You already know the story: after two years of nomadic existence and what sometimes felt like endless struggle, Sickhouse is opening the doors to its new home and we are thrilled to invite you to our 

housewarming celebration on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 of February.

, hence, for this double celebration, we invite you to discover the potential of this new space over two days. Expect games in surprising places, films both inside and outside the cinema, new arcades in the Playground, and archive materials spread throughout the rooms. You’ll find interactive panels on feminist practices, alternative technologies, and cultural spaces, alongside intimate performances and music to inaugurate the dance floor.

During the opening, we’ll celebrate and reflect on art spaces and communities through a documentary project by photographer 

, a playful intervention by artist-in-residence 

 , and a curated selection of games. Sound artist 

 will also present a new interactive version of her installation 

, we’ll host a dive-in program developed with 

 focusing on feminism, alternative tech, activism within playful practices, and digital culture. The day will also include official opening moments, group hugs, multiplayer challenges, music, and confetti.

, after a special French film screening for kids, we’ll continue with workshops, games, music, dancing, and close the night with a 

These two days are about celebrating, reconnecting, and dreaming together about all the ways this new space can be used for art, culture, and community.

Join us and celebrate this new chapter with us:

We’ll share the full program with you in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, you can already reserve your 

 (not at the door) and help us manage attendance. Make sure to secure yours and join the party! 🎉

GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE

Sickhouse Reopening Two-Days Celebration

Together with Sound Unbound we invite you to discover the wonderful sounds of Maggie. Join us for an evening of experimental noise/drone created with a modified violin. Lena C. comes for support for a magical and transporting moment. 



 is an experimental musician, sound artist, and sound engineer based in the Netherlands. From her background in classical violin and fine art, she found her way into expanded sonic approaches as part of the Sonology course at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague. She utilities electro-acoustic methods – including her custom-built electric violin – to generate bristling, layered electronic textures. Her noise-filled sound works emerge from the flux and chaos of the world.



 is a Taiwanese sound artist based in Enschede, Netherlands. She explores sound and interdisciplinary art through artistic research as well as live performance and free improvisation in electronic music, composition for visual art and installations. Her research interests revolve around themes of relationality between individuals and natural phenomena, posthumanism, and the influence of technology and media on human experience. 




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This is an evening you don't want to miss!

🗓 

 Sound Unbound, G.J van Heekstraat 155, Enschede
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 on donation (support live music at your local record store :)


Maggie - SoundUnbound Collab

 is back in Enschede, and we are excited to host the 2026 edition at GrensFrequentie. Three days of creating, experimenting, learning, and meeting fellow game makers: the perfect way to kick off the year.

On Friday 30th, we’ll start together with the official GGJ kickoff: the global video keynote, the reveal of the secret theme, and a few 

 to spark unconventional ideas and playful approaches.

Friday
17:00 – 00:00 · Kickoff, theme reveal & team forming

Sunday
12:00 – 19:30 · Final jam + uploads
17:00 – Public Show & Tell (everyone is welcome!)

The Global Game Jam (GGJ) is a worldwide event where people come together to create games in a short time, based on a shared theme revealed at the start of the jam. In just a few days, teams all over the world work in parallel to turn ideas into playable games.

You don’t need to be a programmer to join, 

storytellers, designers, artists, musicians, writers, tinkerers, and curious minds are all welcome

. Come with a team or solo; we actively encourage collaboration and team-building on site. You can 

 to meet other jammers, form teams, and connect before the jam starts.

The most important rules: experiment, collaborate, and have fun.

, artist and game maker, who will be present during the jam.
🔗 More about Janne on his 

Willemwilminkplein 1, 7511 PG Enschede, 3de verdieping

Global Game Jam 2026 @Sickhouse

Opening times

What is the Global Game Jam?