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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.
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!
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.
Meet the artist behind SWEAT (anthem) Milla Koistinen
In this video Milla Koistinen tells you more about this performance and the story behind it.
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.
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.
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.
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!
An overview of the programme
Did you know that you can view our full programme on our timetable page or via the TMSQR app? Want to find out more? Read this article!
The big stage
Are you a lover of the big stage? We got you! We have listed all the big stage productions for you in this post.
AECFest, a festival-within-a-festival
SPRING Performing Arts Festival is joining forces with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) for the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival (AECFest) during SPRING 2026. This collaboration underlines the shared ambition to strengthen artistic exchange and creative dialogue between Asia and Europe. Together, SPRING and ASEF invite the public to 12 different programme components. We have highlighted them in this newsitem.










