Spring is finally here! The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the first parties are a fact. Say hello to festival season 2022! Do you want to know which cool dance festivals the Netherlands has to offer? We enlisted 7 dutch dance festivals you can’t miss in 2022. Enjoy!

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7th Sunday

When? 5 June

The all-round music festival in the Netherlands organized by Par-T. Expect a line-up of over 120 artists divided over 16 areas. With artists such as Lucas & Steve, La Fuente and Tiësto, the terrain in Erp promises to be a true festival paradise!

Ploegendienst

When? 2 & 3 July

Sitting around waiting for something to happen is what you do at work. Ploegendienst is for all the hard workers who love a pleasant working atmosphere, the best colleagues around them and a work floor full of spectacular surprises. With a varied program full of national and international artists, your feet will not stop. The Galderse Meren in Breda is the place to be on 2 and 3 July.

Milkshake

When? 30 & 31 July

Welcome to the wonderful world of Milkshake, where love is the main ingredient.

Milkshake is a dance festival that has been developed from the idea that everything is possible. At the end of July, the Westerpark in Amsterdam will be all about house, disco, pop, urban and many other music styles. Convinced? We are!

Solar

When? 4 till 7 August

One of the most creative festivals in the Netherlands returns! And also this year 800 creative people and artists are building the festival. Expect alternative sports, crazy games, beautiful buildings, art and a playful theater. Nothing will be left out musically either. Live acts will alternate with DJs and other big names for a very diverse program. Oh, and there is also a campsite, water pistol fight and silent disco. Sounds good right?

Paperclip

When? 27 August

Love is... paperclip. Paperclip guarantees original and fun parties with a great atmosphere. Shake your booty, go hard in the hardstyle tent or rock out to tech house. There is plenty to do on the Duynenwater estate in Eersel. Make sure you have an unforgettable day, we take care of the experience afterwards. Deal?

Draaimolen

9 & 10 September

Draaimolen is a dynamic event organization from Tilburg that explores the relationship between music and visual arts, and with its endeavors strives to blur the boundaries separating the two. The festival will cover two days, taking place on Friday September 9th and Saturday September 10th in the woods of the beloved MOB complex.

Ever since the beginning of Draaimolen, the organisation has focused on an aesthetic cohesion of electronic music, art installations and stage designs, while letting the nature that surrounds it guide the overall experience.

Amsterdam Dance Event

When? 19 till 23 October

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the most upfront, influential and educational gathering for electronic music and its industry. With its conference, festival and educational breeding ground, ADE is a solid foundation for future generations of electronic music professionals. The event attracts a total of more than 1,000 events in nearly 200 locations across its multidisciplinary program; for five days and nights, the city of Amsterdam truly breathes electronic music.

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