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5x Must-sees at BRIDGE Festival

Never miss a beat with our must-sees. We have listed five legendary events of the BRIDGE guitar festival 2025 for you! For example, learn all about playing guitar during one of the workshops or return to the rocking seventies at a free concert. Let's rock 'n roll!

Free festival: BRIDGE Around Town

At BRIDGE Around Town, you'll discover renowned artists and rising stars with many awesome, free shows. Starting with a rare opportunity: STONE. These scousers from Liverpool will blow you away with a unique mix of rock, punk, techno, and Britpop. From opening for Sam Fender and YUNGBLUD, they're now headlining their own show in Eindhoven. Additionally, the free city festival features blues-rock band DeWolff and rock guitarist Yasi Hofer, who was discovered at just 14 years old by guitar legend Steve Vai. For the trio MOOON, it's gonna be a home game. They will bring chill surf vibes from their hometown close to Eindhoven. Check out the full program here!

When: From Friday, May 30th to Saturday, May 31st
Where: Wilhelminaplein, Muziekgebouw, Dynamo, Altstadt, LAB-1, and so much more

BRIDGE Guitar Convention

At Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, the BRIDGE Guitar Convention will take place on Saturday, May 31st: an immense guitar fair with dozens of workshops and masterclasses by world-class guitarists. Here, you will find the world's biggest guitar brands with their state-of-the-art guitars and accessories. From flashy electric guitars from brands like Ibanez and Hagstrom to unique vintage finds. Do you like what you see? Try one out or take one home. Make sure to stick around for live performances. At 17:00, Biréli Lagrène will play an exclusive solo concert!

When: Saturday, May 31st
Where: Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
Tickets: €15,00, €10,00 for students

BRIDGE guitar festival

BRIDGE Guitar Festival Eindhoven © Dick Rennings

Workshops and masterclasses

As mentioned before, the educational workshops and masterclasses of the Guitar Convention are taking place at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. All the workshops focus on using cutting-edge techniques and jamming your heart out, or you can attend masterclasses by the masters themselves: Harry Sacksioni, Ivo Severijns, Martijn van Agt, and Yasi Hofer. Keep in mind, you need to register in advance for the workshops.

When: Saturday, May 31st
Where: Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
Tickets: €15,00, €10,00 for students

Living Colour

Some artists live and breathe rock 'n roll, like the members of Living Colour. With frontman Vernon Reid, the band conquered the charts in the late 80s and filled their trophy case with two Grammy Awards. You’re probably wondering, what does that sound like? A unique signature of heavy metal, funk, jazz, hip-hop, punk, and alternative rock. To ignite that energy, the Belgian duo Boskat will open the show.

When: Saturday, May 31st
Where: Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
Tickets: €40.00

Everything you need to know

The spectacular guitar festival BRIDGE is around the corner. We'll explain everything you need to know in the practical information, from the full line-up to all the ticket information. Looking for a bite to eat while visiting the festival? We've got you!

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Tinariwen

What does hypnotic desert blues sound like? Well, leave that to Tinariwen! On Sunday, June 1st, they will take you on a dream journey through the Sahara with electric guitars, Western rock influences, and traditional Tuareg music, notably known among nomadic Berber communities in North Africa. Close your eyes, imagine a campfire in the desert, and let Tinariwen do the rest!

When: Sunday, June 1st
Where: Effenaar
Tickets: €35.00