the same time, she is highly sensitive and empathetic, qualities that are essential in this profession. Louisa runs her salon solo. Talent and ethics are central, accompanied by a strong indie-rock soundtrack.
AILÉN GAMBERONI IMAGE LOUISA CURTIS
Never be misled by the outside world. Hairdressing may seem light and creative, but it has many delicate aspects that require a great deal of technical skill and interpersonal responsibility. For example, treating clients with care by listening carefully and clearly managing expectations, monitoring your own health, and above all, cutting and styling with extreme precision, without pulling or burning sensitive areas.
“I moved here when I was 24, for a relationship. It felt like the right time for a new adventure. I’d always wanted to live in another country and explore it. Almost seven years ago, I started my own salon. That, too, had always been a dream: my own space. The opportunity arose in the Space-S building, a wonderful community where living and working merge. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I took the plunge and went for it. My salon was probably the first gender-neutral hair salon here, and I’m incredibly proud of that. Inclusivity has always been very important to me. My prices are based on time or hair length, not on “men’s” or “women’s” cuts. That’s a trend now, but certainly not when I started. I was one of the first, and I’m truly proud of that.
Is your work easy or difficult?
“Talking to people all day long is easy for me. I’m a chatterbox by nature. Eindhoven is so international. I hear stories from all over and am constantly learning about my clients’ lives. I love that. And the long days can be difficult. It’s physically demanding work, so you have to take good care of your body, exercise, and pay attention to your posture. Communication is also an art in itself. It can be mentally and physically exhausting. To do this job well, you need a certain personality, in addition to creativity, you have to be able to communicate directly and clearly, while putting people at ease. For some, a hair salon can be quite intimidating. Hair is strongly linked to emotion and identity, much more so than you might think. Having people trust you is a big responsibility, but it also creates a deep bond. They don’t say hairdressers are like flamboyant therapists for nothing. I love my job and wouldn’t trade it for anything else. It suits my creative mind and my talkative nature. I feel fortunate to be successful here and to have built such a great client base.”
What don’t people tell you about this profession?
“It can be very intense and sometimes even quite invasive. You really have to be suited to it and feel comfortable with your clients. An autistic client, for example, might feel very uncomfortable with head contact, even during a wash or massage. I have to consciously consider that and ask about it beforehand. It’s part of my responsibility. Gaining the trust of these clients is very rewarding. I’m a bit of a nerd myself and have ADHD, and I think that has honed my attention to personal details. At the same time, I must be careful not to overexert myself. I’m on my feet all day, and constant contact with water, shampoo, and chemical products means allergies or dermatitis are always a risk.”
But you clearly love your work and run a successful salon on your own with a loyal clientele.
“I love meeting new people and having different conversations every day. I’ve always enjoyed hearing new stories, even as a child. In Eindhoven, the clientele is very diverse, and I learn from their experiences every day. That broadens my perspective and gives me energy. I feel comfortable working alone and focusing on myself, and I think I’ll keep it that way. In England, I always worked in large teams at salons, and I enjoyed that too. But when I consider everything, I know I don’t need to get rich. This way, on my own, I feel comfortable and satisfied. You have to do what feels right. I’m proud of myself. I finally feel truly empowered.”
Are you still happy here?
“Like most people who move to another country, I sometimes get homesick. But I think I’ve integrated well. Partly because of my work, I’ve met all sorts of different people over the years, and that gives me a sense of connection to the city. Hairdressing has a certain magic: we’re at the heart of the community, we know our neighbours, and we know a lot of secrets... ha ha!”
“In Eindhoven, clients are very diverse, and I learn from their experiences every day.”
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Orange & Jutta
Until last week, I wasn’t particularly fond of the colour orange. Although... In autumn, I love it: leaves, pumpkins, bonfires in the garden. Around King’s Day, we can’t ignore it at all. The Netherlands transforms into an orange mass; wigs are donned, houses are decorated, cakes and drinks all turn apricot. It’s really fun! It brings people together and makes our country unique: one big costume party! What do internationals actually think of it? It varies from a little crazy to quite unifying. I know many who simply join in the orange frenzy and throw themselves into the festivities without any shamethe ultimate integration, you might say.
Now that the Winter Games have begun, the colour is unavoidable. And yet, I’m starting to get excited about it too. In the stands, you see a mix of colours, but then suddenly there’s a whole orange section, and that’s a sure thing - the Dutch are in the house! It shows we belong together and we support our athletes through thick and thin! It also evokes emotion. I find myself secretly a little proud to be Dutch. How strange! Of the 92 participating countries, not one has its own marquee as a meeting place where winning athletes are honoured in a huge haze of orange. We do!
Yesterday, I sat down for a good look (let the athletes do the work): the women’s 1000-meter speed skating, which, by the way, sounds better in English: speed skating. Until yesterday, I actually didn’t know that the women were reaching speeds of 55 kilometers per hour. Two top Dutch athletes were participating. One of the two is modest and not too publicityseeking: Femke Kok. The other, Jutta Leerdam, is almost the opposite: 5 million followers on Instagram and a lot of media coverage. Many Dutch people have opinions about her, especially. How can you come to the Games in a private jet? Why do you pay so much attention to your appearance? Why don’t you skate with a team? Who do you think you are? I often wonder who these people are who comment so much on others and feel they should have an opinion and then share it. Poor people! Get a life.
I’m a fan of Jutta. She knows what she wants and does it her way, no matter what the world says. I was on the edge of my seat, practically moving with every turn. Just hope she doesn’t fall! This immense tension lasted 1:12.31. Gold! So deserved and well-deserved. The orange haze in the stands exploded. “Follow your heart, and you’ll be standing here with a gold medal,” were Jutta’s words. For me, orange and Jutta are forever linked.
MATHILDE
LAGEMAN
Directeur & mede-eigenaar STE Languages
“‘You poor creatures, get a life for yourselves’
AGENDA
There’s plenty to do in the city this March, too, with music, theater, dance, exhibitions, and events. Will you be there? Stay on, go out! PARKTHEATER | 20:30 | DANCE | NO DUTCH REQUIRED
Six dancers from ICK Amsterdam set the stage ablaze with WE, the BREATH. With sheer physical power, stunning precision, and a gripping emotional intensity, they draw you into their world. Raw, direct, and intense: every movement counts. Every gesture, every breath pulsates through space, drawing you into the collective. You don’t just watch; you move with it. This dynamic performance isn’t a moment of stagnation, but a powerful reset.
Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT
1)
Wildsong
Ten acrobats take to the stage and together create a world where everything revolves around collaboration, trust, and constant change. In Humans 2.0, by the internationally acclaimed company Circa, human constructions emerge that grow, shift, and disappear again, driven by sheer physical strength and precision. Set to evocative live music and sleek lighting, an intense and rhythmic performance unfolds, revealing the simultaneous fragility and resilience of humanity. Humans 2.0 is an immersive experience where movement, tension, and beauty seamlessly merge.
A.R. Gurney’s acclaimed classic tells the moving story of Melissa and Andrew, childhood friends. Their lives take different paths but remain connected by a passionate correspondence spanning half a century. Like their characters, Anne Wil Blankers and Hans Croiset share a deep love for stories, for language, and for a life unfolding through words on paper. A love that never fades and always brings them back to the place where they feel connected to each other and to the audience through stories: the stage.
Dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two renowned creators and discover the unparalleled versatility of the NDT 1 dancers. Choreographer Jan Martens, known for his daring and abstract creations bursting with energy, presents his first world premiere, full of endurance, rebellion, and innovative punk-infused music. For his first NDT 1 creation, Martens works with a large ensemble of dancers to the provocative, punk-infused compositions Pretty by Julia Wolfe and GG Concerto by Hanna Kulenty
Sanne Peper
Chicos Mambo Tutu
Six dancers take us on a hectic, humorous, and visually stunning journey. Twenty tableaus highlight icons of ballet, contemporary dance, ballroom, sports, rhythmic, academic, and acrobatic dance. It is undeniably an ode to dance, where satire goes hand in hand with unparalleled quality. It’s an opportunity to easily discover major dance themes or to rediscover them in a new light.
De Dancers
Shake Shake Shake
An exhilarating concert that slowly derails into a dance performance. A live band of dancers and musicians sing about being stuck and shaking it out, chasing the top and hitting rock bottom. It’s a performance about feeling alive, in a world where you barely have any control over where your attention goes. With music as an infectious invitation to move and shake off all your misery. To ultimately find your own, alternative direction together.
Freedom Theatre
If I May Die
Poignant theater about autonomy, psychological suffering, and self-determination.
If I May Die is the story of Fransien, a brave woman who, after a life of psychological suffering, longs for a dignified end. The piece poses poignant and relevant questions about freedom of choice, autonomy, and the right to self-determination―and about the consequences of such choices for those left behind. The performance touches on social taboos and dilemmas, but does so with openness, humanity, and intense theatrics. There will be room for reflection in the post-performance discussions by Paul Rotschke of the Michelson Foundation.
Tickets: freedomtheatre.nl
Mother of Europe
Atman has lost his way home. Along the way, he meets the strangest, most charming, and most exciting people and experiences the most incredible adventures. But will he find what he’s looking for?
Master storyteller Bart Moeyaert and composer Leonard Evers wrote the brandnew fairytale family opera Atman! about a young boy’s search for a home. With just one accordionist and one singer, he brings this adventurous story to life.
On the eve of the French Revolution, tensions are brewing in Europe. The powerful Empress Maria Theresa, the talented young violinist and composer Chevalier, and Freemason Angelo Soliman meet at a crucial moment in time, with only one goal: to leave an indelible mark on European history. A story about the fickleness of power, about the struggle to be part of the status quo and to allow all voices to be heard in historical narratives.
In The Silent Woman, actress and theatre maker Dilan Yurdakul gives a voice to her grandmothers―the first generation of migrant women. Women who left their homeland behind, quietly built a new life, and rarely spoke of their desires, grief, or strength. They carried a heavy burden, were often silent, and remained in the background. What do our grandmothers’ stories say about our lives today?
Simone Lamsma performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky’s famous Violin Concerto remains a source of emotion and virtuosity. Composed in just two weeks, the work evokes intense imagery and demands a soloist who perfectly combines technical mastery and musical sensitivity. This is a perfect fit for Simone Lamsma, one of the Netherlands’ most esteemed violinists. She knows the concerto inside and out and brings a new dimension to this beloved masterpiece. Philzuid also presents lesser known, yet enchanting orchestral music. Augusta Holmès’s La nuit et l’amour exudes romantic refinement, while Paul Dukas’s Symphony in C is a rare gem that reveals the influence of Beethoven and Franck. Conductor Ludovic Morlot leads Philzuid through this rich program. An evening that brings together Russian passion, French elegance and the sheer splendor of an iconic violin concerto.
The Billy Joel Experience (ft. La Finesse String Quartet) Nocturne
Let yourself be carried away in Nocturne, a musical evening where pop and classical music seamlessly blend. Together with the Billy Joel Experience and the German string quartet La Finesse, a world full of contrast, poetry, and intensity unfolds. Music that whispers, moves, and sometimes unexpectedly explodes. Nocturne is an ode to the night. A sensory journey full of emotion, musicianship, and surprising beauty that lingers long after. A story about the fickleness of power, about the struggle to be part of the status quo and to allow all voices to be heard in historical narratives.
Bruch with Adelina Hansani and Armen Nazarian
Philzuid spotlights two remarkable discoveries of German Romanticism: Emilie Mayer’s dramatic Faust Overture and Max Bruch’s Double Concerto. Originally written for clarinet and viola, Bruch later created a version for violin and viola, full of lyricism and expression. After all, no composer makes the violin sing as passionately as Bruch. Now, this undiscovered gem of Bruch’s takes the stage, with Philzuid’s concertmaster Adelina Hasani and principal violist Armen Nazarian as soloists. Together they bring Bruch’s melodies to life in a performance full of warmth and finesse. The romantic journey continues with Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony, the “Scottish.” Inspired by Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and historic sites, Mendelssohn painted a symphonic scene depicting the rugged Scottish countryside. Chief conductor Duncan Ward leads Philzuid through a program in which the beauty and power of Romantic music shine.
