Young Culturetalent Nori Xhofleer explores music industry
Magazine brainport Eindhoven
About the bond we forge
In February, big names beckon in our city: The London Philharmonic Orchestra in the Muziekgebouw, International Theater Group Amsterdam that stages Prima Facie; a piece that explores the power of vulnerability. But while these moments enchant us, I also want to reflect on the story that lies in the shadow of big events. That is a story that does not scream for attention but rather demands to be seen in its silent impact. A story of dedication, determination, and the people who, not even on stage or in the spotlight, build the culture that makes the Brainport Region of Eindhoven so unique.
The figures about our visibility underline this. In 2024, online visitors to our schedule grew by 10%, an organic increase to 87,000 unique visitors, while we completely rebuilt uitineindhoven.nl in 2022. Eindless also reached 60,000 unique readers via ISSUU, while our physical circulation of 40,000 copies per year generated an impressive reach of 187,000 per edition without advertisements or artificial stimulation. This is pure, authentic engagement, achieved through the bond we forge between the city and its residents. The stories we tell find their way to diverse communities, from internationals to locals, and form a network of connections.
Funakoshi, Ailén Gamberoni, Femke Hoogland, Mathilde Lageman, Moniek Louwers Magazine management & editor-in-chief Lidy Lathouwers Translations Duncan Hollands, STE Languages Photography Eddie Mol, Willem Wouterse Design & Layout Irene Pijnenburg, Zoubida Tulkens, Plan C
Partners ‘Wij zijn Eindless!’ STE Languages, Expat Spouses Initiative Eindhoven, Brainport Development, Eindhoven Airport, Municipality of Eindhoven, Rabobank, Simac, TU/e, > 30 collective cultural organizations, affiliated with the Uit in Eindhoven foundation
The following people contributed to this edition: Ineke Hurkmans, Ankita Mukherjee
Eindless magazine is published 10 times a year in Dutch and English.
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Between Cultures: India • Indian Chaitali
saw Eindhoven change
Uit India in Eindhoven Chaitali Sengupta
Chaitali Sengupta is a published author based in Eindhoven and running a small online language institute where she teaches basic Dutch to highly educated internationals, mainly from India. She has been a volunteer journalist for Eindhoven Nieuws and is the first Indian woman to be involved in local politics.
Chaitali is the perfect person to help us get to know better the vast Indian community present in our region.
You arrived in Eindhoven, very young, almost 24 years ago. Has it changed for the better? What is still missing and needs improvement?
‘Moving to Eindhoven was a significant change for me. didn’t speak the language, missed my comfort food, and found the weather chilly and grey. had to adjust to a new way of life, learning not only the language but also the social customs and daily rhythms of Dutch life. Eindhoven was a different place back then. In the past 24 years, the city’s skyline has transformed beyond recognition. Where there were once empty spaces, there are modern buildings and bustling streets. The city has grown, and with it, the energy and vibrancy of the place. Though the weather still has its chilly moments, I’ve come to appreciate the beauty in the seasons here, and I’ve made the Netherlands feel like home. In many ways, think that Eindhoven has undoubtedly changed for the better. The city has modernised, and the skyline now features sleek, innovative architecture. New developments have brought in more international companies, making it a hub for tech and design. The cultural scene has grown, with new restaurants, events, and a more vibrant city centre, making it livelier and more diverse. However, there are still areas that need improvement. While the city has grown and become more cosmopolitan, there is still room for deeper integration of international communities. And, as the city grows, there’s a need to maintain a balance between modernization and preserving its historical charm. Housing affordability remains a concern for many residents. They also face challenges in finding school places for children, with many families dealing with waiting lists.’
In your political activity, what do you do the most?
‘I am an active member of the CDA political party, assisting our councilor, Miriam Frosi, with her internationalisation efforts. We initiated a dialogue platform called Connecting Cultures to organise events that foster discussions on integration, learning Dutch, and social cohesion for both internationals and locals. also raise awareness about the challenges faced by the international community, particularly the Indian community, and promote integration and support. Additionally, I’m a member of the Indian Diaspora Council (IDC), where connect individuals and organisations to advocate for the interests of the Indian and Hindustani Suriname diaspora in the Netherlands.’
You are also very active in the Meerhoven neighbourhood.
‘Our vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood has many residents with a migration background. To foster social connections and promote a love of reading, I organised a children’s reading session with Dutch and English books. Unfortunately, we lack a library and community centre, so we’ve submitted a petition to Mayor Dijsselbloem to advocate for this cause. Once a year, host a charity event, with my students, to collect non-perishable food for the Eindhoven Food Bank. It’s my way of giving back, and the community supports this initiative.’
Tell us about the Indian community.
‘The Indian community in Eindhoven is growing rapidly; it is one of the largest.
Primarily made up of highly skilled immigrants, who play a significant role in the growth of the Brainport economy through their hard work in multinational companies. As a result, there are many groups and associations, each offering a rich array of cultural activities showcasing the diversity of our culture through performances, cuisine, dance, and traditional clothing. Foundations like Stichting Sanskriti & Sanskar have even collaborated with local Dutch community groups to celebrate festivals like Diwali, Sinterklaas, and Christmas, fostering cross-cultural exchange. Other popular Indian events are Ganeshotsav, Diwali, Harvest Celebrations from India, and Shri Balaji Kalyanam. All the Indian groups and associations in the city work under a consortium called the Eindhoven Indian Community Consortium (EICC). They organise community events together and help and support each other during more significant appointments, but they also have their own.’
What do you think is the most complex problem to solve when coming to live here from so far away?
‘When I first arrived, I faced cultural shock. Over time, I learned the language and tried to understand Dutch customs and culture. A significant challenge for newcomers is social and cultural integration. Not knowing the language limits social interactions, job opportunities, and daily life navigation. Building connections with locals can be slow, leading to feelings of isolation. Adapting to Dutch culture, which values directness, independence, and gezelligheid takes time. The work-life balance may also differ from what you’re used to. Building a strong support network and accessing resources like language classes and community groups is crucial for easing this transition.’
You are a writer, journalist and Dutch teacher. What will you dedicate yourself to for this new year?
