Het outdoor festivalseizoen loopt langzaam richting zijn einde, maar stilzitten zit er voorlopig nog niet in. Sterker nog: tot het einde van 2026 kun je ieder weekend naar een feest in de hardere stijlen. Van Decibel outdoor en Supremacy tot Hard Bass, REBELLiON en Thunderdome: de kalender staat de komende maanden bomvol.
ALSO READ: 70% of young people take time off after attending a major event
There are still 19 weekends to go before we welcome 2027, and every single one has something to offer. That’s why we’re highlighting the biggest recommendation for each week, while also giving you the other options for that weekend. These are 19 weekends that could completely fill up the rest of your 2026.
August 28-30: Decibel outdoor
There can really only be one event at the top of the list for the final weekend of August: Decibel outdoor. For three days, the festival takes over Beekse Bergen and covers virtually every corner of the harder styles across dozens of stages. From hardstyle and raw to hardcore, uptempo and classics: anyone looking to celebrate the outdoor festival season one more time can spend an entire weekend here.
September 5: Into The Madness
One week later, we cross the border for Into The Madness. The German festival celebrates its fifth anniversary this year and returns to Seepark Zülpich, where it has quickly developed into one of the bigger harder styles festivals just across the Dutch border. For this special edition, the organization is going all out with a broad line-up covering everything from hardstyle and raw to hardcore and uptempo
Also this weekend:
| Date | Event | Location |
| Sep 5 | Zino Classixs Outdoor | Landsard Beach, Eindhoven |
| Sep 5 | Rauwe Kicks | Doornroosje, Nijmegen |
September 12: Reignite Festival
Those looking to hit the festival grounds one last time on September 12 for a solid dose of hardstyle classics can head to Reignite Festival. In Vinkel, the final outdoor edition of the summer is all about the sounds of the past, bringing together different generations of hardstyle classics. This makes Reignite the perfect option for anyone looking to close out the festival season with nostalgia, melodies and the tracks that have shaped hardstyle throughout the years.
Raveolution Outdoor
On Saturday, September 12, Raveolution returns with The Outdoor Reunion. At Strand Tien in Oss, the day is all about the sounds of the past, with oldschool, early rave and millennium hardcore taking center stage. That makes Raveolution the perfect option for those who prefer to go back to the sound of the old days and spend an entire day enjoying the classics and artists that helped shape hardcore throughout the years.
Also this weekend:
| Date | Event | Location |
| Sep 11 | BMBERJCK B-Day Bash | Switch, Helden |
| Sep 11 | Blacklist & Inurfase presents ZAAGSTEP by Dr Donk | Bootshaus, Keulen |
| Sep 12 | Rocketfest | Maassilo, Rotterdam |
September 19: TITANIUM Festival
One week later, TITANIUM Festival is on the agenda. On Saturday, September 19, the hardcore festival returns to Recreatiegebied Middelwaard in Vianen, where The Crystal Core once again brings together all sides of hardcore. From early and mainstream to frenchcore and uptempo: with major names and special battles on the line-up, TITANIUM is the destination for hardcore lovers this weekend.
September 26: Supremacy
On Saturday, September 26, the Brabanthallen will once again be completely dedicated to Supremacy. With State of Distortion, the event once again underlines its important position within raw hardstyle. This edition revolves around the combination of established acts and the new generation, with almost the entire line-up consisting of exclusive live concepts. In doing so, Supremacy is not only focusing on the present, but above all on the future of raw.
Also this weekend: Jay Reeve presents Melodic Madness
Those who prefer the more melodic side of hardstyle on September 26 can head to Jay Reeve presents Melodic Madness at 013 Tilburg. For this edition, the event introduces a new Boiler Room setting, placing the artists right in the middle of the crowd. With exclusive shows, special reunions and, of course, plenty of euphoric hardstyle, Melodic Madness offers the perfect counterpart to the raw violence taking over the Brabanthallen.
October 3: Knockout Outdoor
For those attending in Australia on October 3, Knockout Outdoor – Level Up takes over ENGIE Stadium and the surrounding grounds in Sydney. Known as the largest harder styles festival in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian giant brings together 40+ artists across three massive areas, covering everything from hardstyle and raw to hardcore and uptempo. For 2026, HSU is taking things up another level with its biggest production yet and the highest festival mainstage ever built in Australia.
