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Ketelhuisplein

The Ketelhuisplein is one of DDW's largest locations, with approximately 7,000 m2. You'll find a great festival atmosphere at this outdoor location. There is lots of activity; visitors come and go. The square is located on Strijp-S, between the much-visited Klokgebouw and surrounding DDW locations. This makes Ketelhuisplein a great and central meeting place.

Ketelhuisplein is freely accessible without a DDW ticket.

Exhibiting at Ketelhuisplein

Ketelhuisplein is ideally suited for interactive projects. Think of do-touch installations, but also projects that engage the visitor in conversation. This outdoor location suits projects that can withstand the weather and/or are provided with a good roof.

Would you like to exhibit at the Ketelhuisplein? Please specify "Ketelhuisplein" in the comments field under the "Location" section of the application form.

However, this does not guarantee that this spot will be allocated to you:

If your project is suitable for the Ketelhuisplein, the programme team will contact you.

If your project is not suitable for this location, you will also receive a notification so that you can approach another location.

Please note: in order for a project to be included in the permit application, your participation on the Ketelhuisplein must be approved by 3 June at the latest. Participation on the Ketelhuisplein is no longer possible after the permit application has been submitted.

Food & Drinks

You will not only find special projects on and around the square. There is also The Bar, plus a food area with various food trucks ranging from environmentally friendly fries, delicious Vietnamese or Indonesian bites to poffertjes and vegan dishes made from food surplus. The Bar is open all day, and starting from 17:00 there are drinks and DJs to finish the day on a high note.

DDW23 - Strijp-S - Ketelhuisplein
© Max Kneefel

Important information

  • Permits for (projects on) Ketelhuisplein go through DDW. You do not need to apply for these yourself. However, it is essential that we receive all project information on time. Would you like to present your project at this location? Then submit your application no later than 16 May 2024
  • If your project is suitable, a programme manager will contact you to agree on matters such as required square metres, plot costs (see below) and further information. Once this has been settled, the permit process will start.
  • Due to the early deadline for the permit application, we need substantive and technical information from all projects at this location before the 1st of July. Depending on the project, this might include: 
    • explanation project & image
    • required m2
    • floor plan/technical drawing of top and side views with exact dimensions
    • material use
    • indication of doors and emergency exits 
    • Provision of a construction book (e.g. for a glass greenhouse or tent)
    • structural calculations/wind calculations
    Please note: if the required information is not supplied on time, a project will be rejected for the Ketelhuisplein and you will have to look for another location.
  • The permit application is submitted by DDW and assessed by the municipality of Eindhoven. In some cases, additional information may be required based on the request. Please make sure you are available at the end of July to provide it. Once the municipality has issued the official permit, participation can take place at Ketelhuisplein.

Good to know

  • Your participation may involve a structure and/or (design) object/construction. Bear in mind that in some cases construction and wind calculations must be made for the permit application. You are responsible for having these calculations made; please take into account additional costs. The municipality's structural inspection is carried out using the COBC guideline.
  • If your project is not resistant to rain, carefully consider what kind of covering you will use. This also needs to be included in the permit application and should match the aesthetic of the square.
  • The placement of projects and the layout of the square is determined by the Ketelhuisplein team, in collaboration with the DDW programme team. This is not up for debate. Do you have urgent questions? Contact the programme team
  • Facility supplies must be requested in August, such as extra electricity, internet, water point, waste disposal. You will find the costs further down this page. You will be sent a form to request these facilities.
  • Construction will take place in the week of 14 October, dismantling will take place on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 October. 
  • Please note that participants are responsible themselves for transport and logistics, including machines/equipment needed for the construction/dismantling.
  • A representative of your project should be present at the Ketelhuisplein at all times during the opening hours of the event.
DDW22 - Strijp-S - Ketelhuisplein
© Max Kneefel

Plot pricing

Besides a participation fee, you will also pay a plot fee for Ketelhuisplein. The table below shows the costs for the different plot sizes. All plot prices include 1x 3500W power, permits and night security and exclude 21% VAT. Do you need additional facilities? Then take into account there might be additional costs (see below).

  Small Medium Large
Area (m2) 10 - 50 51 - 100 101 - 250
Price per m2 € 160,- € 144,- € 123,-
Power 1x 3500W 1x 3500W 1x 3500W
Permit included Yes Yes Yes
Night security on the square included during the event Yes Yes Yes

Miscellaneous

Other m2 are customized (see scale below)
250 – 500 m2, € 113,- per m2
From 500 m2, € 93,- per m2

Catering

Do you want to participate as a catering participant with a food truck? Then the following applies:
Max. 20m2
Price: €2.175,- (excluding participation fee of €750,-)
Incl. 1x 3,500W connection, permit and night security on the square during the event.

Extra facilities

In addition to the standard amenities, it is also possible to acquire extra facilities.

Electricity

  • Group 1: 3,500W, 230V, 16A €438 excluding VAT.
  • Group 2: 11,000W, 400V, 16A €875 excluding VAT (three-phase power connection).
  • Group 3: 2,200W, 400V, 32A €1,314 excluding VAT (three-phase power connection).
  • Group 4: 44,000W, 400V, 63A €1,752 excluding VAT (three-phase power connection).

Internet

A fixed internet connection or WiFi network is available.

  • Fixed connection €340 excluding VAT.
  • Fixed connection with switch for up to 6 fixed connections €389 excluding VAT.
  • Private WiFi with coverage up to 50 m2 or up to a maximum of 15 clients €514 excluding VAT.
  • Private WiFi with coverage up to 1,000 m2 or up to a maximum of 150 clients €1,340 excluding VAT.

Water

  • The cost for a water connection is €524 excluding VAT.
  • If you need both inlet and outlet connections, the cost is €1,049 excluding VAT.

Waste

Waste disposal is included in the plot costs. If you require your own container, the cost is €141 excluding VAT per container per emptying.

Conditions

By applying for Ketelhuisplein, the participant accepts the following conditions:

  • All requested information for the permit application must be known to DDW by 1 July at the latest. 
  • Mandatory opening hours: daily from 11am - 6pm, with a representative present at the presentation at all times. 
  • Maximum opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 10am - 9pm, Friday and Saturday 10am - 10pm.
  • Build-up from Thursday 17 to Friday 19 October 16:00. 
  • Dismantling on Sunday 27 October (from 18:30 - 20:00) on Monday 28 October (from 08:00 - 18:00).
The Bar - DDW23 - Strijp-S - Ketelhuisplein
© Max Kneefel

Night security

The organisation will provide night security from Thursday 17 October to Tuesday 29 October between 18:00 and 10:00. The organisation of DDW24 is not liable for any damage as a result of theft or destruction.

Insurance

Despite the presence of security, you have to insure your belongings yourself against damage and theft. This also applies to insuring any transport to and from your DDW venue. DDW is not responsible for this.

Contact

For more information, please contact Marloes Philipse or call the DDW office: +31 (0)40 296 11 50.