Loveland Festival (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 2026

About

From the lakeside lawns of Loveland Festival near Amsterdam’s Sloterpark to the heart of the dancefloor on August 8-9, 2026, the stage is set for an unforgettable celebration of electronic music culture. Marking another chapter in its storied history, the music festival invites you to lose yourself amid sprawling green parkland, shimmering waters, and powerful beats that echo into the night. With a lineup that spans techno, house, progressive, and live-electronic formats, this edition backs up its promise with nearly 80 international and Dutch talent hand-picked to energize, uplift and transform the crowd.

Last year’s 30-year anniversary edition already raised the bar: luminaries such as Adam Beyer, Jeff Mills, CamelPhat and Amelie Lens delivered defining moments across multiple stages, while emerging names brought fresh energy and sound-design that turned heads. For 2026 the vision expands further: stages will merge art and architecture with music in new ways, sound systems will bring every beat to your bones, and the natural setting will be woven deeply into the experience. Expect long hours of music from afternoon into midnight, multiple themed areas, hidden audio-immersive zones among the trees, and visuals that don’t just accompany the music—they visually narrate it.

That said, Loveland remains grounded in its communal spirit. Whether you’ve been attending for decades or it’s your first open-air festival, you’ll find yourself among a welcoming crowd united by the groove. The layout allows for discovery: meandering paths around lakes, shade beneath trees, quiet corners away from the main stage, and gathering points that feel both sociable and spacious. The setting itself enhances the sound: reflections off the water, sunset skies behind the towers, forest edges that echo the bass.

This year’s edition also emphasizes sustainability, local food and beverage partners, and easy access from Amsterdam’s transit network. With bike paths, shuttle buses and nearby lodging options, the festival invites seamless arrival and departure so you remain focused on the moment, not the logistics. On the whole, Loveland 2026 is more than just dancing—it’s immersion. From morning light to twilight shadows, from deep techno pulses to euphoric house grooves, it promises to be a weekend you’ll carry with you long after the final track fades.