The twelfth edition of Dekmantel Festival unfolds from July 29 until August 2 at various locations across Amsterdam.

Oude Kerk: Wednesday, July 29
Melkweg & Paradiso: Thursday, July 30
Amsterdamse Bos: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 31 - August 2

The twelfth edition of Dekmantel Festival takes place across multiple locations in Amsterdam, spanning the green festival grounds of Amsterdamse Bos and inner-city venues including Oude Kerk, Melkweg, and Paradiso. Venues for the night programme will be announced at a later date.

Wed. July 29
Oude Kerk | Ouderkerksplein 23, Amsterdam

Thu. July 30
Melkweg | Lijnbaansgracht 234a, Amsterdam
Paradiso | Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam]

Fri. Sat. Sun. July 31 – August 2
Amsterdamse Bos | Nieuwe Meerlaan 1, Amstelveen

*Please note: it is approximately 15 min walking from the main festival site to our festival campsite at EuroParcs Het Amsterdamse Bos, Kleine Noorddijk 1, Amstelveen

More information and line-up per location can be found on our Programme page.

You can dive into the full program for Dekmantel Festival 2026 over here, including some background information on locations and each artist as well as listening recommendations.

The minimum age for our visitors is 18 years. We might ask for your passport or ID at the entrance.

In the matter of sustainability, the best way would be to take the train. However, if flying is the most feasible option for you, there are multiple airlines flying to Amsterdam. We would kindly ask you to consider offsetting your flight emissions, if you are in the position to do so. We recommend using Atmosfair.

Once in Amsterdam, we recommend biking, but there are also shuttle busses available from various train and metro stations in Amsterdam. There's numerous bike rental shops all over Amsterdam, when renting a bike, ensure it comes with lights and a a sturdy lock, as bike theft is common in the city.

Yes, we have a green festival campsite at EuroParcs Amsterdamse Bos. Camping tickets for bringing your own tent are available via our ticket shop, as well as pre-set accomodation options including a Deluxe Tent (2 guests), Comfort Cabin (2 guests), and Mobile Home Cabin (6 guests). Availability is limited.

Every year, we bring our festivals to life with the help of an incredible team of volunteers. Whether you're supporting the build-up, working behind the bar, or welcoming visitors at the entrance, your role is what makes it all come together. Not only will all volunteers have free access to the festival and other community events, you will also receive additional rewards depending on the type of shift you pick.

If you're interested, pre-sign up now through our form by clicking on 'Volunteers' at the top of this page, and we will contact you with more details as soon as the roles are open by March at the lastest. We’d love for you to be part of Dekmantel Festival.

Dekmantel operates independently. We are transparent and committed to maintain an ethical approach in all aspects of our organisation.

We stand firmly against the ongoing genocide in Palestine. While no act of support or financial contribution can fully address the suffering, we strive to contribute through donations and various fundraisers. For instance, every guest on our guest list contributes a daily donation, 100% of which is distributed equally between two organizations that we select every year.

Additionally, we create space for expression at our events, welcoming forms of solidarity shared by artists and visitors alike. We recognise that these efforts cannot solve such large-scale injustice, and we don’t present our efforts as solutions. We continue to explore how we can deepen our engagement and responsibility as a cultural platform.

By bike

The festival is easily accessible by bike from Amsterdam and surrounding areas, with a scenic bike ride through the Amsterdamse Bos. This is also the most sustainable option! The navigation adresss is Nieuwe Meerlaan 1, Amstelveen. Please, follow the signs and instructions of the traffic controllers to the bike parking. You can park your bicycle in the designated racks. Bikes parked outside the bike parking will be removed. Biking from Amsterdam Central Station takes approximately 45 minutes, and biking from Amsterdam Zuid takes approximately 20 minutes.

By shuttle bus

A lot of traffic is coming to Amsterdamse Bos. If you would like to avoid taxi & car traffic jams consider traveling by shuttle bus. The shuttle busses will depart from selected train and metro stations in Amsterdam. Exact stops will be shared later. The travel time will be approximately 15-20 minutes, and drives back and forth from 10:30 - 00:30. Pre-sale tickets can be bought through our ticketshop and cost €14,50 (online) and €15,50 (on-site) for a return. One-way tickets for the way back can be bought at the shuttle stop next to the festival site for €8,50.

Are you traveling to Dekmantel Festival from a different city in the Netherlands? Please check out https://busjedelen.nl for the shuttle bus options.

By public transport

It's possible to get to the festival by train or bus.

