Loveland Festival is one of the longest-running and most beloved electronic music festivals of Amsterdam. On 8 and 9 August 2026, Sloterpark – with its lake, woods and beaches – becomes a two-day playground for around 60,000 techno and house lovers.

Techno with a view

Since 1995, Loveland has stood for quality line-ups without gimmicks: international headliners and Amsterdam heroes across multiple stages, set around the Sloterplas lake. Expect melodic techno at sunset over the water, raw warehouse sounds in the woods, and the famous Loveland atmosphere – friendly, mixed and dedicated to the music.

Good to know

• Two days, two vibes: Saturday traditionally runs deeper and harder; Sunday is the classic Loveland day that ends with an all-crowd singalong closing
• Setting: stages around the Sloterplas, with swimming spots nearby for the brave
• Crowd: a loyal, slightly older dance audience – less about influencers, more about the music

Practical information

• Dates: Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026
• Location: Sloterpark, Amsterdam Nieuw-West
• Getting there: tram 17 or metro 50 + short walk; cycling from the centre takes ~25 minutes
• Tickets: day and weekend tickets via loveland.nl

Loveland weekend overlaps with the Grachtenfestival – you can literally go from classical music on the canals to techno by the lake in one weekend. Book accommodation early.