Massive electronic music festival at the beginning of July each year which transforms Amsterdam into a hub of dancing and revelry! 50 Euros for a ticket is a steal, with loads of concerts and experimental films, electronic music videos and art installation all available over five days.

This year’s highlights were Justice and Erol Alkan. Awesome performances!

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www.5daysoff.nl

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To try and explain ‘Queen’s Day’ or Koninginnedag in Amsterdam, would never do it justice. It has to be experienced to be believed. Officially, 30 April is the Queen Mother’s birthday and the country celebrates by wearing orange and celebrating the nation. Unofficially, it is one huge street party, with two million people and umpteen sound systems and impromptu street-markets clogging up Amsterdam’s narrow streets. It starts early, and if you’ve got the stamina – and the right party invites – can go on and on, all through the night. Book accommodation early, wear something orange and expect mayhem and chaos!

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