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Just added to our programme: Working in Public Spaces with Annabel Schouten

How can you work in public spaces as a site-specific artist? Annabel Schouten is one of the artists-in-residence for the collaborative project between Gaudeamus and SPRING. During SPRING 2026, she will be further developing her research and leading a workshop on the subject. There are a limited number of spots available for the workshop!

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Meet the artist behind Do not go gentle into that good night, Dries Verhoeven!

In this video Dries Verhoeven tells you more about the performance and the stories behind it.

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The timetable for Home Bound has been announced!

Take a look at the Home Bound programme. For 10 days, the Neude will be transformed into Home Bound: a place where artists, craftspeople and communities weave rope and stories together to create a gigantic installation. In this item, you can read more about what’s on offer.

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You can see these performances for the first time in the Netherlands

From 14 to 23 May, you can see not only these five world premieres at SPRING. There are 14 other performances that have never been shown in the Netherlands before. We’ve listed them for you in this news item.

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Our colleague Zwaan is looking forward to…

We asked our colleague Zwaan: “What are you most excited about for SPRING 2026?” Watch the video for her answers!

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HOME BOUND: NEUDE TRANSFORMS INTO A LIVING WORK OF ART MADE OF ROPE AND STORIES FOR TEN DAYS

From May 14 to 23, during the SPRING Performing Arts Festival, Utrecht’s Neude square will be transformed into Home Bound: a growing art installation centred around rope, stories and community. Over the course of ten days, artists, craftspeople, local residents and visitors will work together to demonstrate how diverse groups in Utrecht are connected.

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World premieres at SPRING 2026

This year, you can be at five world premieres!

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Meet the artist behind SWEAT (anthem) Milla Koistinen

In this video Milla Koistinen tells you more about this performance and the story behind it.

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Attention to all dance enthusiasts!

Let yourself be swept away by movement: 10 unique dance performances, by artists from all over the world, during SPRING 2026. Whether you’re a die-hard dance enthusiast or simply curious about what contemporary dance has to offer, each of these performances offers its own unique perspective on the world in motion.

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Dutch based artists route

For those who want to immerse more into current development of locally based artists. We recommend to visit our festival from May 20 til May 23, because you will be able to see new creations of makers from Utrecht and The Netherlands. We have listed them for you in this item.

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First aid with decision making

We understand that 30 performances by more than 100 (inter)national artists can make you lose your mind. Below we give you some tips and in the coming period we will guide you through our program via our newsletter and socials. Check out the schedule on our website or download the TMSQR app and get informed.

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Our colleague Emel is looking forward to…

We asked our colleague Emel: “What are you most excited about for SPRING 2026?” Watch the video for her answers!

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