Frequently Asked Questions
BredaPhoto Festival: Our Songs Came Through
The 2026 BredaPhoto Festival takes place from 11 September to 25 October 2026.
The festival takes place across multiple locations throughout the city, each with its own atmosphere, programme and selection of artists.
Yes, absolutely. The following festival locations are free to visit:
- St. Anthony’s Cathedral
- Chassé Park, XXL-Plein and Nonnenveld
- Breda Central Station
- Nieuwe Veste
- The atrium at Carré Chassé
The festival is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the exception of Nieuwe Veste, which is also closed on Sundays.
We raden aan om je bezoek aan BredaPhoto Festival te beginnen bij festivalhart Carré Chassé. Hier vind je het informatiepunt, waar je terecht kunt met al je vragen over het festival. Ook bevindt zich hier de BredaPhoto Bookshop en kun je fysieke tickets kopen voor het festival. Vanuit Carré Chassé ontdek je eenvoudig de verschillende festivallocaties en kun je je route door het festival starten.
You can buy tickets online through our website.
Tickets are also available at the box office during the festival at the following locations:
- Carré Chassé
- Koepel District
- Galerie Ecker
- Clublokaal
- Stedelijk Museum Breda
- Stadsgalerij
Yes, you can change the date and/or time of your ticket through Ticket Support.
Gift tickets are available for day tickets. Simply select a day ticket in the ticket shop and choose the “Gift Ticket” option when selecting the date.
Once your payment has been completed, you will receive your tickets by email. The email contains a QR code, which you can show at the entrance of the venue.
If you haven’t received your tickets, please also check your spam or junk folder.
The passe-partout is personal and is issued in the ticket holder’s name. Each passe-partout is linked to a unique email address.
We are able to offer free admission thanks to the support of several funds. By registering free tickets, we can show our funders that the festival is being enjoyed by a wide range of audiences.
This can be done through Ticket Support.
Of course! Please send a request to info@bredaphoto.nl, including the tickets you purchased and a request for a payment receipt.
A Museumkaart is not valid at BredaPhoto Festival. However, CJP and BredaPas are accepted.
At paid festival locations, you’ll need to show your QR code. However, at your first location, you can receive a sticker that allows you to visit all paid locations on the same day without having to show your QR code again.
BredaPhoto aims to make the festival accessible to as many people as possible. As the festival takes place across a variety of buildings and venues, accessibility may differ from one location to another.
That’s why each location page includes specific information about accessibility and facilities, such as wheelchair access, lifts, accessible toilets and other relevant amenities.
Dogs are not allowed inside the festival’s indoor locations, except for assistance dogs that are clearly identifiable as such.
Are you visiting the festival with a disability and need assistance? The visitor purchases a regular ticket, while one support person can enter free of charge.
Assistance dogs are welcome at this location.
Yes, absolutely. Please send an email to info@bredaphoto.nl, and we’ll be happy to help you plan your visit and answer any questions you may have.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the exhibitions themselves. However, there is a seating area in the atrium at the main venue where you can enjoy your own packed lunch.
What’s the best way to get to the festival by public transport?