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Frequently asked questions

General

When is Kunstnacht?

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!

Why is there no Kunstnacht in 2024?

Unfortunately, Kunstnacht will not take place in 2024. This decision was made due to the 80th commemoration and the celebration of freedom occurring in the same weekend. The overlap of these significant events makes it challenging to organize Kunstnacht in the way you are accustomed to. But there's also good news: Mark Saturday, September 20, 2025, in your calendar, because Kunstnacht will return with renewed energy on that date. See you then! 💚


What is Kunstnacht?

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.

Where is Kunstnacht?

The Kunstnacht program is spread over 4 zones in Nijmegen. In the 3 zones in the center of Nijmegen there is a program from 19:00 - 00:00. The zone on the NYMA grounds has a program from 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM. From 11.45 pm the doors of the Night Party in the Vasim, near the NYMA grounds, are open.

Is Kunstnacht for free?

You need an e-ticket for the Kunstnacht programme. 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.

Little to spend? We work with CJP and student discounts. Moreover, the earlier you buy your ticket, the cheaper!

Is Kunstnacht inside or outside?

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

From what age do you advise Kunstnacht?

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.

Programme

What's on the program during Kunstnacht?

There is a diverse offer at 10 locations by about 60 cooperating cultural organizations. There is something for everyone! Most art disciplines are represented within each zone, so you will find a diverse program everywhere.

Where can I find the program?

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

Do you have to limit yourself to 1 zone?

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, only the program on the NYMA grounds does not start until 9 pm.

Practical

How do I reach Kunstnacht?

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 programs in Doornroosje, the Paraplufabrieken and the Schouwburg are right next door. 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, MariĆ«nburg, 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.

Is there special transport?

Special Kunstnacht transport runs between different locations: a solar train runs between Lindenberg, LUX and Stadsschouwburg, from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM. The solar train stops at the stop approximately every 20 minutes, check the signs at the stops for the estimated departure time.

'Eendjes' (cars) ride between Doornroosje and the NYMA grounds from 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM, offered by Eenden Rental Nyma. The cars stop about every 10 minutes, the capacity is limited.


Tickets

For which programs is my ticket valid?

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.

I have an e-ticket, where do I get my wristband?

You can have your e-ticket scanned and in return you will receive a wristband that gives you access to all participating locations. You will not receive a wristband for tickets for the Night Party only. You can have your e-ticket scanned at Vasim from 11:45 PM.

You can get your wristband at the following locations:

FRIDAY

Citystore Nijmegen, Grote Markt, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

Hubert, St. Hubertusstraat 10, from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.

SATURDAY(during the day)

Citystore Nijmegen, Grote Markt, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

Hubert, St. Hubertusstraat 10, from 12 noon

The Lindenberg, from 4 p.m

LUX, from 4 p.m

SATURDAY (during Kunstnacht)

You can have your ticket scanned at a number of locations from 7 p.m. To do this, look at the ticket symbol on the map.

In addition to the above locations, also at:

Schouwburg, from 7 p.m

Doornroosje, from 7 p.m

Paraplufabrieken, from 7 p.m

Waalhalla, from 9 p.m


Please note: This year you can no longer have your e-ticket scanned at every location and exchanged for a wristband. There is at least one central ticket scanning location per color zone. In addition, a number of locations are open earlier in the day or on Friday so that you can pick up bands in advance.

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Can I still buy a ticket on the day itself?

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