TOP 100 FESTIVALSDJ Mag 2026

The main stage of Tomorrowland 2026 (Boom) during a night show.
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1Tomorrowland Belgium

Boom · De Schorre · Mainstage · House

A large electronic music festival held over two weekends every July in Boom, Belgium. It is the birthplace of the brand, first held in 2005, and the 2026 edition took place on 17-19 and 24-26 July.

EDC Las Vegas 2013, with the grandstands of Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the crowd in lighting.
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2Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas

Las Vegas · Las Vegas Motor Speedway · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-05-14–2027-05-16, 2027-05-21–2027-05-23

One of the largest electronic music festivals in the US, held in May at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The organizer has officially announced plans to hold the 2027 edition over two weekends.

A performer and lighting on the stage at Ultra Music Festival 2018 (Miami).
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4Ultra Music Festival

Miami · Bayfront Park · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-03-26–2027-03-28

Line-up: Adam Beyer, Afrojack, Alison Wonderland b2b Tiffany Day, and more

A large electronic music festival held in March at Bayfront Park in Miami. It is the centerpiece event of Miami Music Week.

The red main stage at Defqon.1 2023 and the crowd filling the area in front of it.
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5Defqon.1

Biddinghuizen · Holy Grounds (Biddinghuizen) · Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave · Next: 2027-06-24–2027-06-27

A large hardstyle-centered open-air festival held by Q-dance. The weekend starting 25 June 2026 was cut short by an extreme-heat Code Red warning, and it was announced that it will return at the same venue on 24–27 June 2027.

Stage visuals at Sunburn Festival in Candolim, Goa.
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6Sunburn Festival

Mumbai · Mahalaxmi Racecourse · Mainstage · House · Next: 2026-12-18–2026-12-19

One of India's largest EDM festivals, which began in Goa in 2007. According to the official website, it has recently been held in Mumbai, and the 2026 edition, the 19th, is held over two days, 18 and 19 December, at Mahalaxmi Racecourse.

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7Creamfields

Daresbury · Daresbury Estate · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-08-26–2027-08-29

One of the UK's leading dance-music festivals, started in 1998 by the Liverpool club Cream. It is now held over four days on the August bank holiday weekend in Daresbury, Cheshire.

The Futur Stage at Kappa FuturFestival 2025.
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8Kappa FuturFestival

Turin · Parco Dora · Next: 2027-07-02–2027-07-04

A large electronic music festival held for three days every July at Parco Dora in Turin. The official website announces July 2-4, 2027, and the 2026 edition is reported to have been held on July 3-5.

The crowd and flags filling the area in front of the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2016.
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9Glastonbury Festival

Pilton · Worthy Farm · General festival (with dance stages) · House · Next: 2027-06-23–2027-06-27

The UK's largest general music festival, held at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. Every edition has dance areas that run all night, such as Block9, Shangri-La, Silver Hayes and Arcadia. 2026 is a fallow year, and the next edition is in 2027.

The main stage at Parookaville 2023, styled after a town, with the crowd filling the area in front.
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10Parookaville

Weeze · Airport Weeze · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-07-16–2027-07-18

An EDM and dance music festival held at Airport Weeze. It runs stages for three days on a summer weekend, and also provides a pre-festival night and a campsite.

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11Electric Love Festival

Plainfeld · Salzburgring · Next: 2027-07-08–2027-07-10

An EDM and electronic music festival held every July at the Salzburgring near Salzburg. The official website announces July 8-10, 2027.

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13Parklife

Manchester · Heaton Park · House · Techno · Next: 2027-07-10–2027-07-11

A two-day urban festival held at Heaton Park in Manchester. Dance stages for house, techno, drum and bass, UK garage and more are joined by hip-hop, and many afterparties take place around the city once it ends.

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14Time Warp Germany

Mannheim · Maimarkthalle · Techno · House · Next: 2027-04-03–2027-04-03

Line-up: 2High aka Adrián Mills, Adiel b2b Quest, Ahmed Spins, and more

An indoor festival centered on techno and house that began in 1994. It is held at the Maimarkthalle in Mannheim, using multiple floors from night until the next afternoon.

