FAQ
Lentekabinet Festival 2026 takes place during the Pentecost weekend on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, at Het Twiske, Oostzaan. The address is De Zuiderlaaik 1, Oostzaan.
Weekender and single-day tickets are available in our ticketshop.
The festival starts at 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The program ends at midnight on both days.
The program for Lentekabinet 2026 can be found here.
Yes! Our night program takes place in Garage Noord on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. Tickets can be purchased at Garage Noord website.
Tickets for Lentekabinet are available exclusively through the official Lentekabinet ticketshop.
We strongly recommend avoiding third-party vendors like Topticketshop, Budgetticket, Onlineticketshop, TicketsNederland, Ticketfindr, Facebook, Marktplaats, or any other unofficial platforms. Lentekabinet cannot guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from these sources and cannot be held liable for any fraudulent transactions. For a secure purchase, please visit our official website.
Yes, you can! Take advantage of this option by selecting the Klarna* during checkout. You’ll be able to pay for your ticket in multiple parts, making it easier than ever to join Lentekabinet.
*Please note that it is possible that Klarna is not available in your country.
Your tickets for Lentekabinet will become available in the MyOrder environment a few hours before the event. After purchasing, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Paylogic. How to access your ticket: Step 1: Open the order confirmation email from Paylogic. Step 2: Click the Manage Order button—this will take you to the MyOrder environment where your ticket will appear once available. Didn't receive the purchase confirmation email or deleted it by mistake? Check your spam folder for a Paylogic e-mail, just to be sure. You can request a new confirmation email here. For any questions, contact Paylogic via this page.
Your tickets will be sent out a few hours before the event. In the past, we’ve seen tickets being sold at high prices by third-party vendors on unofficial platforms directly after sales began. By delaying ticket delivery, we help ensure they go to people who actually want to attend Lentekabinet — and keep the set ticket prices available for them as long as possible.
Yes, you can. Here's how:
1. Open the confirmation email and click on ‘manage order’.
2. Click on 'more actions' and 'change tickets'. A pop-up window will open and you can select the tickets you want to change.
3. You will be redirected to the ticketshop. Here you select the new tickets. If the new ticket is more expensive you can pay the remaining amount. Please note: if you choose a cheaper ticket, the money will not be refunded.
4. You will receive a confirmation email after completing the order. You have now a new order, the ticket from your original is cancelled.
If you can no longer make it to Lentekabinet you can resell your tickets via our own platform, which will become available at a later time via the MyOrder environment. To ensure a fair and secure process for everyone, resale will take place exclusively through our own platform. Please note that tickets can't be resold below their original price.
A weekend wristband is person-specific and cannot be transferred to others.
Lockers are definitely available during the festival. You can also buy lockers ahead of the festival via our ticketshop until a week prior to the festival.
Prices and types can be found below:
- Day locker medium €11,50
- Day locker large €14,50
By bike
The route to Het Twiske is almost as beautiful as the festival grounds itself: the best option is to bike to Lentekabinet. This is also the most sustainable option! The bike ride takes about 30 minutes from the centre of Amsterdam. Navigate to Twiskeweg 8, 1511 BX in Oostzaan, follow the bike parking signs, and you can park your bicycle in the designated racks.
By shuttle bus
Besides biking, the most convenient way to travel to the festival is by taking one of the Lentekabinet shuttle buses from Amsterdam Noord metro station. We’ve relocated the shuttle stop to drop you off and pick you up as close to the festival entrance as possible, just a short 5-minute walk.
We offer discounted shuttle bus round-trip tickets: €7,50 for Early Arrival (board before 15:00) and €15,00 for Standard (from 15:00 onwards). Pre-sale tickets are available via our ticket shop. A one-way ticket back to the city can be purchased at the shuttle stop next to the festival site for €8,00.
The journey takes approximately 15 minutes each way, and the shuttles will run throughout the day. The first shuttle departs from Noord at around 12:30, departing from beneath the viaduct on IJdoornlaan (follow the signs). The final shuttle from the festival grounds leaves at approximately 01:00. Shuttles departing after the last metro has departed from Station Noord will drive past the ferry at Buiksloterweg as well, offering easy access to Amsterdam Central Station. Besides this, we are offering a special shuttle for our after party.
