The city's beloved Amsterdam Open Air (AOA) festival is set to return on June 7th and 8th, 2025, transforming the scenic Gaasperpark into a vibrant hub of music, art, culinary delights, and festival fashion. Here's where your summer officially begins, AOA 2025 promises an unforfettable experience. Here's what you need to know to dive in!
The Music: Artists on Stages at AOA 2025
Amsterdam Open Air is renowned for its eclectic and forward thinking musical programming. While the full lineup across all stages is eagerly anticipated, here are some of the incredible artists already confirmed to get you excited.
Saturday, June 7th, 2025 - Open Air Stage (Preliminary List)
Solomun
Genre: House, Deep House, Tech House
Deer Jade
Genre: Melodic House, Techno and Organic House
Mau P
Genre: House and Tech House
Overmono
Genre: UK Garage, Techno and Breakbeat
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 - Lineup by Stage
Here's a look at the exciting lineup for Sunday, categorized by stage, featuring a diverse range of genres and prominent names.
Vunzige Deuntjes x Afrolosjes X Encore
Bringing the best in Hip Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, and Dancehall.
Frenna
Genre: Dutch Hip Hop/ Rap
Mula B
Genre: Dutch Hip Hop/ Trap
Kevin
Genre: Dutch Hip Hop/ Rap
Foudation
Where soulful sound, house, and funk create the vibe.
John Agesilas
Genre: House, Deep House, Jazz Fusion, Funk and Disco
Nedda Sou
Genre: House, Electronic, Soulful House
Kingdom Sound
Genre: Afrobeat, African Music
Hernsy Hearns
Genre: Soul, Funk and House
Rewind X Fuego By Casa Bacardi
A fiery mix of R&B, Hip Hop, Latin, Dancehall, and classics.
Baeman
Genre: Hip Hop/ Alternative Hip Hop
Nathalie Patty
Genre: African Music, Hip Hop, R&B and House
Giba
Genre: Latin, R&B and Hip Hop
Straf_Werk
Delivering cutting-edge House, Tech House, and Techno.
Lola Palmer
Genre: Techno and House
Locklead
Genre: House and Tech House
Benny Rodrigues
Genre: House, Tech House and Techno
Kurashi
An eclectic stage with diverse electronic sounds, often with unique global influences.
Bokoesam X Styn
Genre: Dutch Hip Hop and Rap
Bronka
Genre: Electronic
Roots Dawta
Genre: Reggae, Dub and Dancehall
Tonno Disko & Friends
Get ready for a journey through Disco and uplifting House music.
Eilleen
Genre: House and Disco
Leroy Rey
Genre: House, Soulful, House and Disco
Synfora By Philou Louzolo
Experience the vibrant rhythms of Afro House, Afro Tech, and captivating Electronic music.
Skyla Tylaa
Genre: Amapiano and Afro House
Philou Louzolo
Genre: Afro House, Afro Tech and Electronic
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
Genre: House, Progressive House and Tribal House
Check out the official website to discover more artist performing at AOA, and stay tuned on the Outhere App for the full lineup and schedule!
A Feast for the Senses: Culinary Delights at AOA
Amsterdam Open Air takes its food seriously, offering a culinary experiences that's as diverse and exciting as its music. A key feature is the festival's commitment to sustainability and conscious eating:
- 100% Vegetarian & Vegan: Since 2019, AOA has proudly been a meat-free festival. All food vendors exclusivity offer delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes. This means you can indulge guilt free, knowing your festival fuel is kind to the planet.
- The Food Court Experience: Expect a bustling food court area with a wide array of options. While specific vendors for 2025 will be announced closer to the date, past editions have features: Gourmet vegetarian burgers, and hot dogs; Curries and Asian inspired street food, salads, smoothies, Snacks, and much more.
Immerse Yourself: Art & Creative Installations
AOA is more than just a music festival, it's an open air gallery and a playground for the imagination. The festival grounds in Gaasperpark are typically dotted with:
- Large Scale Art Installations: Expect to encounter impressive and thought provoking art pieces scattered throughout the festival site.
- Interactive Designs: Many installations invite participation, making for fun and memorable experiences.
- Creative Stage Designs: Each stage is often a work of art itself, with unique themes and visual productions that enhance the musical performances .
- Unexpected Pop-Up Art & Performances: Keep your eyes peeled for spontaneous artistic moments and vibrant parades that can occur throughout the park.
The emphasis is on discovery and experiencing art in a dynamic, festive environment.
Festival Fashion: What to Wear to AOA 2025
Amsterdam Open Air is a fantastic place to express your personal style. Festival fashion here is all about creativity, comfort, and a touch of Amsterdam cool. Here's some inspiration:
- Comfort is Key: You'll be dancing and exploring, so comfortable shoes are a must!
- Express yourself: Amsterdam weather can be unpredictable. Bring layers like a light jacket or a stylish kimono that you can easily add or remove.
- Accessorize: Hats, sunglasses, statement jewelry, and cool bags can elevate your festival look
Your AOA 2025 Essentials: Tickets, Getting There & Pro Tips
- Tickets: Secure your spot by purchasing tickets from the official Amsterdam Open Air website. Options include weekend and day passes.
- Getting There: Gaasperpark is accessible by public transport (metro is often best), bike or designated Kiss & Ride spots.
- Pack Smart: ID (18+event), ticket, comfy shoes, weather appropriate layers, reusable water bottle.
- Festival Wisdom: Arrive early, explore all areas, stay hydrated, respect the park and fellow festival goers.
Conclusion: Your AOA Adventure Awaits!
Amsterdam Open Air 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of music, art, food and fashion. Gather your friends, plan your outfits, and get ready to create some amazing summer memories!
And as you plan your festival outings, remember that the Outhere Guide app and website can be a great resource. For many events, we aim to show you different places where you might be able to purchase tickets, helping you compare options when available. It's a feature we're always working on to make your event discovery even smoother.
Life is an experience. Make it unforgettable. Don't miss AOA 2025.