The main stage at Mysteryland 2019 and the crowd filling the lawn.
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15Mysteryland

Haarlemmermeer · Haarlemmermeer (venue name not yet announced for 2027) · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-08-27–2027-08-29

A large dance festival originating in the Netherlands. According to the organizers, it skips 2026 (2025 was 22–24 August) and, per the official FAQ, will return in the same Haarlemmermeer on 27–29 August 2027.

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16Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando

Orlando · Tinker Field · Mainstage · House · Next: 2026-11-06–2026-11-08

The Florida edition of EDC, held in November at Tinker Field in Orlando. Recorded as a separate series from the Las Vegas edition.

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17Dekmantel Festival

Amsterdam · Amsterdamse Bos (Amstelveen) and other venues in the city · Techno · House

An electronic music festival from Amsterdam. In summer it uses the Amsterdamse Bos as its main site, and also holds evening programs in clubs, churches and other venues in the city. In 2026 it was held from 29 July to 2 August.

Boomtown 2019 at night, with the crowd gathered in front of a castle-like stage (Lion's Den).
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20Boomtown

Winchester · Matterley Estate · General festival (with dance stages) · Drum & Bass · Next: 2027-08-11–2027-08-15

A large festival held in August at Matterley Estate near Winchester, built around several elaborately designed "districts". Bass-music stages for drum and bass, dubstep, reggae and more are one of its mainstays.

AMF 2015, with the crowd filling the arena and a stage in pink lighting.
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21Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF)

Amsterdam · Johan Cruyff Arena · Indoor large-scale dance event (annual) · Mainstage

A large indoor stadium-style dance event held on the Saturday night of ADE at the Johan Cruyff Arena. The organizer is Insomniac Europe; the 2025 edition was on 25 October and the 2026 edition is on 24 October.

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22Terminal V Festival

Glasgow · Clydeside Live (2027) / Royal Highland Centre (through 2026) · Techno · Hard Techno · Next: 2027-06-04–2027-06-06

A techno and hard techno festival held in Scotland. After the April 2026 edition it leaves Edinburgh, and in 2027 it will mark its 10th anniversary with three days at Clydeside Live in Glasgow.

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23World Club Dome

Frankfurt · Deutsche Bank Park · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-06-04–2027-06-06

A large festival centered on EDM and dance music, held in a Frankfurt stadium. The official site has announced that the 2027 edition is planned to run for three days across multiple indoor and outdoor stages.

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25World DJ Festival

Gwacheon · Seoul Land · Mainstage · Trance · Next: 2027-06-12–2027-06-13

One of Korea's largest EDM festivals, held every June at Seoul Land in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do. The 2026 edition, marking the 20th anniversary, was held on June 13-14, and the 2027 edition has been announced for June 12-13.

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27808 Festival

Bangkok · BITEC Bangna · Mainstage · Techno

An electronic music festival in Bangkok that began in 2013. It was held at BITEC Bangna in December 2025. The 2026 edition was scheduled for October 2-3 but has been postponed, and new dates have not been announced.

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29SIAM Songkran Music Festival

Bangkok · Bravo BKK (RCA / Rama 9) · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-04-10–2027-04-13

An electronic music festival held over four days during Songkran at RCA in Bangkok. The 2026 edition was held on April 11-14, and the 2027 edition has been announced for April 10-13.

A stage and the crowd at Primavera Sound 2019.
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30Primavera Sound Barcelona

Barcelona · Parc del Fòrum · General festival (with dance stages) · House · Next: 2027-06-02–2027-06-02, 2027-06-03–2027-06-05, 2027-06-06–2027-06-06

A general festival held in June at Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona. It centres on indie, pop and hip-hop, but every year has dance slots such as the electronic closing party Primavera Bits.