St. Matthew Passion
From Erbarme dich (Embarrassment) to the most moving choral parts. Led by Baroque specialist Enrico Onofri, Philzuid takes on Bach’s magnificent St. Matthew Passion. The entire Netherlands holds the St. Matthew Passion in high esteem. And rightly so. It is a concert experience without equal. For over three hours, visitors immerse themselves in the healing richness of Johann Sebastian Bach’s sound. The monumental oratorio is an intoxicating accumulation of wondrous arias, glorious choral parts, and sparkling Baroque music. Bach framed the Passion of Jesus Christ with Passion music that continues to sound sensationally timeless. Every spring, Bach’s masterpiece sounds anew. Philzuid is now collaborating with Italian Baroque specialist and conductor Enrico Onofri. As principal violinist of the renowned Baroque ensemble II Giardino Armonico, Onofri has already made a name for himself with his Vivaldi interpretations. He is also increasingly establishing himself as a conductor. His interpretation of one of the greatest Baroque classics is eagerly anticipated. SAT 4 APRIL
SUN 29 MARCH
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 19:00 | KLASSIEK
Philzuid
Otto van den Toorn
Inextricably linked to MgE: ‘Mr. Frits’ Philips
Few people have meant as much to Eindhoven as this man: Frits Philips. A member of the Philips family, also known as Mr. Frits. Frits Philips died in 2005 at the age of 100, but his legacy lives on in the heart of the city. The Muziekgebouw Eindhoven (MgE) also shares a long history with this remarkable personality.
In the 1960s, Frits Philips led Philips to become one of the largest technology and electronics companies in the world. While he was at the helm, the company gained a reputation as an innovative and progressive enterprise. Yet, Frits remained closely connected to “his” Eindhoven. He believed that a strong company and a strong city should reinforce each other and was actively involved in social and cultural development. For him, Eindhoven was more than just a place to do business, it was a community that had to remain vibrant and inspiring. He earned the nickname “Mr. Frits” from this deep commitment.
New Concert Hall Named
On 22 June 22 1990, Mr. Frits officially launched construction of the new concert hall in Eindhoven by lowering the grand piano into the excavation. He did this together with Hein Jordans, former conductor of the Brabant Orchestra (now Philzuid). On 6 September 6 1991, the symbolic handover took place to Jan Timmer, the then President of Philips. Mayor Van Kemenade announced the name at that time. The new concert hall would be called “Frits Philips Music Centre”: “We believe there is no better way to express our appreciation for Philips’ significance for Eindhoven over the past hundred years than by linking the Philips name to the facility that is symbolic of the city’s development in the coming decades. In this name, we want to honour the company, and in particular the man who for so many years personified the bond between the city and the company. In many ways, Frits Philips still does. He is not only a great industrialist, but also a real human being and a true Eindhoven native.”
His name was to be displayed on the facade of the Music Centre. This elicited this reaction from Mr. Frits: “Traditionally, more music was made in Brabant than in other provinces; in the villages, there were often enthusiastically singing church choirs. At the beginning of this century, intellectuals from all over the Netherlands came to work at Philips, and many of them felt a strong need to make and listen to music, because I’ve found that people with science backgrounds are often very musical. All sorts of music societies emerged, such as the Philips Orchestra and the Philips Philharmonic Choir, which sang so beautifully at our wedding in 1929.” Concerts were also regularly organised at the Philips home, he says: “I remember that even before the First World War, my father and mother and other Eindhoven families organised chamber music evenings in the winter. Celebrities like the Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman stayed at our house, De Laak on Parklaan, for such occasions, because Eindhoven didn’t really have any prestigious hotels at the time.”
As Eindhoven grew in the 1920s, there was a need for a suitable space for theatre and music performances. Frits wrote about this: “The Philips Recreation Center wasn’t intended for that purpose at all. It originally served as a canteen. It wasn’t converted into a theatre until 1934. But the acoustics have always been poor, although they have been significantly improved by the installation of an electronic reverberation system. It’s much better when the acoustics are naturally good. When we lowered a grand piano into the Music Centre’s construction pit last June, I said it was of the utmost importance that musicians and conductors work together to produce good music. The combination of skilled musicians, a high-quality acoustics hall, and the skill we’ve developed here in Eindhoven to record music almost perfectly on Compact Disc makes it possible to distribute Eindhoven’s music products worldwide. It’s good that the Music Center has a wellknown name that resonates well with international audiences as well. When artists say they played at the Frits Philips Music Centre, that name will mean something to people and that’s nice for those artists.”
Mister Frits Lives On
After a long transition period, Frits Philips has disappeared from the brand name: the concert hall is now called Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, his name no longer adorns the facade, and in 2023, the grand café/restaurant Meneer Frits made way for Podium M. Yet, the striking Frits Philips character remains visible in various tributes throughout the building. In the Frits Philips Foyer, for example, a bronze bust of Frits overlooks visitors. Or that one striking yellow chair in the Hertog Jan Hall - that too is a tribute to Frits Philips amidst the audience.
“More music was made in Brabant than in other provinces; enthusiastically singing church choirs in the villages, for example.
MARCH & APRIL
Sint Catharinakerk Begijnenhof 2 Eindhoven Tickets via muziekindecathrien.nl
7 March | Catharinakerk | 15:00
Marjon Strijk, Catharinaconsort
o.l.v. Arjan van Baest en Ruud Huijbregts Couperin, Delalande, Clérambault (La Magnifique)
14.25 Beiaardbespeling Rosemarie Seuntiëns
14 March | Catharinakerk | 15:00 Vincent Kusters (bariton), Ruud Huijbregts (orgel, klavecimbel)
Parels uit de Barok: Monteverdi, Purcell, Bach
21 March | Catharinakerk | 14:00 - 18:00
Bach-dag in de Cathrien
Best of Bach - lezing/muziek Matthãus Passion, koralen, motetten, klavecimbel- en orgelwerken
28 March | Catharinakerk | 15:00 Bart Wuilmus (B) - orgelmuziek van Mendelssohn, Bach, Richter, Dupré, Van Loon en improvisaties
11 April | Catharinakerk | 15:00 Koormuziek in de Cathrien Ariosto Ensemble Programma rond Petrarca en Ariosto
14.25: Beiaardbespeling Rosemarie Seuntiëns
18 April | Catharinakerk | 15:00
Kamermuziek: Aeter Trio (fluit, viool, harp)
Jacques Ibert, Theodore Dubois, Mel Bonis
25 April | Catharinakerk | 15:00 Arjan Veen (Utrecht) Orgelmuziek, o.a. 5e Symphonie van Widor
Woman in Literature
Who is this enigmatic woman in literature? In this captivating lecture, Maria van Deutekom takes you on an inspiring journey through time, past diverse images of women and their roles in stories. From Vestal Virgins of antiquity and wayward matriarchs of the Middle Ages to militant heroines and modern writers. Through short introductions, striking text excerpts, and space for discussion, you will discover what these images say about their time and how we view them today. An evening full of recognition, deepening, and new insights for everyone with a love of literature and stories.
=View all activities at bibliotheekeindhoven.nl or scan the QR code.
