FAQ

You can find all the necessary information on Fresh at Fontys. You choose the city and your study programme, after which you will land on the correct page.

Then please contact the contact person for your study programme. The contact person can tell you more about the introduction week and everything that follows.

Behave politely and respectfully towards others. Ensure that you do not cause a nuisance or damage anything. Also, obey the law.

Are you under 18? Then you are not allowed to drink alcohol. Are you over 18? Then you may drink alcohol from 4:00 PM onwards. Drinking too much is not okay – there can be consequences. And please note: passing alcohol to someone under 18 is a punishable offense.

Drugs and weapons are prohibited (zero-tolerance policy). We make no exceptions for this.

It is a walk through the city where you will be studying. You will discover various hotspots and get to know the city. The City Tour takes place in Eindhoven, Tilburg, Venlo, Sittard, and Den Bosch.

Only for first-year students.

In both Dutch and English.

Wear comfortable shoes and an outfit that allows you to move freely. Take the weather into account and dress accordingly. We also advise bringing a backpack with some food and drinks.

We provide a treat, but not a full lunch or drinks.

Thursday 27 August 2026.

Doors open at 1:00 PM and the festival lasts until 10:00 PM.

Note: you can enter the festival area until 8:30 PM.

Leijpark in Tilburg.

Various drink and food points are available on the festival location. There is a wide range: from soft drinks to alcoholic drinks. In terms of food, there is a wide choice that takes into account dietary requirements and allergies.

You can rent a locker on location by scanning and paying for a QR code. You can use your locker immediately. The lockers are small, so avoid large bags (these are not allowed onto the festival grounds).

There is no separate wardrobe. See 'locker'.

No, that is not possible.

During Purple festival you can simply pay with your bank card or phone, otherwise the festival is completely cashless.

There is no Wi-Fi network available for visitors.

There are different stages and music styles and they all have their own volume. The music is generally loud. It is therefore advisable to use hearing protection. Don't you have it with you? Earplugs are also available at the bars.

No cigarettes are sold. Smoking is not allowed in tents. There is plenty of room to smoke elsewhere outside.

Purple Festival is included in a Fontys Purple Introduction Week ticket. Multi-year students, Fontys alumni, and other students are also welcome at Purple Festival. This also applies to MBO, HBO, and WO students and staff who would like to experience a day of Purple.

No, access to the Purple Festival is included in your ticket for the introduction week.

We strive to work as sustainably as possible, so it is not necessary to print your ticket. You can show it from your phone at the entrance.

How great that you want to be at the festival! You can purchase a separate ticket for the Purple Festival as a student or alumni. Spread the word and bring all your friends along. A ticket is required for a wristband, and you cannot enter the grounds without one. So make sure you have this arranged before the Purple Festival and don't miss out.

As a participant, you have a Purple wristband. Is it broken or have you lost it? Then report to the organization with your account (in the app) and we will arrange a new wristband that we link to your account.

Important: if the wristband is broken, bring it with you and it will be exchanged on the spot.

You can reach the festival area by public transport.

Will you be dropped off and picked up again? Then use the space available around the festival area for this. No specific kiss & ride will be arranged.

Are you coming by car? The easiest way to park your car is (paid) parking in the neighbourhood.

You can park your bike at the festival location. There is enough space. From there you can walk to the entrance of the festival in a few minutes. Due to possible nuisance, we request that you park your bicycle in the designated parking facilities.

Shuttle buses from the Fontys cities ensure that you get to and from the festival site safely.

Note: the shuttle bus is only for the participants of the introduction week, so the intro participants and supervisors from the Fontys locations. Do you have a separate festival ticket? Then you come to the festival site on your own.

First aid will also be available during the festival, at a permanent post and mobile on site.

For everyone's safety, security is present who also carry out bag checks for the safety of all participants and employees.

Bringing and/or being in possession of glassware (perfume bottles), plastic bottles (sunscreen with syringe), cans, fireworks, drugs, (fire) weapons, and/or other dangerous objects or substances or food and (alcoholic) drinks are prohibited on the festival site. In addition, you are also not allowed to bring large bags, professional cameras and stickers. Prohibited items will be confiscated by security at the entrance. Also check the house rules.

There are toilets for persons with disabilities. These are indicated on the physical maps. These toilets are clearly indicated per toilet block.

If you want more information, send an email to purple@fontys.nl

Do you have allergies or other dietary requirements? Then you've come to the right place at Purple Festival. There is a wide variety of food on site and there is something for everyone.

Would you like to help during the Purple Festival or at another time during the introduction week? Send us an email at purple@fontys.nl and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Did you lose something during Purple Festival? The found items have been handed in at the reception of the Rachelsmolen campus.

Many photos and videos are taken during the introduction. These range from selfies and mobile phone videos by fellow students to photos and videos by professional photographers and videographers. By participating in the introduction week, you agree that the photos and/or videos may be published (on social media, flyers, advertisements, websites, etc.). Feel free to let these people know if you do not wish to be in the pictures.

You may also request removal afterwards via purple@fontys.nl.

Naturally, you may take photos and videos yourself with your phone for personal use. Bringing your own professional equipment is not permitted. Photographers and videographers will also be walking around at the party. By being at the party, you automatically agree to the possibility that photos or video footage may be taken of you. You can inform the photographer or videographer if you do not feel comfortable with this. Images are primarily used for our own reporting purposes.

The Fontys houserules and This Affects houserules apply to this event. These conditions are also included in Tactile.

It is certainly advisable to wear hearing protection during your visit to the Purple Festival (and other parties). Earplugs are available for purchase at the bar at the Purple Festival.