One of the best free outdoor music festivals in Eindhoven, and far beyond. Powered by CHEOPS and Studium Generale: chill, rock and dance to the likes of the headliners Mood Bored on the SG Stage and Dotan on the main stage.
A couple of years ago, some music loving students from the Built Environment study association CHEOPS set out to create something extraordinary: a festival that would resonate with the vibrant spirit of Eindhoven's student community. Fast forward to today, and behold the magnificent result: Plugged Festival, a true gem among the city's music festivals. And the best part? It won't cost you a dime to experience its magic.
Picture this: a sun-soaked day, a pulsating atmosphere, and a lineup packed with young, talented artists ready to ignite the stage. Oh, and did we mention free admission? Yes, we did.
SG Stage Lineup
For the seventh year in a row — well, with a small interruption by party-pooper Covid — Studium Generale will host the SG Stage, spotlighting a fresh mix of student acts:
- Karel Jongejan
- VeryVerySexy (winner Band showdown ESMG Modern)
- Killed by Martians
SG Stage headliner: Mood Bored
Dutch indie rock trio, Mood Bored, brings infectious, rowdy bass lines and guitar-driven melodies that walk the line between cynical nihilism and sincere hope. Their songs explore what it means to find your place in a chaotic, digital world — with dreamy vocals and introspective lyrics that speak to the heart of a generation.
Their upcoming EP, Too Much?, reveals a more raw and serious edge. It’s not just a collection of tracks, but rather a set of open-ended questions, aimed at both the world and themselves.
Some random Plugged stats
In 2016, Plugged Festival topped the Festival Atlas 2016 in the innovation index— thanks to its bold rule: no artist performs twice.
Over the years, the festival has seen acts like Lookapony, Mozes and the Firstborn, Canshaker Pi, Tape Toy, The Cool Quest, Waltzburg, Caïro Liberation Front, Fokke Simons, Flaire and Turfy Gang.
Who needs a ticket?
No ticket needed, just bring yourself, your friends, and good vibes.
So…let’s get prepped to get plugged.