Tilburg. City full of characters
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TILBURG. CITY FULL OF CHARACTERS
Tilburg is a city full of characters. A place where the raw edges enclose a social heart, and where we are rapidly becoming greener. An open home for makers, cultural innovators and sensual niches. In Tilburg, people are formed into the best version of themselves. Here we give talent a stage. Check here how the people of Tilburg give color to the city.
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Tilburg is a city full of characters. A place where the raw edges enclose a social heart, and where we are rapidly becoming greener. An open home for makers, cultural innovators and sensual niches. In Tilburg, people are formed into the best version of themselves. Here we give talent a stage. Check here how the people of Tilburg give color to the city.
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I want to flood Tilburg with the Vitamin G feeling
The color Janneke de Vries gives to the city is easy to guess: green. Everything she does is about initiating and supporting low-threshold projects that contribute to a colorful city and world.
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Festival Circolo 2023. A sneak peek with...
Just a few more weeks until Festival Circolo will be back in Tilburg! From October 13 to 22 you will find contemporary circus of the highest level in the city. We sneak a preview with co-organizers Lea Willems and Soesja Pijlman.
Urban scouts - There's so much to do in Tilburg. Ticket to Tilburg makes it easy for you to discover all this. We'll send you on your way with real Tilburg people! Enthusiastic urban scouts who will show you their favourite spots and hotspots.
unfiltered - Within this section we give creative Tilburgers a stage. A Ticket to... the expression of their unfiltered opinion about the city
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Unfiltered Roem
June is a month full of color in which we all emphasize once again that you can be who you are. In this edition we talk to Roem. According to Roem, the Tilburger is colorful, but is the city colorful too? You can read it here!
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Unfiltered: Rutger van de Wiel
In this edition we talk to Rutger van de Wiel: a creative mind with a passion for art. He would like to see the city become a little more attractive. Curious how he envisions that happening? Check out his Unfiltered opinion here!
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Unfiltered: Erik de Ridder
According to Erik de Ridder, Tilburg is a city bursting with energy. But, according to him, sometimes the danger of what he calls "The Tilburg disease of projects" lurks. What does that mean exactly? Check out this new Unfiltered edition.
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Unfiltered: Marlous Mutsaers
Say books, then you say Gianotten Mutsaers. And say active city resident, you say Marlous Mutsaers. With her son Ruud she's been running the bookstore in the heart of the city center for 7 years now. Curious about her Unfiltered opinion? Read it here!
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Unfiltered Ron Haans
From DJ Ron behind the turntable, to Chief Experience Officer at his own company First Impression. Tilburg will always be his home base, but is there enough experience to be found in the city center? Ron has an unfiltered opinion about that.
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Unfiltered Angelique Cornelissen
It's 2021. The year in which Angelique Cornelissen may call herself City Photographer of Tilburg. Whether Angelique's approach will be completely different from that of her predecessors is something we will see!
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Unfiltered Marcel Kattestaart
We asked Marcel Kattestaart for his Unfiltered opinion about Tilburg. His wish for 2021? Getting out of the construction pits! You can read about that here.
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Unfiltered Stefan Jansen
The people of Tilburg are becoming more and more proud of their city. New buildings are rising on the horizon and atmospheric areas. ut what lies behind this renewal? We talked with Stefan Jansen from Quiet about the poverty that still exists in Tilburg.
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Theo Misiedjan: “Tilburg is the city of urban culture”
In this new Unfiltered edition, we speak with Theodorus Misiedjan, abbreviated to Theo. Besides rapper T.O. he is also known as a Tilburg urban maker. According to Theo Tilburg is the city for urban culture. Find out why in this new edition of Unfiltered!
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Piet Van Dycke: "I hope Tilburg continues to dream".
He is a creator, choreographer, dancer, physical performer, coach and teacher: the Flemish Piet Van Dycke is only 24 years old and does it all. In Tilburg he is already working on his way. Read the latest edition of the Unfiltered edition!
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Joep van Gassel: 'We are becoming more and more famous as a city, but we also have to stay raw.
What's going on in your head when you cycle through Tilburg? We spoke to Joep van Gassel, an urban artist who brightens up our city with his large wall and floor paintings in public space. What else does the city miss according to Joep? Check it out!
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Unfiltered Magic van Heeswijk
In this Unfiltered edition we speak with Magic van Heeswijk: Tilburg top-skater and winner of the NK Street Skateboarding 2016. Whether his opinion is so unfiltered? That depends on how you look at it. Check out the whole story here!
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Unfiltered Hans van Dongen
2020 is the year in which Hans van Dongen makes his appearance as the proud city photographer of Tilburg. With his pictures Hans says he wants to show the real Tilburg. A clear landmark without cutting, pasting or polishing. The filter comes off!
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Unfiltered Stefan van Aarle
If anyone knows how to make people glow in their winter coats, it's Stefan van Aarle. He owns the Tilburg DNA very well, but Tilburg still has to prove itself. Why? Check it out in this new Unfiltered edition!
