carnival

The welcoming spirit of the Brabant carnival was evident this afternoon when Eindhovenaaren shared their traditions with international visitors. A group of Dutch carnival...

The Brainport region demonstrated its international character this week as residents from across the globe gathered to celebrate the traditional carnival. A diverse group...

Political parties in Eindhoven are pushing for more public toilets after women faced 30-minute waits during last year's carnival. The proposal includes free facilities, accessible options for disabled visitors, and gender-neutral toilets for major city events. As the festival kicks off next Friday, councillors hope to avoid the long queues seen in previous years.

Eindhoven activist group Dolle Mina has released a new carnival song calling for a safer, more respectful party culture. “Nie Graaie Mar Zwaaie” is a cheerful dialect sing-along that speaks out against groping during carnival. Singer Odet Rosenkrantz is also competing with the track in Omroep Brabant’s “Kies je Kraker” contest.

Carnival 2026: Where to Celebrate in the Brainport Region Carnival 2026 will take place from Friday 13 February to Tuesday 17 February, with the main celebrations...