Electronic music · 2026
- Where
- Rotterdam · Netherlands
- Kralingse Bos
- Camping
- Not available
- Setting
- Outdoor
About this festival
A Day at the Park 2026 takes place on 12 September at Kralingse Bos in Rotterdam. Positioned as a summer closing event, the one-day open-air festival brings together house, techno and tech house across several stages. With 20,000 visitors, it is one of the region’s larger one-day electronic music events. Claptone, Benny Rodrigues and BAGGI are among the announced acts.
Kralingse Bos, Rotterdam’s largest park, provides a natural setting of woodland and water. The event runs from 2pm to 11pm and is for adults only. DJs from the Netherlands and abroad perform across stages spread throughout the park.
Parking and public transport connections are available for travelling to the festival. The festival focuses on a relaxed atmosphere and respectful behaviour. Advance tickets are available in several price tiers.
Line-up
- Claptone
- BAGGI
- Benny Rodrigues
- Eva Vrijdag
- Cher Semain
Questions & answers
How do I get to the festival?
The festival site in Kralingse Bos is easy to reach by bike, with ample cycle parking near the entrance. By ÖPNV (public transport), take metro line A, B or C to Gerdesiaweg station, then walk around 15 minutes to the entrance. The navigation address is Langepad 51, 3062 CJ Rotterdam.
Is parking available?
There is no parking at the festival site itself. Drivers can park at P+R Kralingse Zoom; parking is free when an OV-chipkaart is used at checkout. From there, take metro lines A, B or C to Gerdesiaweg station, then walk to the entrance.
How old do I need to be to get in?
A Day at the Park Festival is open to ages 18 and over only. Entry at Kralingse Bos in Rotterdam opens at 14:00 and closes at 21:00.
How do I pay on site?
The festival is completely cashless: payment can be made by debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. If you do not have a card with you, you can purchase a Cashcard at the Info Desk.
What can I bring, and what is prohibited?
Glass in any form, weapons and sharp objects, food and drinks brought in from outside, professional camera equipment, animals, pyrotechnics, drones and other aircraft are prohibited. Security staff will decide on a case-by-case basis.
What are the opening hours?
A Day at the Park Festival is open on Saturday, 12 September 2026, from 2 pm to 11 pm. Entry is possible until 9 pm, after which the doors close.
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