‘I am excited to promote my new book, Across the Luminous Realms and Other Stories from Legends, Myths, and Fantasy published in January in India and Europe. This marks my first translation of works by the renowned author Louis Couperus from Dutch to English. I will continue teaching Dutch language classes to skilled immigrants who are preparing for their integration exams and dedicate time to my next book.’
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To stay up to date on Indian activities for and by the Indian community, follow EICC.
‘When I first came here, I had a culture shock. After that I learned to understand the language and Dutch customs and culture.’
INDIAN COMMUNITY
The Indian community in Eindhoven and the Brainport region is growing rapidly, with around 6,500 first-generation residents in Eindhoven. The community mainly consists of highly educated knowledge migrants, often with families, who work in technology and IT. Some stay, others settle long-term. Their contribution to the economy and culture is significant, while challenges such as integration and housing require attention.
Follow Chaitali via chaitalisenguptaauthor.wordpress.com
INDIAN EVENTS IN EINDHOVEN
Popular events :
• Ganeshotsav
• Diwali
Harvest Festivals
Shri Balaji Kalyanam
A form of getting used to
While follow the route numbers, the smell of freshly roasted coffee comes towards me. did not expect that in this place. Luxury sandwiches, smoothies and shiny fruit are nicely displayed in the display case. Still, I have another coffee and a ‘healthy’ cookie. It is busy at the checkout. Automatically, I reach into my bag for my purse. Every day decide to put it in the compartment without a zip, without success. A slight panic sets in, I do not feel my smooth purse anywhere. My mind is not on it.
put my purchases aside and quickly walk back to the car. Fortunately, it is on the passenger seat. Back inside then, up the stairs, into the hallway, the numbers follow; my coffee and treats are still there. Quickly pay and continue. am already starting to get used to the hospital. For the past two weeks, I have been coming here every day to visit someone dear to me who is seriously ill. From one day to the next, this place has become a regular destination. I don’t really want to be here, but when stand outside after visiting hours, I feel the urge to go back inside. As if I am abandoning someone. can go wherever I want; the other person has to stay.
The first few days, this place oppressed me. Of course, because of the shock that someone close is suddenly so vulnerable. But also because of the clinical smell, the corridors, the artificial light, the lack of fresh air, the many people who come towards you, walk behind you or want to overtake you. As walk, faces flash past me; who is ill? Who is healthy? What could someone have?
A quick glance at the pale man with an IV. How do you deal with the fact that your health is failing? What do you say and what not to say to someone who is ill? Nevertheless, am slowly beginning to accept the new setting. It’s strange that, in addition to the care and stress you have, you start to see this environment as the new normal. A week ago, it seemed like a maze where I kept taking the wrong turn and kept walking in circles. That’s much better now, can find the department in one go. What helps are the shop and small restaurant employees, you see them every day. One of the ladies asked if the present I bought last week had been well received. Here too, attention and small gestures are important. And then of course the joy of the person you visit, the support you can give. White doctors and nurses’ uniforms but also visitors’ colourful clothing whiz by. The daily stream of people comes from everywhere and nowhere. Sometimes your gaze meets with someone you don’t know at all and you feel solidarity. They also have worries and, like me, hope for a good outcome for their loved one. The hospital gets used to it. It is a place of shared time. A place of vulnerability, strength, hope and fear. Hopefully I won’t come here again for a while, but will certainly think back to it.
MATHILDE LAGEMAN
Director & Co-owner STE Languages
‘The hospital takes some getting used to. It is a place of vulnerability, strength, hope and fear’’
Eindhoven is one big construction site in the coming years. The result will be fantastic, we are getting a real skyline! New York on the Dommel. But until then, it is quite a hassle with those pounding piles, inconvenient diversions and an excess of construction traffic. Our advice? Build along! Just create pieces of historical Eindhoven yourself with LEGO® building sets. Great fun for at home on the windowsill. This will definitely elicit reactions from your visitors.
LEGO® Eindhoven Central € 16,95
For sale at Bibliotheek Eindhoven & via eindelyk.nl
Studio Thier & van Daalen PEBBLE necklace pendants 3x
Iris van Daalen & Ruben Thier work together (since the Design Academy - 2010). Their design starts with the apparent contradiction between rationality and intuition. Ruben is more the rational and technical half of the duo and Iris works more from intuition, color and sense of form. Their designs are a fusion between the natural behavior of a material and a path devised by them. So they put something of themselves into a natural process. Sustainability is important to this duo: “You can make something that looks very nice, but if the materials or production lines are bad or stressful, the world will not become a more beautiful place.”
The PEBBLE necklace pendants 3 x - € 25,- (€ 45,- including silver chain) For sale at thiervandaalen-webshop.com
Eindhoven part 1 & 2
Big and Beautiful! An absolute Eindhoven production. The title, the subject, the writers and the publisher are all Eindhoven. This is the ultimate book about the history of Eindhoven in two parts. In this book we travel through a hundred years of urban history. Three themes are central: economy, urban development and ‘quality of life’. Using 1075 subjects, authors Thom Aussems and Hans Horsten outline how Eindhoven grew from a modest town on the Dommel to the heart of one of the largest industrial concerns in the world. Wonderfully interesting reading material for anyone who wants to know the roots of this city. Because; you only know where you are going, if you know where you come from.
Part 1 € 50,- & Part 2 € 25,Available from publisher lecturis.nl
de Raadt & Kirstie van Noort x Vij5
Lotte & Kirstie work from their ceramics workshop at collective NUL ZES, where they produce their own collections on a small scale. The OER Tableware is made of porcelain clay mixed with iron sludge, a residual material from the tap water purification process in Eindhoven. This iron sludge provides a natural pigment that gives the tableware a unique colour. The tableware consists of six shapes that can be combined with each other and emphasises the value of water as an essential resource.
‘Remember those college sports attire from the good old days? Yeah, we too.’
Pardon Supply Athletics Crewneck
Ralf en Camiel, two rollerblade fans from the heyday of the 90s and 00s, started their own clothing brand. Both worked in fashion and missed the outfits of back then. What wasn’t there, they now make themselves: fresh, new items that remind us of the good old days.
