Museum Night Enschede
Museum Night Enschede is an evening when the city transforms into a living work of art. As the sun sets, museums, studios, creative hubs and cultural institutions open their doors, inviting you into a world full of surprises, imagination and encounters.
Wander through buildings you may already know, but which take on a whole new energy after dark. Art feels closer, music sounds more intense, and in every space, you’ll discover something unexpected.
Museum Night Enschede is for everyone! Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a dreamer, an adventurer or simply curious. You arrive with nothing more than a simple wristband, but leave with new impressions that stay with you long after the night is over.
Tickets & News
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Ticket sales start on Wednesday, 8 July, at 8:00 PM, so mark 7 November in your calendar! Museum Night is a night you won’t want to miss.
Programme | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Klapstoel TV | Gobelin Hall
Klapstoel TV, an Enschede-based hip-hop podcast and collective, takes over the Gobelin Hall. Throughout the evening, enjoy interviews and live performances by a range of hip-hop artists and emerging talent.
Line-up: Dio | Louis Pedro | Ella John | Thomàs | YSAVV | Deppie | Kes | CD
Dio is giving an intimate live performance, and you could be there! As places are limited, registration is required. Fill in your details here for a chance to attend this special performance!
TR.EAT YOUR GIRL RIGHT | Museum Café
TR.EAT YOUR GIRL RIGHT takes over the museum café for an evening of DJ sets and a variety of musical styles. An energetic setting where music, dance and socialising come together.
Tooth Gems – by CD STUDIOS | Studio 1
During Museum Night, visitors can get a tooth gem applied — a small, eye-catching addition to their smile.
Speed Tours | TBA
Short guided tours of the current exhibitions. In just a few minutes, our guides will take visitors past a selection of remarkable artworks and share the stories behind them.
Workshops | A Fan with a Golden Touch
Let your creativity shine and design your own unique fan! During this workshop, decorate a fan with colours, patterns and golden details. Make it a work of art that is entirely your own and take your creation home with you afterwards.
Food Truck | De Bakfriet
A food truck outside the museum where visitors can grab something to eat throughout the evening.
Classical Music Among the Artworks
Be surprised by the sounds of classical music during Museumnight! Flutist Iara de Carvalho Perillo and harpist Hedwig Brieffies will give spontaneous, intimate performances in various locations throughout the museum. As you explore the exhibitions, their music will bring the museum galleries to life. Wander around, discover unexpected musical moments and enjoy the unique atmosphere of live music among the artworks.
Photo Booth | Gallery
Take home a personal keepsake from Museum Night!
