Top Amsterdam Festivals 2023

Amsterdam festivals are home to blue-blooded DJ lineups, foot-tapping beats, and mind-blowing performances. From the iconic ADE to the immersive Awakenings, these are the festivals you can’t miss.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the top festivals in Amsterdam in 2023.

Amsterdam Dance Event

An unwritten rule goes like this – you can’t label yourself an electronic music connoisseur if you’ve never been to ADE. 

Also dubbed the world’s largest electronic event, the music giant takes over 200 Amsterdam venues. ADE defies traditional norms with not only its off-beat stage blueprint, but also with its all-inclusive concept. Beyond witnessing artists like Martin Garrix, attendees  dive deeper into the electronic world through educational programs.

Awakenings Easter

When you book your Awakenings tickets, you know that a techno heaven awaits you. With decades of festival planning under its belt, the Amsterdam festival is a big gun in Europe’s electronic events calendar.

A music temple from A to Z, Awakenings places all of its bets on stage design. Immersive light shows, industrial aesthetics, and groundbreaking production put the music festival on every revelers’ to-do list.

DGTL

Home to all things electronic, DGTL Amsterdam is a powerhouse for the bumpy genre. Bridging the gap between technology and music, the fest takes you on a journey of discovery and inspiration.

Away from its seven stages and coveted DJs, DGTL becomes an arts and culture platform where hi-tech installations, 4D sounds and creative projects are brought to an adulation level.

Mysteryland

Creating an electronic version of Alice in Wonderland is no easy feat, but Mysteryland does it like it’s a high-paying job.

As one of the Netherlands’ oldest dance music festivals, Mysteryland plays host to no less than 300 electronic artists every year. With its jaw-dropping decor themes and designs, the Amsterdam festival became a revolutionary turning point in live music events’ history.

AMF

Taking place in Amsterdam’s famous Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam Music Festival attracts tens of thousands of electronic aficionados, techno greenhorns and house music enthusiasts.

Although it lasts for less than 24 hours, AMF knows how to make the most out of its short lifespan. Not to mention the Amsterdam festival is where clubbing culture publication DJ Mag revealed its annual top 100 DJs results.

Dance Valley

Amsterdam’s Dance Valley was the first electronic festival to ditch the night schedule for some vitamin D. Renowned for its top-tier artists, unique stage production, and on-site activities, the one-day event attracts thousands of revelers.

If those features don’t scratch your itch, Dance Valley’s status as one of Amsterdam’s longest-running festivals deffo will.

Don’t Let Daddy Know

Bold and vibrant, Don’t Let Daddy Know’s rise to success is one for the books. Bringing Ibiza vibes wherever it goes, the music fest conquered more than 18 countries with its high-energy events.

Big beats and bigger names is DLDK’s game. Since the music festival outdoes itself every year, Don’t Let Daddy Know is where you can expect the unexpected.

Amsterdam Open Air

With a creativity-forward approach, Amsterdam Open Air is where music, arts, and gastronomy mesh together seamlessly. 

During the two-day celebrations, the Amsterdam fest brings an ensemble of relevant cultural bearers to promote Dutch culture. As you can tell, Amsterdam Open Air is the kind of music event that keeps you engaged beyond the beats.

Music On

Envisioned, curated, and created by techno king Marco Carola, Music On is one of Amsterdam’s most respected electronic festivals.

Soaked in techno and tech-house beats, Music On brings the best of the both worlds with its lineups. Every year, Carola ensures that artist schedules strike a balance between international headliners and budding talents.

Loveland

Another year, another techno nirvana signed by Loveland Festival. Taking festival-goers to the lush and left Sloterpark, the Amsterdam event combines Mother Nature with unique stage designs.

Not only that Loveland brings blue-blooded electronic DJs like Solomun and Richie Hawtin, but it also offers some stunning views.