To avoid waste, they work on demand. If you order something, it takes about 6 days for it to be delivered. A little bit of a wait, but much better for the world. In their shop you can find crewnecks, hoodies, caps and tees. .
Pardon Supply Athletics Crewneck: € 60,Available via pardon.supply
Welcome to Eindhoven Airport
Eindhoven Airport is the gateway to the Brainport Region. With direct connections to and from destinations such as London, Alicante and Budapest, the airport brings people closer together: for holidays, work, family visits. What remains is that very first impression: the airport welcomes passengers with an organised service, good connections and Brabant hospitality. This is where your journey begins. Will you join us?
‘I love stroopwafels, I brought ten of them with me!’ ‘I always find good cars in this area’
Departure to Málaga
Maria Garcia Coleto Age 18 • Nationality Spanish
At the age of 15, Maria left for Massachusetts, America, for a year of high school. She enjoyed it so much that she decided to also study there. Maria travels via Eindhoven to visit her friend in Maastricht, ‘The people here are so nice, and the food is so good! Together they explored Maastricht and Amsterdam. This was extra special for Maria because her parents once celebrated their honeymoon in Amsterdam. Inspired by their stories, it was a dream to discover the Netherlands herself. ‘In Maastricht loved the Reitz fries and the ‘t Keukske cookies. I loved Amsterdam. Rolling Sushi and Tiramisùp are my favorite restaurants there!’
Maria was born in Seville and grew up in Málaga. She studies BioChemistry at Holyoke University in Massachusetts, America.
Direct connections, close to home
Arrival from Tirana
Hajdi Nergjoni Age 33 • Nationality Albanian
Car dealer Hajdi regularly comes to Eindhoven to buy cars and drive them home. Today he is going to pick up a car in Vuren after which he will continue his journey by car via Germany, Switzerland and Italy. There he will take the ferry to Albania.
Hajdi loves to travel and likes to come to Eindhoven. ‘Eindhoven is centrally located and there is a good connection to Albania. Eindhoven Airport feels like an efficient and quiet start to my journey. The people here are friendly and everything in the area is clean and there is something else: love Dutch tomato soup. In Albania, soup is really something different than in the Netherlands.’
Hajdi is married and the father of 2 young children.
working, and in economic terms.
20:30 | CABARET
Ruud Smulders RUDIVERSUM
We all escape into our fantasy. But what if reality becomes more absurd than you could have imagined? Escape from a bitter reality with comedian Ruud Smulders Forget everything you think you know and travel to the RUDIVERSUM. Making painful themes hilarious. Ruud can do it like no other. Ruud is always one step ahead of the audience and switches between absurd and honest at the speed of light. In his new show, Ruud is more personal than ever.
AGENDA
In February there is a lot to experience in the city in the field of music, theatre, dance, exhibitions and events. Will you come too?
Stay on, go out!
TUE 18 FEBRUARY
PARKTHEATER EINDHOVEN | 20:00 | DANCE Scapino Ballet Rotterdam Cathedral, an evening with Arvo Pärt
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam is reprising the successful production Cathedral, an evening with Arvo Pärt by Spanish dance and theatre maker Marcos Morau. With a combination of art disciplines, special design and an inventive movement language, Morau is one of the most prominent dance artists in the European theatre world. Cathedral shows a world in which life is dominated by digital technologies and in which we are increasingly losing each other. With the mystical music of Arvo Pärt as a heartbeat, Morau and the dancers go in search of what makes us human and what our relationship is with nature. Morau and his team of Spanish artists design a retro-futuristic stage design with life-size video projections.
FRI 21 FEBRUARY
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 21:00 | CUMBIA & FUNK
London Philharmonic Orchestra
‘As a pilot, don’t have everything under control. I can manage my instruments and nerves, but not the weather. As a conductor, I have control over my own knowledge and musical intuition, but not over the musicians—I have to trust them,’ said conductor (and amateur pilot) Dima Slobodeniouk in an interview. Everything is bound to go perfectly with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Regular visitors know: when this renowned English orchestra lands on the stage of Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, something special is about to happen. This fantastic group of musicians consistently delivers top-tier orchestral performance.
In Schërzo Släpstick’s idiosyncratic, swirling and hilarious view of classical music, nothing is what it seems. The five musical all-rounders take you on a crazy trip along the masterpieces of Rossini, Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Gershwin and many other illustrious composers. Experience the boundless universe of Släpstick yourself, with a dizzying amount of instruments, acclaimed theatrical discoveries and classical music at the highest level.
The French singer Barbara Pravi achieved an impressive second place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam with her single “Voilà.” Her music is deeply rooted in the French tradition, inspired by vocal legends such as Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf. Pravi incorporates these influences in a fresh, contemporary way, bringing her unique interpretation of chanson to life. Known for her captivating performances that go beyond a typical concert experience, she lives for her audience. Armed with new music, the French chanteuse is once again touring theaters across Europe and will return to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven!
“Imagine: you go out to eat, you know the chef, but there’s no menu,” said András Schiff With an almost shy voice and a charming Hungarian accent, he addressed his audience in London. After the pandemic, the 71-year-old master pianist decided it was time for a new approach. After all, how could he possibly determine a year and a half in advance what he would want to play on a particular evening? Since then, he has allowed himself to be entirely guided by the moment. What you will hear tonight at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven is, therefore, a truly surprising experience.
The Eagles and kindred spirits. When they were founded, The Dutch Eagles never dared to dream that their adventure would be on the road for so long. The past 20 years have flown by. For the band, a moment to reflect on the most beautiful moments and musical highlights during this tour. With an exciting excursion here and there, but of course the classics will not be missing in this theatre concert.
Chica Chica
Psychedelic cumbia, exotic film scores, and danceable grooves form the foundation of Chica Chica’s thrilling music. Bassist and frontwoman Judith Renkema (Alvaro Soler, Komodo, Judy Blank), guitarist Jeroen Kant, and drummer Ties Voskamp (Cocobolo) take you on a musical road trip at Kaleidoscope, filled with funky basslines, fiery guitars, and South American percussion. After their debut in 2022, their first album was released at the end of 2023. In early 2024, they shone at Eurosonic Noorderslag, quickly becoming a sought-after act at summer festivals. Later that year, the band toured the country during Popronde 2024. With their second album in the works, Chica Chica is a band to watch!
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN | 20:15 | POP
Tommy Emmanuel
Australian guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel is returning to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven! The exuberance Tommy brings to every note of every song is palpable and infectious. His boundless talent as a guitarist, playing multiple parts simultaneously, always with a genuine heart and real soul, makes him a true virtuoso. After releasing the fantastic album “Accomplice One” in 2018, the long-awaited follow-up, “Accomplice Two,” was released in 2023. It’s an album we’ve come to expect from Emmanuel: exciting, diverse, adventurous, and featuring beautiful collaborations with rock legend Michael McDonald, bluegrass superstars like Billy Strings, country icons such as Jamey Johnson, and guitar heavyweights like Richard Smith.
writer, entrepreneur and source of inspiration, during a special Club Night in the Microlab. Let yourself be carried away by her fascinating story about dreams, perseverance and building an empire.
Meer info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl DE BIBLIOTHEEK EINDHOVEN
FEBRUARY Ik kom uit Brabant jonguh!
Is there still room for “Brabants” dialect in the Brainport region?
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An alternative reading club that digs deeper Reading together brings people closer together – if not physically, then emotionally. Author Gisèle Mambre connects with readers and writers. With Buskeda: an alternative reading club that digs deeper. Meer info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
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& Kletsen in the Waalre Library. A cozy and informal morning in the library. While enjoying a cup of coffee you can meet other villagers, exchange ideas and just have a nice chat. Who knows, great ideas may arise that we can work on together!
Meer info: eindhoven.op-shop.nl
Jong Cultuur Eindhoven
Weekend 05 - FRI 14 - SUN 16 February
During the fifth weekend of Young Culture, everything that has happened in the past months will be pulled out of the closet, resulting in a mega varied and creative youth program. You really don’t want to miss this edition. With as a highlight on Friday February 14th a festival for the age of 14 to 17 years in the Klokgebouw with La Fuente, Russo, Jesse Hoefnagels & Rhode Kok, Sandersville and Alessio. For the art & design lovers there is another Young at Night expo evening at De Fabriek. The older youth can go to the experimental Bacchanalia party at Keukenconfessies on Saturday evening, with DJs and performances. On Sunday evening RaRaRadio at the M of the Muziekgebouw will provide various live performances as a closing event, including performances by the music education Summa Artiest. In addition to the Young Culture weekends, there is an ongoing program until March with several workshops.
Access to the Jong Cultuur activities is free for young people, with the exception of the We Are One festival (€ 10) and the Bacchanalia party, of which the first 200 tickets are free. Be quick and check jongcultuureindhoven.nl for more information and the full program.
PROGRAM Weekend 05 | Fri 14 – Sun 16 February
Friday 14 February
Kitchen confessions evening | workshop
Textile Lab
Textile workshop reflecting on Rave culture. Create a festival setting with textiles and help build the Bacchanalia party. Participation is free.
Foundation We Are | day workshop
Young Climate Workshop
Listening and playing with the signals of plants that have been converted into sound and symphonies by Eros Risiglione via headphones. Participation is free.
Klokgebouw Eindhoven | evening festival
We Are One
A festival for young people aged 14 to 17 with artists such as: La Fuente, Russo, STUK, Jesse Hoefnagels & Rhodé Kok, Alessio and Sandersville. Ticket € 10.
De Fabriek evening | art & design festival
Young at Night
Eight young makers show existing work and collaborations during an expo evening with music and live performances. Admission is free.
Saturday 15 February
Studio Woensel-West | day exhibition
Woensel-West expo
Young people exhibit their work made during the Open Werkplaats workshops in the studio. Admission is free.
Foundation We Are | day workshop
The Village Sessions #3
Marleen will work with you by showing you how you can also get a better mindset by being creative. Participation is free, just drop in and join in.
Kitchen confessions evening | music & art tfestival
Bacchanalia Party #2
A party full of sensory experiences with performances, food design, art installations and a big beat of electro, house, breaks, psy, groove, techno & more.
There are 200 free tickets available for young people.
Sunday 16 February
Studio Woensel-West | day exhibition
Woensel-West expo
Young people exhibit their work made during the Open Werkplaats workshops in the studio. Admission is free.
M from Muziekgebouw Eindhoven evening performances & live radio
Work it! @M with RaRaRadio
This time the afternoon will be filled by RaRaRadio with performances by live artists from Summa Artiest and a live radio program. Admission is free. Volgend Jong Cultuur Weekend: Weekend 06 FRI 14 – SUN 16 March
Griet Op de Beeck • We deserve better
Griet Op de Beeck searched her whole life for something better that she believed should exist. She went back to school to become a therapist, in addition to being a writer. She wrote ‘Het wordt nooit beter’ about this search and is now on her way: to share the hope that she herself almost lost.
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is buzzing!
CKE is buzzing. With an already well-filled agenda, it will be a year in which you, as a lover of art and culture, can indulge your creative side.
Café C
In Café C, the living room of CKE, you will experience intimate performances, creative activities and surprising experiments. What do they all have in common? They revolve around art, culture and creativity. It is a place for everyone – including you! Participate actively or simply enjoy as a spectator. The events are freely accessible and accessible, so you can always drop in spontaneously.
A new series of activities and performances will start at the beginning of February. Curious about what is on the agenda? Keep a close eye on our social media channels and website for the current programming.
Mariëtte van Erp, the landscape of Brabant she paints is always in motion. Martin Schuster shows a post-apocalyptic world in his paintings, depicting the future, which turns out to be the present, or the other way around.
• Nederlands niveau 3 DEEL 1 - naar B1 starts: TUE February 11, 7 - 9:15 pm, 16 lessons
• Nederlands niveau 5 - naar C1 starts: DO 27 februari, 19:00-21:30 uur, 12 lessen
Don’t miss out on our Spring Discount. Register together and you both receive a 10% discount on the course price for the following courses:
• History of Literature: Frankenstein starts WED March 19, 7 - 9 pm, 1 lesson
• Poetry Circle starts TUE March 25, 8 - 10 pm, 1 lesson
More information can be found on our website: vu-eindhoven.nl. Do you have any questions? Email: info@vu-eindhoven.nl or call: 040-7820810. (Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM).
