Oostzaan, Netherlands · 15-16 MAY 2027
Lentekabinet
Dekmantel's two-day spring festival in the Het Twiske nature area just north of Amsterdam, mixing club music, live acts and art on Pentecost weekend.
History
Lentekabinet is the spring festival from the people behind Dekmantel. Where Dekmantel Festival fills the Amsterdamse Bos in summer, Lentekabinet is the two-day season opener held in Het Twiske, a recreation and nature area just north of Amsterdam. Dekmantel has organised it there since 2013, according to a position paper the organisers sent to the Waterland council in 2020, and the festival's 2025 recap describes it as the springtime edition that kicks off the festival season.
The programming is wider than a house and techno bill. In that same 2020 paper, the organisers describe a lineup running from African bands and local artists to world music, house, disco, soul and jazz, plus an art and culture program with installations, theatre, dance and performance, with partners including the Stedelijk Museum, Cineville and EYE Filmmuseum. The paper also claims the festival was the first big one in the Netherlands to run on fully climate-neutral power, using 100 percent sustainable biofuel, and says the food has been vegetarian and plastic-free since the first edition.
The recent lineups show how that mix plays out. In 2024 the bill included Eris Drew and Octo Octa, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul, DJ Godfather, D.Tiffany and DJ Lag, across stages named Poppy, Lotus, The Swamp and Sundew. The 2025 edition added the Aster stage for live acts and had Marie Davidson, Ben UFO, Roza Terenzi and Jyoty on the program. In 2026, on May 23 and 24, the lineup took in Call Super, Honey Dijon, Seth Troxler, Lil' Louis, HUNEE, Goldie and SHERELLE, plus a one-off back-to-back from Chris Stussy and Shanti Celeste.
Next edition
Lentekabinet 2027 is set for May 15 and 16, 2027, over Pentecost weekend at Het Twiske, and the festival's site calls it the 14th edition. The program, lineup and cultural collaborations had not been announced at the time of checking. The site links to an official ticket shop but did not state whether sales had opened.
festival facts
- Organizer: Dekmantel, the Amsterdam label and festival organisation
- Venue: Het Twiske, Oostzaan, north of Amsterdam, held there since 2013
- Format: two days, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 p.m. until midnight, mixing DJ sets, live acts, visual art and performance
- Age: 18+
- Next edition: May 15 and 16, 2027
Getting there and practical info
The festival is at Het Twiske, De Zuiderlaaik 1, Oostzaan. The festival's FAQ pushes visitors toward bikes and shuttles rather than cars.
- Bike: about 30 minutes from central Amsterdam, with designated parking racks.
- Shuttle bus: runs from Amsterdam Noord metro station, about 15 minutes each way, to a stop roughly five minutes' walk from the entrance. It is a paid service, and the FAQ lists return and one-way options.
- Car, taxi or ride-hailing: strongly discouraged. The taxi and ride-hailing drop-off is about 20 minutes' walk from the entrance, and parking is paid on arrival.
- Camping: strictly prohibited in Het Twiske, including sleeping in cars. The FAQ names Camping Vliegenbos as the nearest campsite.
- Age and ID: the minimum age is 18, and staff may check ID at the entrance.
- Tickets: weekender and single-day tickets are sold only through the official ticket shop. Refunds are not offered, and a weekend wristband is person-specific.
- Bag rules: personal food and drinks are not allowed, but an empty reusable water bottle is.
FAQ
When is Lentekabinet 2027?
Lentekabinet 2027 runs on May 15 and 16, 2027, over Pentecost weekend. The festival calls it its 14th edition.
Where is Lentekabinet held?
At Het Twiske, a recreation area in Oostzaan just north of Amsterdam. The address given by the festival is De Zuiderlaaik 1.
Who organises Lentekabinet?
Dekmantel, the Amsterdam label and festival organisation behind Dekmantel Festival, has organised Lentekabinet at Het Twiske since 2013.
How do I get to Lentekabinet from Amsterdam?
The festival recommends cycling, which takes about 30 minutes from central Amsterdam, or taking its shuttle bus from Amsterdam Noord metro station, about 15 minutes each way. Driving, taxis and ride-hailing are discouraged.
How old do you have to be?
The minimum age is 18, and staff may check ID at the entrance.
Can I camp at Lentekabinet?
No. Camping in Het Twiske, including sleeping in cars, is strictly prohibited. The festival names Camping Vliegenbos as the nearest campsite.
Who has played Lentekabinet?
Recent lineups include Eris Drew and Octo Octa, Marie Davidson, Ben UFO, Seth Troxler, Honey Dijon, Goldie and SHERELLE. Chris Stussy played a one-off back-to-back with Shanti Celeste in 2026.
RTS.FM artists connected to this festival
Only sourced appearances at past editions or on announced lineups are listed.