Academy 2026
9 days inside one of the world's leading percussion festivals
19 - 27 September 2026 | Eindhoven, the Netherlands
The TROMP Academy is an intensive international learning, performance and networking program that runs inside the TROMP Festival. It's built for young percussionists, conservatory students and dedicated music lovers from around the world.
There are two levels of taking part:
with Full Immersion you actively play — in workshops, jam sessions and on festival stages — and become part of the festival for the full week.
with a Weekend Pass or Day Pass you experience the Academy up close as an observer: you follow the workshops, lectures and masterclasses, and join the jam.
Active or Observing
Choose your pass
play & perform
Full Immersion
€350
€350 until July 1, 2026
€450 from July 2, 2026
limited places - full festival
✓ play in all workshops and the jam sessions
✓ possibility to play in a masterclass
✓ perform within the festival
✓ visit all competition and festival concerts
observe & play
Weekend Pass
€120
€120 until July 1, 2026
€150 from July 2, 2026
Sep 24-27, 2026
✓ observe all workshops and masterclasses
✓ join the weekend’s jam sessions
✓ visit Home of the Creators concert
observe &play
Day Pass
€60
€60 per chosen day
multiple days possible
Sep 24, 25 or 26 2026
✓ observe all workshops and masterclasses of your chosen day
✓ join the jam session of your chosen day
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Masterclass places: Limited and assigned by selection. Everyone plays in workshops and jam sessions. An active masterclass spot is a bonus, not a guarantee.
Limited places: Full Immersion is capped at a small group of percussionists to keep the experience intense and personal. Early bird closes July 1, 2026 or when sold out.
Academy Program
Workshops, masterclasses, concerts, performances
Sat 19 Sep | clinic, workshop & performance
A Day full of Percussion with Lucas van Merwijk
✓ visit the clinic and the workshop of Lucas van Merwijk (Drums United)
✓ perform the City Parade with La Maquina through Eindhoven
Sun 20 Sep | competition concert
TIPC 2026 - Round 1
✓ visit Round 1 of the Tromp International Percussion Competition 2026
Mon 21 Sep | rehearsal day
Rehearsal at Adams Music
✓ some Academy students prepare Thursday's TU lunchconcert
Mon 21 Sep & Tue 22 Sep | performance
Classic Express
✓ some academy students play school concerts for the Prinses Christina concours
Tue 22 Sep | competition concert
TIPC 2026 - Round 2
✓ visit Round 2 of the Tromp International Percussion Competition 2026
Wed 23 Sep | jury concert
Nancy Zeltsman Concert
✓ visit the lunch concert of Nancy Zeltsman and international conservatories
Wed 23 Sep | competition concert
TIPC 2026 - Round 3
✓ visit Round 3 of the Tromp International Percussion Competition 2026
Thu 24 Sep | workshops & masterclasses
Masterclass & Workshop Day
✓ masterclasses and workshops by Vassilena Serafimova, Simone Sou, Yuan Xia, SeongYeon Kong, and Miguel Traquina
Thu 24 Sep | competition concert
TNMC 2026 - Round 1 - Set 1
✓ visit the first half of Round 1 of the Tromp Next Gen: Mallet Competition 2026
Thu 24 Sep | evening concert
Takemitsu "From me flows what you call time"
✓ visit the concert of PhilZuid with DOMNIQ, Vassilena Serafimova, Mike Truesdell, Alexandre Esperet, and Johannes Fischer
Fri 25 Sep | workshops & masterclasses
Masterclass & Workshop Day
✓ masterclasses and workshops by Karim Ziad, Alexandre Esperet, Arnold Marinissen
Fri 25 Sep | performance
Lunchconcert at TU Eindhoven
✓ some academy students may play this concert led by Arnold Marinissen
Fri 24 Sep | competition concert
TNMC 2026 - Round 1 - Set 2
✓ visit the second half of Round 1 of the Tromp Next Gen: Mallet Competition 2026
Fri 25 Sep | evening concert
Home of the Creator
✓ visit this concert with new work by 2024 winners Xia Yuan, SeongYeon Kong, Miguel Traquina
Fri 25 Sep | jam session
Late night jam
✓ jam with all Tromp participants, La Maquina & Open Your Mind dancers
Sat 26 Sep | competition concert
TNMC 2026 - Final
✓ visit the final of the Tromp Next Gen: Mallet Competition 2026
Sat 26 Sep | workshops & masterclasses
Masterclass & Workshop Day
✓ masterclasses and workshops by Nancy Zeltsman and Nozomi Hiwatashi
✓ lecture by Peter Prommel
Sat 26 Sep | performance
Drums United
✓ some academy students may perform together with Drums United
Sun 27 Sep | competition concert
TIPC 2026 - Final
✓ visit the final of the Tromp International Percussion Competition 2026
✓ award ceremony and closing party
This is a program draft. Small changes are possible.
With a Full Immersion ticket, you get a personal schedule tailored to your level and interests.
Academy Artists
Percussion masters
Lucas van Merwijk
Vassilena Serafimova
Nancy Zeltsman
Karim Ziad
Peter Prommel
SeongYeon Kong
Yuan Xia
Miguel Traquina
Mike Truesdell
Simone Sou
Alexandre Esperet
Johannes Fischer
Nozomi Hiwatashi
Arnold Marinissen