The Benelux events market concentrates suppliers and operational know-how every November. Festivak 2026 brings together in Hertogenbosch professionals running festivals, city events, corporate gatherings and live activations.
Dates and venue for Festivak 2026 in Hertogenbosch
Festivak 2026 runs on 18 and 19 November at the Brabanthallen Exhibition Centre. The layout spans multiple halls and showcases services and equipment aimed at large-scale event delivery.
Exhibitors and target audience at Festivak 2026
Organizers list roughly 250 exhibitors, covering attraction rentals, talent agencies, catering concepts and security or sustainability consultancies. Visitors typically include festival production managers, city event planners and corporate event teams seeking operational suppliers.
Program highlights and selected speakers
The agenda features more than 40 sessions on production, sustainability and festival trends. Speakers announced include Bas Lach de Bère on large fair safety, Jasper van der Wouw on festival trends in Brabant and Gerd-Jan Frijterss on the Sustainability Ladder for Events. A new Food Fun & Entertainment hall will present street theater, acrobatics, team-building concepts and brand activation demonstrations.
Key figures to note
- Exhibitors: 250
- Program sessions: 40+
- New area: Food Fun & Entertainment with live demos and activation concepts
These figures help frame the commercial density and the variety of solutions available during the two-day show.
Practical advice for B2B prospecting at Festivak 2026
Set concrete targets before arrival. With around 250 exhibitors prioritize by supplier type: attractions and rentals, catering and food concepts, activations and talent agencies, plus safety and sustainability providers. Prepare a checklist of technical questions, required certifications and lead times. Schedule short meetings on-site and score vendors on responsiveness and delivery capacity.
In the Food Fun & Entertainment zone focus on operators that combine creative programming with logistical experience, since street activations demand specific operational skills.
Closing note and where to check details
For teams sourcing operational partners for the next season, Festivak 2026 concentrates relevant options across two focused days. Full program, participant list and exhibitor conditions are available at http://www.festivak.nl/en, useful to plan meetings and pre-qualify suppliers.
