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42x King's Night and King's Day parties in Eindhoven
It's almost time for everyone's favorite birthday party: King's Day! But where to celebrate the King's birthday this year? We've put together a massive list of the best parties for King's Night and King's Day in Eindhoven. Take your pick!
Heads up: this year, King's Night is on April 25th and King's Day is on April 26th. Straight to King's Day? Click here (saves you 17 parties of scrolling time)!
King's Night
King-s Festival @Strijp-S (free)
Are you afraid you won't have anything left in the tank on King's Day? Make sure to skip the King-S Festival at Strijp-S on King's Night. Here, you'll stumble upon the disco house party by MOZEM, the house veterans from Funki Bizniz, and the UK garage by Club Commit and Jams & Gems. Mark 17:00 to 01:00 on your agenda. Don't hesitate–entry is free!
Zeester @Catharinaplein (free)
Dive into royal vibes at Zeester at Catharinaplein this King's Night (free)! Expect deep house grooves from none other than Mr. Belt & Wezol—the DJ duo that rocked Tomorrowland and Ultra. For one night only, they're heading to the sunny south... of the Netherlands.
Kings Plaza @Paterskerk (free)
Near the Paterskerk on Vestdijk, Kings Plaza brings you back to the 80s and 90s, the years when King Willem-Alexander was still somewhat of a party animal (his nickname used to be Prins Pils, which translates to the Beer Prince). ABBA en Tina Turner tribute bands will make sure you have a great night. Admission for this King's Night party is free, you can dance from 19:00 to 01:00!
KADER x Tasty Folk King-S Festival © King-S
Royal Rawk @Dynamo (free)
During King's Night, Royal Rawk at Dynamo will offer beers and gritty guitars. Get ready for hardcore punk, rock, and metal from bands like Tankzilla. The event starts at 19:00, ends at 01:00, and is entirely free. Grab your earplugs and go!
Royal Dutch @Stadhuisplein (free)
Celebrate King’s Night at Royal Dutch on Stadhuisplein. DJs like Freddy Moreira and Kruzo will be spinning great dance tunes all night long. Entry is totally free, but it's first come, first served! Can't make it on King's Night? No worries–you can join the fun again on King's Day from 12:00 to 01:00.
Oranjefeest @Wilhelminaplein (free)
Where better to kick off King Willem's birthday bash than at the Wilhelminaplein – named after his great-grandma? This is one of the places to be on King's Night, with live bands and dance tunes all evening. At 20:00, Betty Blue sets the tone with some vintage rock, continued by Eighty Eight at 22:00.
Monitor @Ketelhuis
Missing out on an epic party? Well, that hurts. That's why we're telling you now to go full throttle at Monitor. From 22:00, the top floor of Ketelhuis will be set on fire. Figuratively speaking, no worries. Although the lineup is still a mystery, one thing's for sure: you need a ticket. And yes, you want one too.
Royal Dutch Stadhuisplein © Kleurstof
UNDRGRND-S @Area51
As befits an underground rave in a skatepark basement, this one blasts off like a rocket. Need help losing control? Leave it to Dutch techno queen Laura van Hal. With six more local techno DJs behind the decks, the next thing you know, it's 06:00 and time to go home. Grab your ticket here!
Kroongenoten @Keizersgracht (free)
This year's royal edition of Bontgenoten can be found in the city center, at the parking lot on Keizersgracht. They play a mix of R&B, hits, disco, '90s and '00s classics, and house. Kroongenoten starts at 19:00 and goes on until midnight. Best of all, admission is free, and they have another party on King's Day.
PIXL x Ferreck Dawn @Klokgebouw
Get ready for this special King's Night edition of PIXL. On Friday, April 25th, this will be your kickstart to an unforgettable birthday party. It starts at 20:00 and ends at 02:00. On the menu? The slickest house by the one and only Ferreck Dawn!
We Are Back @LAB-1
Anyone who has ever visited a party at LAB-1 knows that the temperatures can run high there. During We Are Back, powerhouse Divine and Spain's David Penn will have you dancing until the sweat is on your forehead. We Are Back King's Night starts at 22:00 and runs until 04:00. You can buy your ticket here!
