
Eindhoven – Park Hilaria 2026
What to expect
Park Hilaria 2026 took place from 31 July to 9 August on Kennedylaan in Eindhoven. For ten days, the street became a temporary amusement park. The event also combined rides with terraces and live music. This retrospective describes the summer edition and brings together the visitor information available for it.
Park Hilaria 2026 on Kennedylaan
The urban setting gave the event its distinctive character. Instead of a permanent park, a funfair took shape along Kennedylaan. Modern and nostalgic attractions came together there. The city streets and proximity to the railway station also remained defining features. This made it possible to reach the site from different directions and explore it on an extended walk.
Attractions for different age groups
The event website listed more than 90 attractions and games. These included options for adults as well as families and younger children. Game stalls and sales stands also complemented the rides. This created a broad range of options for different interests. You could switch between individual rides and a leisurely visit together. A single ticket for all rides was not part of the plan.
Park Hilaria 2026 with music and terraces
Live performances and food and drink areas were an integral part of the event. The Hollario-Feesttent was part of the music programme. Terraces and the beer garden also provided places to take a break together. The layout combined classic funfair elements with a summer meeting place. Stichting Eindhoven247 was behind the event's organisation. The organiser published its own visitor information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Food and drink among the rides
A visit to the funfair included a range of savoury and sweet options. The organiser also highlighted some vegetarian and vegan choices. This gave you more reasons to explore beyond the rides. However, you needed to check with the individual vendor for reliable information about allergens. General guidance was no substitute for asking a stall directly. Prices also varied between the different vendors.
Retrospective and sources
This listing covers the past edition of 2026. The event's current website already includes some details for a subsequent edition. Those new dates have therefore not been included here. The information provided was checked against the existing EventON listing and the organiser's available information. You can find more upcoming events in the funfair calendar. This lets you switch between this historical retrospective and current days out.
Sources: organiser and dates, visitor information and official FAQ.
Highlights at a glance
What Park Hilaria has to offer
- Live music / stage programme
- Festival tent / beer garden
More to experience in Eindhoven
AdvertisingGetting there & services
Train/bus: Eindhoven Centraal was about a five-minute walk from the southern entrance.
Car: The organiser listed the car parks at TU Eindhoven and Rachelsmolen.
Bicycle: Secure bicycle parking was available at the main southern entrance and the northern entrance.
- Accessible with some difficultyWheelchair & pushchair
- Public toilets
- Baby changing room / baby station
- Dogs allowed
- Nearby car parks
- Good public transport links / special services
- Bicycle parking
- Card payments widely accepted
Good to know
- Dogs had to be kept on a lead.
- Bicycles and other vehicles were not allowed on the event site.
Frequently asked questions
When did Park Hilaria 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition took place from Friday, 31 July to Sunday, 9 August, on Kennedylaan in Eindhoven.
Was entry free?
Yes. Entry to the site was free. Rides, games, food and drinks were paid for at the individual stalls.
Were there low-stimulation opening hours?
According to the organiser, Park Hilaria had quieter hours on Mondays from 14 to 16. In the 2026 edition, this applied on Monday, 3 August.
Durften Hunde mitkommen?
Ja. Nach den offiziellen Besucherregeln mussten Hunde auf dem Gelände durchgehend angeleint bleiben.
Gab es ein barrierefreies WC und einen Wickelraum?
Bei der Erste-Hilfe-Station in der Mitte des Geländes gab es laut Veranstalter ein zugängliches WC und einen Wickelraum.




