11- 14 Feb 2026

With Homo Signans, Jorrit Paaijmans explores the tension between human craftsmanship and technological autonomy.

11 - 14 Feb 2026

Underground, a 1.2-ton robotic arm roars to life. The Mad King, part of Bram Ellens’ series Robots in Captivity, blurs the line between machine and creature.

11 - 14 Feb 2026

Is this Life? Blurs the boundary between the living and the non-living. In this immersive robotic environment, a swarm of smooth porcelain spheres moves through space, steered by a hive mind.

Highlight Festival 2026 has officially come to an end, and we’re still buzzing! From 11–14 February, Delft transformed into a living playground of robots, art and technology. Together with thousands of visitors, artists, researchers, students and partners, we explored this year’s theme Robo-Futures across the entire city.

At Highlight Festival 2026 (11-14 February), Delft doesn’t just host art and technology, it becomes a living research lab. Alongside installations and performances, you are invited to both take part in real, ongoing research and get a rare glimpse into experiments normally confined to the labs of TU Delft.

During Highlight Festival 2026, you’ll meet visionary artists and makers who push the boundaries of art and technology. This year’s festival theme is Robo-futures, exploring the relationship between humans and machines.