Effenaar © Effenaar
DJ Francois @VIBES Eindhoven
Ready for a 5-hour non-stop ride? DJ Francois will make you hit every corner of the dancefloor. Just like our Willem, DJ Francois reigns as a king—not of the country, but of the classics. House, techno, trance—this night's got it all. For just a score, you're in. Don’t miss out!
Mensa + Lusho @Effenaar
Still no King’s Night plans? Time to change that. Mensa and Lusho are bringing their fiery Dutch hip-hop to the Effenaar stage, and trust us—they'll have you moving. Tickets are flying faster than oranje tompoucen (orange pastries), so grab yours before they're gone. Doors open at 23:00.
King’s Night @ The Jack (free)
Time to unleash your inner metalhead! On King’s Night, Café The Jack turns up the volume with headbanging madness. Tonight: tribute bands to Gojira and System of a Down. Your eardrums have been warned!
King’s Night @ The Fat One (free)
From around 9 o’clock till 4 in the morning, d’Horse takes over The Fat One. His goal? To get you dacing on the ceiling like Lionel Richie. Expect a playful mix of house and sing-alongs, all in royal party vibes.
King's Day
Kroongenoten @Keizersgracht (free)
Just like we promised, Bontgenoten returns on King's Day with Kroongenoten. The party starts at 12:00 and goes on until 00:00. And best of all: admission is free!
Koning van de Dommel @Stationsplein (free)
How to throw an unforgettable birthday bash? Mainstreet, Taphuys, and Café LouLou are joining forces. Ladies and gents, we present to you: Koning van de Dommel. From 12:00 to 20:00, the Stationsplein turns into one big party—almost like it's your own birthday.
PUIN @HAVEN (free)
At HAVEN, they're going all-out with PUIN: an outdoor techno banger. With just two years under their belt, this Eindhoven collective is making waves in the techno scene. Doors open at 15:00, and the beat goes on until 01:00. The best part? Entry is totally free!
Royal Dutch @Stadhuisplein (free)
Royal Dutch will also make your King's Day awesome. Afro Bros, FeestDJRuud, Russo, Sandersville, and many more will keep you entertained. It starts at 12:00, and again, space is limited, so don't be late. At midnight, they will pull the plug, but if you want, you can keep on partying at Stratumseind.
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Kroongenoten © Max Kneefel
King's Day @Cafe The Jack (free)
Looking for something heavier this King’s Day? Rock café The Jack, right in the heart of Stratumseind, is cranking the volume up to tinnitus levels. Expect hard-hitting tracks from Rammstein, Linkin Park, and Motörhead brought to you by tribute band Metal Factory.
King-S Festival @Strijp-S (free)
Strijp-S is a royal hotspot this King's Day, from Radio Royaal to Ketelhuisplein and back. Dance the king's birthday away at parties from MOZEM (disco house), KADER X Tasty Folk (Afro house), Zodiak (techno), Connect the Odds (house, UK-garage), and Metatron (psytrance). Getting excited? Tickets are on the house (in other words, you can enter for free).
Monitor @Ketelhuis
Feeling a little crispy after the night before? There's really only one cure: start where you left off. Monitor is once again in charge of the decks at Ketelhuis on King's Day, filling your ears with pure techno goodness. All in all, you're in for a massive 15-hour techno marathon. Pffff!
King’s Day Festival @POPEI (free)
At POPEI, they're rolling out a pop and rockathon just for you (and every other King's Day reveler). Simply rock out from 14:00 till 22:00 to tunes from bands born and raised at POPEI.
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King's Day Bergstraat © Max Kneefel
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King’s Day SHAWTY @Catharinaplein (free)
Café Thomas is back for round two on King’s Day with SHAWTY. This time it’s all R&B and urban bangers instead of house. Things kick off around 13:00, and you can go wild all day and night. Free entry, free vibes!