Green Cafe: Climate Fresk Workshop
Curious about climate change, but not in the mood for a dull lecture? During this interactive workshop, you and others will discover, in an accessible and inspiring way, how the climate works and what you can do yourself. With cards, discussions, and creative exercises, you’ll quickly gain new insights and practical tools to take action. No prior knowledge is required, just curiosity. Come join us, be inspired, and think about a more sustainable future!
The workshop will be held in English.
Guerilla Gardening
Spring has sprung, but our cities are filled with unblooming concrete. With guerrilla gardening, you can give nature a helping hand by sowing native flowers in unexpected places. In this workshop, you’ll learn to use various seed mixes and receive creative techniques, such as making clay balls to protect the seeds and allow them to germinate without maintenance. Kevin Warmerdam of Wildcultuur shares his passion for the balance between nature and humanity and shows how we can green our environment and stimulate biodiversity together. Get ready to transform your street into a colorful paradise for wild insects and passersby!
TUE 3 MARCH
STUDIUM GENERALE & BOEKHANDEL VAN PIERE | 20:00 - 21:30 | LECTURE | €2,50 - STUDENTS FREE ACCESS | ONLINE RESERVATION
What No One Tells Us
Science and technology have brought about significant progress, and among tech optimists, expectations surrounding AI are (sky-)high. Critics point to risks such as discrimination and disinformation. Both have a point, says technology philosopher Lode Lauwaert, but they don’t tell the whole story. Using several future scenarios, he demonstrates in this 6th edition of Word & Science the underexposed, existential dangers AI entails. Word & Science is the public program of Van Piere Bookstore and Studium Generale of TU/e.
Book via studiumgenerale-eindhoven.nl
LIBRARY AGENDA
Saturday, February 21 | 13:30 | Workshop
The Eindhoven Library Cards of Comfort Workshop: Illustrating Memory Cards
Sunday, March 1 | 13:00 | Workshop
The Eindhoven Library
Green Cafe: Climate Fresk Workshop
Tuesday, March 3 | 19:30 | Lecture
The Best Library Women in Literature
Friday, March 6 | 19:00 | Creative
The Eindhoven Library
Mending Café / Draad & Daad
Friday, March 6 | 19.45 | Book Club
The Eindhoven Library
Dead Writers: The Classics Book Club
Friday, March 6 | 20:00 | Creative
The Eindhoven Library
Mending Café / Draad & Daad
Saturday, March 7 | 10:30 | Lecture
The Waalre Library Guerrilla Gardening
Thursday, March 12 | 19:30 | Lecture
The Eindhoven Library
Green Café: Rewilding
Sunday, March 15 | 14:00 | Lecture
The Eindhoven Library
The Past Tense of Language by Yoïn van Spijk
Martine Marras
BOOK WEEK WED 11 UNTIL SUN 22 MARCH
Lecture: The past tense of language by Yoïn van Spijk
hey are everyday words, but they have a surprisingly long and adventurous history. In the interactive lecture “The Past Tense of Language,” linguist Yoïn van Spijk takes you on a journey through thousands of years of linguistic history.
Using unique examples, clear infographics, and a playful quiz, you’ll discover how words have traveled through different languages and cultures, changing form and meaning along the way. For example, the word “sugar” began in Sanskrit, traveled through Europe via Arabic, Spanish, and French, and finally ended up in Dutch.
The lecture is packed with surprising facts and relatable examples. Take the quiz for a chance to win the beautifully illustrated book “Word for Word: The Past Tense of Language.” An evening full of language, wonder, and fun for everyone with a love of words.
Book Week
This lecture takes place during Book Week (March 11-22), with the theme “My Generation”a theme that appeals to everyone. The 2026 Book Week is all about books, stories, and language that show how generations are shaped: from young to old, it’s about who you are and where you belong. Come visit the library, get inspired, and celebrate Book Week with us.
Raymond Mens News as a Weapon
Why do Americans view the same reality so differently? In his new theater lecture, “News as a Weapon,” American expert Raymond Mens takes you into the world of American news channels, where news is not only reported but also used as a political weapon. This theater lecture combines serious topics with lighthearted moments and a generous dose of humor. Afterward, you’ll not only better understand the American media landscape but also be able to apply new insights to the Dutch context.
Richard de Leth
There’s more
This isn’t just another boring theater lecture. It’s an experience that moves you and makes you look at your own life and choices differently. Dr. Richard de Leth will join you this evening on a quest for the essence of life. Humanity has never possessed so much knowledge, but has also never been so restless, irritable, and unfulfilled. Life has so much more to offer than how it’s lived now. See you soon for this stimulating crash course that will give your happiness a new lease on life!
Courses starting in March
Several short courses and workshops will be starting again this spring at various locations in Eindhoven and Veldhoven. March 3
March 3
March 5
March 11
Come learn with us, in small groups with enthusiastic teachers, and broaden your horizons! For the full course offering and registration, visit vu-eindhoven.nl Do you have any questions? Feel free to call or email info@vu-eindhoven.nl or call 040-7820810 (Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM).
VOLKSUNIVERSITEIT REGION EINDHOVEN
COURSES MARCH
Jessie Kamp
Let’s prototype the future together!
WED 4 MARCH | 19.00 - 21.30 | WALK-IN
Comic Drawing Workshop - Ages 10 and up Have you always wanted to know how to create your own comic? Here, comic artist Kimmicomics will teach you step-by-step how to create your own comic. Be inspired by the Badass exhibition.
Eindhoven’s talent shines on our stages. Music, theater, concerts, and performances alternate with workshops and presentations by students and local artists.ntaties van cursisten en lokale makers.
WED 18 MARCH| 19.00 – 22.00 | REGISTER
‘Own World’ - Watercolor Painting Workshop for (young) adults aged 16 and up. Artist Niels Egidius will guide you through the basic techniques of watercolor. You’ll learn how to bring your own imaginary world to life with paint and water. Materials provided; no experience necessary..
THU 19 MARCH | 19.30 – 22.30 | FREE WALK-IN
E-Slam Final
The best poets compete for the title in the poetry competition final.
THU 26 MARCH | 19.30 – 21.30 | FREE WALK-IN
Performance by Jazz Trio Arno Aerts
Listen to timeless jazz, bossa classics, and pop evergreens from an experienced trio
Scan the QR code for more information.
Every last Thursday of the month (except July and December), the EHV Innovation Café is buzzing with ideas, with technology and design driving a more sustainable world. Because where better to do that than in Eindhoven, the city for prototyping the future? Do, think, and join the conversation!
In an open, informal atmosphere, we share knowledge, networks, and vision: we Give-to-Grow. For both locals and internationals; tech and design students, makers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Young and old, everyone is welcome.
