Nacht van de Nacht
Event
24 October 2026
5 – 7 pm
Vleeshal
Free Entrance
On Saturday, October 24, the annual event Nacht van de Nacht returns to Middelburg. During this event, we celebrate the beauty of darkness and reflect on the effects of light pollution. By turning off the lights in the city, we give nature a break and allow ourselves the opportunity to truly experience the night.
Special activities in the dark will take place across Middelburg: From dining in the dark to street theatre, and from musical performances to a unique exhibition visit.
Vleeshal will once again take part in Nacht van de Nacht, this year with a family-oriented program.
Get inspired by the artworks in the exhibition The Unburied Sounds of a Troubled Horizon and create a box to treasure your memories.
In his work, artist Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn shows how objects can hold memories. During Nacht van de Nacht you can come to Vleeshal to craft, together with your parents, guardians, grandparents, siblings or friends. But not just regular crafting, crafting in the dark!
Explore the exhibition by the light of a flashlight, craft by a small light source and decorate your memory box with secret messages that only appear in the dark.
Entrance is free during Nacht van de Nacht, but Vleeshal has limited capacity. This means that there might be a line outside on the Market Square, and you’ll have to wait before you can enter.
Events
24 October
Nacht van de Nacht 2026
5 – 7 pm
Series
Vleeshal is an internationally oriented center for contemporary art, rooted in Zeeland. In Zeeland Focus, Vleeshal highlights regional artists, takes part in and celebrates local contemporary art and culture.