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Unfiltered Ron van Gestel
Yes, he's here again: an unfiltered edition. For the sports month of November we speak with hockey fanatic Ron van Gestel. Read here how Ron, with the stars of Tilburg Trappers, explored both the sporting and national boundaries.
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Unfiltered Rob van Steen
In this unfiltered edition we spoke to theatre director Rob van Steen: 'Tilburg, just focus on the youth, otherwise it will be empty here in 25 years' time. Otherwise, the theatre will soon be something that your parents used to go to.'
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Unfiltered Ruud van Eeten
Ruud van Eeten: 'Tilburg is a festival city, a city of creators, initiating, fruitful, visionary, decisive and with an enormous vitality by all students. But there is still something missing in the Reeshof. Now it's our turn!' Read it here.
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Unfiltered Lois de Jong
Connecting and moving society, working on stimulating projects and making people feel comfortable in their own skin. That is what Lois de Jong likes to do. Curious about what he is currently realising in the Spoorpark? You can read it here!
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Tim: 'Building mazes means arranging my whole life'
Where Tim creates the filter within the Doloris Meta Maze, we just take it off here. Meet Tim Henrik Schneider in this new unfiltered article. Tim is the creative director of the Meta maze. Curious? Read it!
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Tilburg, a profound sound
Sunny days bouncing on tantalizing beats, dark nights banging on the hardest rock or floating on the tastiest techno. Tilburg knows how to party. How to organize that party? Ruud Lemmen can you tell you all about it.
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Unfiltered Marc Storms
From tight in a suit, to floating in De Kuierlat. Marc Storms did what many people only dare to dream of. He made the big switch in his career that has now brought him De Kuierlat.
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Unfiltered Rob van Trier
He is a true Tilburger and international artist. Rob van Trier travels the world to realise his dreams. His art hangs on the walls of many big names and yet he always comes home to Tilburg.
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Unfiltered
He is the new city photographer of 2019. Chris Oomes will capture Tilburg in beautiful images. Want to know everything about Chris? Then read on.
Hotspots of Tilburg - Tilburg is made up of nine atmospheric areas, each with its own character. From the quirky Dwaalgebied to the relaxed Piushaven, together they form the heart of the city.
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Spoorzone
Spoorzone
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Piushaven
Piushaven
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Dwaalgebied
Dwaalgebied
What's new?
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First edition Groovy Vintage Market XXL
On Saturday, December 9, Foyer Pathé Stappegoor Tilburg reveals itself as the Groovy Vintage Market. A Vintage Walhalla with over 1,000 m2 of vintage pearls & retro finds, re- & upcyling items, funky brocante & groovy curiosities.
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Elections: the new Night Mayor of Tilburg
On Thursday, December 21, 2023 (the shortest day, or longest night), the new Night Mayor of Tilburg will be announced in De Nieuwe Vorst, in the Cracking Cellar. The selection process will start from November 22.
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You decide what you pay at theater De Nieuwe Vorst
This year again, De Nieuwe Vorst chooses to let visitors at all performances and events in December and the first week of January decide for themselves what they will pay for a ticket.
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International art exhibition Biennale Brabant
From November 17 to 26, the Koepelhal in Tilburg will be transformed into an international art exhibition. The Biennale Brabant is an experiential exhibition where more than 40 (inter)national renowned artists exhibit their collections.
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Anniversary edition 013 Cinecitta international film festival in Tilburg!
From October 17 to 22, Tilburg will once again be immersed in the enchanting world of the 013 Cinecitta International FilmFestival (013 CIFF), and this time already the fifth edition!
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Online PhotoMuseum Tilburg now open: A new focus on visual talent
The Online Photomusuem Tilburg has officially opened, a brand new online platform that combines the beauty of photography art and the rich heritage of our Tilburg region. So this museum can be visited online from any location.
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Festival Circolo 2023. A sneak peek with...
Just a few more weeks until Festival Circolo will be back in Tilburg! From October 13 to 22 you will find contemporary circus of the highest level in the city. We sneak a preview with co-organizers Lea Willems and Soesja Pijlman.
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Stadsbos013 gets its own wheelchair route
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 10:30 a.m., the wheelchair route will be officially opened in the immediate vicinity of Auberge du Bonheur in the Oude Warande in Stadsbos013.
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Run through the streets of Tilburg in the new game: Sprint of your life!
In collaboration with BrabantSport and Techonomy, the municipality today launches the game Sprint Of Your Life. In this game, Tilburg transforms into a digital world, where sports and gaming come together.
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Forester Frans: "I'm very excited about the blossoming nature in Tilburg"
Frans Kapteijns (70) his greatest hobby is nature and everything in it. Thus, his mission is to make everyone love the nature you live in. He certainly does not sit still and he likes to tell more about nature in and around Tilburg.
