The best parties of October 2025
The festival season seems to have come to an end, but nothing could be further from the truth, ADE is just around the corner and the fact that the sun shines a little less often now doesn't mean we can't party. Believe me, the whole of October is packed with the best parties and festivals. The best part? There are still tickets available for almost all the big events. I would say: run to your favorite festival website, grab your tickets, score an outfit and let’s party.
FestyLand 2025: THE Festival of the South
All Brabanders pay attention: This festival, located in the sunny south of the Netherlands (near Uden), opens its gates on October 3 and 4, 2025. The vibe? It ranges from Dutch-language to harder styles, from LIVE to FIËSTA (a bit of everything). The best part: the tickets for the festival and the camping are incredibly affordable: on Friday you can already score a ticket for 30 euros entry and for a camping spot you only pay 20 euros (”oooh, that’s nothing” they say in Brabant). Get your tickets for Festyland here.
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Elektrum 2025: Techno & Electro in the Woods
Elektrum!!! That’s really my party. This one is also celebrated in the south, but I must say that they have planned it in the north later this month due to ADE. Elektrum is a raw uptempo techno and electro festival held in Boxtel. This year, on October 11. Elektrum is an energetic experience for everyone who loves hard beats, a bit of jumping, and a bit of enjoying. Curious about the line-up? You can find it here. If you want to be here (yes you do), you have to be quick. The late tickets are now being sold for just over 65 euros on this website.
Club Train 2025: Partying in a Moving Train during ADE
Yup, you read that right: A real moving train. At ADE 2025 (Amsterdam Dance Event), the Club Train is back for a new edition. This unique party takes place in a moving train (BIZAR FUN). 50:HERTZ organizes together with The Disco Express ”CLUB TRAIN NIGHT”. This year, the party offers no less than 16 shows in 96 hours, with three fully equipped stages and space for 400 guests per ride. History is being made here, believe me, you want to experience this. The vibe? house, techno, and electro. Looking for tickets? You can find them here, along with more info about the times and locations. This party will be celebrated on October 23, 24, 25, and 26.
ADE: Into the Woods 2025
Next: This is a classic. Into the Woods really should not be missing from this list. From Friday, October 24 to Saturday, October 25, 2025, the NDSM-Werf in Amsterdam will be filled with partygoers. The music you will hear here: techno, house, and other electronic beats. Into The Woods always brings a good touch of art and creativity. Think: light shows, smoke machines, and cool artsy projects. Tickets can be obtained here for about 80 or 90 euros (depending on which day you go).
ADE: Reinier Zonneveld x Free Your Mind 2025
If you know me, then you know it: if there is a festival where Reinier has to perform, I will be there too. And so the next festival that you (believe me) really must not miss is: Reinier Zonneveld x Free Your Mind. This will be a mega cool B2B with OGUZ at the Free Your Mind festival. When? Saturday, October 25, 2025, at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Think: techno and hardstyle. AFAS Live is mega and if you ask me, we can expect a lot of light shows during this party. Get your tickets here for just 45 euros. The festival goes on until the middle of the night, so make sure to rest during the day. Get a little energy in and go.
ADE: Verknipt BIG Opening & Closing 2025
Verknipt, who doesn’t know it? The big festival opens ADE 2025 with a bang on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at AFAS Live, Amsterdam. Are you crazy about hard techno? Then this is the party you must be at. Oh yes, and how fun: Verknipt also gives the BIG Closing of ADE: “One last show. One final moment. And it all ends here,” they say on their website. Verknipt is a great way to start or end ADE (or for the real party people: both). Get your tickets for the BIG Opening on October 22 here. And get your tickets for the BIG Closing on October 26 here.
ADE: 909 x Loveland 2025
Last, but certainly not least: On Saturday, October 25, from 12:00 to 22:00, the 909 x Loveland festival will be held in the Mediahaven in Amsterdam. This location is really easy to reach and has an atmosphere that perfectly fits the rave vibe. This is a day festival where house and dance are played. The place to be for people who are not night owls and prefer to party during the day (understandable, because: a little less grim). Get your tickets here for 70 euros.
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