5:30 PM Walk-in and Networking
6:00 PM Introduction of Special Guests, followed by a moderated Q&A
7:00 PM Networking
English spoken. Check the program and subscribe to the newsletter at ehvinnovationcafe.org MONTHLY PROGRAM
Basic Instinct: Making–With
Discover how beauty, instinct, and urgency converge in designs that stand not opposite to, but alongside naturesurprisingly colorful, subtle, unexpected, and sometimes radically different. Featuring work by more than 40 leading designers, including Alice Baker, Lilian van Daal, Floris Schoonderbeek, Materia Futura, and the DAE students of Back to the Flax. Welcome to the world of Kazerne. Pick up a brochure, feel free to wander through the exhibition, and scan the QR codes for videos featuring the designers. Come see, have drinks, dine, or even spend the night, and be inspired by the hopeful ideas of tomorrow.
kazerne-designlab.nl Daily from 12:00 PM
OVERZICHT • MUSEUM W
Exhibition When Freedom Fails until Sepember 2026
More than fifty drawings and paintings by Charlotte Schleiffert are on display. The exhibition title comes from one of her artworks and is well suited to our times. In her work, she shows how vulnerable our rights are and how quickly we can lose them. With her expressive images, full of contradictions, she encourages us to reflect on autonomy, power, and responsibility.
Exhibition Chris Rijksmuseum
Until September 20,2026
Ceramic vases, plates, butt plugs, and gold Crocs by Chris Rijk are interspersed throughout the collection presentation. He combines the tradition of Delftware pottery with a contemporary and often provocative visual language.
Exhibition History is My Company
From April 12 to September 20 2026
Her Indonesian background runs like a thread through Danielle Lemaire’s work. References to Indonesia and the Dutch East Indies emerge in her figurative, magical, and often surreal drawings and paintings. Nature and spirituality play an important role in this. Colonial history and the complex relationship between Indonesia and the Netherlands also resonate in her work.
Gratis toegang tijdens het museumweekend Saturday, April 11+ Sunday, April 12
We are opening our doors for a special museum weekend, where everyone can visit Museum W for free. The museum weekend offers a wonderful opportunity to discover Weert as a cultural destination. Visit a stimulating museum without having to pay an entrance fee. Marvel at the rooms with their surprising colors and atmospheres and be inspired during this weekend. Be amazed, confused, and astonished by the stories of Museum W.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Museum W • Meikoel 2, Weert • www.museumw.nl
Efteling Theaterproductions Efteling tells. .. George and the Dragon
Enter a thrilling and musical fairytale with Efteling’s George and the Dragon. A desperate king has been trying for years to free his kingdom from a terrifying dragon that repeatedly strikes. When Princess Rosalie is chosen as a sacrifice, all hope seems lost. Until George rises. Young, fearless, and hopelessly in love. This sparkling family musical is full of adventure, humor, and magic. With captivating scenes, brand-new songs, and a lifelike dragon, the familiar Efteling story comes to life on stage.
Dook van Dijck
The Prince’s Dress and the Golden Button
When the Queen of Lombardy organizes a talent show to find the perfect bride for her son, Prince Charles, he flees into the Kralingen woods with a burning secret. The prince only wants to be married in a dress that swirls and sways with glitter and color... A bold, enchanting, and fictionalized fairytale based on true events about being who you dare, wearing what you feel, and trusting yourself.
De Dancers Knock Knock Boom Boom
An energetic dance concert for all ages, where everything revolves around the heartbeat. That rhythm that’s always with you and that you suddenly hear everywhere. In movement. In music. Within yourself. Three performers dance, drum, and sing what their hearts tell them. Playfully and exploratively, they draw you into a world full of sound and movement where the rhythm becomes increasingly palpable. Knock Knock Boom Boom is an invitation to feel and move with the flow. A feast for the body and the imagination where you celebrate rhythm together. PARKTHEATER | 15:00 |
Bing’s Day Out
Join Bing and his friends on an adventure on Bing’s Day Out. It’s Fun Things Day, and that calls for a celebration. Bing and Flop are making a kite, but when it unexpectedly flies away, a new plan begins. Time for a trip to the park. Along the way, everything goes wrong, but as always, everything works out in the end. With familiar songs, playful moments, and plenty of familiarity for young children, it’s a joy to watch and participate. Bing’s Day Out is a warm and accessible theater experience..
Museum visits for all ages
Searching for Vincent van Gogh in the museum, making drawings, touching and trying out all sorts of things, experimenting with light and color in Vincent’s Light Lab, and listening to conversations between Vincent and his brother Theo: it’s all possible at the Van Gogh Village Museum! This makes a visit to this museum a perfect outing for the whole family.
Visiting during a Dutch school holiday (Southern region)? Then the museum also organizes free extra children’s activities every Tuesday afternoon between 12:30 and 4:30 PM.
Children and young people up to 17 years old always visit the Van Gogh Village Museum for free thanks to our partnership with ASML.
Arno Huibers and Paul van der Heijden are performing extra performances due to their success.
Two crazy men search for the love of their lives: Truus, in a cheerful, delightfully wacky performance full of clowning, music, pantomime, and masked play. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of the clown, his humor, and his heart.
Duration ± 75 minutes | Price for ages 16 and under €10 / 17+ €16
VAN GOGH VILLAGE MUSEUM | KIDS
Burst your Bubble
Feeling at home. If Burst Your Bubble were a place like D’s classroom. If the city, the region, were a place like D’s classroom. If we all, without judgment, followed the vibes... what then? Would more Bubbles burst? Naima and her daughter D. had a conversation about “feeling at home.” It was a hopeful conversation.
Naima: You know, sometimes Brainport feels like a treasure hunt. Everyone arrives here with a map that makes no sense, and yet we still find each other in the end.
D: That’s because adults misread maps. You think too much. Kids just follow the vibes.
Naima: The... vibes?
D: Yes. If a place feels good, you stay. If it feels weird, you leave. Simple. Naima: I wish area development worked like that.
D: It should. “Welcome to Brainport. Follow the good vibes.”
Naima: Honestly? That would be a great slogan.
D: You’re welcome!
Naima: Speaking of vibes... that moment in the car last week. When that song started and you suddenly turned into a little, emotional philosopher with tears.
D.: Mum, I told you: I wasn’t crying. My heart was leaking a little.
Naima: That sounds even more dramatic.
D.: But it was a good leak. The song reminded me of my class. How we always stood up for each other. How no one was left out. It felt... safe. Like I belonged. Like I was part of something bigger.
