Awakenings Festival 2026: Fifth Edition in Hilvarenbeek

The Awakenings Festival 2026 returned to the Beekse Bergen grounds in Hilvarenbeek in early July — marking the fifth consecutive year at this location. According to Belgian techno magazine Dansende Beren, the weekend sold out well in advance.

At a glance

• Fifth consecutive edition at the Beekse Bergen grounds, Hilvarenbeek
• Roughly 119,000 attendees across the full weekend (Source: Dansende Beren)
• Friday headliner on Area V: Amelie Lens
• Saturday headliner on Area V: Adam Beyer

Friday: Amelie Lens Closes Area V

On Friday, Area V ran through Saidah, Pegassi, Patrick Mason, and I Hate Models per the official Awakenings schedule, before DJ Gigola & Funk Tribu handed over to Amelie Lens, who closed the night from 23:30 to 01:00.

Saturday: From Adam Ten to Adam Beyer

Saturday on the same stage kicked off with Benja & Franc Fala, moved through Adam Ten, Miss Monique, and Enrico Sangiuliano, continued with Joris Voorn & Kevin de Vries, and wrapped after Joseph Capriati with an Adam Beyer set running until 01:00.

A Permanent Home for the Brand

The fact that Awakenings has now taken place on the same grounds for the fifth year in a row underscores, according to Dansende Beren, the clear identity the festival has built over the years.

FAQ

Where did Awakenings Festival 2026 take place?

At the Beekse Bergen grounds in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands — for the fifth consecutive year at this venue.

Who played the headliner slots?

On Area V, Amelie Lens closed Friday, and Adam Beyer closed Saturday.

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Source: Awakenings – Friday Schedule, Awakenings – Saturday Schedule, Dansende Beren