VENUE & HOURS

Johan Cruijff ArenA

Johan Cruijff Boulevard 1

1101 DL Amsterdam

For a map, check out Location & Directions.

Date: 21/10/2023

ZERO TOLERANCE

We have a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and possession. Police officers will be working inside and outside of the event, and all narcotics laws will be strictly enforced. Be responsible, and make smart choices.

HOW TO GET THERE

PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND PARKING

Johan Cruijff ArenA mobility portal

Start planning your journey to the johan cruijff arena by using their Mobility Portal. It’s your one-stop shop for parking vouchers and train tickets.

Parking

You can park in several locations within walking distance. Check the ArenA Mobility Portal for all the info you need. You can buy your parking ticket in advance here or through the ArenA Mobility Portal.

Parking for touring cars

Touring cars / buses can park at p-bus. You can buy your parking e-ticket in advance here.

Public transport

We encourage everyone to choose an environmentally friendly means of transportation. To find your best travel schedule, use the NS Travel Planner or the ArenA Mobility Portal.

NS – Dutch Railway

Due to railway works there will be an adjusted train table. Departing from Bijlmer-Arena, extra trains will run to Alkmaar, Utrecht Central station, Amsterdam Central station and Rotterdam Central station. Departing from Duivendrecht, extra trains will run to Lelystad and Utrecht. We advise you strongly to plan your trip via the NS Travel Planner or the ArenA Mobility Portal.

Departing from Bijlmer-Arena (time schedule is subject to change – always check the NS Travel Planner for the latest updates)

6.23 to Utrecht Central station

6.24 to Alkmaar. Also stops at Amsterdam zuid, Schiphol, Leiden, Uitgeest, Castricum, Heiloo.

6.25 to Amsterdam Central station

6.29 to Rotterdam Central station. Also stops at Amsterdam zuid, Schiphol, Leiden, Laan van NOI, Den Haag HS.

6.53 to Utrecht Central station

6.55 to Amsterdam Central station

6.59 to Rotterdam Central station. Also stops at Amsterdam Zuid, Schiphol, Leiden, Laan van NOI, Den Haag HS.

Departing from Duivendrecht (time schedule is subject to change – always check the NS Travel Planner for the latest updates)

6.18 to Lelystad. Stops at all stations.

6.32 to Utrecht. Runs via Diemen zuid, Weesp, Bussem and Hilversum and stops at all stations.

GVD – subway (metro)

Extra GVB subways will run towards Amsterdam Central station and station Isolatorweg from 06:00 am, leaving from Bijlmer-Arena.

GVB night-buses

GVB buses will run every 30 minutes from 1.00 till 06.00 between Bijlmer-Arena and Central station. Tickets cost €4,50 each.

Taxis

Taxis can be found on the North side of the Johan Cruijff ArenA. We advise you not to reserve a taxi but to just wait in the line after the event at the taxi stand.

Uber

There is a separate pickup spot for Uber. Please check the exact location in your Uber app.

SECURITY & ENTRY

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to submit to a thorough search, including emptying your pockets and bags, having all of your items examined, a full pat-down, and possibly removing your shoes. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

AGES & ID

You must be 18+ to enter all areas of the festival and to consume alcohol. Photo ID required.

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID

Any government-issued driver’s license or ID card containing a photograph and date of birth
Government-issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth

UNACCEPTABLE ID

NO School ID
NO Consular ID
NO Birth certificate
NO Expired ID of any kind
NO Photocopy of any ID (except as noted)
NO Temporary DMV license without passport or expired license

FESTIVAL POLICIES

NO Re-entry/ins & outs per day
NO Refunds or exchanges
NO Sitting on designated dancefloor areas
NO Moshing, crowd-surfing or stage-diving
NO Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors
NO Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

YES Mobile phones and portable chargers/external batteries
YES Earplugs
YES Fanny packs
YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded or political statements and no hard flagpoles)
YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
YES Gum (must be sealed upon entry)
YES Lip balm, lip gloss, and lipstick (must be sealed upon entry)
YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, Polaroids, etc.)
YES Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry)
YES Powder makeup (liquid makeup is prohibited)
YES Sealed Hand Sanitizer
YES Small bags, single-compartment bags, plush bags, purses (maximum 12″x12″)
YES Sunglasses & hats
YES Tampons and pads (must be sealed at entry)
YES Wet wipes (must be sealed at entry)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

NO Totems
NO Aerosol products/cans
NO Balls or Frisbees
NO Costumes that resemble public safety uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical) in any way
NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
NO Eye drops (available inside festival at the general store)
NO Gas masks
NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers
NO Helium balloons
NO Illegal substances
NO Large chains or spiked jewelry
NO Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12″×12″)
NO Laser pointers and air horns
NO LED gloves or LED microlights used for light shows
NO Liquid makeup
NO Markers, pens or spray paint
NO Massagers
NO Open packs of cigarettes (upon entry)
NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol)
NO Over-the-counter medication (available inside festival at general store or from a first aid station)
NO Pacifiers
NO Pets
NO Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
NO (Reusable) water bottles
NO Selfie sticks
NO Stickers, flyers
NO Stuffed animals or dolls
NO Tents, umbrellas, chairs or blankets
NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
NO Unsealed tampons or pads (upon entry)
NO Weapon or weapon accessories of any kind, real or fictional (including whips, lightsabers, pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, fake weapons/props, etc.)
NO Wind chairs/sofas

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