By train: Take the train to the airport (Schiphol) and from there you take bus 199, this bus will bring you in approximately 20 minutes to the festival site. The bus stop is right in front of the campsite (which is adjacent to the festival site).

By bus: From Schiphol Airport you can take bus 180/186/190/300 every couple of minutes to "Knooppunt Schiphol Noord" from where you can take bus 186 to "Amstelveen, Nieuwe Meerlaan", which goes every 30 minutes and stops at a 5 minute walking distance from the festival site. Alternative, take bus 180 from Schiphol Airport to "Knooppunt Schiphol Oost", from where it's an 11 minute walk to the festival site.

Actual routes, schedules and times can be found via http://9292.nl/en and Google Maps.

Are you traveling to Dekmantel from outside of Amsterdam? Please check out https://busjedelen.nl for the shuttle bus options.

Dekmantel Into The City is our new inner-city programme on Wednesday and Thursday, focusing on electronic live performances across multiple Amsterdam venues. From the opening concert by Space Afrika at Oude Kerk, to Darkside, Headache, and Juan Atkins at Melkweg, and STOOR Live with Speedy J, Barker, and Clark at Paradiso.

Yes, the night program for Dekmantel Festival 2026 will be announced at a later time.

Practical information for visitors will become available closer to the festival date. If you still have a question, email us at [email protected], we're happy to assist you.

Yes, we have a green festival campsite at EuroParcs Amsterdamse Bos. Camping tickets for bringing your own tent are available via our ticket shop, as well as pre-set accomodation options including a Deluxe Tent (2 guests), Comfort Cabin (2 guests), and Mobile Home Cabin (6 guests). Availability is limited.

We have a green festival campsite at EuroParcs Amsterdamse Bos, with a range of accommodation options available. The campsite is located right next to the festival grounds, at around a 15-minute walk, making it the most convenient way to fully immerse yourself in the festival experience.

Of course, you’re free to plan your stay however you like. Amsterdam is packed with great record shops, cultural spots, and Dekmantel’s Into The City and At Night programmes take place across various venues in town. The festival site is easily accessible by bike from anywhere in the city, making it easy to combine Dekmantel with a broader Amsterdam trip.

You can stay in a range of comfortable pre-set accommodation options at our festival campsite at EuroParcs Amsterdamse Bos. From Deluxe Tents for two, to cosy Comfort Cabins and Mobile Home Cabins for up to six guests. For full details, availability, and the latest updates, please visit the official ticket shop.

You can book a private cabin at the campsite via our official ticket shop, along with other pre-set accommodation options where no tent is required. Availability is limited. Please note that if you book one of these accommodations, a separate camping ticket is not needed.

If you are coming by car, we have parking options available at the visitor parking at Rietwijkeroordweg 59, Amstelveen. This location is ±15 minutes walking distance from the camping. However, it's possible to drop off your luggage first at the campsite before parking.

Parking tickets are €40,- for the entire weekend, and €20,- for a day.

Kleine Noorddijk 1, 1187 NZ Amstelveen (Amsterdamse Bos)

+31 (0) 88 070 80 90

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.europarcsresorts.c...

The camping is next to the festival site, a +/- 15 min walk.

Weekend tickets and accomodation for Dekmantel Festival 2026 are now available through our official ticketshop. Single-day tickets go on sale from January 22 at 12:00 CET for pre-registered guests, and January 23 at 12:00 CET for general public (subject to availability).

Tickets for Dekmantel Festival are available exclusively through our official ticketshop.

We strongly recommend avoiding third-party vendors like Topticketshop, Budgetticket, Onlineticketshop, TicketsNederland, Ticketfindr, Facebook, Marktplaats, or any other unofficial platforms. Dekmantel cannot guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from these sources and cannot be held liable for any fraudulent transactions. For a secure purchase, please visit our official website.

Dekmantel Festival offers a range of entrance tickets and add-ons covering the full experience across the city and at Amsterdamse Bos. For full details, current availability, and updates, please visit the official ticketshop.

Entrance tickets:
– Opening Concert tickets for Oude Kerk (Wednesday)
– Dekmantel Into The City Tickets for Paradiso and Melkweg (Thursday)
– Single-day Festival Tickets (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
– Weekend Festival Tickets (5-day, 4-day, 3-day)

Add-ons:
– Camping & accommodation options
– Shuttle bus tickets from various locations
– Lockers

Please note: tickets for the night programme will be released at a later, to-be-announced date.

Your tickets for Dekmantel Festival will become available in the MyOrder environment a few hours before the event. After purchasing, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Paylogic.