Naima: You know, sometimes adults spend years trying to find that feeling. We move countries, change jobs, join networks, go to events with names like “Burst Your Bubble,” hoping someone will say, “Hey, you belong here.”
D: Maybe adults should just sit at our table.
Naima: You might be right.
D: In my class, no one cares where you’re from. Or what language you speak. Whether you’re quiet or lively. Whether you like to draw unicorns with sunglasses.
Naima: Do you draw unicorns with sunglasses?
D: That’s not the point.
Naima: Sorry. Go on...
D: The point is, we’re all different, yet we’re one group. And that feels like home. Like Brainport, but smaller and with more glitter glue.
Naima: I think that’s exactly what this region is trying to be. A place where people from everywhere can be themselves. Without diminishing. Without pretending to be different. Without having to “fit in.”
D: Mum?
“Home is where you don’t have to pretend.”
Naima: Yes?
D: Do adults sometimes forget how to be themselves?
Naima: Sometimes, yes. We get busy. Cautious. We try to be who we think the world wants to see.
D: That sounds exhausting.
Naima: It is.
D: Maybe you should do what we do in class. If someone looks lost, we say, “Come sit with us.” If someone is sad, we say, “Shall we draw something funny?”
And when someone is new, we say: “Hi, great to have you here.”
Naima: You make it sound like it’s so easy.
D: It is. You just have to mean it.
Naima: You know what I think?
D: That I’m right?
Naima: Yes. And that belonging isn’t something you think. It’s something you build together.
D: So, what do we tell the readers?
Naima: That home isn’t a house, it’s not a city, it’s not a region. It’s the feeling you get when you don’t have to pretend.
D: And that Brainport can be such a place, if we all make a little space in our hearts and always stay true to ourselves.
Naima: That’s beautiful!
D: And you should also say that you cried in the car.
Naima: I didn’t.
D: Mum. Your heart was leaking too!
Burst your Bubble is a Jump Movement Foundation scheme developed by Ineke Hurkmans. Eindless is an Uit in Eindhoven Foundation publication. Together they let you look at the city and its inhabitants in a new way, so that you yourself see opportunities to learn more, make contacts and contribute to an inclusive city where everyone is welcome.
Charlotte Grips
Renée Frankhuizen Sustainable Sharpness
In Eindhoven, a city of technological ingenuity, a specialised knife sharpening service is bucking the trend that this craft is in danger of disappearing. A scissor grinder, you might have thought – but one with a Japanese whetstone and a workshop at Sectie-C. While much repair expertise is slowly disappearing, Scherpeindje shows how craftsmanship can endure through dedication, precision, and a keen eye for repair.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The 3 Rs stand for reduce, reuse, and recycle. Aimed at minimizing the effect on the environment, they are the core of the circular economy and sustainable waste management. By reducing waste, creatively repurposing items, and properly recycling materials, we can preserve resources. Reuse extends the lifespan of a product by giving it a new function or repairing it, but the right skills and materials are often lacking.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Renée Frankhuizen’s work in music and education came to a standstill. Instead of waiting, she decided to channel her creative energy into something tangible. “I love cooking and saw how many people were suddenly spending much more time in the kitchen. That led me to a simple question: what is the most essential tool there? A sharp knife. That’s how the idea for Scherpeindje was born. I haven’t received any formal training. I taught myself the craft through intensive practice, research, and study. I learned from online resources, including techniques from livestreams of Asian master sharpeners. It was a process of trial and error, repetition, and developing a feel for the craft. I work exclusively with traditional Japanese whetstones, without machines, entirely by hand. I have great respect for Japanese dedication and precision, and I honour that in my work. I love restoring broken knives and bringing them back to life.”
In her studio in Sectie-C, you can participate in her much-loved workshops or have all kinds of chef’s knives, kitchen knives, pocketknives, and outdoor knives sharpened exclusively with Japanese whetstones. This is a conscious choice. It removes as little steel as possible from the knife while maintaining maximum sharpness.
These three craftspeople work with metal and are close to Renée’s heart:
JUUL RAMEAU | juulrameau.com
“In her studio surrounded by nature in Rosmalen-Berlicum, Eindhoven-based visual artist Juul Rameau works according to the concept and principles of biophilic design. Beautiful work!”
MORECHERCARIS | smederijcaris.nl
“A remarkable craftsman who designs and manufactures a wide range of ornamental and structural ironwork using traditional techniques: Smederij Caris in Acht.”
IJZERWERCK | ijzerwerck.nl
“IJzerwerck was born from a lifelong passion for steel and craftsmanship. Located in Mariahout.”
Scherpeindje
Renée Frankhuizen
Daalakkersweg 2 5641 JA Eindhoven
Information: scherpeindje.com scherpeindje@gmail.com
Unity is strength, go vote!
We’re not building a city of stones, but of votes.
A city that doesn’t whisper, “every man for himself,” but breathes “we, together.”
Where equality isn’t an empty phrase but expresses itself in a greeting on the street.
A city where an outstretched hand doesn’t ask what you own, but who you are. Where sharing isn’t a remnant of abundance, but its source. Abundance doesn’t come from hoarding, but from open hands. From giving without a calculator, from granting without the fine print. Imagine a city where success isn’t measured solely by its economic policy and entrepreneurial profits, but by how many children play safely outside and how many elderly people aren’t forgotten. By how many neighbours know each other’s names. A city where we care for one another, as if we were family who didn’t choose each other, but promised: I won’t let you down. We are the city that says, “Your struggle is mine too.” We are the paving stones that refuse to break under inequality. We are the windows that swing open to polyphony. More voices. More stories, more languages, more truths side by side. Because a city that tolerates only one note is not harmony, but a siren. We want a choir, an orchestra where all instruments reinforce each other. We want debate that doesn’t divide but deepens. Space where difference isn’t a threat, but an opportunity to think bigger than our own view. Together, we put our shoulders to the wheel. Unity is strength! Not blind, not obedient, a touch stubborn, but consciously loving. We lift each other up; we don’t make room for cynicism and distrust. We create squares where ideas can collide without breaking people. Democracy isn’t a ballot box every four years. It’s a doorbell we ring every day. It’s ringing each other’s doorbells. It’s listening from street to street, from balcony to bench, from market to mosque, from schoolyard to sports field. It’s collecting votes as if they were precious seeds. They plant in policy, they water with courage, and they reap in justice. Because a city only becomes powerful when power is shared. When we say: no one left behind, no one unheard, no one superfluous. We are the abundance we’re waiting for. We are the hands that give and the shoulders that carry. Here I belong, here my story counts, and here the common good prevails over personal gain. This is not a dream. This is our mission. To build a city that grows not only in height but also in heart. Share and participate. The elections are coming. Vote with love!
