BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TEF Magazine | Independent Eyewear News & Trends - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theeyewearforum.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for TEF Magazine | Independent Eyewear News & Trends REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260907T180000 DTSTAMP:20260622T234440Z CREATED:20230502T135006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T234440Z UID:42352-1788688800-1788804000@theeyewearforum.com SUMMARY:BOLD Optical Fair 2026 DESCRIPTION:BOLD Optical Fair 2026\nBOLD XXL Eyewear Trade Show Netherlands\nSeptember 6-7\, 2026De Brabanthallen\, Den Bosch\, The Netherlands \nBOLD Optical Fair 2026\, also known as BOLD XXL\, is the Netherlands’ leading independent eyewear and optics trade show. Hosted at De Brabanthallen in Den Bosch\, the fair brings together passionate designers\, opticians\, and innovators. Known for its creative spirit and welcoming atmosphere\, BOLD XXL is the meeting point for independent brands that push the boundaries of design and quality. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Square meters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brands\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visitors 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOLD Optical Fair 2026 will offer much more than a standard optical trade fair in the Netherlands. This edition will feature a wide selection of independent eyewear brands\, exclusive product launches\, and inspiring presentations that highlight both creativity and craftsmanship. By bringing together opticians\, designers\, and international exhibitors\, BOLD XXL 2026 in Den Bosch creates a platform where business opportunities meet artistic vision. For professionals eager to explore the latest eyewear trends\, it is the event that sets the tone for the coming season. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nKey Facts Bold Optical Fair 2026: Dates and Location\n\n\nDates: September 6-7\, 2026 \n\n\nVenue: De Brabanthallen\, ’s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)\, Netherlands \n\n\nFocus: Independent eyewear & optics \n\n\nAudience: Opticians\, designers\, brand owners\, eyewear retailers \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why BOLD XXL 2026 is the Place to Be\nEvery year\, BOLD XXL transforms De Brabanthallen into the creative hub of the eyewear world. Unlike mass-market exhibitions\, Bold Optical Fair is dedicated to showcasing independent eyewear brands that combine craftsmanship\, originality\, and passion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "With so many confirmed brands\, new elements\, and the trusted BOLD ambiance\, BOLD XXL is once again shaping up to be the optical event of the year." \n Walter & Terressa\n Bold Optical Fair \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At BOLD Optical Fair 2025\, visitors will discover new collections\, connect with designers in an intimate setting\, and be inspired by the diversity of independent eyewear. This is not just an optical trade fair in the Netherlands; it’s a celebration of the artistry and innovation that define true eyewear culture. \n \n \n \n \n \n Eyewear Trends at Bold Optical Fair 2025\nThe fair is a hotspot for spotting upcoming eyewear trends. From bold color statements to minimalist frames\, sustainable materials\, and avant-garde silhouettes\, BOLD XXL has become the stage where tomorrow’s eyewear directions are first revealed. Opticians attending gain valuable insights into trends that will soon reach their own stores. \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking and Community Spirit\nBold Optical Fair 2025 offers a unique\, welcoming atmosphere where professionals connect on a personal level. Whether you are a store owner\, designer\, or brand representative\, the fair provides a space for building collaborations\, sharing ideas\, and celebrating the independent eyewear community. \n \n \n \n \n \n Highlights of BOLD Optical Fair 2026 (BOLD XXL)\n\n\nIndependent BrandsMeet some of the most creative and disruptive eyewear designers. \n\n\nProduct LaunchesBe the first to see new collections unveiled for the season. \n\n\nNetworking OpportunitiesIntimate setting for meaningful business connections. \n\n\nInspirational SettingDe Brabanthallen offers a spacious\, accessible venue in the Netherlands. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Staying Connected with Bold Optical Fair\nThe conversation continues beyond the fair. With regular updates\, digital features\, and media coverage by platforms like TEF Magazine\, the Bold XXL Optical Fair keeps the independent eyewear community connected all year round. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news on BOLD\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n CLUB BIZARRE // The Underground Awaits\n \n \n TEF Magazine launches the Club Bizarre eyewear exposition\, a dark\, immersive stage for avant-garde frames\, wearable eyewear art and designs that refuse to behave. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n BOLD XXL // Ten Years of uniting the Optical Industry\n \n \n BOLD Optical Fair 2026 marks its tenth anniversary with BOLD XXL at the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch. Bringing together BOLD\, Centrop and Hall of Frames\, the Dutch optical trade show continues to grow into one of the most important gatherings for independent eyewear and optical professionals in Europe. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Bold Light 2026 // Targeted Purchasing and Networking\n \n \n Bold Light 2026 in Den Bosch once again proved the value of focused industry gatherings\, where opticians can concentrate on targeted purchasing and meaningful networking. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Bold Light 2026 // A Fresh Spring Edition Reimagined\n \n \n Bold Light 2026 marks a refreshed spring edition of the Bold Optical Fair\, bringing a compact format\, a newly renovated industrial hall and a strong mix of over one hundred brands. The event focuses on clarity\, creativity and efficient buying for opticians preparing their spring collections. With 70 percent already booked\, this edition promises renewed energy and a sharp start to the season. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n BOLD XXL 2025 // The Benelux Optical Trade Show That Connects the Industry\n \n \n BOLD XXL 2025 brought the optical industry together in Den Bosch on September 7–8. As the largest optical trade show in the Benelux\, it offered inspiration\, innovation\, and community through spaces like the Luxury Lounge and Ooggezondheidsplein. Independent opticians and global brands alike valued the Bold Optical Fair as the ideal place to network\, buy new collections\, and strengthen connections. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n BOLD XXL 2025 // Bigger\, Bolder\, Brabanthallen\n \n \n Join us at BOLD XXL 2025 on September 7–8 in Den Bosch. With over 335 brands and the all-new Eyecare Square for modern optical talks\, this vibrant show remains a personal favorite and a must for every independent optician. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Bold Light // A Curated Showcase of Eyewear Excellence\n \n \n ​Bold Light is set for March 24\, 2025\, at the 1931 Congress Centre in ‘s-Hertogenbosch\, featuring over 135 brands. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n TEFtalkBOLD // FFIN Eyewear\n \n \n I sit down with the brilliant Anna Lewis\, the creative force behind the award-winning independent eyewear brand FFIN\, to discuss her latest retro-inspired frame design. Known for pushing the boundaries of eyewear design\, Anna shares how she combines vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge materials and technology to create this bold\, modern frame that is both stylish and functional. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n BOLD XXL // International Allure in the Dutch World of Optics\n \n \n On 8 and 9 September 2024\, the Brabanthallen transformed into the epicenter of the optics world\, hosting BOLD XXL\, the premier optics trade fair of the Benelux region—and beyond! With over 360 brands and an impressive turnout of 2\,772 visitors (including 376 from Germany and 147 from Belgium)\, this year’s event was nothing short of a triumph. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n BOLD XXL // Uniting the optical world\n \n \n At the heart of the Dutch optical scene\, BOLD XXL stands as a beacon of unity. This esteemed tradeshow is all set to unveil the best of what’s new in the industry this year. \n \n \n \n \n « Older Entries URL:https://theeyewearforum.com/event/bold-optical-fair-2026/ LOCATION:Brabanthallen\, Diezekade 1\, 's-Hertogenbosch\, 5222 AK\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theeyewearforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bold-optical-fair-2026-bold-xxl-anniversary-den-bosch.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bold Optical Fair B.V.":MAILTO:info@bold-opticalfair.nl END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR