Do you know the light festival GLOW? Well, this year, it’s coming to Helmond too!
Every year in November, GLOW Eindhoven organizes the international light art festival. Think of it as an open-air exhibition showcasing works by renowned artists from around the world. By now, GLOW ranks in the top five most-visited light festivals globally! So, we're very proud that a piece of GLOW is coming to Helmond this year.
From November 10 to 16, several locations in Helmond will be illuminated. Naturally, it takes place in the evening—it is a light festival, after all. Lights turn on from 6:30 PM, so even the little ones don’t have to miss it.
Locations/Route
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Speelhuisplein
Large universe globes representing the Moon, Earth, Mars, and Saturn will be displayed at Speelhuisplein. -
Pleinzaal Het Speelhuis
The Children’s Project “The Space Traveler” by designer Hugo Vrijdag will be featured at all GLOW locations. Over 1,100 primary school students from Helmond created fantasy planets that you can admire in the Pleinzaal at Het Speelhuis. Super impressive! Children's drawings are also displayed in the foyer. With this project, Hugo Vrijdag aims to make children aware of their role on Earth in an accessible way. -
On the façade in the passage, right of Het Speelhuis
The Flow: A dynamic stream of video-mapping animations by Ruben van Esterik, bringing the building to life. -
Tower of the former church behind Het Speelhuis
Illustrations by the national cartoonist Jan Vriends from his book De Kosmonaut will be projected on the tower. -
Carp houses on Steenweg
The old blueprint of these 100-year-old homes will be projected onto the row of façades of the Carp houses.
When?
GLOW in Helmond takes place from November 10 to November 16. The light artworks are on from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
Cost?
Completely free!
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Accessibility
Accessibility
If you have the chance, it’s wise to come by bike. The bike parking at Kasteel Traverse is just around the corner. Prefer to drive? That’s possible too. There are various parking garages and parking spaces in the center. Another option is to take the train. It takes only 10 minutes from Eindhoven by intercity train, so you can easily visit both Helmond and Eindhoven in one evening. The station is within walking distance. On this page, you’ll find all the information about accessibility.
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Exhibition Holocene in De Cacaofabriek
Exhibition Holocene in De Cacaofabriek
In the historic exhibition spaces of De Cacaofabriek Expo, Koolhaas and Lokman entice the public with light, sound, and movement. Both artists aim to shed light on current social processes through their work. The exhibition period of Holocene coincides with GLOW Helmond. De Cacaofabriek participates in GLOW by showcasing two light projections by Adriaan Lokman and Jeroen Koolhaas on the monumental exterior wall during the first two weeks of November. These are visible in the evening.
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Food and drinks
Food and drinks
Looking to grab a bite before or after your visit, or end the evening with a drink? You’ll have plenty of choices in Helmond! Just a short walk from the GLOW route, in the harbor area, you can choose from various restaurants, bars, and cafés. From pizza to poké bowls and everything in between. Walk a bit further, and you’ll find even more options in and around the Market square. At Lokaal42, you can try the tastiest homemade bitterballen, and at De Deftige Aap, you’ll be amazed by the beautiful building.
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While You’re Here
And while you're in Helmond, why not explore the rest of our beautiful city? There’s enough to fill an entire day—or even a weekend. Need some inspiration? We've got you covered, of course.
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