The must-attend events and dates for your diary this February!

Welcome to February! Looking for the best events this month in Holland? From cutting-edge design showcases to film festivals and interactive tech weekends, we’ve got you covered! Explore the top exhibitions, festivals, and creative experiences happening in Breda, Delft, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam this month.

Words: Thomas Dahm / 05 Feb 2025

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Blind Wall Film Fest
Chasse Cinema, Breda
5 t/m 9 February 2025

Film meets street art at the Blind Wall Film Fest, a unique festival exploring the social impact of murals. Expect European and Dutch premieres, insightful Q&As with directors and artists, and masterclasses on mural art. This third edition challenges artistic prejudices while celebrating bold visual storytelling.

Above: Immersive light experience by TUNDRA

Highlight Delft
Various venues in in Delft
14 and 15 February

Experience the future at Highlight Delft, a free festival where artists, designers, and researchers showcase groundbreaking art and technology. From the Robotopia creation lab for kids to interactive installations, performances and exhibitions with Iris van Herpen, Tiwanee van der Horst, and Teresa van Dongen, this event pushes creative and technological boundaries.

Above: Formafantasma, 'seasonal transhumance', 2022, Alagna Valsesia, Piedmont, Italië © Formafantasma. Foto: Gregorio Gonella

Oltre Terra – Formafantasma
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
15 February until 13 July 2025

Delve into the history, ecology, and ethics of wool production at this research-driven exhibition by renowned design studio Formafantasma. Explore the evolving relationship between humans and sheep and the global impact of wool in this thought-provoking showcase.

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Design Biennale Rotterdam
Various venues in Rotterdam
20 February until 2 March 2025

Rotterdam becomes a design capital during the ten-day Design Biennale, where local and global designers present fresh perspectives on the power of design. With exhibitions, conferences, and experiences across the city, this event highlights design’s transformative role in shaping the future.

Above: De Graphic Design Fair in 2024. Foto Isa de Jong.

Graphic Design Fair 2025
Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam
23 February 2025 / 11:00 – 18:00

Part of the Design Biennale Rotterdam, the Graphic Design Fair at Nieuwe Instituut brings together designers, publishers, and book lovers. Admission is free, making it a must-visit for those passionate about visual communication and creative publishing.

Whether you’re into film, design, or tech, these events showcase the best of Dutch creativity. Mark your calendar and experience the vibrant cultural scene across The Netherlands this February!

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