TROMP Festival 2026
Get ready for nine days of
world-class percussion
in the heart of Eindhoven.
TROMP Percussion 2026 brings together over 60 international artists, ensembles, and composers for concerts, competitions and city-wide events that make the whole city vibrate.
With two redesigned competitions and music spilling into streets, museums, and neighborhoods, there is something for everyone: from young children to seasoned music lovers.
TROMP is where rhythm connects people across cultures, generations, and borders. Don't miss the percussion event of the year. Eindhoven is the place to be this September!
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
NOT TO BE MISSED
THURSDAY 24 SEPT
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN
PHILZUID —FROM ME FLOWS WHAT YOU CALL TIME
Takemitsu's landmark concerto for five percussionists and orchestra. A once-in-a-decade moment, live on stage.
FRIDAY 25 SEPT
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN
HOME OF THE CREATORS
A night of premieres, experiments and artistic daring. With Open Your Mind jamsessions. The festival at its most electric.
SATURDAY 26 SEPT
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN
BLADI FESTIVAL DAG
A full day celebrating global rhythm. Drums United XL takes the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.
SUNDAY 27 SEPT
MUZIEKGEBOUW EINDHOVEN
FINALE - TROMP INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION COMPETITION
The competition reaches its peak. The winner of TROMP 2026 is crowned in front of a full house.
Check out the full program
Ready to plan your TROMP experience? Check out the full program and explore the complete line-up, build your personal timetable, and find everything you need to make the most of your festival days.