Kingsland Festival 2019

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Kingsland Festival 2019: Koningsdag = Kingsland!

Kingsland Festival is Holland’s largest one-day festival. Originating at the RAI in Amsterdam, the event has grown to become the largest King’s Day celebration in the country, expanding to four other cities around the Netherlands. A new episode of Orange madness returns to Amsterdam on April 27. Dress up in your best orange attire and celebrate King’s Day at Kingsland Festival 2019.

“From the North to South and West to East, we celebrate King’s Day with thousands of partying visitors and the best DJs and live acts of the moment”

This year’s edition of Kingsland will welcome more than 50 artists across six different stages. The main stage will be headlined by popular EDM artists Alesso and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike; who will perform alongside Jonas Blue, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Timmy Trumpet, Vini Vici and W&W. The Spinnin’ Sessions stage will welcome the likes of Brooks, Kriss Kross Amsterdam, Mike Williams, The Him, Tony Junior and more. The dedicated I Am Hardstyle stage will showcase the likes of Atmozfears, Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz, Phuture Noize, Ran-D and more. Other popular artists include Camelphat, Biggi, Eli & Fur and Richy Ahmed.

Where to view Kingsland Festival

Kingsland Festival takes place in five different locations around the Netherlands. You can find the Amsterdam event at RAI Amsterdam (Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands). The festival also takes place at the following venues:

Rotterdam (Rotterdam Ahoy)
Den Bosch (De Pettelaarse Schans)
Groningen (Stadspark Gronigen)
Twente (Het Hulsbeek Oldenzaal)

How to get around Amsterdam

Amsterdam offers an extensive and reliable public transport system, making it quick and easy to travel around. The nearest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, located approximately 20 minutes from the city centre. Schiphol Airport Plaza features a large bus terminal and train station; with round the clock transport options available. Visitors can travel directly to Amsterdam Centraal station via the intercity and sprinter trains. The extensive public transport network is operated by GVB, connecting Amsterdam by train, tram, metro, bus and ferry.

Travelling to the festival is quick and easy. Visitors can take the train to Amsterdam RAI station or the metro to Amsterdam, Station RAI or Amsterdam, Europaplein stations. A number of bus and tram stations are also located at the venue, giving visitors a range of transport options during the festival. Visitors travelling from nearby cities or neighbouring countries can also purchase travel packages, which include return coach transfers in addition to a festival ticket. 

Where to stay for Kingsland Festival

There are a range of accommodation options available for Kingsland Festival. The nearest hotel is Motel One Amsterdam, located just outside the venue. Other nearby options include Holiday Inn Amsterdam and Hotel Novotel Amsterdam City.

Airbnb options can also be found within walking distance of the event. You can explore a range of nearby options on the map below. Other popular areas to stay in include Badhoevedorp (Schiphol Airport), Amsterdam-Zuidoost and Amsterdam Centrum.

Things to do in Amsterdam

There are plenty of things to see and do in Amsterdam. The city is home to a large number of popular museums, such as the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House and Rembrandt House Museum. Other popular attractions include Dam Square, the town square located in the heart of the city; and Vondelpark, the expansive 19^th-century park with a playground, ponds, open-air theatres and more.

For stunning scenic views overlooking the city, check out A’DAM Lookout, a rooftop observation deck on the 20^th floor; featuring a restaurant, over-the-edge swing and one of many popular bars in Amsterdam.

Kingsland Festival 2019 Dates

Kingsland Festival is celebrated each year on the 27^th of  April.