How to access your ticket:

Step 1: Open the Paylogic order confirmation email.

Step 2: Click the Manage Order button—this will take you to the MyOrder area where your ticket will appear once available.

Didn't receive the purchase confirmation email or deleted it by mistake? Check your spam folder for a Paylogic e-mail, just to be sure. You can request a new confirmation email here. For any questions, contact Paylogic via this page.

No, you cannot change or cancel the ticket. We don’t offer a refund under any circumstance. You can only resell your ticket via our official resale platform. More information will be made available in the MyOrder environment later.

Yes, you can! Take advantage of this option by selecting the Klarna* during checkout. You’ll be able to pay for your ticket in multiple parts, making it easier than ever to join Dekmantel. 

*Please note that it is possible that Klarna is not available in your country.

It is not possible to resell your Dekmantel Festival tickets yet. In the past, we’ve seen our tickets being sold at high prices on resale platforms and in unofficial ticketshops, directly after sales began. Official resell will become available later via the MyOrder environment for those who can’t make it anymore.

Please note that tickets will not become available in resale below their original purchase price. All official resale will take place exclusively through our own resale platform to ensure a fair and secure process for everyone.

Dekmantel is an independent organization. We run Dekmantel Festival driven by a deep love for music and a commitment to creating lasting experiences for our visitors and artists. When you buy your ticket directly from us, you’re helping to support and safeguard the future of our global community. It’s what allows us to keep exploring and delivering on the most adventurous realms of electronic music with the highest production level, together with the fans, artists, and behind-the-scenes teams who make it all possible.

In 2026, we’re expanding the Dekmantel Festival weekend experience into a 36-hour journey in the forest, tailored for the most adventurous electronic music heads. Adding three extra hours of musical adventure per day, Dekmantel at Dawn invites you to step into the early morning glow. Experience legendary DJs making left turns, and live acts doing morning concerts you won’t see anywhere else. This part of the program is exclusively accessible for the weekend ticket holders.

Dekmantel at Dawn unfolds in the mornings of the festival days at the Amsterdamse Bos, from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August, between 11:00 and 14:00. During these early hours, the Selectors, Greenhouse, and RADAR stages open exclusively for weekend ticket holders — an intimate, tree-canopied playground for sonic exploration on dew-kissed dance floors. For single-day ticket holders, festival grounds open at 14:00 each day.

By bike

The festival is easily accessible by bike from Amsterdam and surrounding areas, with a scenic bike ride through the Amsterdamse Bos. This is also the most sustainable option! The navigation adresss is Nieuwe Meerlaan 1, Amstelveen. Please, follow the signs and instructions of the traffic controllers to the bike parking. You can park your bicycle in the designated racks. Bikes parked outside the bike parking will be removed. Biking from Amsterdam Central Station takes approximately 45 minutes, and biking from Amsterdam Zuid takes approximately 20 minutes.

By shuttle bus

A lot of traffic is coming to Amsterdamse Bos. If you would like to avoid taxi & car traffic jams consider traveling by shuttle bus. The shuttle busses will depart from selected train and metro stations in Amsterdam. Exact stops will be shared later. The travel time will be approximately 15-20 minutes, and drives back and forth from 10:30 - 00:30. Pre-sale tickets can be bought through our ticketshop and cost €14,50 (online) and €15,50 (on-site) for a return. One-way tickets for the way back can be bought at the shuttle stop next to the festival site for €8,50.

Are you traveling to Dekmantel Festival from a different city in the Netherlands? Please check out https://busjedelen.nl for the shuttle bus options.

By public transport

It's possible to get to the festival by train or bus.

By train: Take the train to the airport (Schiphol) and from there you take bus 199, this bus will bring you in approximately 20 minutes to the festival site. The bus stop is right in front of the campsite (which is adjacent to the festival site).

By bus: From Schiphol Airport you can take bus 180/186/190/300 every couple of minutes to "Knooppunt Schiphol Noord" from where you can take bus 186 to "Amstelveen, Nieuwe Meerlaan", which goes every 30 minutes and stops at a 5 minute walking distance from the festival site. Alternative, take bus 180 from Schiphol Airport to "Knooppunt Schiphol Oost", from where it's an 11 minute walk to the festival site.

Actual routes, schedules and times can be found via http://9292.nl/en and Google Maps.

Are you traveling to Dekmantel from outside of Amsterdam? Please check out https://busjedelen.nl for the shuttle bus options.