The main stage and crowd at S2O Festival in Bangkok.
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32S2O Songkran Music Festival

Bangkok · S2O LAND (Ratchadaphisek Road) · Mainstage · House

A three-day Bangkok festival combining the water-throwing of the Thai New Year, Songkran, with electronic music. The 2026 edition was held on April 11-13 at S2O LAND, a new venue on Ratchadaphisek Road.

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34Awakenings Festival

Hilvarenbeek · Beekse Bergen · Techno · Next: 2027-07-09–2027-07-11

A weekend-style open-air festival held in July by Awakenings, a techno-specialist event promoter. The 2026 edition was held for three days at Beekse Bergen (Hilvarenbeek), and 9–11 July 2027 at the same location has been officially announced.

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37DGTL Amsterdam

Amsterdam · NDSM Docklands · Techno · House · Next: 2027-03-26–2027-03-28

Line-up: Adiel & Quest, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock & MARRØN, and more

A house- and techno-centered festival that started in Amsterdam in 2013 and champions sustainability and art. It is held in spring (Easter weekend) in the NDSM industrial area, and 26–28 March 2027 has been officially announced. It also holds a separate edition during ADE.

The night site of Sónar 2006 (the venue at that time), with the crowd in front of the lit stage (photographer's watermark at lower left).
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38Sónar

Barcelona · Fira Gran Via (L'Hospitalet de Llobregat) · Techno · House · Next: 2027-06-17–2027-06-19

A festival of electronic music and digital creativity held in Barcelona every June. In 2026 it changed to a continuous format, with no separation between day and night, at a single venue, Fira Gran Via.

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43Houghton Festival

Norfolk · Houghton Hall · Techno · House · Next: 2027-08-05–2027-08-08

A techno and house festival held over four days in August at Houghton Hall in Norfolk. It is praised for its format of DJs playing long sets and for its lighting at night.

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45EDC Mexico

Mexico City · Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-02-19–2027-02-21

The Mexican edition of EDC, organised by Insomniac. A large outdoor festival held over three days every February at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.

The main stage at Airbeat One 2018, a stage styled after a London cityscape, and the crowd.
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46Airbeat One

Neustadt-Glewe · Neustadt-Glewe airfield · Mainstage · Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave · Next: 2027-07-07–2027-07-11

An EDM-focused festival held at an airfield between Berlin and Hamburg. It has been reported that 2027 will have a fourth day for the first time.

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47Ultra Europe

Split · Park Mladeži · Mainstage · Next: 2027-07-09–2027-07-11

A large EDM festival held in summer at Park Mladeži in Split. The official website announces the next edition as July 9-11, 2027.

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48Loveland Festival

Amsterdam · Sloterpark · House · Techno · Next: 2027-08-14–2027-08-15

A house- and techno-centered festival held in August at Amsterdam's Sloterpark by Loveland, a Dutch dance promoter that has held parties since 1995. The 2026 edition was held on 8–9 August, and 14–15 August 2027 has been officially announced.

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52CRSSD Festival

San Diego · Waterfront Park · House · Techno

An electronic music festival held in spring and fall at Waterfront Park in San Diego. The fall 2026 edition took place on September 26-27.

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56HARD Summer Music Festival

Inglewood · Hollywood Park · General festival (with dance stages) · Mainstage

A summer festival at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, near Los Angeles, combining electronic music with hip-hop and pop.

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59Ultra Japan

Tokyo · Odaiba (TOKYO ODAIBA ULTRA PARK) · Mainstage · Techno · Next: 2027-09-18–2027-09-19

An urban dance music festival held every September at a special venue in Odaiba, Tokyo. It is the Japan edition of Ultra Music Festival, with the techno-focused RESISTANCE alongside the main stage.

The crowd raising their hands toward a stage at Lollapalooza 2015.
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61Lollapalooza

Chicago · Grant Park · General festival (with dance stages) · Pop

A multi-genre festival held in summer in Grant Park, Chicago. It has Perry's Stage, dedicated to electronic music, and the 2026 edition featured Boris Brejcha, Boys Noize, and others.

