6x Carnival for people who hate Carnival music

Do you cringe at the thought of listening to loud Carnival music for five days, but are you in the mood for a fun dress-up party anyway? We will tell you where the safe havens are.

Want to learn what Carnival (or Carnaval, our Eve of Lent celebration) is all about? Check our beginners’ guide!

RGB Disco 

At the Silent Disco at Stratumseind, you'll always have a channel without Carnival hits. The headphones make this club less suitable for extravagant headwear, but you can take that into account when planning your outfit. Keep an eye on the RGB Disco socials for updates!

Sylosis @ Dynamo

This Carnival, head to Dynamo to let loose. No Carnival music, but the complete opposite. Sylosis is an anti-carnival party for everyone who wants to party without doing the polonaise (the typically Dutch conga line). On Friday, 13 February, get ready at Dynamo for a fierce mix of modern death metal and lightning-fast riffs.

SHAWTY Carnaval Festival

No one throws a party quite like SHAWTY! At their free three-day festival on Catharinaplein, you’re safe from all that carnival ‘hoempapa’ music. Instead, you can go wild to tech house, slide into R&B and reggaeton, and lose yourself in the best hits from the '90s to now. A sexy outfit isn’t mandatory, but it’s highly encouraged!

Karmaval @ Vibes Eindhoven

Karmaval  is always ready to keep you entertained with the hardest hardcore and hardstyle classics. Catch them on Saturday, February 14, from 15:00 to 00:00 at Vibes Eindhoven (former Beursgebouw). With a little luck, you’ll even manage to avoid people in carnival costumes.

The Revellers Bar & Events @ Stratumseind

Shake your booty at The Revellers cocktail bar on Stratumseind. During Carnival, they throw the doors wide open, push the chairs aside, and turn the bar into a full-on dance palace. Every music genre makes an appearance here—from smooth house beats to sing-alongs and all your favorite hits. Now you know where to be!

Techno Bende @ Café The Jack

On the very last day of Carnival, ditch the traditional polonaise for high‑energy at Café The Jack on Stratumseind. This beloved rock bar transforms into a techno valhalla on Tuesday, 17 February, with Techno Bende. Here, techno addicts get the ultimate electronic bangers. Will we see you there?