The Best Music Festivals in Amsterdam

If you know anything about electronic music, you’ll know The Netherlands is up there with Berlin in terms of having a super impressive, enviable music scene. 

Many brilliant DJs are from The Netherlands including Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Angerfist, Shermanology, Reiner Zonneveld, Lady Bee, Joris Voorn, and Ferry Corsten, so, naturally, the capital is overflowing with electronic music festivals. 

If you’re ready for a proper rave, check out the best music festivals in Amsterdam below. 

 

The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Festival

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When: First week of March

Where: Club Panama in Amsterdam

Okay, now, Jungle Weekender has sadly already wrapped up for this year but it’ll be back again in 2025! And with tickets already on sale, it’s never too early to start planning future adventures.

Taking place in the beginning of March, The Jungle Weekender invites ravers to get "Amsterdamaged" to some wicked jungle, DnB, reggae, and dub beats. The weekender always brings some of the best-loved names in the game to the 'Dam's Club Panama along with intimate boat parties. On top of that, they regularly team up with a string of coffee shops to get discounts for attendees, so look out for that when you find yourself in Club Panama next. 

 

For tickets and more info on The Jungle Weekender - HERE

 

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ABODE in the Dam

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When: End of November or beginning of December

Where: multiple venues in Amsterdam

Promising “three nights of mayhem” in lovely little Amsterdam, ABODE brings all sorts of house and tech house madness to ravers at the end of the year - the perfect early Christmas present, if you ask us. 

For this one, they’ll be blessing us with warehouse raves, club takeovers, afterparties, coffee shop takeovers, and boat parties. Having enlisted some of the biggest artists for their various events, while we don’t have a lineup yet, we’re certain it’ll be incredible 

 

For tickets and more info on ABODE in the Dam - HERE

 

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Don't Let Daddy Know

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When: First week of March

Where: Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam

We couldn't leave this one off our list, as it's easily one of the best music festivals in Amsterdam. DLDK originally started in Ibiza as a club night before becoming a festival in The Netherlands, then spreading the love to over 18 countries. If that isn’t a testament to how amazing this fest is, we don’t know what is. 

As one of the biggest EDM fests in the world, it only makes sense that the lineup is equally huge. Each year the lineup boasts a slew of genre titans and rising stars to keep the party going!  

 

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Loveland Festival

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When: Second week of August 

Where: Sloterpark in Amsterdam 

Going since 1995, Loveland returns once again in summer, and it’s looking ace with over 80 house, techno, and dance names. 

In a park surrounded by trees, essentially a forest festival, Loveland promises huge artists plus stunning scenery and even a lake that you can explore via pedalo. Often drenched in sunshine, you can grab free water and suncream onsite to stay cool and protected from the sun so you can continue to enjoy some of the most well-known DJs and hot up-and-comers spinning tunes over state-of-the-art sound systems. 

 

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Milkshake

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When: Final week of July  

Where: Westerpark in Amsterdam 

Easily one of the city's best music festivals, Milkshake attracts music fans from all over and is a favourite of many LGBTQ+ fans. Colourful open-minded, and friendly, Milkshake celebrates music and people, in all their forms. 

Here, you can enjoy some gorgeous house, techno, disco, electro, pop, trance, R&B, afro, and dancehall with the occasional splash of hip-hop and experimental sounds. Alongside some of the best-loved music artists on the scene, you’ll also find drag artists, dancers, and other performers. Expect unbeatable vibes and an unrivalled atmosphere. 

 

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Amsterdam Dance Event

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When: Final week of October 

Where: multiple venues in Amsterdam

You’ve probably heard of this one, and for good reason.

For starters, ADE is absolutely massive. Each year, it brings the hottest electronic artists to the capital for over 40,000 people to enjoy across almost 200 venues. Almost 2,000 artists were confirmed for last year's event. ADE covers just about every genre and sub-genre of electronic music, so you're certain to find something you'll love. 

ADE also brings the most influential conference in electronic music each year. Perfect for music professionals and aspiring artists, the conference includes panel discussions, tech showcases, lectures and more, creating a “solid foundation for future generations of electronic music professionals.”

 

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Dekmantel

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When: End of July or beginning of August 

Where: Amsterdamse Bos in Amsterdam

Not just one of the best in the city, but one of the best music festivals in Holland, Dekamtel has been giving us so many days of quality music at either the end of July or start of August. The festival encourages its artists to do things differently and explore the depths of their creativity, making it many DJ's favourite festival to play. 

Another reason Dekmantel is unique is its limited capacity. For such a cracking festival that everyone, both artists and attendees, enjoys, the capacity is limited to around 10,000. Sounds brilliant, right? That’s because it is! 

Head over to discover quality house and techno plus plenty of other genres including DnB, electro, dub, bass, EBM, acid, dubstep, jungle, rap, industrial, and a splash of trance.

 

For more info on Dekamtel - HERE

 

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DGTL Amsterdam

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When: Mid-April

Where: NDSM Docklands in Amsterdam

A huge brand that hosts events all over the globe, you know you can trust DGTL to put on a killer fest. DGTL perfectly balances big names with underground rising stars, delivering over 90 artists across a broad spectrum of electronic music.

Art is also crucial to DGTL’s identity, so you’ll find art installations and performances to explore during your time there. And with the goal of becoming the world's first regenerative event, DGTL is a festival that prioritises sustainability.