We look forward to seeing you in Café C of CKE!
Exhibitions
There will be 3 exhibitions by amateur artists until the summer. The first exhibition is Denkbeelden, which visualizes the inner world. A collaboration between CKE and GGzE. The exhibition is free to enter when CKE is open. Exhibiting at CKE yourself? Register viatentoonstelling@cke.nl
Courses and workshops
Want to learn how to draw or paint, do ceramics, dance, play an instrument, take photographs or take a theatre or writing course this winter? Register now!
Effervescent weekend
During these weekends there is plenty to do, see and experience at CKE. We give students and amateur art associations from Eindhoven get a stage. You can enjoy live music, singing and theatre. Or get excited about your next course by taking a look-along lesson. We have a diverse programme that starts with the Friday band night and continues until Sunday afternoon.
Jolanda Kooijmans exhibition On Gravity / Over de zwaartekracht features paintings and installations created during the writing of her upcoming poetry collection Addertje, set for release next spring. This collection explores narratives about the devil, reflecting on themes of confusion and chaos in today’s world, particularly in relation to fake news and hatred.
The poems stem from a personal journey, with painting providing a creative outlet that abstracted the concept of evil. The exhibition addresses everything that weighs us down.
And what is not? How are we supposed to judge
when we are online 24/7 and self-directed algorithms determine part of our lives? In the exhibition Human = Non-Human, Kazerne intertwines hope and the power of design in attractive works that are exploring the
and the
Step out of your virtual bubble and get inspired by an exhibition full of imagination.
Jolanda Kooijmans •
CKE
Pastoor Petersstraat 180 5612 LW Eindhoven
Talent development
Music programming
Afterparties
Distinctive
Jong Cultuur Eindhoven, one of the talents:
NORI XHOFLEER
‘Self-expression and music are the common thread.’ As a child, Nori was already very busy with ways to express and distinguish herself.
‘Visually with clothing, and when I got a bit older with music. As if I was a person from a film or series and had to find a specific soundtrack for it.’ In her work for Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, she mainly focuses on the expression of others and ensures that they get the stage they deserve. We see Nori as a fine, young talent who we definitely have to portray in this series.
Who are you and what do you do? ‘My name is Nori Xhofleer. was born in Eindhoven in 2001 but lived in Tilburg for a few years for my studies, International Event, Music & Entertainment. Now that my partner and I have moved back, I can call myself a real Eindhovenaar again. As a programmer at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, work on the various programming lines in M, programme the lunch break and children’s concerts and I am involved in talent development at various levels. For example, I organise afterparties after Grote Zaal concerts, where young and/or starting artists end the evening.’
Artistic drive or inner motivation
‘I am happiest when I feel that have room for self-expression or see this in others and can support them, someone on the street who dresses flamboyantly, an artist with a very unique branding; it immediately catches my attention and I can admire it immensely. I really want to offer people a suitable stage where they can come into their own.’
Generation Z is known as digitally skilled, socially aware, resilient. Which word suits you best? ‘Resilient. think that at the beginning of your career you have to keep both feet on the ground but also be able to withstand a knockback. also think it is a good quality if you can remain light-hearted.’
What kind of arts or creative projects do you like to watch or listen to? like to go to live events and concerts. I also love strongly conceptual photography and film. The recent work of Nona Limmen for the Roadburn Festival is an example of this. And I fall for dance and drag, love divas with a ‘larger than life’ energy. It inspires me to be a bit bold in the things want myself.’
Nori in the future ‘I will stay in the music industry no matter what, no matter the form. want to help artists, both beginners and established, in every possible way to land in the places where they really come into their own. When was still in school, I could look far ahead and see a path for myself. I found it difficult to deviate from that, that’s how it ‘had to’ go. Since I started working, have that a lot less. I celebrate the small victories more quickly now, but I am also still discovering and learning a lot. It gives me peace of mind that don’t have to know it all yet.’
Participants in Jong Cultuur are jointly organising unique cultural activities until the end of March 2025, from workshops and exhibitions to performing arts and performances, tours and meetings. Free for young people! You can choose from various activities, during special JC Weekends or throughout the year. Discover, experience and create together with other young people in Eindhoven. Want to know more? jongcultuureindhoven.nl for more information.
Arno Huibers Theater Kalverstraat 11 arnohuibers.nl
Muziek in de Cathrien Begijnenhof 2 040 283 39 68 muziekindecathrien.nl
Natlab Kastanjelaan 500 040 294 68 48 natlab.nl
Pand P Leenderweg 65 040 303 21 70 pand-p.nl
Parktheater Eindhoven
Elzentlaan 50 040 211 11 22 parktheater.nl
Pathé Eindhoven Dommelstraat 27 pathe.nl
Pennings Foundation Geldropseweg 63 040 3080609 penningsfoundation.com
philharmonie zuidnederland
Jan van Lieshoutstraat 5 088 166 07 00 philharmoniezuidnederland.nl
Philips Museum Emmasingel 31 040 235 90 30 philips-museum.com
preHistorisch Dorp Boutenslaan 161-b 040 252 22 81 prehistorischdorp.nl
Stage Music Café Stratumseind 25 stagemusiccafe.nl
TAC Temporary Art Centre Vonderweg 1 tac.nu
Ton Smits Huis Jacob Reviuslaan 25 040 211 47 86 tonsmitshuis.nl
T56 Tarwelaan 56 t56.nl
Studium Generale, TU/e
• De Blauwe Zaal
• Luna, Corona
• Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos
Den Dolech 2 040 247 49 00 tue.nl/sg
United Cowboys
Kleine Berg 040 237 12 77 unitedcowboys.nl
Volksuniversiteit Eindhoven
Kanaaldijk-Zuid 11 040 782 08 10 vu-eindhoven.nl
My good intentions
Preparing meals for the week at the weekend. We are now halfway through the month; have not started yet. Didn’t even think about it. Fail! Exercising twice a week in a gym. I succeeded, check. Walking for at least half an hour every day. Check. Meditating for half an hour every day before going to sleep. Not bad. can be proud that I even have a few minutes of peace in my brain, check. More attention for the children. What do I actually mean by this? More cuddles, more fun things to do outside the home, more schoolwork attention? More one-on-one attention? More one-on-one attention outside the home? That will be quite a challenge as a single mother with six children. Phew, never mind. see them every day, my children don’t complain, they feel good about themselves, so I think I’m doing fine. Check. More structure in the household, I am looking for a good cleaning lady, check. Better work/ life balance, no more than two evenings a week available for work. Never mind, that intention can go in the bin. ‘Journaling’ in the morning for better effectiveness. Who made me do this again?? get irritated by the word, never mind. Less judging. That could have gone in the bin the first week of January, when I saw two adults, made up as elves, hopping past hand in hand at de Efteling. Can happiness really be that simple? But the point remains: sincerely want to judge less and look at my fellow human beings with more compassion. Reformulation. Only judge when am at de Efteling. Check!
