25 festivals in Netherlands are listed (14 cities and areas). The 1 festivals confirmed as discontinued are listed separately at the end.

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A performance at Amsterdam Dance Event 2017, with a stage in red lighting and the crowd.
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Amsterdam Dance Event

Amsterdam · Many venues across the city · City-wide event series · Techno

A collection of an electronic music industry conference (ADE Pro) and club and festival events, held across Amsterdam every October. The 2026 edition runs 21–25 October, and the official site says it has more than 1,200 events.

AMF 2015, with the crowd filling the arena and a stage in pink lighting.
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Amsterdam 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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Amsterdam Open Air

Amsterdam · Gaasperpark · House · Deep House · Next: 2027-06-05–2027-06-06

An open-air festival bringing together Amsterdam's music, fashion and art scenes, held at Gaasperpark on the first weekend of June every year. The official site says it has run for more than 13 years, and pre-registration is open for the next edition.

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Dekmantel 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.

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DGTL 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.

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Dockyard Festival

Amsterdam · Havenpark · Techno

A techno-centered festival held at Amsterdam's Havenpark on the Saturday of ADE. The 2026 edition is on 24 October, held as a "2-in-1" on the same day and at the same venue as Mystic Garden Festival.

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Into the Woods

Amsterdam · NDSM-werf · House · Techno

An electronic music festival run by Kultlab. During ADE it is held at NDSM-werf in Amsterdam, using an indoor warehouse and an outdoor stage. In 2026 it is the weekend starting 23 October.

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Kingsland Festival Amsterdam

Amsterdam · Olympic Stadium · Mainstage · House · Next: 2027-04-27–2027-04-27

A dance festival held at Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium on King's Day (27 April). In 2026 it was held on 27 April simultaneously with Groningen, and festivalinfo says it will also be held on 27 April 2027.

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Loveland 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.

Visitors dancing at the Milkshake Festival 2023 site.
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Milkshake Festival

Amsterdam · Westerpark · House · Nu Disco / Disco

An open-minded dance festival that champions diversity, held in Amsterdam every year since 2012. It covers a wide range: house, disco, pop, techno, R&B, dancehall and more. The 2026 edition was held at Westerpark on 25–26 July.

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Free Your Mind Festival

Arnhem · Stadsblokken · Techno · House · Next: 2027-06-05–2027-06-06

A techno and house festival founded in 2004, one of the longest-running in the Netherlands. It is held for two days in early June every year at Stadsblokken in Arnhem, and the official site lists a 5 June start for 2027.

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Hard Bass

Arnhem · GelreDome · Indoor large-scale dance event (annual) · Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo RaveOn hiatus

A hardstyle indoor stadium-style event held by B2S. After a gap of about seven years since the previous edition, it returned for a one-off edition on 10 October 2026 at GelreDome in Arnhem (theme: Journey Through Hardstyle).

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Awakenings 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.

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

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

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Supersized Kingsday Festival

Eindhoven · Aquabest · Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave · Next: 2027-04-27–2027-04-27

A one-day hardstyle and hardcore festival that B2S holds on King's Day (27 April). The organizer's official list says it will be held on 27 April 2027 at Aquabest in Eindhoven.

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Paradigm Festival

Groningen · Suikerfabrieksterrein (Paradigm venue) · Techno · House · Next: 2027-08-14–2027-08-15

A two-day house- and techno-centered electronic music festival held in summer on the grounds of a former sugar factory in Groningen. The 2026 edition was held on 8–9 August, and festivalinfo lists 14–15 August for 2027.

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

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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Awakenings Upclose

Halfweg · Houtrak (Spaarnwoude-Park) · Techno · Next: 2027-05-15–2027-05-16

A dance-floor-focused techno open-air festival held by Awakenings. It takes place at Spaarnwoude-Park (Houtrak), west of Amsterdam, and 15–16 May 2027 has been officially announced.

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Wildeburg

Kraggenburg · Netl (Wildste Tuin) · General festival (with dance stages) · House

A weekend-style festival held over four days and three nights in July, with music running around the clock. The 2026 edition was held in Kraggenburg on 9–12 July, and the official site announces the first tickets for 2027.

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The main stage and the crowd at Intents Festival 2024.
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Intents Festival

Oisterwijk · Sportpark d'Eindse Park (d'n Donk) · Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave · Next: 2027-06-04–2027-06-06

A three-day camping festival that began in 2004 and focuses on "hard" genres such as hardstyle, Hollandstyle (rawstyle) and hardcore. The 2026 edition was held on 5–7 June in Oisterwijk, and the official site lists 4–6 June for 2027.

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Soenda Festival

Utrecht · Noorderpark Ruigenhoek (Groenekan) · Techno

A techno-centered open-air festival in Utrecht. The 2026 edition was held on 30 May on the outskirts of Utrecht. The organizer, Soenda, also holds the indoor Soenda Indoor (21 November 2026, Werkspoorkathedraal).

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Mystic Garden Festival

Zeewolde · Horsterwold · House · Techno

A festival that began in 2012. In 2026 it left Amsterdam and was held as a three-day weekender at Horsterwold in Zeewolde on 21–23 August. During ADE it holds a separate edition at Havenpark (Amsterdam).

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