Also this weekend: SYNDICATE
On Saturday, October 3, we cross the German border once again for SYNDICATE. During The Hardest Night of the Year, the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund will be filled with more than 40 acts spread across four different floors. From hardstyle and raw to early hardcore and uptempo: with room for different generations and movements within the harder styles, SYNDICATE is the most complete destination this weekend for anyone looking to keep going deep into the night.
October 10: Hard Bass
After seven years of absence, Hard Bass makes a one-off return to the GelreDome on Saturday, October 10. To celebrate B2S’ 25th anniversary, the iconic team concept is being revived with Journey Through Hardstyle, with the familiar four teams taking the crowd through the full spectrum of the genre. Nostalgic tracks from the past will be mixed with today’s hardstyle, allowing this comeback to both celebrate Hard Bass’ rich history and showcase where the scene stands today.
Also this weeekend: Partyraiser Birthday
October 17: Let’s Get Hyper
On Saturday, October 17, Lekkerfaces takes another major step with Let’s Get Hyper. For his very first solo event, the uptempo artist takes over 013 in Tilburg, with his signature hyper sound at the heart of the event. With several special sets and collaborations, it promises to be much more than just one long solo show. For uptempo lovers, Let’s Get Hyper is therefore the place to be this weekend.
Classified – Off The Grid
Those looking for a rawer setting on October 17 can head to Classified – Off The Grid. At Park Lingezegen in Elst, Classified deliberately moves away from traditional event venues for an outdoor rave where the underground atmosphere takes center stage. With a heavy dose of raw and uptempo, Off The Grid offers an alternative for those who like their weekends hard, unpolished and just a little different.
Also this weekend: Neophyte Presents: Always Hardcore
Hardcore fans can head to Neophyte Presents: Always Hardcore at Vibes Eindhoven on October 17. During History of Hardcore, Neophyte takes center stage for no less than five hours, taking the crowd through different eras of his career and the history of hardcore. A lengthy musical journey through the classics, with one of the most influential names in Dutch hardcore as the common thread.
October 24: Vroeger Was Alles Beter (Indoor)
On Saturday, October 24, Vroeger Was Alles Beter Indoor returns to the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch. Under the banner The Next Level in Classics, the concept takes its indoor edition to the next level with an expanded set-up and a line-up entirely focused on the different generations of hardstyle classics. The event dives deeper than ever into the sounds of the past, bringing the iconic tracks that shaped the scene back to life. For hardstyle classics lovers, this makes it one of the most complete indoor editions yet.
October 31: Pussy lounge
On Saturday, October 31, Pussy lounge makes a one-off return to Rotterdam Ahoy. The iconic freestyle concept was voted back by tens of thousands of fans during the B2S ON DEMAND campaign and is being revived especially for B2S’ 25th anniversary. This Halloween, the RTM Stage will once again be filled with the signature Pussy lounge madness, where freestyle, hardstyle and hardcore effortlessly blend together. The event is already completely sold out.
Also this weekend: Faceless pres. Psycho City
Those looking to cross the border during Halloween can head to Faceless pres. Psycho City at the Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen on October 30 and 31. For this two-day Halloween special, Faceless transforms the industrial venue into a dark harder styles city, featuring 100 DJs and live acts spread across several areas. From hardstyle and raw to hardcore and uptempo, Psycho City offers two full days of harder styles mayhem for Halloween.
November 7: 15 Years of Gunz For Hire
On Saturday, November 7, the full 15-year legacy of Gunz For Hire comes together during their own event at The Dome in Haaren. The anniversary show is being billed as the biggest RAW Classics event of the fall and will take visitors on an 11-hour journey through the history of raw hardstyle. With several special shows, returning concepts and a production packed with visuals, pyro and lasers, this will serve as the grand finale of Gunz For Hire’s 15 Years chapter.
Snakepit – 10 Years At Full Speed
Those choosing uptempo on November 7 can head to Snakepit – 10 Years At Full Speed at the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven. Snakepit is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is going all out for this special edition, with an event entirely dedicated to a decade of uptempo. Expect the typical Snakepit intensity, with the tempo going full throttle from the very beginning until the final moments of the day.
Dirty Workz at Phantom
There’s plenty happening outside the Netherlands on November 7 as well. Dirty Workz is heading to Phantom in Paris for a full label takeover. Alongside all the raw classics and uptempo options in the Netherlands, hardstyle fans can therefore head to the French capital for a night dedicated entirely to the recognizable Dirty Workz sound.
Also this weekend: Paul Elstak Presents: Wanna Play?
