Since its very first edition in July 1995, Dance Valley has been making history. The festival was one of the first events worldwide to bring electronic dance music from the dark nightclubs to a large-scale daytime festival. This laid the blueprint for virtually all the dance festivals that would later follow in the Netherlands and far beyond. Since the beginning, the green hills of Spaarnwoude have been the iconic setting where generations of ravers, music lovers and top international DJs have come together.
What has set Dance Valley apart for years is its eclectic programming. From techno and house to urban, disco, trance and harder styles: the festival brings together all relevant electronic genres on dozens of stages spread across the terrain. Besides international superstars, Dance Valley also offers space to national top acts and emerging talent, allowing every visitor to map out their own musical route.
But Dance Valley is about more than just music. The festival is known worldwide for its impressive stage designs, theatrical sets and surreal entertainment. Between the beats, light shows and gigantic stages, a colorful festival world unfolds where music, art and experience merge into one big open-air celebration of dance culture.
“Dance Valley was the world's first festival to bring electronic dance music out of the darkness of night into the light of a daytime event.’
With the return of big names like Calvin Harris and Hardwell, Dance Valley once again underlines its international status. For thousands of visitors, the festival means an established tradition every year: dancing under the summer sun, surrounded by nature, music and an unparalleled festival atmosphere.
Dance Valley will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in recreational area Spaarnwoude on Oostbroekerweg 1.