Playgrounds Festival 2026: A Celebration of Creativity

Playgrounds is a fest and conference dedicated to design and craftsmanship in film, animation, and games. In 2026, The Art Department returns to the iconic Klokgebouw with a packed program filled with artist talks, workshops, demos, screenings, live sketching sessions, portfolio reviews, recruitment, and much more! Experience a true playground for the creative industry. This year, we're going bigger with 3 days of festival magic: - **15 April**: Pre-Fest Day | Full day of in-depth sessions (More info & tickets coming soon) - **16 + 17 April**: The Art Department | Main Event | Batch 2 Tickets Available