Frequently asked questions

From 31 July to 9 August, Park Hilaria returns to Eindhoven. Kennedylaan will be transformed into a temporary amusement park featuring more than ninety spectacular and nostalgic fairground attractions, inviting terraces, and live performances.

In addition to attractions and terraces, the Hollario party tent is a permanent feature of Park Hilaria. Every evening from 7:00 PM, the party begins with live performances by a variety of Dutch-language artists. During the weekends, the music programme starts at 3:00 PM. We do not publish the exact performance times of individual artists. View the full programme.

Park Hilaria is for visitors of all ages and has no minimum age requirement. Its diverse mix of attractions and live performances offers summer fun for everyone.

Yes, Park Hilaria is free to visit. There is no admission fee.

Yes, Park Hilaria has daily opening hours, which vary by day:
Friday & Saturday: 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sunday to Thursday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

You can pay by debit card or cash. If you would like to withdraw cash before your visit, the nearest ATM is the Geldmaat at 18 Septemberplein, near Albert Heijn. There is no ATM on the event site.

During Park Hilaria, all found items are handed in at the First Aid station. You can check there to see if your lost item has been found.

After Park Hilaria, all unclaimed lost property is transferred to the Municipality of Eindhoven’s lost property depot and published on the Municipality of Eindhoven website. Please note that it may take some time for found items to be processed and listed on the website.

You can park your bicycle in the supervised bicycle parking areas at both the main entrance (city centre side) and the northern entrance. The daily fee is €1.00 per bicycle and €2.00 for e-bikes, fat bikes, and mopeds.

Yes. Park Hilaria is within walking distance of Eindhoven Central Station, making it easy to reach by train or bus. From the station, it’s about a 5-minute walk. For up-to-date travel information, visit ns.nl or 9292.nl.

There is ample parking, including accessible parking spaces, on the campus of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Follow the signs towards the city centre and then the signs to TU/e. The daily parking fee is €10.00. An accessible parking space is also available at Rachelsmolen.

Yes. During Park Hilaria, traffic on Eindhoven’s ring road near Kennedylaan should expect diversions. The Woenselse Watermolen neighbourhood is also closed to through traffic during the event and is accessible to local traffic only.

The section of Kennedylaan between Vincent van den Heuvellaan and the ring road is closed from 24 July to 12 August. Traffic travelling from the north towards the city centre is diverted via Onze Lieve Vrouwestraat, Insulindelaan, and Professor Doctor Dorgelolaan. The same diversion applies in the opposite direction, from the city centre towards the north.

Yes. The taxi rank is located at the main entrance on Vincent van den Heuvellaan.

Yes. On Mondays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Park Hilaria offers low-stimulus hours. During this time, sensory stimuli are reduced, with lower sound levels and dimmed lighting.

Park Hilaria is designed to be as accessible as possible for everyone. Please note that the central and side verges of Kennedylaan are relatively elevated, and much of the central area consists of grass. Access ramps are available at various locations throughout the site. An accessible toilet is available at the first aid post, and convenient parking is available at Rachelsmolen.

Yes. Park Hilaria offers a wide variety of food and drink stalls throughout the event. Visit the attractions page for an overview of all food and drink vendors.

Depending on your allergy or dietary requirements, there are several options available. For example, the poffertjes at the Poffertjessalon are 100% vegan, and vegetarian bratwursts are available at the Biergarten. Both Hollario and the Biergarten also serve gluten-free beer. Please ask the staff about the available options.

Yes. All terraces on the central boulevard use a reusable cup system. With your first drink, you pay a €1 reusable cup deposit. For each following drink, simply exchange your used cup for a clean one. Leaving for the day? Return your cup and receive a token to use the next day. Lost your cup? You’ll need to pay the €1 deposit again.

Yes. Toilets at Park Hilaria are free to use and are located at several points throughout the event site. An accessible toilet for wheelchair users is available at the first aid post, located halfway along the site.

There is a baby changing room at the first aid station, located halfway along the event site. This room can also be used for expressing breast milk or breastfeeding.

Yes. Dogs are welcome at Park Hilaria, provided they are kept on a leash.

To help keep Park Hilaria safe and enjoyable for everyone, a number of rules apply throughout the event site. Failure to comply with these rules or disturbing the peace may result in being denied access to Park Hilaria.

Please treat others with respect. Threats, violence, discrimination, intimidation, and sexual harassment are not tolerated.

Bicycles, mopeds and other vehicles are not permitted on the Park Hilaria grounds.

The sale of goods and promotional activities are only permitted with prior permission from Park Hilaria.

Help us keep Park Hilaria clean. It is not permitted to remove plastic bottles or cans from waste bins.

Attendance at Park Hilaria is at your own risk. The organisation accepts no liability for injury, loss, or damage.

By entering the event site, you consent to the possibility of being photographed or filmed.