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

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 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. The venues for the night programme are RADION, Garage Noord, ISO, and RAUM.

Wed. 29 July
Oude Kerk | Ouderkerksplein 23, Amsterdam

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

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

Fri. Sat. Sun. 31 July – 2 August
RADION | Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam
Garage Noord | Gedempt Hamerkanaal 40, 1021 KM
ISO | Isolatorweg 17, 1014 AS Amsterdam

Sun. 2 August
RAUM | Humberweg 3, 1043 AC Amsterdam

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

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 renting a bike. There are numerous bike rental shops all over Amsterdam. When renting a bike, ensure that it comes with lights and a sturdy lock, as bike theft is common in the city.

Yes! The Dekmantel night program can be viewed here.

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.

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

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.

You can download the Dekmantel app from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Just search for 'Dekmantel' and install it.

If you're an iOS user who has had the app over the past few years, you don't need to download anything new. It's the same app, so simply head to the App Store and update it to the latest version to get this year's festival info.

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, which is transferred to an organization 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.

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 program 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.

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.

Yes, if you can no longer make it to Dekmantel Festival you can resell your tickets via our official resale platform.

Step 1: Open the Paylogic order confirmation email.
Step 2: Click the Manage Order button to open the MyOrder area.
Step 3: Click the More actions button and select Sell. You will be redirected to the resale platform.

You can find our official resale platform here.

Please note that this is the only safe, and secure way to buy or sell tickets directly with other festival visitors. Our platform offers fair pricing, with 100% of the face value as a maximum selling price. Each purchased resale ticket is newly issued with a unique barcode; the seller’s original ticket is invalidated, preventing duplicates or fraud.

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.

A weekend wristband is person-specific and cannot be transferred to others.

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 expected around Amsterdamse Bos. If you would like to avoid taxi and car traffic jams, we recommend traveling by shuttle bus. The shuttle buses will depart from Amstel Station, stop A1 on the bus platform. 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.

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.

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

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, along with STOOR Live, Speedy J and Barker 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.

The Dekmantel At Night program can be viewed here. 

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

Dekmantel At Night takes place across four different venues, and each venue follows its own age policy:
ISO: 18+
Radion: 18+
Garage: 21+
Raum: 21+

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.

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), Mobile Home Cabin (6 guests), Berkel Cabin (2 guests), Forest lodge (4 guests). Availability is limited.

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.

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.

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.

During the festival, cars, caravans, campers, and bicycles are prohibited in the park for Dekmantel and EuroParcs guests. Only EuroParcs staff members have exemptions for this.

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.

You can check in to the campsite on Thursday, July 30. Check-out is on Monday, August 3, at 10:00 a.m.

For any questions, contact EuroParcs at [email protected]

Dekmantel festival operates under the established Code of Conduct and House Rules. We strongly encourage all attendees to familiarise themselves with these guidelines prior to entering the festival grounds. Compliance with this Code of Conduct is mandatory for everyone involved in the festival — including visitors, crew members, volunteers, security personnel, partners, freelancers, and other stakeholders such as artists, photographers, and videographers. Anyone found to be in violation of these guidelines may receive a warning or be asked to leave the festival grounds.

Yes, first aid (EHBO) is available throughout the festival. During festival hours, a mobile medical team will be present on-site, along with emergency response teams in the immediate area. You'll also find a clearly marked first aid post located close to the entrance. Please know that our first aid team is there to help you — if you're not feeling well, don't hesitate to stop by for a check-up.

You can find our Social Safety Team in their Social Safety Hub, near the foodcourt. They are recognisable by their black vests with yellow "Social Safety Team" print on the back.

In case you are feeling overwhelmed, you can approach our Social Safety Team who are recognisable by black vests with yellow "Social Safety Team" print written on the back. They are happy to assist you. You can also visit them at the social safety hub, at the heart of the festival terrain, find them on the map.

If you need to pump or extract milk during the festival, you can approach the Social Safety Team. They are able to offer you a private and comfortable place to pump and store your milk. The Team is recognisable by vests with "Social Safety Team" written on the back, find them on the map.

All food served at Dekmantel Festival is vegetarian. We offer a variety of food options, including gluten free, nut free and vegan meals. Please take in mind we can't guarantee the food will be completely free of (traces of) your allergens. Please reach out to us via [email protected] if you have any questions about this or need to bring your own food.

Absolutely – we care about your hearing and we strongly advise you to wear protection. We offer Alpine earplugs, renowned for their comfort and high-fidelity sound quality. They will be available for purchase at our merchandise stand.

Dekmantel Festival strives to ensure holistic festival experience, where the joy of witnessing live performances and DJ sets, and dancing together is enjoyed in the moment. That is why we encourage all the visitors to avoid using their phones (or other devices) for filming or taking photos on the dancefloor.

(Professional) cameras are not permitted on the premises.

You can take your own bottle to the festival as long as it's empty.

You can smoke or vape on a majority of the festival terrain, however, it is strictly prohibited to smoke under any of the roofs, canopies or any covered areas. Also, please pick up a portable ashtray at the entrance (or share one with your friends!). These are reusable – once it's full, simply empty your ashtray in a nearby bin.

For vapes or e-cigarettes, please do not throw them in regular trash bins. This prevents potential fires caused by batteries during disposal and allows for proper recycling of materials harmful to the environment. Discard them at a drop-off bin for small appliances at various supermarkets.

There is an absolute zero-tolerance policy in regard to the possession, sale, purchase or use of hard drugs at the festival site and the campsite. A maximum of 5 grams of soft drugs is allowed at the festival, but please note that pre-rolled joints are not allowed.

No, it is not allowed to bring your bike battery onto the festival ground or store it in a locker due to safety regulations.

Medication is allowed only in unopened packaging – but in order to guarantee that you can bring it inside, please contact [email protected]. It's also possible to store (previously registered) medication at the first aid stand, where we have cooled storage. If you have any other questions about this, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help!

Yes, you can take your own sunscreen as long as the packaging is not under pressure and unopened (no sprays). There is also sunscreen available at the toilets, merchandise and first aid stand.

Personal food and drinks, perfume bottles, folded and regular umbrellas, pressurized spray bottles (e.g., deodorant or sunscreen) are not allowed on the festival grounds. Please leave these items at home.

All found items will be collected at the cash registers point on the grounds during the festival. Lost something? Then check our iLost page first here, where all found items are tracked by our staff during the event. All found items during break down will also be registered via iLost. Lost items are available for pick-up at iLost (Zekeringstraat 17A, 1014 BM, Amsterdam) from Wednesday August 5.

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.