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Mark Saturday, September 20, 2025, in your calendar, because Kunstnacht is making a powerful return!

As the artists prepare for their next masterpieces and the programmers develop new visions, we invite you to get ready for an unforgettable experience. On September 20, 2025, we will once again fill Nijmegen with art, culture, and creativity. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you then!

Kunstnacht is an evening full of unique experiences in which surprising combinations of Nijmegen and regional art institutions show what they have to offer in an accessible festival format to a wide audience. By making an unusual mix of participating parties, exciting crossovers with art in all disciplines are created. Kunstnacht challenges makers and organizations to step outside the box and thus give art a special stage.

You need an e-ticket for the Kunstnacht program. You can have this ticket scanned and exchanged for a wristband. This wristband gives you access to all participating locations. There are two types of tickets: with the Kunstnacht ticket you have access to all programs in all zones (including NYMA), until midnight. With a passe-partout or Nachtfeest ticket you have access to the Nachtfeest: from 00:00 - 04:00 in the Vasim.

Buy your ticket via this link.

The program at the participating locations takes largely place inside the venues. You will also occasionally be surprised outside around the participating locations!

There is no minimum age for the Kunstnacht programme. It mainly depends on your child's interest and attention span. There is no special children's program. However, some program components may appeal to young visitors. View the line-up for this.

The full program can be found online here and in the app. On the evening itself, program flyers are available on which the map and the participating organizations are listed.

You can put together your own route or be inspired by one of our colored zones, for programs close to each other. You do not need to make reservations for any program. It also doesn't matter where you start or end.

Kunstnacht takes place in the center of Nijmegen and the NYMA grounds. The locations are easy to reach on foot or by bicycle.

• Are you coming by bike? There are bicycle racks at the station and at most program locations.
• Are you coming by train? The Keizer Karel-area is close by. Buses also run from the station to various locations in and around the center. Tip: grab an OV bicycle, so you can easily travel between the different zones.
• Are you coming by car? Park your car in one of the parking garages in or around the center (Kelfkensbos, Eiermark, Mariënburg, Molenpoort, Keizer Karel or the Oude Stad car park).
• The NYMA site is easily accessible by bicycle and car and has ample parking space. The entrance to the NYMA grounds is through Waalhalla.

Special Kunstnacht transport runs between various locations: two buses follow a route through the city. They pass by the NYMA-terrain, Honing, Hertogstraat, Molenstraat, and Joris Ivensplein. Check the map for the exact location of the stop. A sign at the bus stop displays the estimated departure times.

There are also 2CV's driving around during Kunstnacht, provided by Eendenverhuur Nyma. They follow the same route as the two buses. Missed a bus? You might be lucky and one of our five 2CV's will pick you up!

The Kunstnacht Night Party takes place at De Vasim. The entrance and exit are located at Vasim North.
Coming by bike? Please park it at the bicycle parking area under the Oversteek bridge.

Please note: You need a Kunstnacht Night Party ticket for this event. You can purchase it here.

Your program and map always at hand and stay up-to-date on the latest updates. Wouldn't you want that too? You can download our app now on your mobile phone here or directly from the App Store or Play Store by searching for Kunstnacht.

Once you've downloaded the app, you'll receive a push notification (with your permission) in the event of an emergency or heavy traffic. You'll also automatically stay informed of the latest information. You can download the Kunstnacht app from the Google Play Store or the App Store.

News and updates are available via Instagram, Facebook and the newsletter.

During the event, you'll find a heat map on the app's map. This heat map shows where the crowds are in the city or on the NYMA site.

Kunstnacht bus-stop NYMA
20:00 - 20:40 - 21:10 - 21:50 - 22:45 - 23:00 - 23:35

Kunstnacht bus-stop Honing
20:10 - 20:30 - 21:25 - 21:40 - 22:35 - 22:55 - 23:45

Kunstnacht bus-stop Kelfkenbos
20:25 - 21:00 - 21:35 - 22:15 - 22:50 - 23:25 - 00:00

Kunstnacht bus-stop Hertogstraat
20:00 - 20:35 - 21:10 - 21:45 - 22:25 - 23:00 - 23:35

Kunstnacht bus-stop Molenstraat
20:10 - 20:45 - 21:20 - 21:55 - 22:35 - 23:05 - 23:45

Kunstnacht bus-stop Joris Ivensplein
20:15 - 20:50 - 21:30 - 22:05 - 22:40 - 23:15 - 23:55

Missed the bus? You might be lucky and have one of our five 2CV's pick you up!

With your Kunstnacht ticket you can visit all programs in the whole city, only for the Nachtfeest (from midnight in the Vasim) you need a separate ticket or a passe-partout.

You can have your e-ticket scanned, and in return, you'll receive a wristband that grants you access to all participating venues. Note: For a ticket for just the Nachtfeest (Night Party), you can pick up your wristband from 11:45 PM at the Vasim ticket office (North entrance).

You can collect your wristband at the following locations:

SATURDAY (Before and during Kunstnacht)
Lindenberg, Ridderstraat 23, van 10:00 - 23:59

PAAK, Bloemerstraat 23, van 12:00 - 18:30

Bibliotheek, Mariënburg 29, van 18:30 - 23:59

De Vereeniging, Keizer Karelplein 2D, van 18:30 - 23:59

Brebl, Waalbandijk 14D, van 18:30 - 23:59

Plein bij de Latijnse school van 18:30 - 23:59

Waalhalla van 18:30 - 23:59

Buy your ticket for Kunstnacht and the Night Party here.
In the week leading up to Kunstnacht — and on the day itself — you can exchange your QR code for a wristband. This wristband gives you access to all participating Kunstnacht locations throughout the evening.

Check here to see where you can exchange your QR code for a wristband.

If still available: yes. Online you can buy a late ticket for Kunstnacht, a combination ticket (Kunstnacht + Nachtfeest) or only Nachtfeest.

Buy your ticket for Kunstnacht and the Nachtfeest here.
In the week leading up to Kunstnacht — and on the day itself — tickets can be exchanged for a wristband that grants access to all participating Kunstnacht locations throughout the evening.

With a passe-partout, visitors receive a wristband that also includes entry to the Nachtfeest at De Vasim.