68 Times, that's how many times Bakermat has now put down its Circus formula, and the end is nowhere near. Edition #068 will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Thuishaven. Outside, in the sun, with a lineup that Bakermat is putting together itself.
Bakermat is more than just the main act here. He is also the curator, the man who decides who plays alongside him. For this edition, he has chosen Bart Skils, a name that has counted heavily in the Dutch techno and minimal scene for years. Skils is known for long, hypnotic sets that methodically build up a room or venue. That he is on the bill here says something about the direction Bakermat wants to take with this edition.
Thuishaven is a logical choice for this type of event. The site at the in re Western Docklands has built a reputation over the years as one of the city's better outdoor venues. Concrete floors, industrial character, and that view of the IJ in the background. No grass and festival mud, but a hard, open space befitting dance music. On a summer Sunday, that works well.
Bakermat is more than just the main act here. He is also the curator, the man who decides who plays next to him.
The Circus series has been running for a long time, and #068 is a logical continuation of it. Bakermat started the series as a way to give its own showcases a fixed identity, a recognizable formula with changing lineups at the same location in North each time. It has since become a recurring point in Amsterdam's dance summer. For those who want to be outside on a quiet Sunday afternoon and evening with good music, this is exactly the kind of event that belongs in their calendar.