have already failed on these intentions a few times within a month. Despite that, still get along fine with myself. 2025 has already started, it will be a fantastic year!
LOUBNA BAKRA
Community builder Woensel West, community librarian Woensel Zuid
‘More attention for the children. What do I actually mean by this?’
Burst your Bubble
FROM STRANGERS TO FRIENDS
A message on Linkedin caught his attention. Bert van der Moer signed up for Burst your Bubble. ‘Meeting new people outside my familiar circle of acquaintances seemed like a valuable opportunity to me,’ he says. Through the Burst your Bubble WhatsApp, Bert was matched with Ermal Myzequari, an Italian of Albanian descent. They made contact via WhatsApp: ‘Ermal introduced himself and immediately reassured me.’
A warm welcome at the cozy location follows. That immediately breaks the ice: ‘A hospitable, cheerful reception immediately puts me at ease. In a funny, playful way I get to know other guests. The creative assignments help me to loosen up. In no time speak to people from Albania, Italy, Denmark, Lithuania, Greece, India, the US and a few other countries. Cleverly set up and very special to hear how hey are coping with living and working in the Netherlands. The English language literally bridges the cultural gap, although many internationals would also like to speak Dutch.’
Bert especially appreciated the depth of the conversations. ‘It takes some getting used to being so personal but entrusting each other with challenges and dreams is sensitive and intimate. It connects. was touched by the sincere and serious interest of the (often young) participants in my experiences - as a professional, as a person in the past and in the active present. Their respect made me almost shy, but it felt great to get to know strangers who quickly felt like friends. Friends with admirable ambitions.’
An inclusive city starts with encounters
How often do you break out of your bubble?
For Bert van der Moer, entrepreneur, design thinker & coach at Fontys, this became a valuable experience thanks to Burst your Bubble, where locals and internationals are brought together in an accessible and creative way. The personal stories that this produces make the difference and lay the foundation for an inclusive community in which everyone feels welcome and lasting connections are made.
According to Ineke Hurkmans, founder of Jump Movement and Burst your Bubble, it’s all about breaking down barriers. ‘We often live in our own world, surrounded by people who are like us. By stepping out of that bubble, space is created for understanding and connection,’ she explains. More bubbles burst
For participants like Bert, the programme provides new friendships and insights. ‘It feels good to broaden my world and help others do the same,’ he says.
Also want to break out of your bubble?
Register via the website and discover how Burst your Bubble can broaden your perspective.
Taalrijke Language-rich
Start: Importance of the First 1000 Days
Inspiration Day Language
The first 1000 days of a child, from conception to second birthday, are crucial for development. A child then lays the foundation for physical, mental and social health, with language development as the key to equal opportunities. To promote a language-rich start, the municipality of Eindhoven, Eindhoven library, Kansrijke Start and Taalschatten are organizing an inspiring day in the Evoluon on February 20. Speakers such as Princess Laurentien (Taalschatten), alderman Stijn Steenbakkers and language expert Paula Flikkert will share insights and tips. Meet professionals and discover how collaboration can support families. Participation is free, but no-show costs € 50.
Philips Harmonie becomes Philharmonie Brainport
‘With ‘philharmonie’ - love for music - we better connect with our diverse and high-quality musical offering. Brainport is more than ever our home base.
Chairman Peter van den Berg
Seize your moment, listen now! Podcast tips
Are you looking for inspiration? Check out these podcasts: De Versnellers - Start Foundation launches a podcast for a fair labor market. Presenter Nicole Terborg brings raw & honest stories, such as that of Rodney van den Hengel (Heilige Boontjes), who proves that untapped talent is worth gold. On Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Ralu on Board - For Radio 4 Brainport, the Expat Station, Ralu NistorLustermans interviewed the founders Mirte van der Nat and Geert Kruijswijk of Brainport start-up Due to Curiosity. On Spotify & Mixcloud.
The Philips Harmonie Orchestra is now called Philharmonie Brainport. The name change marks a new phase for the orchestra, which is saying goodbye to Philips as its main sponsor after a collaboration of more than 113 years. With 65 members and a repertoire ranging from light classical to world music, the orchestra has not been a company orchestra for years. The name reflects the strong bond with the Brainport region and has the ambition to develop innovative productions.
Creatieve werkplaats
Next time in Eindless magazine: Ermal Myzequari’s experiences
The Colorful. Opportunity campaign is an energetic initiative that celebrates diversity and equal opportunities in our city. Through colorful posters in the streets and inspiring video portraits on social media, Kleurrijk, kansrijk promotes that Eindhoven is a city where everyone counts.
How you can contribute:
• Follow @kleurrijkkansrijk on Instagram and TikTok.
• Share the posts and videos with #kleurrijkkansrijk and use the visuals to post a message yourself.
With the exhibition Made Possible at Pennings Foundation, Lex van Lith is saying goodbye as director of Make Eindhoven. Lex has made an invaluable contribution to profiling Make Eindhoven as an experimental workshop and knowledge centre, where creative makers bring together innovation and craftsmanship. The exhibition, with work by Nacho Carbonell Tim Breukers and Ana Navas, is a beautiful reflection of his commitment and vision. Graphic studio Daglicht and metal foundry Beeldenstorm grew into an innovative breeding ground for creation and co-creation in art and design. Nico Thöne is the new director of Make Eindhoven. The exhibition can be seen until 15 February 2025. Colorful. Opportunity.
