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Manifestations 2026: the most exciting festival during Dutch Design Week
From October 17 to 25, Manifestations will once again be the inspiring hub of art, design, innovation, and technology during the Dutch Design Week (DDW) in Eindhoven. This year, with the theme ‘Happy End?’ again, Manifestations promises to push the boundaries of thought and imagination. It is the place where art and technology come together in a unique way, and where the adventure of the DDW begins for many.
Manifestations is tipped by VPRO as the number one place to get your DDW jitters for good reason: "A socially critical fair. The place to get DDW jitters and start your festival adventure." Last year, Manifestations attracted a whopping 35,000 visitors. This year too, we surprise visitors with an unprecedentedly wide range of artworks and installations that excite, challenge and inspire. Everyone is welcome here, from young to old, to come and learn about the future.
Springboard for leading talent
Manifestations provides a platform for more than 50 mostly young, recently graduated artists. Their work, ranging from robotics to (bio-)design and e-fashion, is innovative and groundbreaking. The festival is an important springboard for this talent. Scouts from (international) festivals and museums therefore see Manifestations as the place to discover new talent.
With a focus on the impact of innovation and technology, Manifestations offers not only a sneak preview of the future, but also a critical look at the challenges it poses. The artists depict different future scenarios, challenging us to think about how technology can contribute to a more social and sustainable world.
Activities and location
Manifestations is again free to enter this year and takes place on the 8th floor of the Veemgebouw at Strijp-S in Eindhoven. There is a separate entrance for people in wheelchairs. The festival offers a rich mix of exhibitions, performances, meet-ups, and workshops for young and old. The first projects have already been confirmed and promise to be another spectacle.
Stay tuned
Manifestations 2026 is an event not to be missed for anyone interested in the intersections between art, technology, and society. For the full program and special events, keep an eye on our website www.manifestations.nl and social media.
Manifestations takes place at Strijp-S in the Veemgebouw, 8e floor, Torenallee 100 Eindhoven and is FREE to enter.
We have a separate entrance for wheelchairs. www.manifestations.nl
Hi res photos can be found here. Photos are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/manifestations/albums
- Aftervideo message.
- Winnaar Young Talent Award 2026: hier
- Persbericht oktober 2026: here
- september 2026: here
Manifestations can be visited throughout the week at this creative hotspot. Moreover, there is an extensive virtual program: visit Manifestations physically as well as in the many virtual worlds and enjoy! All information, such as the location, live streams, and the booking system, will be updated quickly via the website.
So make sure you follow Manifestations on Facebook of Instagram to be able to claim your spot in time & to join the livestreams and wander in the virtual world. Tip: also add Manifestations to your favorites on DDW.nl.
www.manifestations.nl
www.facebook.com/manifestations.nl
www.instagram.com/_manifestations
www.twitter.com/Manifestations_
Manifestations is a production of ViolaVirus,
Met dank aan Gemeente Eindhoven, Mondriaanfonds, Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie, Mondriaanfonds, Cultuurfonds, Pictoright fonds, VSB fonds, BrabantC, High Tech Campus, en vele anderen.
Note for the editors, not for publication:
For more information, please contact Viola van Alphen press [at] manifestations.nl
Ultra-short:
The Manifestations festival during DDW 17-25 October in Eindhoven, wants to show the human side of technology.
Curator Viola van Alphen has selected this year artworks by more than fifty young artists and recent graduates that revolve around the exciting interaction between people and technology. The festival focuses on broad and current themes such as geopolitical superpowers, body enhancements, robots, fear, hope, mass media, e-Fashion, and machismo.
Hi res photos can be found here.
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