November 14: REBELLiON Indoor
On Saturday, November 14, REBELLiON Indoor returns to The Dome in Haaren. The twelfth edition revolves around Break The System, with more than 70 raw and uptempo artists spread across four different areas for twelve hours. With a large number of exclusive specials, LIVE acts and battles, combined with an extensive production featuring lasers, pyro and visuals, REBELLiON once again promises to bring the atmosphere of a major outdoor festival inside the fully covered The Dome.
November 21: The AR Gang Show
On Saturday, November 21, The AR Gang Show returns to the Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf. The concept surrounding AR Gang once again delivers a program built around special combinations and exclusive performances. Various artists from within and around the collective will be paired up especially for this event, alongside new live acts and a special closing. The AR Gang Show therefore promises to be exactly what the concept has become known for: an unpredictable mix of raw, hardstyle and plenty of chaos.
Also this weekend: Resonate
Hardcore fans also have another option on November 21 with Resonate – The Core Collision at the Autotron in Rosmalen. This edition revolves around a massive Holland vs. Italy clash, bringing hardcore legends from both countries head-to-head. With 100% hardcore classics, special battles and exclusive LIVE shows, Resonate is all about the tracks and artists that have shaped hardcore throughout the years.
November 28: a weekend full of choices
I AM HARDSTYLE – 25 Years Brennan Heart
On Saturday, November 28, the Autotron will be completely dedicated to I AM HARDSTYLE – 25 Years Brennan Heart. This one-off anniversary show brings together 25 years of Brennan Heart in one major journey through his career and the history of hardstyle. From the sound of his early years to his music today, different chapters of his career will come together during his biggest solo show to date.
15 Years of Radical Redemption – RESURREXION
On that same day, Radical Redemption celebrates fifteen years of his career with RESURREXION at the Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht. The anniversary is both a look back at the biggest moments of his career and a personal thank-you to his fans, with a show that brings together different phases of his journey.
Loudness
Loudness also makes its comeback on November 28 at the Maassilo in Rotterdam. After more than seven years of absence, the concept returns for one night only as part of B2S’ 25th anniversary, combining classics with today’s raw sound across three areas.
Dimitri K – Sacrifice Day
Those who want to take things even harder can head to Dimitri K – Sacrifice Day at Breepark in Breda. The uptempo event has grown into an established name within the genre and is entirely dedicated to fast kicks and high energy.
December 5: Origins – Unresolved
On Saturday, December 5, Origins is entirely dedicated to Unresolved. During this artist special at the Autotron, his long-running career within raw hardstyle will be celebrated with a full day of RAW Classics. His most iconic moments and recognizable sound form the common thread throughout the event, as Origins once again puts the spotlight on an artist who has left a major mark on the history of raw.
December 11 & 12: Thunderdome
On Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12, Thunderdome takes over the AFAS Dome in Antwerp for two completely different nights of hardcore. Friday is dedicated to the Golden Era, diving back into the genre’s rich history, while Saturday brings together the past, present and future of hardcore. With two completely different approaches, Thunderdome turns the weekend into a full-on hardcore experience.
Also this weekend: Spoontech Society
Those who prefer raw hardstyle on Saturday can head to Spoontech Society at the Autotron in Rosmalen. The event revolves entirely around the distinctive Spoontech sound, putting the dark, industrial and uncompromising side of raw front and center. Spoontech Society therefore offers a hard-hitting alternative to the hardcore violence taking place in Antwerp.
December 19: Annihilation
On Saturday, December 19, Annihilation returns to the Autotron in Rosmalen. From the very beginning, the concept has deliberately focused on one clear direction: bouncy uptempo. While many hardcore events combine several styles, Annihilation is entirely dedicated to the hardest and fastest segment of the scene. Following its first outdoor edition this summer, the December edition delivers another massive dose of uptempo to close out the year.
December 27: Classified vs Overdrive – The Final Verdict [Case Reopened]
On Sunday, December 27, Classified and Overdrive close out the harder styles year with The Final Verdict [Case Reopened] at De Vasim in Nijmegen. Following the first confrontation between the two organizations, the infamous court case is reopened, with the venue once again completely dedicated to uptempo. Combining Classified’s underground identity with Overdrive’s signature energy, the final hearing promises one thing above all: a hard-hitting end to 2026.
Anyone who thought the festival season was over after summer is clearly mistaken: until the end of 2026, there’s something happening in the harder styles every single weekend. And there won’t be much time to recover, because Supremacy – Return To The Classics will kick off the new year on January 16, 2027.
