Lente Kabinet 2026

Lente Kabinet 2026

Lente Kabinet 2026 (often written as Lentekabinet) brings two full days of music and arts just north of Amsterdam on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026, set in the lush natural surroundings of Het Twiske in Oostzaan. If you want an Amsterdam 2026 festival that feels like a true spring reset, where electronic music, visual art, and nature blend into one bright weekend, this is the one to build your trip around.

Lente Kabinet 2026: Dates, Location, and Times (Confirmed)

The official Lentekabinet FAQ confirms the festival takes place during the Pentecost weekend on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Het Twiske, Oostzaan. It also confirms the address as De Zuiderlaaik 1, Oostzaan.

For timing, the FAQ confirms the festival starts at 1:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday, and the program ends at midnight on both days. For travelers, those hours are ideal: you can spend mornings exploring Amsterdam’s canals and neighborhoods, then head north for an afternoon-to-midnight festival flow.

What Makes Lentekabinet Feel Like an Amsterdam Spring Tradition

Lentekabinet’s official “About” page calls it the “13th edition,” describing it as a big spring adventure and the bright kick-off of the season, with a focus on reconnecting through music, arts, and nature. It also frames the festival as Dekmantel’s annual event that lands on the “lush grounds of Het Twiske” just outside Amsterdam.

That nature-first setting is a big part of its appeal. Instead of concrete and high-rises, you’re dancing among trees and open fields, which gives the weekend a lighter, more daytime-friendly energy than many purely nocturnal city festivals.

Tickets, Official Sales, and What to Know Before You Buy (Verified)

The Lentekabinet FAQ is very clear that tickets are available exclusively through the official Lentekabinet ticketshop, and it strongly recommends avoiding third-party vendors because authenticity cannot be guaranteed. It also confirms the ticket sales timeline:

• Pre-registered guests: Tuesday, November 25 at 12:00.
• General sales: Wednesday, November 26 at 12:00.
• “Single-day tickets coming soon” is noted in the FAQ text, indicating day-ticket details may be released separately.

If you’re traveling internationally, the FAQ also notes you may be able to pay in installments using Klarna during checkout, with the caveat that availability can depend on your country. That can help visitors budget for flights and accommodation while still securing festival access early.

Pricing: What’s Confirmed

The official Lentekabinet pages fetched here do not publish the day ticket and weekend ticket face values in a simple price table. However, the FAQ does confirm the official paid add-ons and on-site logistics costs:

• Lockers: Day locker medium €11.50 and Day locker large €14.50.
• Shuttle bus round-trip tickets: €7.50 for Early Arrival (board before 15:00) and €15.00 Standard (from 15:00 onward), and a one-way ticket back can be bought near the site for €8.00.
• Parking: If you do drive, parking is €20 per day (purchased upon arrival).

For the actual festival entry ticket price, the safest guidance is to check the official ticketshop link from Lentekabinet, since they state the official shop is the only reliable sales channel.

Getting There from Amsterdam: Bike, Shuttle, and Smart Transport (Verified)

Lentekabinet is built around sustainable transport, and the FAQ recommends biking as the best option, describing it as the most sustainable choice and stating the bike ride takes about 30 minutes from the centre of Amsterdam. It also gives a navigation tip for cyclists: Twiskeweg 8, 1511 BX in Oostzaan, then follow bike parking signs.

If you’re not biking, the FAQ says the most convenient option is the shuttle bus from Amsterdam Noord metro station, dropping off and picking up close to the festival entrance with a short 5-minute walk. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes each way, and the first shuttle departs from Noord at around 12:30, with the final shuttle leaving the festival grounds at approximately 01:00.

They also discourage traveling by car, noting it takes place in a protected nature reserve (Natura2000) and there is only one road for traffic in and out. If you want the calmest arrival, bike or take the shuttle and you’ll likely spend your energy dancing rather than sitting in traffic.

On-Site Comfort: Lockers, Resale Rules, and Entry Requirements (Verified)

The FAQ confirms lockers are available and can be purchased ahead of time until a week prior to the festival. It also explains ticket delivery timing: tickets appear in the “MyOrder” environment a few hours before the event, which the organizers say helps reduce immediate high-price reselling on unofficial platforms.

If you can no longer attend, the FAQ says resale will be available via their own platform later through MyOrder, and tickets cannot be resold below their original price. It also notes that weekend wristbands are person-specific and cannot be transferred.

Finally, the FAQ confirms the minimum age is 18 years, and the festival may ask for passport or ID at the entrance. For visitors, that means bringing ID is as important as bringing your ticket.

How to Plan an Amsterdam Weekend Around Lentekabinet 2026

Because Lentekabinet starts at 1 PM, you can enjoy Amsterdam mornings properly: a slow breakfast, a canal walk, a museum, or a neighborhood coffee stop. Then head north and let the festival carry you from afternoon sunlight into midnight energy, and still be back in the city late enough for a snack and a wind-down.

If you’re traveling with friends, choosing accommodation near a simple route to Amsterdam Noord makes shuttle logistics easier. If you’re traveling solo, the festival’s structure and transport options make it straightforward to navigate without a car.

Verified Information at a Glance

• Event name: Lentekabinet (Lente Kabinet) Festival 2026
• Event category: Music and arts festival (electronic and multi-genre programming)
• Confirmed dates: Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026
• Confirmed location: Het Twiske, Oostzaan (just north of Amsterdam)
• Confirmed address: De Zuiderlaaik 1, Oostzaan
• Confirmed hours: Starts 1:00 PM; ends at midnight (both days)
• Confirmed age requirement: 18+ (ID may be requested)
• Ticket sales timing (confirmed): Pre-registered Nov 25 at 12:00, general sales Nov 26 at 12:00
• Official ticketing rule (confirmed): Tickets available exclusively via official Lentekabinet ticketshop; avoid third-party vendors
• Verified transport: Bike about 30 minutes from Amsterdam center; shuttle bus from Amsterdam Noord about 15 minutes each way; first shuttle around 12:30, last shuttle around 01:00
• Verified shuttle prices: €7.50 early arrival round-trip (board before 15:00), €15.00 standard round-trip (from 15:00), one-way return €8.00
• Verified locker prices: Medium €11.50, large €14.50
• Verified parking cost (if driving): €20 per day

If you want Amsterdam in 2026 to feel like a fresh start, come for the canal mornings and stay for the Het Twiske afternoons, then spend May 23 and 24 dancing into midnight at Lentekabinet, where spring light, art, and sound come together in the most effortless way.