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Ayreon 2023. Pre-fun with...
He called it "the final experiment," but it ended up being his biggest and most long-term project ever. We are, of course, talking about Ayreon! We spoke with Arjen and Joost for a little preview.
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Cultural Tilburg takes over the city during Cultuurroute013
On Thursday, May 25, Tilburg will be one big cultural Valhalla! At least, it already is. But on this day 16 cultural organizations in Tilburg open their doors wide with a jam-packed free program! Check everything about Cultuurroute013 here!
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Mural in Tilburg voted most beautiful in the world!
Numerous murals can be found worldwide, but Tilburg is officially the most beautiful. Street art platform Street Art Cities just announced this. Check it out here!
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Fireworks shows Tilburg
Popping into the new year? After two years of delay, we are finally getting two big fireworks shows in Tilburg. At the Piushaven and in the Reeshofpark there will be two unforgettable shows to usher in 2023.
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De Wintertuin 2022
The Spoorpark is of course a great place to picnic in the sunshine but there is also plenty to do this winter! In fact, from December 16 to 18, 2022, the Spoorpark will transform into a winter garden.
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Lustwarande 2022. A taste of...
A picture says more than a thousand words. Yet here we are going to devote a thousand words to images: Lustwarande. We look ahead with artistic director Chris Driessen and visual artist Joris Roosen for a bit of anticipation.
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I want to flood Tilburg with the Vitamin G feeling
The color Janneke de Vries gives to the city is easy to guess: green. Everything she does is about initiating and supporting low-threshold projects that contribute to a colorful city and world.
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Doors of Schouwburg and Concertzaal wide open
In Tilburg you don't have to be bored for a single moment throughout the year. For example, at the Schouwburg Concertzaal Tilburg (SCT, formerly known as Theaters Tilburg), the main stage of and for the city. Anne Beijer tells you more!
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Jubilee edition Biënnale Brabant exists 5 years
"Making art accessible to a wide audience". With this in mind, Van Loon Galleries is extremely proud to be able to announce another edition of the Biennial this year, the experience exhibition where art and culinary enjoyment come together.
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The dangerously good return of Festival Circolo
The biggest, most fun, most spectacular circus festival in the Netherlands. During the autumn holidays the tents in the Leijpark will again be filled with pointy-footed banter and breathtaking acrobatics during Festival Circolo. Wendy Moonen tells us!
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Cinecitta Tilburg 105th anniversary!
From October 13 to 17, the 3rd edition of the 013 Cinecitta International Film Festival will take place. Cinecitta Tilburg once again organizes a unique "boutique film festival", showing 17 feature films from 15 different countries.
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TextielMuseum reaches final European museum prize
Last Saturday evening the TextielMuseum won a final place in the race for the prestigious award of the European Museum Academy. A jury of experts chose the Tilburg museum from 28 European museums as one of the three finalists. Check it out here!
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Natuurmuseum Brabant: with your nose in nature
In Tilburg you don't have to be bored for a single moment throughout the year. In fact: in general you miss more than you see. Like Natuurmuseum Brabant, naturally the best museum in our province!
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Mathijs Leeuwis builds new Tapeloop Temple at Textiel Museum
Mathijs Leeuwis, Tilburg's current city composer, is ready to launch his second music project about and in the city. He developed Memo from a fiber, a new version of his Tapeloop Temple, especially for the Textiel Museum.
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Grab one for free: the 'Tilburg Vakantiestad' postcards!
Tilburg vakantiestad is in volle gang en dat is te merken! Doe je vrienden en familie de groeten uit de leukste vakantiebestemming van Nederland met een van de Tilburgse ansichtkaarten. Gratis mee te nemen bij een van de 8 locaties.
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Kaapstad: A sympathetic conquest of the city center
Tilburg: the city with the best events and the most beautiful cultural pearls. How about Kaapstad, the crazy art takeover and city hacking event that descends on the bubbling city center from August 13 to 15? Check it out here!
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Premiere of Last Resistance, about clasping and saying goodbye
On Tuesday, July 13, Last Resistance will premiere. Choreographer Annemijn Rijk has created a performance about how we sometimes store traumas and events in our bodies and how they sometimes burst out, unannounced and uninvited.
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The best souvenirs in Tilburg
Souvenirs, an indispensable part of any vacation. In Tilburg you can score the most beautiful, fun and unusual souvenirs. From authentic regional products to fun gadgets. Now that' s something to come home with!
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Doloris: escape from the world
Ticket to Tilburg is your medicine against FOMO. The place where you can find out everything about the greatest hotspots, the coolest events and the most beautiful cultural gems. Like Doloris, the place to escape the world for a while.
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TextielMuseum: experimentation, ponderings and toasty sauce
In Tilburg you don't have to be bored for a single moment throughout the year. In fact: in general you miss more than you see. Such as the TextielMuseum, the place to be to immerse yourself in the present, past and future of textiles.