# Event Details

- **Event Name**: EPEX 2026: The European Poster Explosion | Location: Pictura | Official part of ESNS Art
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: VERA / ESNS / PICTURA Present:
EPEX 2026
The European Poster Explosion
Gigposter Exhibition & Market

Official opening: Wednesday 14 January at 16.00

The European Poster Explosion is opened 14 - 17 January at Pictura
Opening hours: 13:00 – 18:00 / Free Entrance
Location:  Sint Walburgstraat 1, Groningen

During The ESNS festival make sure to drop by The European Poster Explosion (EPEX) and check out some amazing silkscreen posters, art prints and other merchandise from all around Europe.

In total there are more than 20 European designers and studios from many different countries on display at EPEX:
VERA Art Division (NL), Thomas Perrodin (CZ), Giov (BE), Spiegelsaal (both Fritte & Torsten) (DE), Joris Diks (NL), Lina Rieck (DE), Philip Janta (DE), Carlo Vivary (DE), Falk (Rainbow posters) (DE), Simon Marchner (DE), Gemma Monostereo (SP), Maarten de With (BE) and more.

Upstairs in the gallery space there will be an exhibition and market circled around the gig poster. All posters are original pieces of art and created in collaboration with the musicians and concert halls. Most of them are for sale, so grab this unique chance to get a signed and affordable limited-edition silkscreen print of your favorite band or artist!

Downstairs there is an exhibition of 2nd year graphic design students of Minerva Art Academy.

The European Poster Explosion is an initiative by The VERA Art Division & Kunstlievend Genootschap Pictura, and an official part of the Eurosonic/Noorderslag Festival.

Live music:
In Good Spirit (GRN) - date & time to be announced
Miezer (GRN) - Saturday 17 January, time to be announced

Artwork: Willem Kolvoort
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/groningen/epex-2026-the-european-poster-explosion-|-location-pictura-|-official-part-of-esns-art/200029357792214
- **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, live-music, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Groningen
- **state**: GR
- **country**: Netherlands
- **location**: Oosterstraat 44, 9711NV Groningen, Netherlands
- **lat**: 53.21705
- **long**: 6.57006
- **full address**: Oosterstraat 44, 9711NV Groningen, Netherlands, Oosterstraat 44, 9711 NV Groningen, Nederland, Groningen, Netherlands

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is EPEX 2026: The European Poster Explosion | Location: Pictura | Official part of ESNS Art being held?
  - **A:** EPEX 2026: The European Poster Explosion | Location: Pictura | Official part of ESNS Art takes place on Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Oosterstraat 44, 9711NV Groningen, Netherlands, Oosterstraat 44, 9711 NV Groningen, Nederland, Groningen, Netherlands.
- **Q**: Who is organizing EPEX 2026: The European Poster Explosion | Location: Pictura | Official part of ESNS Art?
  - **A:** EPEX 2026: The European Poster Explosion | Location: Pictura | Official part of ESNS Art is organized by Vera Groningen.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** EPEX 2026: The European Poster Explosion | Location: Pictura | Official part of ESNS Art is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Groningen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If EPEX 2026: The European Poster Explosion | Location: Pictura | Official part of ESNS Art sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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