5x Must-sees during GLOW

GLOW has been and always will be a magical week. It will only get better if you know where to go. Whether you like to be part of a light performance, or like to immerse yourself in the art, you will definitely be amazed. We take you along all GLOW highlights, so you know where to find the most impressive works. Have fun!

Droomstad @Van Abbemuseum

Creativity in Eindhoven starts young, and the curious makers of Droomstad prove it brilliantly! Hugo Vrijdag’s light artwork is a true GLOW classic. Together with the creations of thousands of Eindhoven children, he never fails to surprise. For this edition, they’re building an entirely new city where anything is possible: from rainbow skyscrapers and picnics on a cotton candy tree to highways replaced with skate lanes. Everything is possible, as long as you use your imagination!

Route number: 16

Firefly Field @Anne Frankplantsoen

For a moment, it feels like you’ve stepped into a dream: hundreds of glowing fireflies create an enchanting light show in Anne Frankplantsoen. As the night creatures begin to move, the entire space seems to come alive. You could almost call it magical … and it truly is!

Route number: 24

Large Pendulum Wave @Begijnenhof

Do you ever think about gravity? Probably not. Yet it’s remarkable that we stay grounded. Light artists Ivo Schoofs and Pepe Heijnen took on this phenomenon and literally set gravity in motion in their installation. The waving patterns and colorful effects make it a feast for the eyes, just like these GLOW projects that are worth framing.

Route number: 29

Windows @St. Catherine's Church

You might spot St. Catherine's Church from a distance, because this colorful work is impossible to miss. The windows serve as a stage for Daniël Margraf’s work and subtly reference the history of the location. What you see, another person might not. There’s always something new to discover, so let yourself be surprised by the details again and again.

Route number: 31

Renaissance Tunnel with Celestial Gallery @ Rechtestraat & Eindhoven Airport

Step into a fairytale! This magical passageway first amazed visitors at Central Station (2011) and City Hall Square (2015), and now it’s back—twice as nice—at Rechtestraat and Eindhoven Airport. Wander under a stunning light cathedral, let the music sweep you away, and watch as ordinary streets transform into a sparkling wonderland.

Route number: 32

Lempke @De Lichttoren

Eindhoven is the city of the future! During Lempke’s light show, technology and cultural heritage come together in a magical mix. It reflects on Eindhoven’s urban history: old light bulbs are dusted off and given a second life during GLOW. Whether you start or end your journey here with a bang, this light show is a must for your list.

Route number: 34