Dates en programme
DDW takes place from Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 October.
View the full programme, including all projects and participating designers, here on the programme page.
Yes. DDW Young brings together projects from the programme that are particularly interesting for children and young people aged 6 to 18. View the DDW Young programme here.
The call for entries for the upcoming edition of DDW is currently closed.
Locations and Opening Hours
DDW takes place at dozens of locations across Eindhoven. From September onwards, you can use the map to see which exhibitions, projects and activities can be found at each location.
Most locations are open daily from 11:00 to 18:00. Some locations have different opening hours, so please check the latest information in the programme before your visit.
On the first Saturday, the Design Academy Eindhoven Graduation Show opens at 13:00.
Yes. As long as you are wearing a valid DDW wristband, you can leave and return to ticketed locations during opening hours. Please keep in mind that locations can be busy and you may need to queue again.
No, most DDW locations do not have cloakrooms or lockers.
Travel and Transport
Find all information about travelling to Eindhoven and getting between the different DDW locations here.
Yes. Eindhoven Central Station is within walking distance of several DDW locations. During DDW, an NS combination ticket may also be available through the Spoordeelwinkel. More information can be found on the ticket page.
During DDW, there are several ways to travel around the city. Check here for the latest information on routes and transport between locations.
Accessibility and reachability
All information regarding accessibility during Dutch Design Week can be found here.
All information regarding reachability to and at Dutch Design Week can be found here.
From September, you can check in the programme for each location whether dogs are allowed or not.
Service dogs are welcome everywhere. The dog must wear a harness clearly indicating that it's a service dog.
Accessibility
Accessibility varies by location. The programme provides up-to-date accessibility information for each location. More information about tickets and assistance can be found on the ticket page.
Find all information about the accessibility of DDW locations and the support available during your visit here.
Pets and Assistance Dogs
From September onwards, the programme will indicate whether dogs are allowed at each location.
Assistance dogs are welcome at all locations. The dog must wear a harness that clearly identifies it as an assistance dog.
Tickets
Tickets are available via the ticket page. There you will also find information about ticket types, prices, points of sale and access to the different locations.
Practical Information
During DDW opening hours, there is a first-aid post at Klokgebouw on Strijp-S. Not all locations have their own first-aid facilities.
In an emergency, alert a member of staff at the location first. For urgent emergencies, call 112.
Found items are kept at the information desk in Klokgebouw. If you have lost something that has not yet been found, please email service@dutchdesignfoundation.com with a clear description of the item.
If your item is found during or after DDW and your contact details are included with it, we will contact you. After DDW, lost property is kept for a maximum of one month.
Buying Tickets
- You can order tickets at the top of this page under ‘Order your DDW26 tickets’.
- Visiting DDW with a company, organisation, school or other large group? Click the bottom button to order tickets by invoice.
- Visiting Dutch Design Week as a family? You can purchase a family ticket at the door.
During DDW, you can also purchase tickets at:
- Klokgebouw
- Design Academy Eindhoven Graduation Show
- De Caai
- Sectie-C
- Eindhoven Centraal, stationshal zuidzijde
- Van Abbemuseum
Good to know
- At physical ticket points, payment is by debit or credit card only. Cash payments are not accepted.
- The family ticket is only available at the door for a fixed price of €70.00. The entire family must be present at the ticket desk when collecting the ticket.
Companies, organisations, schools and other large groups can order tickets by invoice. Use the order form for schools or the order form for companies.
Yes. During DDW, a family ticket is available at the door for €70.00. The entire family must be present at the ticket desk at the time of purchase.
The family ticket is available for the following combinations:
- 1 adult with 3 children
- 1 adult with 4 children
- 2 adults with 2 children
- 2 adults with 3 children
Children can be included in a family ticket if they are aged between 12 and 17, or if they are students and can present a valid student card.
Children aged 11 and under can visit DDW free of charge. Visitors aged 18 and over who are not students must purchase a regular ticket or can be counted as an adult in one of the family combinations listed above.
Does your group fall outside these combinations? Simply purchase individual tickets through our online ticket shop or buy your tickets by debit card at the door.
A combination ticket may be available through the NS Spoordeelwinkel, combining a same-day return train journey from your departure station with a visit to DDW.
Opening Hours and Transport
Yes. With a valid DDW wristband, you can use the Polestar Design Rides free of charge. They operate daily from 11:00 to 18:00 between official DDW locations.
There are designated pick-up points at:
- Ketelhuisplein
- Piet Hein Eek
- Stadhuisplein
- Fuutlaan
- Design Academy Eindhoven
- Sectie-C
Most ticketed locations are open daily from 11:00 to 18:00 during DDW. Some locations have different opening hours.
Before setting off, check the latest opening hours in the programme on the website or in the DDW app. Please keep in mind that locations can be particularly busy at weekends.
Accessibility and assistance
If you are unable to wear your wristband throughout DDW because of work, a hospital stay or another important reason, you can request a personal pass at the service desk in Klokgebouw or at Eindhoven Central Station. This pass will replace your wristband for the remainder of DDW.
Please note: You can only request a pass while your wristband is still secured around your wrist. First exchange your e-ticket for a wristband and then submit your request. Always have your wristband removed by a member of the service team. If you cut it off yourself, it will no longer be valid and a personal pass cannot be issued.
Requests for a personal pass are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate every request; the decision of the service team is final.
Visitors who use a wheelchair pay the regular ticket price, as DDW locations are accessible. We do, however, provide one free DDW wristband for a companion. This can be collected at the door at one of the physical ticket locations.
Please note: The ticket desk at Eindhoven Central Station is not easily accessible for wheelchair users or visitors with reduced mobility. Our team will be happy to assist you and will be available on the ground floor. Please approach a member of staff if you need assistance.
Dutch Design Foundation (DDF) works with Cultuur Inclusief to make DDW accessible to more people. Each year, 500 tickets are available through Cultuur Inclusief for €2.40 for people who are unable to pay the regular ticket price. Would you like to purchase one of these tickets? You can apply from 1 September via the Cultuur Inclusief website.
Please note: Cultuur Inclusief manages a limited number of discount vouchers. Their website explains exactly who is eligible and how to apply. Dutch Design Foundation provides the discount but has no influence over the selection process or allocation of tickets.
You can find all terms and conditions regarding tickets and entry here.
For more questions, please visit the visitor page or our FAQ.
Ticket-related questions can also be sent to: tickets@dutchdesignfoundation.com