Oranjefeest @Wilhelminaplein (free)
You're at the right place for a royal party at Wilhelminaplein. Live bands, great dance music, and a friendly atmosphere. At 14:00 Mojo Hand will set the pace. Le grande finale is hosted by Nobleo Band & Mavo. Are you up early? You can browse the flea market here from 9:00 in the morning.
Kings Plaza @Paterskerk (free)
Fond of Dutch music? During King's Day, you will find a whole bunch of Dutch folk singers such as Danny Froger and Mart Hoogkamer at the Paterskerk on Vestdijk. Don't want to miss anything? Be there at 13:00, the party ends at 23:00.
King's Day Blockparty @Bergstraat (free)
Eindhoven's coziest street goes all out again on King's Day. The Bergstraat Blockparty is a household name in the city, and with good reason. From 12:00 to 23:00, the whole street is filled with partying people of all ages. You'll fit right in!
Bunker Bass © Ronalyn
King’s Day @Kleine Berg (free)
Is the Bergstraat packed? No worries—it’s just a short conga line to the Kleine Berg. Fair warning: it might get busy. But we get it. From 13:00 to 23:00, the street turns into one big party with outdoor bars and DJs around every corner. Still not tired after eleven? The party continues inside at Mooie Boules and Bar Proast!
Haussmann King's Day @LAB-1 (free)
Coming in hot: Haussmann. On King's Day, they're kicking things off with a electrifying house edition at LAB-1. Going home early? Nein, mann. With a line-up packed with local house stars like Eric de Man and Eric Valentine, you may want to stick around for ein bisschen tanzen. Let's say from 16:00 to 04:00.
House Feeling x Suspense @Biergarten (free)
Shh ... don't let the King know, but House Feeling b2b with Suspense at Biergarten is set to be an absolute blast. Running from 14:00 to 01:00, there will be non-stop action with (local) minimal house artists. Wouldn't look out of place in a palace either, right Willem?
King KEVN @KEVN (free)
Looking to take things down just a notch? KEVN's got you covered. Singer-songwriter Sauro Locchi and Eindhoven's own electronic duo OBVRS bring the tunes, while the art market brings the schwung. Okay fine, maybe it's still a bit of a party. But who cares? Everything kicks off at 11:00.
King-S Festival © King-S
Koning op de Dijk @Dijk9 (free)
Celebrate like a royal on the sidewalk of restaurant Dijk9. On King's Day, they're serving up a free street party from 12:00 to 23:00, filled with throwback hits from the good old days. Still not ready to call it a night? Stratumseind is just around the corner.
Weird Kings Day @Residency for the People (free)
Forget the traditional orange overload. This one’s for the creatives and the curious. What's happening at Residency for the People? We've got the scoop! Expect electro beats from DJ Truus Sonic, something with clay, and a Con-Fusion-Thai-Cuisine experience by The Waew Food Programm. What time should you be there? Okay, we don’t know everything (yet). Check their socials for updates!
King’s Day @VANE Skybar
Take Willy's birthday to new heights, something like 65 meters high. On the rooftop of VANE Skybar, DJs Steve-K, and Jay-Ve will keep the energy high while you sip colorful cocktails and snack on royal bites (or better said: bitterballen). Entry is €30 and includes a glass of bubbles (reserve your spot here). Party runs from 15:00 to 01:00.
King’s Day @The Fat One (free)
And the next day? No time for rest. Mo, Strada, O'Malley, and Dan Hammer step into The Fat One to keep the party going strong. Same theme, same energy. From noon till 04:00, it’s non-stop dancing and zero regrets.
King’s Day Block Party @Otomoto (free)
A day off + the king’s birthday = the ultimate excuse for a street party. Otomoto’s block party on Vrijstraat is where the action’s at. Resident DJs, golden vibes, and enough Spa Goud (Dutch knickname for beer) to keep those vocal cords lubricated. Tap opens around noon—bring your crew!
The best of King's Day
By now you're probably thinking: surely there aren't even more things to do on King's Day? Well yes, yes there are! From wandering around the flea markets to eating all the orange pastries: we make sure everyone has a fantastic King's Day!
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