DGTL Amsterdam 2027: Dates Set, Circular Concept Remains Core
· re:union Radio editorial · 2 min read
DGTL Amsterdam returns to NDSM Docklands from March 26-28, 2027 – with a strict zero-waste concept.
DGTL Amsterdam has set its next dates: From March 26 to 28, 2027, the electronic music festival will return to the NDSM Docklands in the Amsterdam port area. DGTL has long been known not only for its line-up but also for a circular concept that consistently rethinks energy, food, and water on the site.
At a glance
- DGTL Amsterdam takes place from March 26 to 28, 2027, at NDSM-Plein 85.
- The festival was founded in 2013 by Apenkooi Events in Amsterdam; since September 2022, Apenkooi, including DGTL, belongs to Superstruct Entertainment.
- Power supply runs entirely on renewable sources instead of diesel generators.
- Personalized tickets will be sent to main buyers on March 24, 2027; resale is only permitted via TicketSwap with a maximum surcharge of 20 percent.
Power without Diesel
The most striking difference to many other open-air festivals lies beneath the stage: DGTL has completely switched its power supply to renewable sources, doing away with the usual diesel generators. For a site with multiple stages, sound systems, and light shows simultaneously, this is an effort that the organizers have expanded over several years.
From Food Scraps to Fertilizer
The circular principle runs through the entire site. Specifically, this means plant-based, organically produced food at the stalls and a water concept that collects urine on-site and processes it into fertilizer. The concept is complemented by a partnership with the organization Celebrate Safe, which focuses on harm reduction related to substance use at festivals.
NDSM Docklands as a Stage
DGTL is held on the grounds of the NDSM Docklands, which have developed into one of Amsterdam's most important cultural locations. The address NDSM-Plein 85 is only a short ferry ride from Amsterdam Central Station and offers space for multiple stages simultaneously with its halls and open areas. The festival itself announces "globally renowned names to tomorrow's trailblazers" for its upcoming editions – a mix of established headliners and emerging acts.
Tickets and Process
Payments on-site are cashless, exclusively by card or smartphone. According to the organizer, personalized tickets will be sent to the main buyer of each order on March 24, 2027, once all tickets in the order have been personalized. Official resale is only possible via TicketSwap, with a price limit of a maximum of 20 percent above the original ticket price.
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FAQ
Where does DGTL Amsterdam take place?
On the grounds of the NDSM Docklands, NDSM-Plein 85, in the Amsterdam port area.
What defines DGTL's sustainability concept?
Elimination of diesel generators in favor of renewable energies, plant-based food, a water cycle including fertilizer production from urine, and a partnership with Celebrate Safe for harm reduction.
Source: DGTL Festival Amsterdam, official festival website.