We strongly discourage travelling to Amsterdamse Bos by car. This year, we are focusing on sustainable and efficient transport options, such as our shuttle buses and travelling by bike.

If you do need to travel by car, please carpool where possible. There will be (limited) parking available at walking distance from the festival and campsite. The address is Rietwijkeroordweg 59, Amstelveen, but we recommend entering "Nieuwe Meerlaan 1, Amstelveen" in your navigation system, this is the address of our main festival entrance. In the vicinity of the festival, follow the festival signing to either [P] festival or or Kiss&Ride. Parking tickets are €40,- for the weekend, and €20,- for a day, you can buy these upon arrival. This location is ±15 minutes walking distance from the camping, and ±20 minutes from the festival entrance. This is also the parking for the camping visitors. It's possible to drop off your luggage at the campsite before parking.

Please note: the taxi pick-up point can get very busy at the end of the festival. We kindly ask for your patience. If you wish to avoid the crowds, consider leaving a bit earlier or taking the shuttle bus back.

Lockers are definitely available during the festival. You can also buy lockers ahead of the festival via our ticketshop until a week prior to the festival.

Prices and types can be found below:

- Day locker medium €11,50

- Day locker large €14,50

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday program of Dekmantel Festival takes place at the Amsterdamse Bos (Nieuwe Meerlaan 1, Amstelveen). Generally speaking, our festival site may provide challenges for people with disabilities. Therefore, this article entails a few details about what to expect in terms of the accessibility of our terrain. We're aware that the information you need may not be listed here, so please reach out to [email protected] – we're more than happy to provide you with more specific information.

Travel

We recommend entering "Nieuwe Meerlaan 1, Amstelveen" in your navigation system, this is the address of our main festival entrance. In the vicinity of the festival follow the festival signing to either Parking or Kiss&Ride. There are a limited parking spaces reserved for those who need them (e.g. those with a EU parking card for people with disabilities). Please email [email protected] to reserve such a spot.

Bike parking

Our bike parking is located close to the entrance (±100m). We recommend arriving early to get a parking space close to the entrance, especially in case of tricycles or cargo bikes. The bike parking is not paved.

Facilities

- Entrance: there is a wheelchair-accessible entrance for wheelchairs (80–110 cm width). The width of this entrance is modular, in case of a larger size wheelchairsize, please contact nearby staff to assist you if necessary.

- Food & drinks: we have various vegetarian food and drinks on offer, all counters have a length of ±120cm. The 'Euro Wine Bar' returns to Dekmantel Festival, offering the option of enjoying a seated meal in a restaurant setting with your friends.

- First aid: our first aid stand is located closely (±50 m) to the entrance. You can store medicine in the fridge, but please contact [email protected] before the event so we can confirm that you're allowed to bring them inside (important information for our security on-site).

- Toilets: there is one central point with all toilets, including a barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible toilet.

- Stages: all stages have a maximum elevation of 2cm. Due to safety measures, the Radar stage has gates (to enable a controlled entrance of visitors), so it is not directly wheelchair accessible. However, our security staff can move these momentarily so you can pass through to the stage.

- Low-stimulus area: our social safety hub is located in the heart of the festival: if you need a short break or are looking for a spot with less stimuli, we recommend to visit them.

Dekmantel Into The City is our new inner-city programme on Wednesday and Thursday, focusing on electronic live performances across multiple Amsterdam venues. From the opening concert by Space Afrika at Oude Kerk, to Darkside, Headache, and Juan Atkins at Melkweg, and STOOR Live with Speedy J, Barker, and Clark at Paradiso.

The opening concert for Dekmantel Festival 2026 will take place on July 29 at Oude Kerk. This year, the
honour goes to the boundary-pushing UK ambient duo, Space Afrika.

Only the 5-day wristband gives access to the opening concert at Oude Kerk on Wednesday, July 29. A seperate ticket is required and available in the ticketshop.

Only the 4-day and 5-day wristbands include access to both Melkweg and Paradiso on Thursday, July 30. If you hold another ticket type, a separate ticket is required for each venue and can be purchased via the ticketshop.

The concerts are suitable for all ages. Hearing protection mandatory up to the age of 18.

All locations are accessible by wheelchair. It is advisable to contact the location(s) in advance to discuss the specific accessibility options and to arrange any assistance.

Yes, the night program for Dekmantel Festival 2026 will be announced at a later time.

Only the 5-day wristband gives full access to all venues of the Dekmantel At Night programme. If you hold another ticket type, a separate night ticket is required for each venue and can be purchased via the ticketshop.