Amsterdam hosts Grachtenfestival and ADE charity event in 2026

The Grachtenfestival will transform Amsterdam into a city‑wide concert venue from August 7 for ten days, offering more than 150 performances in locations such as the historic Felix Meritis concert hall, Flevopark (where a 5 km run will be accompanied by a live rendition of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony), the 17th‑century windmill Molen de Otter and the industrial De Gashouder hall.

During the 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event, DJ Bone will present the FURTHER x Homeless Homies benefit on 23 October at RADION. All ticket sales and a share of bar revenue will support the international Homeless Homies charity, with a silent auction also planned. The benefit features a lineup of prominent techno and house artists, including Helena Hauff, Kevin Saunderson, Dubfire and many others, highlighting the event’s charitable focus within the city’s vibrant music scene.