THE AGENDA: where to be in September

Summer might be wrapping up, but the calendar is far from slowing down. September arrives with a dense, fast-moving schedule: final open-air sessions hidden deep in the woods, massive arena reunions, and sweat-drenched warehouse runs. From late-night hypnotic loops to nostalgic 2000s anthems, these are the essential gatherings on our radar this month. Keep your alerts at the ready and check out the full edit below.

TicketSwap’s monthly event highlights series, THE AGENDA, has you covered on the spiciest events across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, and beyond.

Draaimolen Festival 2026

03–05 set • MOB Complex, NL

Draaimolen Festival 2026 

Looking for an excuse to put Tilburg on your radar? Draaimolen gives you the ultimate one. Tucked away in the forest with a seamless blend of music, art installations, and light design, the festival kicks off with an opening concert on September 3rd. Across the weekend, the deeply curated lineup gives you plenty of room to drift between stages and craft your own path. Keeping the energy at a peak, expect lethal sets from heavyweights like Donato Dozzy B2B Job Jobse, Bitter Babe B2B Carista, DJ Nobu, Eris Drew and Octo Octa. 

Symfora w/ Philou Louzolo, Trikk, LYLO, Yulia Niko

sab 5 set, 23:00 • Lofi, NL

Symfora w/ Philou Louzolo, Trikk, LYLO, Yulia Niko

Prepare for total dancefloor immersion as Philou Louzolo and Symfora take over LoFi, steering the room through hypnotic waves of house and melodic techno. Joined in the booth by Trikk, LYLO, and Yulia Niko, this lineup promises a continuous stream of pure energy that makes stepping off the dancefloor near impossible. This one is an absolute must for the diehards living for that seamless, late-night flow.

Smeerboel Festival 2026

12 set • Plas Laaggraven, NL

Smeerboel Festival

Utrecht, are you ready to go unhinged? Smeerboel is back to throw the ultimate end-of-summer blowout at Plas Laaggraven. Known for its unapologetically wild crowd and vibrant production, this season closer is built for anyone ready to shake off the workweek stress. Behind the decks, heavy-hitters like Benny Rodrigues, Dart B2B Paige Tomlinson, Lisa Korver, SNTS, and NewTone are bringing maximum heat. Bring your best crew, leave the bad moods at home, and get ready to dance until the last beat drops.

The Black Keys

sab 5 set, 20:00 • AFAS Live, NL

The Black Keys 

Promoting their new album Peaches!, garage rock duo Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are landing in Amsterdam for a massive, high-octane night. Backed by 16 years of shared history, their onstage chemistry translates into raw, electric energy from the first chord to the final kick drum. Stripping back from over-the-top modern concert visuals, this show lets the music do the talking – pure, unfiltered rock waves flowing straight through the room

Evanescence 2026 World Tour

mar 22 set, 20:00 • Ziggo Dome, NL

Evanescence 2026 World Tour

Featuring their commanding frontwoman Amy Lee alongside Tim McCord, Will Hunt, Troy McLawhorn, and Emma Anzai, Evanescence returns to the Ziggo Dome with the anthems that defined an entire era. 23 years after their ground-breaking debut album Fallen, fans can experience a powerhouse live show blending nostalgic hits like "Bring Me to Life" with heavy, modern tracks that keep their signature sound alive: metallic riffs mixed with cinematic, piano-driven symphonies. Special guest Poppy joins the lineup, setting the stage for an immortal night.

The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER TOUR

dom 27 set, 20:00 • Ziggo Dome, NL

The Pussycat Dolls: PDC Forever Tour

Gather the crew because Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt are back on stage, reviving the undisputed pop soundtrack of the 2000s! Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album PCD, prepare for a massive sing-along to timeless hits like "Don’t Cha", "Stickwitu", and "Buttons". High energy, iconic choreography, and pure nostalgia — this is set to be an absolute spectacle. Skip the FOMO, gather your crowd, and lock in your tickets before they’re gone.

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