A sculpture of the Hideout Festival logo on Zrće Beach.
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63Hideout Festival

Novalja (Zrće Beach) · Zrće Beach (Novalja, Pag) · House · Techno · Next: 2027-06-29–2027-07-02

An electronic music festival held in summer at five outdoor venues on Zrće Beach on the island of Pag. The official website announces the next edition as June 29 to July 2, 2027, and says the 2026 edition sold out in one hour.

The main stage and fireworks at Djakarta Warehouse Project 2017 (photographer's watermark at lower right).
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64Djakarta Warehouse Project

Jakarta · Mainstage · House · Next: 2026-12-11–2026-12-13

Line-up: Adnan Veron x HBRP, Afrojack, Agents of Time, and more

One of Indonesia's largest electronic music festivals. It was held in Jakarta in 2024 and at GWK in Bali in 2025, and an announcement says the 2026 edition will take place in Jakarta on December 11-13.

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66Lost Village

Lincoln · Woodland near Norton Disney · House · Techno · Next: 2027-08-26–2027-08-29

A festival centered on electronic music, held in woodland in Lincolnshire on the August bank holiday weekend. Besides dance, it also offers comedy and wellness programs.

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67Beyond The Valley

Hesse · Barunah Plains · General festival (with dance stages) · Next: 2026-12-28–2027-01-01

A camping festival held over the New Year at Barunah Plains in Hesse (126 km west of Melbourne). The 2026 edition runs from 28 December to 1 January.

A stage at Ultra Korea 2015 and the crowd filling the stadium.
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70Ultra Korea

Seoul · Cultural Reserve Base (2025; previously the Seoul Olympic Main Stadium and others) · Mainstage · Techno

The Korean edition of Ultra Music Festival, held since 2012; it was held for just one day on September 20, 2025, at the Cultural Reserve Base in Seoul. No 2026 edition has been announced.

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73White Party Bangkok

Bangkok · Multiple venues in the city (varies by event) · Queer-led parties · Next: 2026-12-29–2027-01-03

A large dance festival for gay audiences that holds six events at several venues in Bangkok over the New Year period. The turn of 2026 into 2027 marks its 10th anniversary.

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74Ultra Taiwan

Taipei · Dajia Riverside Park · Mainstage · House · Next: 2026-11-14–2026-11-14

A large EDM festival held in Taipei under the Ultra Worldwide brand. The official website lists the edition on 14 November 2026 at Dajia Riverside Park.

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81EDC Thailand

Phuket · Rhythm Park (Laguna Phuket) · Mainstage · House · Next: 2026-12-18–2026-12-20

Line-up: Above & Beyond, Adiel B2B Annē, ALLEYCVT, and more

The Thai edition of Electric Daisy Carnival, run by Insomniac Events. It debuted in Phuket in 2025, and after the second edition in January 2026, the third is held in December of the same year.

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82Ultra Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires · Parque de la Ciudad · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-04-02–2027-04-03

The Argentine edition of Ultra Music Festival. According to the official website, the 2026 edition was held on 14 and 15 February at Parque de la Ciudad.

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84Pitch Music & Arts

Moyston · Next: 2027-03-05–2027-03-09

A festival of dance music and contemporary art held in March in Moyston, Victoria. The official website announces the 10th edition for 5 to 9 March 2027.

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86Ultra Australia

Melbourne / Gold Coast · Flemington Racecourse/Broadwater Parklands · Next: 2027-04-17–2027-04-18

The Australian edition of Ultra. The 2026 edition was held on 11 and 12 April at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne and at Ultra Beach on the Gold Coast. The official website lists the 2027 edition for 17-18 April in the same two cities.

The main stage and the crowd at Medusa Sunbeach Festival 2016.
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88Medusa Sunbeach Festival

Cullera · Playa de Cullera · Techno · Mainstage · Next: 2027-08-12–2027-08-12, 2027-08-13–2027-08-16

One of the largest electronic music festivals in Spain, held in August on the coast of Cullera, Valencia. It has multiple stages with an attached campsite and is reported to draw large crowds every year.