Are you traveling to Lentekabinet from outside of Amsterdam? Please check out https://busjedelen.nl for the shuttle bus options.
Besides biking, the most convenient way to travel to the festival is by taking one of the Lentekabinet shuttle buses from Amsterdam Noord metro station. We’ve relocated the shuttle stop to drop you off and pick you up as close to the festival entrance as possible, just a short 5-minute walk.
This year we offer discounted early arriveal tickets for €7,50 (board before 15:00) and standard round trip tickets for €15,00 (from 15:00 onwards). Pre-sale tickets are available via our ticket shop. A one-way ticket back to the city can be purchased at the shuttle stop next to the festival site for €8,00.
The journey takes approximately 15 minutes each way, and the shuttles will run throughout the day. The first shuttle departs from Noord at around 12:30, departing from beneath the viaduct on IJdoornlaan (follow the signs). The final shuttle from the festival grounds leaves at approximately 01:00. Shuttles departing after the last metro has departed from Station Noord will drive past the ferry at Buiksloterweg as well, offering easy access to Amsterdam Central Station. Besides this, we are offering a special shuttle for our after party.
Are you traveling to Lentekabinet from outside of Amsterdam? Please check out https://busjedelen.nl for the shuttle bus options.
We strongly discourage travelling to Het Twiske by car. Lentekabinet has only one road for all traffic in and out, and takes place in a protected nature reserve (Natura2000). This year, we are focusing on sustainable and efficient transport options, such as our shuttle buses and travelling by bike.
The taxi / ordered transport drop-off and pick-up point, as well as the Kiss & Ride, will be located approximately 20 minutes from the festival entrance in order not to interfere with the shuttle service. Taking the shuttle bus helps reduce traffic and waiting times, and ensures a smoother arrival for everyone.
If you do need to travel by car, please carpool where possible. Parking costs €20 per day and can be purchased upon arrival.
Please note: the taxi pick-up point can get very busy at the end of the festival. We kindly ask for your patience. If you wish to avoid the crowds, consider leaving a bit earlier or taking the shuttle bus back.
No, camping in Het Twiske or sleeping inside a car is strictly prohibited (regardless of the type of a camp - tents/caravans/campers, cars etc.). All vehicles left inside Het Twiske after the festival will be checked for illegal camping. The nearest camping site to the festival grounds is Camping Vliegenbos. For more information about Camping Vliegenbos, you can visit their website.
Every year, we bring our festivals to life with the help of an incredible team of volunteers. Whether you're supporting the build-up, working behind the bar, or welcoming visitors at the entrance, your role is what makes it all come together. Not only will all volunteers have free access to the festival and other community events, you will also receive additional rewards depending on the type of shift you pick.
If you're interested, sign up via the Volunteers page, and we will contact you with more details when you register. We’d love for you to be part of Lentekabinet.
The entrance and toilets at Lentekabinet Festival are wheelchair accessible. However, please note that the festival grounds are mostly grass-covered, which may make mobility challenging for wheelchair users. If you need assistance, feel free to reach out to us ahead of the festival at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to connect you to one of our staff members, who can meet you upon arrival and show you the best routes to navigate around. During the festival, our Social Safety Team, easily recognized by their black vests with yellow "Social Safety Team" print written on the back, will also be available to provide support.
The minimum age for our visitors is 18 years. We might ask for your passport or ID at the entrance.
All found items will be collected at the cash registers point on the grounds during the festival. Lost something? Then check our iLost page first: https://ilost.co/nl/org/lentek..., where all found items are tracked by our staff during the event. All found items during break down will also be registered via iLost. Lost items are available for pick-up at iLost (Zekeringstraat 17A, 1014 BM, Amsterdam) from Wednesday May 27. In case any have left something inside your locker, you can contact Event Safe.
