📅 June 7 - June 8, 2025
📍 Utrecht, Netherlands

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Every summer, Utrecht becomes the epicenter of hard-hitting electronic beats as Verknipt Festival returns, delivering a relentless, high-energy celebration of techno and harder styles. Set to shake the city once again in 2025, Verknipt promises another powerful edition, combining cutting-edge lineups, raw stage production, and an electrifying atmosphere—cementing its reputation as a standout music festival in Europe’s underground scene.

Since its inception, Verknipt has gained notoriety for its no-nonsense approach to festival programming. Unlike mainstream festivals, Verknipt focuses squarely on harder genres of electronic music, curating lineups that feature heavyweights from the techno, hard techno, and industrial scenes. Previous editions have hosted names like I Hate Models, Dax J, Kobosil, and Paula Temple, ensuring an unrelenting sound experience that keeps crowds moving from start to finish.

Held at the expansive grounds of Utrecht’s Papendorp, the festival offers multiple stages, each designed with raw, industrial aesthetics and state-of-the-art sound systems. Verknipt’s signature vibe is all about intensity, freedom, and unity, attracting a devoted, energetic crowd that shares a passion for harder electronic styles.

In 2025, Verknipt Festival continues to push boundaries, promising an even more powerful journey into the depths of techno and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned raver or looking to explore a more intense side of the electronic music spectrum, Verknipt offers an unmatched festival experience in the heart of the Netherlands.

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Highlights

Full Lineup

6EJOU b2b myu:sa, Aida Arko, Adrián Mills, Bella Claxton, BLYSS [violin set], Bollmann, BØĘRY, Cloudy, Don Woezik, DYEN, GWELD (live), In Verruf, JAZZY (2) b2b JOWI, JO3Y3T, KARAH, KUKO, KRUELTY, LAMMER, LS41, Luca van Oss, Nico Moreno, Nikolina b2b Neon Graveyard, NOVAH, NYCO (NL), SANTØS, SAS (2), SUP, Zorza, 1 Afem Syko b2b Fenrick, CALLUSH, Cancel b2b Rebekah, CARV b2b Vorteks, CLAWZ, CORTES, DJ GUESTLIST, D|K|OXY b2b Ema Leo, EMILIJA b2b Helena Lauwaert, Fantasm, FØSS, Holy Priest, INFEED b2b SLVL, Jayron, KLOFAMA, La Penderie Noire, Lene Ma Rue, Luciid b2b Per Pleks, Mad Dog, Onlynumbers, Pawlowski, Rorganic, Toxic Machinery, Vall Du Son, Winson, XIBEN, XRTN, 2 BASSWELL B2B ONLYNUMBERS, CARV B2B HOLY PRIEST, CLOUDY B2B NOVAH, DYEN B2B FANTASM, KARAH B2B KLOFAMA, NICO MORENO, PAUL ELSTAK B2B CYNTHIA SPIERING, WINSON, 3 APHØTIC B3B NYCO B3B XRTN

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FAQs

Verknipt Festival 2025 will be held at the iconic Utrecht Science Park in Utrecht, Netherlands, offering expansive open-air grounds perfect for high-energy performances.
The festival is set to take place on June 7 and June 8, 2025, delivering two action-packed days of electronic music.
The 2025 lineup features hard-hitting acts such as Rebekah, Nico Moreno, DYEN, and DJ Mad Dog, along with many renowned names in the hard techno and hardcore scenes.
Tickets are available exclusively via Verknipt’s official website. Various ticket tiers, including day passes and weekend passes, tend to sell out quickly, so early purchase is advised.
Verknipt Festival is known for its intense and energetic focus on hard techno, raw techno, hardcore, and industrial sounds, making it a must-attend event for lovers of the harder styles.

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