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91Soundstorm

Riyadh · Banban Grounds · General festival (with dance stages) · Mainstage

A large three-day festival held by MDLBEAST at Banban Grounds, north of Riyadh. Besides its pop and hip hop headliners, it has a dance and techno area.

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92Beats for Love

Ostrava · Dolní oblast Vítkovice (DOV) · House · Techno · Next: 2027-07-02–2027-07-05

A dance music festival held in a former industrial area of Ostrava. The official website describes it as "the biggest dance festival in Central Europe" and announces the next edition as four days, July 2-5, 2027.

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94Nature One

Kastellaun · Raketenbasis Pydna · Techno · Trance · Next: 2027-07-29–2027-08-01

A dance music festival held for four days on many floors at the site of a former missile base in the Hunsrück. It also provides a large camping village.

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95Ultra South Africa

Cape Town / Johannesburg · Cape Town (The Ostrich and others) / Johannesburg (Nasrec Expo Centre and others) · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-04-30–2027-04-30, 2027-05-01–2027-05-01

The South African edition of the globally touring Ultra. It tours two cities over a weekend; in 2026 it was held in Johannesburg (Nasrec Expo Centre) on April 25 and in Cape Town (The Ostrich) on April 26. The official source lists 2027 as April 30 (Cape Town) and May 1 (Johannesburg).

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In the Top 100 in past editions (1997–2025)

Melt! 2015, with the crowd and the stage gathered beneath the giant excavators of Ferropolis.
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2024 #26Melt Festival

Gräfenhainichen · Ferropolis · Techno · HouseEnded

An open-air festival of electronic music and indie held among the giant excavators of Ferropolis. The organizers announced that it would end after the 2024 edition.

The main stage at Dreambeach 2025.
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2019 #35Dreambeach Costa del Sol

Vélez-Málaga · Recinto Ferial (Avenida Juan Carlos I) · Techno · Hard Techno

An electronic music festival in Andalusia. It was held in Almería for many years, but from its 12th edition in 2026 it moved to Vélez-Málaga, Málaga Province, and was shortened to two days and four stages.

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2022 #42A Summer Story

Arganda del Rey · Ciudad del Rock · Mainstage · House

An all-night electronic music festival held at Ciudad del Rock in Arganda del Rey, on the outskirts of Madrid, at the start of summer. In 2026 it ran from 20:00 to 08:00 the next morning on 19 and 20 June.

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2019 #42Let It Roll

Most · Jezero Most · Drum & Bass · Next: 2027-08-05–2027-08-07

A drum and bass festival held in summer on the shore of a lake in Most, in northwestern Czechia, which calls itself one of the largest in the world. The official website announces the next edition as August 5-7, 2027.

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2022 #52Boom Festival

Idanha-a-Nova · Idanha-a-Nova lake · Next: 2027-07-18–2027-07-25

A comprehensive electronic music festival, the birthplace of psychedelic trance, held on the shores of a lake in Idanha-a-Nova in central Portugal. The official website announces July 18-25, 2027 (30th anniversary) and shows the tickets as sold out.

An aerial view of the Dominator 2018 site, with the stage and crowd spreading along a lakeshore.
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2023 #85Dominator Festival

Eersel · E3 Strand · Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave · Next: 2027-07-16–2027-07-17

A two-day open-air festival dedicated to hardcore. It is held in July at E3 Strand (Eersel), and the official site lists 17–18 July for 2026 and 16–17 July for 2027.

The main stage at Decibel Outdoor 2023.
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2023 #100Decibel Outdoor

Hilvarenbeek · Beekse Bergen · Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave · Next: 2027-08-27–2027-08-29

A hardstyle and hardcore open-air festival that B2S holds at Beekse Bergen at the end of August. The 2026 edition was held on 28–30 August, and the organizer's site lists 27–29 August 2027 as "Track of Time".

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