 

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Amsterdam Open Air

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When: First week of June

Where: Gaasperpark in Amsterdam 

Amsterdam Open Air is about more than just music, with celebrations extending to the appreciation of the arts and food, too. But still, AOA focuses on music, delivering underground artists you’ve never heard of, hotshots running the scene, and those in between. 

Spread across ten stages, AOA enlists over 100 artists ever yea, from disc spinning legends to plenty of smaller names across house, techno, tech house, hip-hop, Latin, afro, amapiano, and other genres.  

 

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Mysteryland

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When: End of August or beginning of September

Where: Haarlemmermeer, near Amsterdam

Okay, we might be cheating a bit with this one as it’s on the outskirts of Amsterdam, but it’s such a biggie it’d feel wrong not to include it. For 30 years now, Mysteryland has brought the best in electronic music to The Netherlands. 

Over the years, the festival has boasted over 20 stage hosts across a multiude of stages covering a huge range of genres including house, R&B, dancehall, afro, trance and much more, so you can genuinely expect every corner of electronic music plus music outside the electronic umbrella.

The site itself is located among rivers, ponds, and forest hills near Amsterdam, and will see over 100,000 music fans travelling from countries all over the world. Stunning.  

 

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AMF

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When: Middle or end of October 

Where: Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam

Formerly known as Amsterdam Music Festival, AMF is one of the city’s biggest EDM festivals that goes down every year in Amsterdam’s biggest stadium. Thanks to its location, ticketholders will never miss their favourite artist or suffer the pain of trying to choose between two equally brilliant acts as all artists perform on the same stage. 

As you'd imagine, such a massive event could only be headlined by the best in the game. AMF's past lineup posters are flooded with music titans, and you can bet every subsequent year will see them upping their game. As one of Amsterdam’s biggest music events of the year, AMF is positioned high on many raver's bucket lists. 

 

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STRAF_WERK

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When: Mid-August 

Where: Havenpark in Amsterdam

What started as an afterparty morphed and mutated into one of the biggest music festivals in Amsterdam, brought to us by the brand that’s recognised as a leading dance brand in The Netherlands. 

When the festival made its debut, the idea was to bring a focus to dancing, having a sick time, and enjoying the sounds of deeper house. Much remains the same, except SWF now welcomes many sub-genres of house and techno.

Another festival with incredible cultural significance, STRAF_WERK is definitely one you should check out if you have the opportunity.  

 

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Music On

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When: Second week of May

Where: Meerpark in Amsterdam

Music On is a festival by Italian label owner and DJ Marco Carola. With someone so knowledgeable about music as the main force behind the festival, you know you’re in for a treat. Carola carefully curates the best names in techno and house to showcase to a lucky crowd in the beautiful across the weekend. 

Year after year sees the festival producing a glorious roster of names and faces, and any eager ravers wanting to keep the party going can indulge in afterparties, taking place on both nights of the festival! 

 

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Breakin Science Amsterdam

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When: End of November

Where: Club Panama in Amsterdam

DnB specialists Breakin Science take the family over to Amsterdam for a proper weekender towards the end of the year. Spread across two clubs, The Other Side and Panama, both nights start at 9pm and bring pure heat until 5am. 

Bringing good vibes and filthy beats for three days, on the Sunday, the party moves to a 600-capacity, four-hour-long boat rave. With the clubs away from the more touristy areas but close to Centraal Station, they’ve promised a more friendly welcome and loads of fun at one of the best drum and bass festivals this year.

 

For tickets and more info on Breakin Science Amsterdam - HERE

 

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909 Festival

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When: First week of June  

Where: Amsterdamse Bos in Amsterdam 

909 is a celebration of techno that was first gifted to us in 2011. It goes down in Amsterdamse Bos, or “Amsterdam Forrest”, and welcomes some huge names on the scene (as you can see from the lineup above) plus some lesser-known artists. These artists perform across three stages to die-hard techno fans over two days in a lush outdoor setting where you can even take a dip if you get a bit hot. 

Despite growing over recent years, the team behind the fest prioritise maintaining the intimate atmosphere it always had. A fest that sticks to its roots is one you can trust.  

 

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ZeeZout

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When: August Bank Holiday 

Where: Tuinen van West in Amsterdam 

Staying true to themselves, while ZeeZout could expand, they’re keeping their gathering on the intimate side. Their goal is to make people dance, align with the history of dance music, and bring people together. 

ZeeZout as a brand was founded by friends in 2011. Created from a love of the scene and music, it’s all about passion. This house and techno festival is spread across four stages, and is still just as incredible today.

ZeeZout Festival is known for its pretty site, sunshine, and good organisation, and generally attracts a younger crowd (20s). You'll be able to find chill-out areas and might even see some planes flying by overhead! 

  

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If you’re a fan of electronic music, Amsterdam music festivals are like paradise. There are massive events with all the pyro you can imagine to melt your face off and smaller, more intimate settings that are perfect for appreciating the music and discovering new artists. No matter what vibe you’re after, Amsterdam’s got it.

Looking for more fantastic festivals? Check out the best house and techno, trance, or UK dance festivals. Or use our festival guide to find your dream fest. 

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

 

 

  

 

 

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