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GLOW Eindhoven

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Nov 8 - 15, 2025ConfirmedSource

Each November, the city of Eindhoven lights up after dark for GLOW, a free festival of light art. Buildings, bridges, and squares become canvases for glowing installations and projections, in a night-time spectacle that plays to the city's reputation as a hub of design and innovation.

Key moments

Day 1 · Nov 8

Opening Ceremony and Light Show

Thousands gather at Emmasingel to witness the Tower illuminated by custom light art, followed by the unveiling of the festival route.

~18:30

Where it happens

Lichttoren Eindhoven

Eindhoven, Netherlands

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How to show up well

Respect local boundaries

Follow marked paths; do not touch installations; respect after-dark quiet zones

Read the local rhythm

None; casual and warm clothes recommended for outdoor nighttime viewing

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Practical notes

Crowds & timing

Crowd level: high.