10x The best Carnival parties

Carnival is just around the corner. You love it, or hate it. But there's no escape! From Friday, 28 February to Tuesday, 4 March, it's time for the best party of the year. We made you a list of ten parties you don't want to miss. So, markt your calendar and we will see you in Lampegat!

Tent op de Mèrt

Having trouble finding the right hangout? You can't go wrong at 'Tent op de Mèrt' on the Markt Eindhoven. Every day - from Thursday, 27 February to Tueday, March 4 - features a different theme, such as Crazy Monday and Mad Tuesday. O, and only the best artists will perform: Vieze Jack, Alpenzusjes, La Fuente, Brian More, they're all on the list. Let's get this party started! 

Café Wilhelmina

Get ready for five days of Carnival: confetti in your hair (or wig), crazy costumes, and the longest conga line in the South of the Netherlands. At Café Wilhelmina, it's going crazy no matter what! A little too busy inside?  In front of the café, at the Wilhelminaplein, there will be plenty of fun all week long during Salon op het Plein!

Lampegat Pride @D'n Schuur

During Carnival only, the gigantic festival tent D'n Schuur will rise in front of the Paterskerk. On Monday, March 3rd, it will turn completely pink. Especially, for a sprinkle of pride during Carnival. Enjoy spectacular drag shows, or show off your most fabulous dance moves! 

Ameezing Carnaval x Pubkwizzutnie d’n twidde

Warmed up your vocal cords? Fantastic, go grab that mic! Hanging around Parktheater on February 28th? Sing the hottest hits at top of your lungs during Ameezing Carnival.

Carnival at the EffeNAR

Gather all your friends! At the EffeNAR, you can basically drink beers non-stop, and party with your fellow party animals. Sing along to Dutch hits and other guilty pleasures from the 90s. Don't know the lyrics? Nobody will notice. More information can be found here.

Stropdas Kroegentocht

Every year, Carnival Sunday is dedicated to the Stropdas Kroegentocht (also known as the Tie Pub Crawl) on Stratumseind. Managed to get a ticket? Lucky you! It's completely sold-out. So, keep your tie nice and safe; it's worth a lot of beers. Even without that fancy little tie, you can enter all the cafes and have a beer. PSA: We're not responsible for any hangovers.

Carnival @Stadhuisplein

Are you still standing? Great! At the Bavaria Beer Hall on Stadhuisplein, you can party for four days straight. Jawohl! With tons of confetti and liters of beer, you won't get thirsty! Try not to spill any beer with bustling acts like FeestDJRuud, Paul Elstak, Lampegastuh, Monique Smit, Zany, and Tavento. Jetzt geht's los!

Herrie met Gerrie

On Saturday, March 1st, Mainstreet Eindhoven becomes the home base for Herrie met Gerrie Carnaval Festival! Once again, they’re going all out with the best house and techno beats, plus CO₂ cannons to keep things extra explosive. Snag your ticket at the door (but be quick!).

Thunderdommel

Left, right, upside down, inside out—Thunderdommel on Friday, February 28 is the best party for people who hate carnival music! What to expect? In one word: a giant party. From singing along to Beyoncé to raving to hardstyle, get ready—because Thunderdommel is about to shake up Carnaval!

SHAWTY Carnaval Outdoor Festival

This year, Carnaval is getting hotter than ever! For three days, SHAWTY is turning Catharinaplein in Eindhoven into a sexy outdoor festival—right in front of Thomas and Spijker! From February 28th to March 2nd, expect a mix of music genres, from house bangers to R&B anthems. Tickets? Not needed—entry is free!