Ermal Myzequari & Bert van der Moer
Naima E Jaouhari
Project Manager for Diversity & Inclusion at Driessen in Helmond, Naima El Jaouhhari’s rich, diverse cultural background spans across Europe.
Having grown up in Germany and studied in the UK, she moved to Eindhoven three years ago. On a rainy winter afternoon, Naima reflected on her experiences, offering insights into the insideroutsider dynamic - a feeling familiar to many internationals, who, despite being integral to their adopted country, still find themselves on the margins of the cultural mainstream.
Despite being born and raised in Germany and building a successful career there, Naima never truly felt at home in the country. ‘There was always this phantom voice, a subtle sense of being different, of being the ‘other.’ Even without overt discrimination, there was an unspoken message: didn’t belong,’ she said. Her experience echoes the everyday exclusions Audre Lorde describes: ‘quiet silences, unspoken gestures, and societal cues subtly signaling to minorities that they are not fully part of the mainstream.’
‘Not difference immobilizes us, but silence. Not our differences separate us, but our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences’
Audre Lorde, Sister Outsider (1984)
Naima critiques Germany’s concept of Leitkultur (leading culture), which she sees as an over-simplification of societal diversity. ‘Nations are multi-faceted, and so are their people. Different regions have distinct traditions, making Leitkultur hard to define,’ she explained. ‘A unified culture gains importance only when someone doesn’t fit the mold - when they look, eat, or pray differently, speak another language or follow different customs.’ Leitkultur becomes a monolith, defined against the culture of the ‘foreigner.’
Growing up brown and Muslim, Naima’s experience underscores the complexities of identity: ‘Why should have to choose between being Moroccan, Muslim, German or Dutch? Identity isn’t about picking sides or fitting into neat categories but embracing many elements.’ She decribes her evolving understanding of identity ‘as a choreography’ - a dynamic movement in response to life’s circumstances. ‘I never feel tied to one version of myself; I’m always evolving and adapting.’
As more locals voice concerns about changes in their neighbourhoods, Naima reflects on the shifting concept of belonging: ‘Many Dutch people feel sidelined, sensing a loss of cultural identity. But at the core, we’re all the same. We may differ in background, but we all share the same desires—to belong, to connect, and to build community. We want to see our children playing together. That’s what home truly is.’
PODIA
SAT 1
Pand P
10:00 Music
Inloopkoor BrabantVocaal
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
Festival
Van Moll Fest Winter Effenaar
18:00 Party
VroegZat Natlab
19:30 Film
Voorpremière | The Brutalist Bibliotheek Eindhoven
19:45 Lecture
Club Night: Zeynep Dag
Pand P
20:00 Cabaret
Jules Keeris – Knegsel zuid
Strijder op hakken
20:30 Music
Pand P Podium – Fuis
Natlab
20:30 Theater Bambie
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 Theater
Doek
Dynamo
23:00 Music
Puin x Echo Recordings
SUN 2
Natlab
11:00 Film
Cinemini Groot en klein
Bibliotheek Eindhoven
13:00 Workshop
Workshop: Potion Bottles
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
18:00 Ballet
We call it Ballet: ‘Doornroosje’
MON 3
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:15 Theater
10 jaar in het Theater
TUE 4
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Music
Dichtbij 2.0
WED 5
Studium Generale
12:40 Lecture
Ik kom uit Brabant jonguh! Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
18:00 Ballet
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Theater
Meesterlijk Feest
Natlab
20:30 Film
Nergens Anders (16+)
20:30 Cabaret
Micha Wertheim
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 Cabaret
RUDIVERSUM
THU 6
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Music
Girls on Fire 2
Dynamo
20:00 Music
Stippenlift
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
Simeon Walker
Natlab
20:30 Film
Nergens Anders (16+)
20:30 Cabaret
Micha Wertheim
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 Cabaret
De kwaadste niet
FRI 7
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
18:30 Music
Candlelight Concerts: Tsjaikovski’s Notenkraker & andere ft. Ballet
Bibliotheek Eindhoven
19:00 Workshop
Workshop Fantasy schrijven: Creëer jouw eigen wereld
19:00 Workshop
Buskeda Leesclub – Dilan
Yurdakul over Maskerziel
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Music
Schërzo
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
Cécile McLorin Salvant &
Metropole Orkest
Natlab
20:30 Film
Animal Farm
Vibes Eindhoven
19:00 Music
Housequake
Club Bold
SAT 8
Genneper Parken
Sports event
Genneper Parken Loop Klokgebouw
10:00 Art
Art Eindhoven
Dynamo
10:00 Exhibition
Eindhoven Tattoo Conventie
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 Music
NAUSYQA
19:15 Music
Barbara Pravi
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Theater
Mohammed, hoe het allemaal begon
20:00 Cabaret
Karma
Effenaar
20:00 Music
Uit de riolen van Eindhoven
Natlab
20:30 Cabaret In den beginne
SUN 9
Parktheater Eindhoven 10:30 Music Wiegeling
Natlab
11:00 Film
Cinemini Rita & Krokodil
Parktheater Eindhoven
13:30 Music
Een nacht in de Efteling
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
14:15 Music
Philzuid
15:00 Music
Müzeyyen Senar herdenkingsconcert
MON 10
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:15 Music
András Schiff
20:15 Music Steve Wynn
TUE 11
Bibliotheek Eindhoven
10:00 Wellness
Koffie en kletsen Natlab
19:30 Theater
Boekie Night
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Cabaret Net Alsof WED 12
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Cabaret
Net Alsof
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
Rewşan
THU 13
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
12:30 Music
Openbare repetitie Philzuid Kazerne
18:00 Event
EHV Innovation Café special edition: Women in Tech Dinner event
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Theater
TOP Vrouwen
Pand P
20:00 College
Sander van Mersbergen en Jurriaan Nolles: Fritske
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
De Ziel van Carnaval
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 Cabaret
