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Festival 2026

Get ready for nine days of world-class percussion
in the heart of Eindhoven.

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A young man with dark hair wearing a white shirt and a black and yellow bowtie playing a small drums set in a colorful, modern room with shelves, plants, posters, and three women seated in the background.
A man playing African drums, wearing a shiny blue traditional outfit, with dreadlocked hair, on stage with a dark background.
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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!

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Festival Highlights

Not to be missed

Thu 24 Sept
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

PhilZuid – From me flows what you call time

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Takemitsu's landmark concerto for five percussionists and orchestra. A once-in-a-decade moment, live on stage.

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Fri 25 Sept
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Home of the creators

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A night of premieres, experiments and artistic daring. With Open Your Mind jamsessions. The festival at its most electric. 

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Sat 26 Sept
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven

Bladi Festival Day

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A full day celebrating global rhythm. Drums United XL takes the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.

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Sun 27 Sept
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven - Kleine Zaal

Final Tromp International Percussion Competition

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The competition reaches its peak. The winner of TROMP 2026 is crowned in front of a full house.

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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. 

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