VISITE THE GLUE DESIGN ROUTE 2026

GLUE is free and open to the public. However, you must register to access all the information on our website. And for certain events, you must sign up in advance.

Among the over 140 participants this year are 28 creatives who are curated to stretch the definition of design and to bring inspiration and debate. Under the name Alternatives from the Unexpected, these designers are spread throughout Amsterdam in various HUBS and other unique locations. Come and explore the boundaries between art, fashion, and design, and find out who they are and what alternatives they propose, see page 10. The city lives, the streets speak. This guide connects you to the GLUE community.

The first five maps in this guide are neighbourhood routes, explore specific areas of the city.
THE HIGH BROW BIKE RIDE explore Museum Quarter and Amsterdam South
THE CENTRE STAGE explore the centre and its canals
THE UNDERGROUND DESIGN SCENE RIDE from Amsterdam South-East towards the centre
THE NORTH EAST CONNECTION Amsterdam North and islands tour
THE HOUTHAVEN HIKE from the centre towards the Houthavens
The last four maps are thematic maps with selected highlights across the city: ALTERNATIVES FROM THE UNEXPECTED
THE INTERIOR MASTERS CRAWL
COLLECTIBLE DESIGN COLLAGE THE CREATIVE CITIZEN OF HONOUR 2025 GRAND TOUR

Stay tuned for what's to come! Updates about new events, locations and highlights selected by our crew and experts.