The Laughing Lizard - 24/25
FRI 14
De Fabriek
Art Young at Night
Klokgebouw
Festival We Are One KEVN
Kelderman & Van Noort
Exhibition
Estafette #1
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
17:00 Show
Eindje van de Week
Foundation We Are Workshop
Young Climate Workshop
Keukenconfessies
16:00 Workshop Textile Lab
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:00 Music
Candlelight Concerts: Het beste van Bridgerton Klokgebouw
19:00 Festival
We Are One
De Fabriek
20:00 Design festival Young at Night
Pand P
20:00 College
Jan Ezendam & Ko van Dun
Parijs 1900
Parktheater Eindhoven
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
Jamai: I’m Still Standing Natlab
20:30 Theater
Nite in progress: Oersoep Dynamo 22:00 Music
Bunkerbass
SAT 15
Studio Woensel-West
Exhibition
Woensel-West expo
Sint Lucas Eindhoven
10:00 Open day
Open dag Sint Lucas
Foundation We Are 13:00 Workshop
The Village Sessions #3
Dynamo
19:00 Music
State Champs
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:00 Music
Candlelight Concerts: Het beste van Bridgerton
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Music
20 Years on the road:
The Dutch Eagles
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
Philzuid
Keukenconfessies
21:00 Party
Bacchanalia Party #2
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
21:00 Music
Club Solange
Klokgebouw
21:00 Party
Bacchanalia Party #2
SUN 16
Studio Woensel-West
Exhibition
Woensel-West expo Natlab
11:00 Film
Cinemini Op Zoek
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
11:00 Music
Pim & Pom vinden een schat! 14:15 Music
Animato Kwartet
14:15 Music
Canto Ostinato
Pand P 15:00 Music
Pand P Podium
Chamber Jazz Consort
13:00 Film
The Royal Opera
Les Contes d’Hoffmann
Parktheater Eindhoven
14:30 Kids
Blok & Doos
15:00 Theater
De NEEhoorn
Dynamo
19:00 Music
Four Year Strong
M van Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:00 Performances & live radio
Work it! @M met RaRaRadio
TUE 18
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Theater
Cathedral, an evening with Arvo Pärt
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
Nederlands Studenten Orkest
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 Musical Eiffel, de musical
WED 19
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:30 Music
Studentproof Swing Sessions
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Cabaret
Unplugged
Natlab
20:30 Film
Who’s afraid of Oscar Wilde
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:30 Theater Avond
THU 20
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
Maestro Jules onthult: Vivaldi’s Vier Jaargetijden
FRI 21
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
19:00 Music
Candlelight Concerts:
Queen vs. ABBA
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Youth theater
Jeugdfederatiebal 2025
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
Vox Luminis
22:00 Music Chica Chica
SAT 22
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
20:15 Music
Incognito
Natlab
20:30 Cabaret
De Verlichting Nabij
SUN 23
Bibliotheek Eindhoven 14:00 | Workshop Griet op de Beeck: We verdienen beter Natlab 15:00 | Youth theater Het
THU 27
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Theater
Prima facie
Parktheater Eindhoven
20:00 Theater Vogels
Natlab
20:00 Film
The Royal Ballet
Het Zwanenmeer
FRI 28
Effenaar
19:30 Music
| Music Ligconcert: Jacco Wynia
MON 24
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 20:15 | Music Otis Gibbs
TUE 25
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven 19:15 | Music Tommy Emmanuel WED 26
Parktheater Eindhoven
Carnaval in EffeNAR: House Of Rock XL Eindhoven until 4 March
Carnaval Lampegat 2025
We call it Ballet: ‘Doornroosje
Music
Unity
Studium Generale 19:30 Lecture When Cultures Meet
20:00 Music
Rock ‘n Roll In Nederland
Cocktails & Mocktails
For Valentine’s Day • Friday, February 14, 2025
Whether you opt for a romantic Moroccan tagine with apricots and almonds, treat your love to a hearty Surf and Turf, Spanish paella, or Italian risotto, a dazzling cocktail or enticing mocktail is the perfect finishing touch to your Valentine’s dinner. Below, you’ll find a selection of irresistible drinks to shake up your evening. Shake it till you make it!
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, is a worldwide celebration of love and romance. It’s the perfect occasion to surprise your beloved with a culinary creation, a thoughtful gift, and a toast to your togetherness.
Kir Royale • France
A sparkling cocktail made with champagne and a touch of crème de cassis. Perfect to start the evening in style.
Bellini • Italy
Prosecco with peach purée. Light, elegant, and seductive, just like a romantic Italian evening.
Mint Mojito • Morocco
A mix of fresh mint, lime, and sparkling water. Refreshing and exotic, perfect alongside a Moroccan tagine.
Sakura Martini • Japan
A delicate cocktail with sakura liqueur and a hint of gin. A refined toast to love.
Mezcal Margarita • Mexico
A smoky twist on the classic margarita, for an adventurous and fiery Valentine’s Day.
Cosmopolitan • United States
This cocktail is fresh and fruity with a hint of cranberry. Elegant and perfect for an evening full of romance.
Serve cocktails in beautiful glasses and add a festive touch, such as a sugar rim, edible flowers, or heart-shaped fruit garnishes. You can make mocktails extra exciting with sparkling water and colorful ice cubes.
Valentine’s Day in Eindhoven
Make Valentine’s Day unforgettable. Enjoy a romantic dinner at one of the cozy restaurants in De Bergen, indulge in an intimate movie night at Natlab or Lab-1, or take an evening stroll along the light installations on the Van Gogh-Roosegaarde cycle path. In the surrounding area, book a day of wellness, follow a poetry route, or explore where the love for craftsmanship and innovation was born. End the day with a special cocktail at one of the city’s trendy bars, such as The Little One or VANE Skybar, and toast to love with a stunning view of the city. The Eindhoven region has all the ingredients for a Valentine’s Day full of romance and surprises!
world flav ours& tradi tions
Mango Lassi Mocktail • India
A tropical blend of mango, yogurt, and spices. Romantic, without the alcohol.
Red Velvet Martini • USA
With flavors of cocoa and vanilla, this is dessert in a glass for a sweet ending.
