3 DAYS IN THE DAM
24–26 April 2026 · Amsterdam, NL
Jungle • Drum & Bass • Hardcore • Old Skool • Iconic Venues • Boat Parties • Pop-ups
Amsterdam Forever is the King’s Day Weekender festival across the most iconic venues, unforgettable boat parties and coffee shop pop-ups in the city that has it all - Amsterdam.
WHAT IS AMSTERDAM FOREVER?
Amsterdam Forever is the ultimate King’s Day Weekend festival — three days of Jungle, Drum & Bass, Old Skool and Hardcore across Amsterdam’s most iconic venues, legendary boat parties and cultural spaces.
From the most iconic venues in Europe to sunset cruises, Amsterdam Forever brings together world-class talent, historic party locations and an international crowd for one unforgettable weekend.
THE TALENT
Three Days. Legendary Artists. Iconic Locations.
From world-class headliners to intimate pop-ups and canal sessions, Amsterdam Forever brings together the sound, the city and the culture for one unforgettable King’s Day weekend.
ANDY C
The undisputed king of drum & bass and Jungle returns to Amsterdam for a headline performance that defines the weekend. Expect precision mixing, timeless anthems and a crowd in full flight.
RONI SIZE
A true pioneer of drum & bass and one of the most influential artists in UK dance music history. From Reprazent classics to modern-day energy, Roni Size brings heritage, power and prestige to Amsterdam Forever.
DJ HYPE
One of the most respected DJs in drum & bass, DJ Hype delivers raw energy, flawless technique and timeless anthems. Expect high-impact selections and a masterclass in crowd control.
GROOVERIDER
One of the founding fathers of drum & bass and true architects of the culture. Grooverider brings decades of underground heritage, legendary selections and an atmosphere only a pioneer can create.
HIXXY
A global icon of happy hardcore and one of the most loved names in rave history. Hixxy delivers euphoric melodies, hands-in-the-air moments and pure old-school energy that defines the Forever sound.
DOUGAL
One of the founding figures of UK hardcore and a true architect of rave culture. With a career spanning decades and an endless catalogue of anthems, Dougal delivers euphoric melodies, hands-in-the-air moments and pure old-school energy that defines the Forever sound.
SLIPMATT
A true rave legend and one of the original architects of UK hardcore. Slipmatt delivers old skool skills, timeless classics and authentic energy straight from the roots of the scene.
SCOTT BROWN
DJ Scott Brown, Scottish Hardcore DJ and producer. UK Hardcore, Ducth Hardcore, Early Rave & Old Skool Legend
BOAT PARTIES
Experience Amsterdam like never before.
Our famous boat parties take the rave onto the canals — floating dancefloors, open-air decks and heavyweight DJs soundtracking the biggest weekend of the year.
Limited capacity. Extremely high demand.
Multiple boat party sessions across the weekend
RAVE ON THE WATER
Sunset & daytime cruises
Foundational DJs & MCs onboard
THE FOREVER EXPERIENCE
THE BEST VENUES
The most authentic rave experience since 1989
Carefully curated line-ups from scene pioneers
International crowd from across Europe & beyond
Unique atmosphere you can’t recreate anywhere else.
“Three days. One city. The ultimate rave weekender.”
THE BEST RAVE EXPERIENCE YOU WILL EVER HAVE
FAQs
Amsterdam Forever takes place across multiple iconic locations. Friday night is at Melkweg (Lijnbaansgracht 234A). Saturday night is at Het Sieraad (Postjesweg 1). Boat parties depart from Pier 14, De Ruijterkade 14, behind Amsterdam Centraal Station. Wristband collection and the Friday pre-party are at The Bulldog Palace, Leidseplein 15. The Sunday closing party is at The Bulldog Hotel Lounge Bar, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 220.
Amsterdam Forever is a three-day weekender with multiple events across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Your weekend ticket covers both main club nights — Friday at Melkweg and Saturday at Het Sieraad — plus the Saturday daytime pop-ups, the Sunday closing party and VIP afterparty access. Boat parties are a separate add-on. You don't have to do everything — the weekend is designed to flow at your own pace.
Beyond the two main club nights, your weekend includes: the Saturday daytime pop-up bike soundsystem at Pier 14 (free, from 13:00), a chill session at The Black Dog bar and terrace (from 16:00), the Sunday closing party at The Bulldog Hotel Lounge Bar (from 12:00) and access to the secret location VIP afterparty on Sunday evening. Boat parties on Saturday afternoon are a separate add-on ticket at £45 per person.