All food served at Lentekabinet is vegetarian. We offer a variety of food options, including gluten free, nut free and vegan meals. Please take in mind we can't guarantee the food will be completely free of (traces of) your allergens. Please reach out to us via [email protected] if you have any questions about this or need to bring your own food.
Absolutely – we care about your hearing and we strongly advise you to wear protection. We offer Alpine earplugs, renowned for their comfort and high-fidelity sound quality. They will be available for purchase at our merchandise stand.
Yes, first aid (EHBO) is available throughout the festival. During festival hours, a mobile medical team will be present on-site, along with emergency response teams in the immediate area. You’ll also find a clearly marked stationary first aid post located next to the food court. Please know that our first aid team is there to help you — if you're not feeling well, don’t hesitate to stop by for a check-up.
You can find our Social Safety Team in their Social Safety Hub, at the heart of the festival terrain. Other than this physical spot they will be walking on the festival and are recognisable by their black vests with yellow "Social Safety Team" print on the back, find them on the map.
In case you are feeling overwhelmed, you can approach our Social Safety Team who are recognisable by black vests with yellow "Social Safety Team" print written on the back. They are happy to assist you. You can also visit them at the social safety hub, at the heart of the festival terrain, find them on the map.
If you need to pump or extract milk during the festival, you can approach the Social Safety Team. They are able to offer you a private and comfortable place to pump and store your milk. The Team is recognisable by vests with "Social Safety Team" written on the back, find them on the map.
Medication is allowed only in unopened packaging – but in order to guarantee that you can bring it inside, please contact [email protected]. It's also possible to store (previously registered) medication at the first aid stand, where we have cooled storage. If you have any other questions about this, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help!
You can take your own bottle to the festival as long as it's empty.
Yes, you can take your own sunscreen as long as the packaging is not under pressure and unopened. There is also sunscreen available at the toilets, merchandise and first aid stand.
For safety reasons, umbrellas are not permitted on the festival grounds. In case of rain, we encourage visitors to bring a raincoat and boots.
(Professional) cameras are not permitted on the premises.
Personal food and drinks, perfume bottles, pressurized spray bottles (e.g., deodorant or sunscreen) are not allowed on the festival grounds. Please leave these items at home.
You can smoke or vape on a majority of the festival terrain, however, it is strictly prohibited to smoke under any of the roofs, canopies or any covered areas.
Also, please pick up a portable ashtray at the entrance (or share one with your friends!). These are reusable – once it's full, simply empty your ashtray in a nearby bin.
For vapes or e-cigarettes, please do not throw them in regular trash bins. This prevents potential fires caused by batteries during disposal and allows for proper recycling of materials harmful to the environment. Discard them at a drop-off bin for small appliances at various supermarkets.
There is an absolute zero-tolerance policy in regard to the possession, sale, purchase or use of hard drugs at the festival site. A maximum of 5 grams of soft drugs is allowed at the festival, but please note that pre-rolled joints are not allowed.
Lentekabinet festival operates under the established Code of Conduct and House Rules. We strongly encourage all attendees to familiarise themselves with these guidelines prior to entering the festival grounds. Compliance with this Code of Conduct is mandatory for everyone involved in the festival — including visitors, crew members, volunteers, security personnel, partners, freelancers, and other stakeholders such as artists, photographers, and videographers. Anyone found to be in violation of these guidelines may receive a warning or be asked to leave the festival grounds.
Lentekabinet festival is part of Dekmantel and operates independently. We are transparent and committed to maintain an ethical approach in all aspects of our organization. We stand firmly against the ongoing genocide in Palestine. While no act of support or financial contribution can fully address the suffering, we strive to contribute through donations and various fundraisers. Additionally, we create space for expression at our events, welcoming forms of solidarity shared by artists and visitors alike. We recognize that these efforts cannot solve such large-scale injustice, and we don’t present our efforts as solutions. We continue to explore how we can deepen our engagement and responsibility as a cultural platform.
Practical information for visitors will become available closer to the festival date. If you still have a question, email us at [email protected], we're happy to assist you.