October 1st to 4th, 2026

Discover the GLASRIJK program 2026 (temporary)

Wonder will be the central theme during the 30th anniversary edition in 2026!
For four days, Tubbergen and its surroundings will be buzzing with glass art. From live glassblowing to intimate exhibitions and surprising fringe programming: here you can see at a glance what's on, a day-to-day overview.

Wednesday, September 30

  • Opening GLASRIJK 2026 – 7:00 PM, aread at invitation. Location: MW Engineering (former Brugman)
    • Special guest performs the opening
    • Spectacular kick-off GLASRIJK 2026

Thursday, October 1

  • Ongoing exhibitions in Tubbergen Core, -Edge, and the Outer Ring (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
  • Live glassblowing with Mark Locock (Hotmarks) – large tent on Raadhuisplein, Tubbergen town center (10:30 AM–5:00 PM).
  • Artist Cafe - from 4:00 PM. (daily)
  • “Battle of the Blowers,” artists glassblowing in the big tent on Raadhuisplein starting at 7:00 PM

Friday, October 2

  • Ongoing exhibitions in Tubbergen Core, -Edge, and the Outer Ring (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
  • Live glassblowing with Mark Locock (Hotmarks) – large tent on Raadhuisplein, Tubbergen town center (10:30 AM–5:00 PM).
  • Artist Cafe - from 4:00 PM. (daily)
  • Glass engraving workshop at Pand van Langenstraat, starting at 2:00 PM. (Wentrup)

Saturday, October 3rd

  • Ongoing exhibitions in Tubbergen Core, -Edge, and the Outer Ring (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
  • Live glassblowing with Mark Locock (Hotmarks) – large tent on Raadhuisplein, Tubbergen town center (10:30 AM–5:00 PM).
  • Artist Cafe - from 4:00 PM. (daily)
  • Self-engraving at Van Langenstraat (Wentrup) Warehouse
  • Musical afternoon with local artists (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM).
  • GLASRIJK concert at Pancratius Basilica (7:30 PM).

Sunday, October 4

  • Ongoing exhibitions in Tubbergen Core, -Edge, and the Outer Ring (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
  • Live glassblowing with Mark Locock (Hotmarks) – large tent on Raadhuisplein, Tubbergen town center (10:30 AM–5:00 PM).
  • Artist Cafe - from 4:00 PM. (daily)
  • Self-engraving at Van Langenstraat (Wentrup) Warehouse
  • Musical afternoon with local artists at various locations (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM).
  • Last day and chance: exhibitions close at 5 p.m.

Continu during GLASRIJK

  • Exhibitions in, among others, the Protestant Church, the Rectory Garden, and the Town Hall of Tubbergen.
  • Three cycling routes along the Buitenring, with over 120 km of outdoor glass art.