A weekend ticket covers both club nights and all daytime activities — it's the best way to experience the full weekend. Single night tickets are also available for Melkweg (Friday) and Het Sieraad (Saturday) at £39 per person for those who can't make the full weekend. Boat party tickets are a separate add-on at £45. VIP weekend tickets are available at £279 and include fast track entry, VIP bar and lounge access at all venues, and guaranteed entry to the Sunday secret location afterparty.
Yes. VIP weekend tickets are available at £279 per person. VIP includes fast track entry at all venues, access to the VIP bar and VIP lounge throughout the weekend, and guaranteed entry to the Sunday secret location VIP afterparty. Standard weekend ticket holders get Sunday afterparty access subject to availability. Book at amsterdamforever.com/book-tickets.
Amsterdam is around a one-hour flight from most UK airports, with multiple daily services. There is also a direct Eurostar from London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal in around four hours. Driving via ferry or the Eurotunnel is also popular. All main club venues are within easy reach of Amsterdam Centraal by tram or taxi.
Return flights from the UK typically range from £80–£150 if booked in advance. King's Day is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year so book early for the best prices. Flights are not included in your Amsterdam Forever ticket price.
Amsterdam is compact and very easy to get around. Most venues are walkable from the city centre or a short tram ride apart. Trams run late into the night, bikes are widely available to hire, and taxis operate 24/7. The GVB app is useful for tram routes. Note that King's Day is extremely busy — allow extra time between venues and consider walking where possible.
Anywhere in or close to central Amsterdam works well. Popular areas include Centrum, Oud-West and De Pijp — all well connected by tram and close to the venues. King's Day weekend is one of the busiest in Amsterdam so book accommodation as early as possible.
Yes — King's Day is one of Amsterdam's busiest weekends with over a million people in the city. Hotels and Airbnbs book up months in advance and prices rise sharply closer to the date. We strongly recommend securing accommodation as soon as possible.
Wristbands are collected in person — they are not posted out. Collection points are: Friday 24 April at The Bulldog Palace, Leidseplein 15 (12:00–19:00); Saturday 25 April at Pier 14, De Ruijterkade 14 (from 13:00) and The Black Dog, Spuistraat 223a (from 16:00). Bring your booking confirmation and valid photo ID. You cannot enter any event without your wristband so collect it before heading to the venue.
Boat parties are a separate add-on ticket at £45 per person and are not included in the weekend ticket. There are two boats running simultaneously on Saturday 25 April afternoon — the Jungle/DNB boat (14:00–18:00) and the Hardcore boat (15:00–19:00). Both depart from Pier 14, De Ruijterkade 14, behind Amsterdam Centraal. You can only attend one as they run at the same time. Book at amsterdamforever.com/book-boat-party.
Both boat parties run on Saturday 25 April afternoon. The Jungle/DNB boat departs at 14:00 and returns at 18:00. The Hardcore boat departs at 15:00 and returns at 19:00. Both depart from Pier 14, De Ruijterkade 14, behind Amsterdam Centraal Station. As they overlap, you can only attend one — choose your sound and book in advance as spaces are limited.
Yes. Amsterdam Forever is open to all international attendees. Tickets are priced in GBP but Easol accepts all major international cards and converts automatically. Travel from Europe to Amsterdam is straightforward — multiple airlines fly direct from major European cities, and Amsterdam Centraal is well connected by rail across Europe.
Yes. Full set times and stage splits will be released closer to the event. Follow Amsterdam Forever on social media and check amsterdamforever.com/schedule for the latest updates. The schedule page already has the full day-by-day programme with venue details.
Follow Amsterdam Forever on Instagram and sign up via the website for email updates. All announcements — including set times, schedule updates and any last-minute changes — will be shared across official channels first.
REVIEWS
We had our first ever Forever experience last night (Forever Jungle) — WOW, what a night!
Banging tunes, incredible vibes, and everything was organised perfectly. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, the toilets were spotless all night, and even the dance floor was constantly cleaned — I’ve been raving for 30 years and I’ve never experienced that before!
The sound system was absolutely brilliant too. I can’t wait for the next one — I’ll be attending until my legs don’t work anymore!
Thank you from some very happy ravers!
From the beginning till the end this was a fantastic experience. Security thorough but very friendly. Venue... = Just like old times.. music ...just what my soul needed. So many happy friendly faces, everyone was there to have a good time and it made the atmosphere electric. Can't wait to do next year's event.