LOUBNA BAKRA
Community builder Woensel West, community librarian Woensel Zuid
‘Space where difference is not a threat, but an opportunity to think bigger than our own right’
OVERVIEW MARCH
Podia
SUN 1
Parktheater Eindhoven
10:30 + 12:30 | Theater
Onze Oneindige Reis
Natlab
11:15 | Kids
Cinemini | Rita & Krokodil
11:45 | Film
Kleine Dommel
Bibliotheek Eindhoven
13:00 | Workshop Green Cafe:
Workshop Climate Fresk
Natlab
13:30 | Film
Cinekid | Saïd & Anna (4+)
Parktheater Eindhoven
13:30 & 16:00 | Youth Theater
Efteling vertelt…
Joris en de Draak
Natlab
14:00 | Film
Shaun het Schaap Elke dag feest
Parktheater Eindhoven
15:00 | Youth Theater Atman!
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
15:00 | Music
Spraakmakers:
Georgina Verbaan & Jan Decleir
18:30 + 20:30 | Music
The Jazz Room
20:30 | Music Nits
MON 2
Natlab
20:00 | Film
Knokke in Cadzand | Q&A
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Theater
Stay on, go out!
Rat van Fortuin
TUE 3
De Bibliotheek Best
19:30 | Lecture
De vrouw in de literatuur
Studium Generale
20:00 | Lecture
AI, wat niemand ons vertelt
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Musical Op Safari! | Opvliegers
Natlab
20:15 | Film
The Royal Ballet | Giselle
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Theater
Voor het pensioen Toneelhuis
Olympique Dramatique
WED 4
Natlab
20:00 | Podium
TALKSHOW | KORTE GOLF | VERKIEZINGSSPECIAL
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Cabaret
Blijven drijven
Klaas van der Eerden
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Music
The Soul of Country
Ricky Koole & Leo Blokhuis
THU 5
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
18:30 + 20:30 | Music
The Jazz Room
CKE Eindhoven
19:00 | Event
Draadkracht –
monthly craft club
CKE Eindhoven
19:30 | Music
Jazz Jam
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
The 40 Fingers
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Music
The Soul of Country
Ricky Koole & Leo Blokhuis
FRI 6
Dynamo
19:30 | Event
Mwah gaming pubquiz
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Dominic Seldis
20:15 | Music
Arcadi Volodos
Natlab
20:30 | Podium
First man
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Dance
WE, the BREATH
ICK Dans Amsterdam
20:30 | Music
The Soul of Country
Ricky Koole en Leo Blokhuis
SAT 7
Bibliotheek Waalre
10:30 | Workshop
Guerilla Gardening
Parktheater Eindhoven
12:00 | Event
International Women’s Day
C.L.O. 2026
Dynamo
13:30 | Workshop
Drag King Workshop
CKE Eindhoven
14:00 | Workshop
Lichtkunst maken
Muziek in de Cathrien
14:25 | Music
Donateursconcert
La Magnifique
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:30 | Music
Trans-Atlantisch Concert
20:15 | Music
Dara Ó Briain
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Music
A Tribute To George Michael
Dynamo
23:00 | Music
SOLUNAR: DAWN
SUN 8
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
11:00 | Music
Kleine Aap
Natlab
11:15 | Kids
Cinemini | Shooom’s avontuur
12:45 | Film
Niet uit het niets
14:00 | Film
The Royal Ballet | Woolf Works
Parktheater Eindhoven
15:00 | Youth Theater
De Prinsenjurk en de Gouden Knoop
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Johnny Cash Roadshow
Freedom Theatre
20.00 | Stand up | Tickets 15,80
Hermes Ahmadi
MON 9
Natlab
20:30 | Film
The Shining | 45th Anniversary
TUE 10
Natlab
20:00 | Lecture
Cursus Filmanalyse
De Taal van Cinema
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Theater Liefdesbrieven
20:30 | Theater Moeder van Europa | Orkater
WED 11
Dynamo
19:30 | Music
Tim Holehouse & The Escape Ghost + Faylo
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Cabaret
Tis Hier Geen Hotel 3
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Theater
ER IS MEER | Richard de Leth
THU 12
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Cabaret
Tis Hier Geen Hotel 3
20:30 | Cabaret
Best of | Fabian Franciscus
FRI 13
Gemeenschapcentrum Lievendaal 14:00 | Musical
Het muzikale passieverhaal speciaal voor senioren
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 | Event Eindje van de Week
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Music
Beach Boys’ Best
Freedom Theatre VS Music. AI | Signal interference Jeroen Ermens | Hammond orgel
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Fay sings Barbra Streisand Natlab
20:30 | Theater De Stille Vrouw
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Cabaret
The Laughing Lizard - 25/26
SAT 14
Muziek in de Cathrien 15:00 | Music
Vincent Kusters | Bariton
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 17:00 | Music
Alex Koo Trio
17:30 + 20:00 | Dance Ballet of Lights: Assepoester
Natlab
20:00 | Film
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Music
Woman in love
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Gare du Nord
SUN 15
Natlab
11:15 | Kids
Cinemini | Op zoek
11:45 | Film
Het NRE Terrein
Ketelhuisplein, Strijp S
12:00 | Event
Feel Good Market
Natlab
13:30 | Film
Een duurzaam Duel
Bibliotheek Eindhoven
14:00 | Lecture
De verleden tijd van taal
Yoïn van Spijk
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
14:15 | Music
Simone Lamsma speelt
Tsjaikovski’s Vioolconcert
14:30 | Music
Celebrating and Shaping
Tradition
MON 16
Natlab
20:00 | Film Game Changers | 12 Angry Men
TUE 17
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Cabaret
#UNMUTE | Eric van Sauers
WED 18
CKE Eindhoven
19:00 | Workshop ‘Eigen Wereld’ Schilderen met aquarel
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Dance
Wildsong | Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT 1)
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Show Derek Mitchell
20:15 | Music Rowwen Hèze
THU 19
Parktheater Eindhoven
19:30 | Dance
Meet: Destiny
Danstheater Aya
CKE Eindhoven
19:30 | Event Poetry Slam BattleFinale CKE
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala & Riccardo Chailly
FRI 20
Natlab
20:30 | Cabaret
Ongeduldig Geduldig | Anuar
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Music
Renaissance 2.0
Karin Bloemen en band
SAT 21
Muziek in de Cathrien
14:00 | Music
Bach-dag in de Cathrien
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
18:45 | Music ASML On Stage
Dynamo
19:20 | Music
Guts & GLORY
20:00 | Music
Emo Night Mainland
Freedom Theater
