About Turf

TURF Event fosters the connection between electronic music, art, culture, and technology in Breda. Through our TURF Talks, live performances, and diverse nightlife program, we encourage crossovers between businesses and the new generation, create connections with education, and provide a stage for makers and collectives. This not only results in an annual multi-day event, but also cultivates a foundation for future generations.

TURF Event is organized by Stichting TURF, a non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating and positioning Breda based on its potential and vision. Our goal is to create an event that not only puts Breda on the map as an international hotspot for creativity and technology, but also provides a platform for experimentation, creativity, and inclusivity.

Art &
Culture

From glowing installations to bold visuals around every corner: Creativity runs wild and art is everywhere at TURF. We mix local stories with global vibes made to move you and make you part of it.

Electronic
Music

Baselines echo through alleys, rooftops and clubs bringing that heavy bass, hazy spaces and flashing lights. TURF turns the city into sound, where every beat connects people, hearts and minds.

Tech

From virtual playgrounds to real-world impact, this is where tech gets personal. TURF brings together curious minds to test, tinker and turn ideas into action, exploring AI, VR and beyond.

turf connects!

in collaboration WITH OUR PARTNERS

TURF works closely with local partners to build a strong cultural and creative ecosystem. The business community plays a key role: as an investor, as a collaborator, and as a driver of innovation. In 2024, TURF was developed through a strong collaboration between entrepreneurs, cultural makers, and local partners. This resulted in seven locally rooted founding partners:

CM.COM, Handpicked Agencies, MEZZ, Kairos Events, 360 Experience Group, Pier15, Breda Beats, and Yorick Knijff were partners from the very beginning.

Together with Breda Marketing, we ensure these initiatives gain the visibility they deserve. This way, we position Breda as a city where culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship come together and where makers are given the space to grow and make an impact.

TURF X BRABANT C

TURF and Brabant C have joined forces to launch a new funding scheme for makers, collectives, and cultural initiatives operating at the intersection of art, technology, and music. With this collaboration, both organizations aim to stimulate cultural innovation and increase social impact in West Brabant.

The scheme is made possible with the support of the local business community. Together, we invest in a strong cultural ecosystem where creativity, entrepreneurship, and social value go hand in hand.

With TURF x Brabant C, we create space for new ideas, experimentation, and collaboration. In doing so, we contribute to a future-proof cultural sector that not only inspires but also connects and innovates.

HOTSPOT FOR CREATIVITY & TECHNOLOGY

With its TTC vision, Breda is working towards becoming an international hotspot for Applied Technology and Creativity (TTC). The city aspires to be a place where businesses, makers, and talents come together in fields such as ICT, gaming, and creative services – with the goal of stimulating both economic growth and social innovation.

Within this ambition, TURF plays a connecting role. Through our focus on art, music, and technology, we provide a stage where talent and experimentation take center stage. We create opportunities for makers who use creative and technological applications to work on Tech for Good: projects that address social challenges and make a tangible impact in the city.

By bringing culture, entrepreneurship, and innovation together, we actively contribute to Breda’s development as a hotspot for creativity and technology.