Grand Carnival Parade
Spectators line the streets for floats, marching bands and dancers.
Lampegat Carnival
Lampegats Carnaval
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Mar 5 - 9, 2027ExpectedSource
Each Carnival, the Dutch city of Eindhoven sheds its name and becomes "Lampegat" for days of pre-Lenten revelry. The whole center turns into a giant festival ground of costumes, music, and parades, in a joyful celebration that joins the great carnival tradition of the Catholic Dutch south.
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About media standardsKey moments
Farmers’ Wedding (Boerenbruiloft)
See the bride and groom exchange vows and enjoy folk songs.
Carnival Closing Ceremony
Live music and a final celebration to wrap up Carnaval.
Where it happens
Markt
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Dress for the setting
Wear costume (in orange-blue), use the greeting "Salaai," join polonaise chains and dance p...
Respect local boundaries
Dress up in costume and greet others with the traditional "Salaai"; join in dances and polo...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Lampegat Carnival
Lampegats Carnaval
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Each Carnival, the Dutch city of Eindhoven sheds its name and becomes "Lampegat" for days of pre-Lenten revelry. The whole center turns into a giant festival ground of costumes, music, and parades, in a joyful celebration that joins the great carnival tradition of the Catholic Dutch south.
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The story behind it
Eindhoven's carnival is part of the South Netherlands' Catholic carnival tradition. Locals prepare for Carnival by choosing a Prince, composing new carnival songs, and adopting the greeting "Salaai". The city's temporary name "Lampegat" ("lightbulb dump") reflects Eindhoven's heritage as the Philips lightbulb center. Carnival is the largest annual celebration in this Brabant community, historically tied to pre-Lent festivitie...
Key moments to know
Grand Carnival Parade
Spectators line the streets for floats, marching bands and dancers.
Farmers’ Wedding (Boerenbruiloft)
See the bride and groom exchange vows and enjoy folk songs.
Carnival Closing Ceremony
Live music and a final celebration to wrap up Carnaval.
~15:00Expected
Prince of Carnival Arrival
Watch the ceremonial appearance of the Prince in costume.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Wear costume (in orange-blue), use the greeting "Salaai," join polonaise chains and dance parades, and endure l...
Respect local boundaries
Dress up in costume and greet others with the traditional "Salaai"; join in dances and polonaises politely; res...
Essentials at a glance
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Mar 5 - 9, 2027
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City / Area
Eindhoven
North Brabant
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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