Lowlands

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MusicBiddinghuizen
Dates21–23 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
CrowdMediumAbout 55,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsLowlands built its identity on refusing to
Language["nl"]Currency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Lowlands in Biddinghuizen

Lowlands is a three-day music festival held every third weekend of August at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen, on reclaimed polder land east of Amsterdam. Founded in 1993, it draws around 55,000 campers across twelve stages spanning rock, hip-hop, electronic and pop. The festival pairs headline sets with comedy, literature talks, science lectures and film screenings, making it more than a pure music weekend.

Lowlands began as an attempt to revive something the Netherlands had lost.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Lowlands built its identity on refusing to be just a music festival: alongside headline acts like Tyler, The Creator, Lorde and Turnstile in 2026, the program includes cabaret, spoken word, philosophy debates and a dedicated literature tent, a format the organizers trace back to a 1967 pop event that founder Willem Venema revived in 1993

02

The mystery stays covered

Camping is included in every ticket, so the 55,000 attendees effectively live on site for the weekend, turning the Walibi Holland grounds into a temporary town with its own late-night comedy clubs and silent discos alongside the twelve main stages

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Lowlands continues a lineage of Dutch summer pop gatherings that traces back to a 1967 festival

Water and renewal

Living ritual

reviving that concept in 1993 as a deliberately broader cultural event rather than a single-genre music show

The sacred route

Living ritual

a format that has become part of its identity over three decades

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

21–23 August 2026

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Casual festival wear suited to changeable Dutch summer weather: layers, a waterproof jacket, and sturdy waterproof boots or wellies in case the polder grounds turn muddy. Sun protection...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Biddinghuizen you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["nl"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map52.45 N, 5.69 EOpen in Google Maps

Biddinghuizen, Flevoland, Netherlands

Nearest airportAMS — Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Biddinghuizen you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Biddinghuizen via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Biddinghuizen, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearCasual festival wear suited to changeable Dutch summer weather: layers, a waterproof jacket, and sturdy waterproof boots or wellies in case the polder grounds turn muddy. Sun protection matters too, since stages sit in open fields with little shade.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Netherlands and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Lowlands?

Lowlands is listed for 21–23 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lowlands take place?

The festival is listed in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Biddinghuizen, Flevoland, Netherlands

How big is it?

Medium: 55000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLlowlands.nl
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates21–23 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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