When the warm weather arrives, the Dutch ditch the bars and clubs and head for the pastures, meadows and lakes for some of the best music festivals in Europe.
From big names in electronic to hip-hop heavyweights and legends of classic rock, the summer festivals in the Netherlands are abundant and top-notch.
If you're still on the fence about where to go, check out our suggestions and get your ticket before they sell out!
Please note that ticket prices do not include service or membership charges that may be applicable to purchase price. All ticket prices (in euros) are for one-day passes unless otherwise indicated.
- Date: May 17
- Where: Amsterdam | Java-eiland
- Tickets: 52,50
- Featured artists: Roger Sanchez, Dennis Ferrer, MK, John Digweed
- Date: May 31
- Where: Amsterdam | Amsterdamse Bos
- Tickets: 29
- Featured artists: Danny Tenaglia, Laurent Garnier, Nuno Dos Santos
- Date: June 7-8
- Where: Amsterdam | Gaasperpark
- Tickets: 44,50
- Featured artists: Agoria, Tensake, DJ Sneak, Maribou State
- Date: June 8
- Where: Enschede | Het Rutbeek
- Tickets: 39,50
- Featured artists: W&W, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, R3hab, Dyro
- Date: June 14-15
- Where: Broek op Langedijk | Geestmerambacht
- Tickets: 49
- Featured artists: Lily Allen, Tom Odell, Birdy, Crystal Fighters
- Date: June 21-22
- Where: Hilvarenbeek | Beekse Bergen
- Tickets: 67,50
- Featured artists: Franz Ferdinand, Pixies, Elbow, Lykke Li, James Blake
- Date: June 28
- Where: Amsterdam | Riekerhaven
- Tickets: 28,50
- Featured artists: Kerri Chandler, Chez Damier, Marshall Jefferson, Robert Owens
- Date: June 28-29
- Where: Amsterdam | Spaarnwoude (Houtrak)
- Tickets: 50 (Day 1) | 45 (Day 2)
- Featured artists: Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Dave Clarke, Sven Väth
- Date: July 4-5
- Where: Amsterdam | Westergasfabriek
- Tickets: 47,50
- Featured artists: Massive Attack, Richie Hawtin, Moderat, SBTRKT, Darkside
- Date: July 5
- Where: Rotterdam | Various + On Water
- Tickets: 50
- Featured artists: Chuckie, Mark Knight, Kevin Saunderson
- Date: July 6
- Where: Tilburg | Spoorzone
- Tickets: 39
- Featured artists: Method Man, Redman, Chance the Rapper, Danny Brown
- Date: July 11-13
- Where: Rotterdam | Ahoy
- Tickets: 82
- Featured artists: Pharrell Williams, Stevie Wonder, Outkast, Nile Rodgers
- Date: July 12
- Where: Amsterdam | Amsterdamse Bos
- Tickets: 45
- Featured artists: Paul Kalkbrenner, Matthias Tanzmann, The Magician, Andrea Oliva
- Date: July 12
- Where: Eindhoven [Best] | Aquabest
- Tickets: 49
- Featured artists: Fedde Le Grand, Afrojack, Laidback Luke, Nervo
- Date: July 12-13
- Where: Weert | Weert-Noord
- Tickets: 65
- Featured artists: John Fogerty, Simple Minds, Fun Lovin' Criminals, BLØF, Triggerfinger
- Date: July 19
- Where: Amsterdam | Westerpark
- Tickets: 42,50
- Featured artists: Joris Delacroix, Worakls, Apparat, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Skudge
- Date: July 19
- Where: Amsterdam | Amsterdamse Bos
- Tickets: 45
- Featured artists: Armin van Buuren, Andy Moor, Andrew Rayel, John O'Callaghan
- Date: July 20
- Where: Amsterdam | Westerpark
- Tickets: 42,50
- Featured artists: Bob Sinclair, Joost van Bellen, many more!
- Date: July 26
- Where: Amsterdam | Arena Park
- Tickets: 35 (Early)
- Featured artists: Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, DVBBS, Carnage
- Date: July 26
- Where: Amsterdam [Oostzaan] | Het Twiske
- Tickets: 46,50
- Featured artists: Loco Dice, Groove Armada, Chris Liebing
- Date: August 1-3
- Where: Amsterdam | Amsterdamse Bos
- Tickets: 42
- Featured artists: Ben Klock, Marcel Dettman, Jeff Mills, Nicolas Jaar, Jamie XX
- Date: August 2
- Where: Amsterdam | Arena Park
- Tickets: 55
- Featured artists: Avicii, Afrojack, Knife Party, Madeon, Rita Ora
- Date: August 2
- Where: Amsterdam | Spaarnwoude
- Tickets: 50-60
- Featured artists: Paul Oakenfold, Dirty South, Steve Angello, Chuckie
- Date: August 9
- Where: Amsterdam | Sloterpark
- Tickets: 44-49
- Featured artists: Adam Beyer, Dubfire, Boris Werner, Audiojack
- Date: August 9
- Where: Amsterdam | Oosterpark
- Tickets: 29
- Featured artists: Travi$ Scott, Hudson Mohawke, Typhoon and more TBA
- Date: August 15-17
- Where: Biddinghuizen | Wilibi World
- Tickets: 195 (3-day)
- Featured artists: Queens of the Stone Age, Skrillex, James Holden, Imagine Dragons
- Date: August 23
- Where: Amsterdam | Riekerhaven
- Tickets: 29,50 (Early)
- Featured artists: Tensnake, Âme, Agoria, Finnebassen
- Date: August 23
- Where: Hoofddorp | Vormalig Floriadeterrein
- Tickets: 72,50
- Featured artists: Hardwell, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Loco Dice
- Date: August 30
- Where: Amsterdam | NDSM-Werf
- Tickets: 52,50
- Featured artists: Richie Hawtin, Dixon, Gui Boratto, Tiga
- Date: August 31
- Where: Amsterdam | NDSM-Werf
- Tickets: 35
- Featured artists: Kid Ink, Mack Wilds, Full Crate x Mar, More TBA