20:00 | Theater Of ik dood mag
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Dance
Tutu | Chicos Mambo
20:30 | Dance
Revelation | Vlad en Veronika
SUN 22
Natlab
11:15 | Kids
Cinemini | Samen
Parktheater Eindhoven
14:00 + 16:00 | Youth Theater
Bing’s dagje uit | Bing
15:00 | Youth Theater
Klop Klop Boem Boem
Freedom Theater
20:00 | Theater Of ik dood mag
MON 23
Parktheater Eindhoven
19:30 | Evenement
Alzheimer Café Eindhoven
20:00 | Theater
Kende da!? | Christel de Laat
TUE 24
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Borodin Quartet
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Theater
Kende da!? | Christel de Laat
20:30 | Cabaret
Wouter Monden | Met Blokjes
WED 25
Natlab
18:50 | Film
Philips Dynastie
19:00 | Film
Pop corner | Everything
Everywhere All At Once…
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:30 | Music
Bachs Matthäus-Passion
19:30 | Music
Ramsey Nasr & Calefax
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Theater
Dinsdagmiddag
Van der Laan en Woe
20:30 | Dance
Shake Shake Shake
The Dancers
THU 26
CKE Eindhoven
19:30 | Music
Performance Jazztrio Arno Aerts
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Theater
Dinsdagmiddag
Van der Laan en Woe
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:30 | Music
Bachs Matthäus-Passion
Freedom Theatre
20.00 | Film
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
FRI 27
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
18:00 + 20:30 | Theater
The Jury Experience
18:30 + 20:30 | Music
The Jazz Room
Dynamo
19:20 | Music
Bodysnatcher
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Dave
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Music
Nocturne
The Billy Joel Experience
SAT 28
Dynamo
15:00 | Music
Grindhoven
Muziek in de Cathrien
15:00 | Music
Bart Wuilmus | Orgel
Stage Music Cafe
17:00 | Music
JAZZ JamSession
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 | Music
Jef Neve & Teus Nobel
18:30 | Music
Candlelight Concerts: Queen vs. ABBA
Freedom Theater
20:00 | Theater
Of ik dood mag
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Music Echoes of my Mind | Mell VF
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Selah Sue & The Gallands
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Music A tribute to Queen of Disco Donna`s Hot Stuff
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:45 | Music
Candlelight Concerts: The Lord of the Rings
SUN 29
Parktheater Eindhoven
11:00 | Youth Theater
Over een kleine mol die wil weten wie er op zijn kop gepoept heeft
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
11:00 | Kids
Ik zou wel een kindje lusten
Natlab
11:15 | Kids
Cinemini | Vreemde vogels
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
12:00 | Music
Thomas Beijer
Parktheater Eindhoven
13:30 en 16:00 | Youth Theater
De Zoete Zusjes lossen het op
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
14:15 | Music
Bruch with Adelina Hansani and Armen Nazarian
Arno’s Theater
15:00 | Youth Theater
Verliefd op Truus – de Wondere Wereld van een Clown
Freedom Theater
15:00 | Theater Of ik dood mag
Natlab
16:00 | Film
Galaxy Express 999
19:20 | Film
Adieu Galaxy Express 999
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music
Belle Chen
MON 30
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 | Personality
Nieuws als wapen
Raymond Mens
TUE 31
Natlab
18:15 | Film
The Royal Opera | Siegfried
Parktheater Eindhoven
19:30 | Personality
Diversiteit bij autisme
Geef me de 5 B.V.
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 | Music Buray
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 | Cabaret
Alle 13 fout! | Vuile Huichelaar
Albert van Abbehuis
Van stalen potloden tot mens op rol
Until 22 March
Kazerne Design Lab
Basic Instinct: Making–With
Until June 2026
Museum W
When freedom fails
Charlotte Schleiffert
Until SUN 15 March
Chris Rijksmuseum
Until SUN 20 September
Pennings Foundation
FLEXSCAPES
Mirte van Duppen
Until SAT 28 February
SKIN – SLITS | CUTS | RELICS
SAT 28 February
Harry Penningsprijs 2026
SAT 7 March until SAT 9 May
Workshop Verhalende Fotografie - Forum BEELDtaal
SAT 7 & SAT 21 March
Philips Museum
Impact Through Design
Until August 2026
Tante Netty
NederTürk
Until SAT 17 April 2027
Van Abbemuseum
Fundraiser: Kunst voor Vrede in Palestina
Until SUN 15 March
Library Exhibition: Simultané
Until THU 2 April
Make Some Noise: Desire. Stage. Change. Until SUN 20 September
Van Gogh Village Museum
Nuenen
Van olielamp naar OLED: Licht op De aardappeleters All year round
Between Fasting and Celebration
Ramadan & Nowruz
In March, the light changes. The days lengthen. The air smells fresher. Something new begins in many homes. For some, this month means abstinence. Eating only after sunset. A moment of reflection. Sharing what is. For others, March is the time for tidying up and celebrating. A clean house. Greenery is on the table. The new year begins. Ramadan and Nowruz fall closely together this year. Two traditions, different roots. But they touch on the same movement: making space for what is to come.
Ramadaneating after sunset
were ldsm aken &tra dities
Simple. Meaningful. Made to be shared.
During the day, there’s silence in the kitchen. No coffee. No snacks. But in the evening, people gather around. Together. Eating isn’t something to be taken for granted. It’s about attention. Gratitude. Sharing.
On the table
A simple lentil soup with cumin and lemon. Warm, nourishing, and affordable. Served with bread and dates. Food you don’t just make for yourself.
Nowruz - food as a new beginning
Around March 21st, the Persian New Year begins. The house is cleaned. Old things are put away or discarded.
On the table are greenery: herbs, sprouts, and plants. Food is part of that new beginning. Not heavy, but alive.
On the table
Rice with fresh herbs. Dill, parsley, cilantro. Green as a symbol of growth, hope, and a fresh start.
What connects them
Ramadan begins with emptiness. Nowruz begins with tidying up. But in both cases, you create space―in your day, your home, your mind―to eat together, to be together, to look ahead together. This also applies in Eindhoven. At kitchen tables. In student houses. With neighbors who invite each other over. March isn’t just a month on the calendar here, but a time of transition.