Eindhoven host city The Opening 2026
The Parktheater also has a packed program, including, of course, our famous Open House for all ages on Sunday, August 30.
For complete information about activities throughout Eindhoven, download the De Opening app to your phone.
Agenda
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Mama is Angry
Esther van der VoortAbout motherhood, choices and the chaos of everyday lifeThe OpeningFri 28 Aug '26Comedienne Esther van der Voort is coming to Eindhoven one extra night especially for the Opening weekend! Her two performances in season 26/27 are both already sold out! She looks with sharp humor at the chaos of life as a single mother. With four children, an endless stroom questions and a head full of doubts, she af how she actually ended up in this situation.
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Fri 28 Aug '26 20:00 - 21:40Past Event
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Fri 28 Aug '26 20:00 - 21:40Past Event
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Spijkers met Koppen
BNNVARA"Spijkers met Koppen" opens the season at Parktheater EindhovenThe OpeningSat 29 Aug '26On August 29, 2026, Spijkers met Koppen returns—and in a big way. The cultural season kicks off at Parktheater in Eindhoven, and Spijkers will, of course, be there.
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Sat 29 Aug '26 12:00 - 14:00Past Event
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Sat 29 Aug '26 12:00 - 14:00Past Event
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Land movers
Stef Bos and guestsexclusively in the parktheater | The OpeningSat 29 Aug '26Singer, songwriter, and author Stef Bos will present an exclusive performance at the Parktheater, specially curated for De Opening, alongside a lineup of guests.
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Sat 29 Aug '26 20:00 - 21:45Past Event
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Sat 29 Aug '26 20:00 - 21:45Past Event
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Open House
Season opening 26/27Free previews, tours, performances and moreexclusive in the parktheaterSun 30 Aug '26As is tradition, we’re af the 26/27 theater season with the most fun open house of the year! This Sunday, we’re treating you to free sneak previews of the new theater season. Featuring, among others, The Ruggeds, Aladdin, The Diamond Baritones, a cabaret lineup show, a Woezel and Pip Meet & Greet, and a lawn full of theatrical spectacle!
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Sun 30 Aug '26 13:00 - 17:00Past Event
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Sun 30 Aug '26 13:00 - 17:00Past Event
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Eindhoven is the second city to host THE OPENING. In the last weekend of August in 2026, the national cultural season will start here in the south. The foundation behind DE OPENING (Stichting de Uitmarkt) is delighted that Eindhoven is taking over from Apeldoorn.
