No room for No Art Festival and Zamna next year: this is the distribution of Amsterdam event locations
Amsterdam has released its event calendar for the upcoming year, resulting in the exclusion of events like No Art Festival and Zamna due to high demand and limited venue capacity. The city utilized an independent committee to rank applications, with organizers for events like Amsterdam Open Air and Kingsland successfully securing their spots.
The City of Amsterdam has finalized its event calendar for the coming year, revealing that some popular festivals, including No Art Festival and Zamna, will not receive a venue due to limited capacity and high demand. The city utilized an independent expert committee to evaluate applications based on specific criteria and ranking, resulting in some organizers failing to secure their preferred spots. No Art Festival, organized by Sona, lost its bid for the Sloterpark to other competitors who hold exclusive contracts, though the event will still host its Wavy party at Flevopark.
Other notable changes include the absence of the Zamna festival, while established events like Amsterdam Open Air and Kingsland maintain their presence in the city. City official Elise Moeskops explained that this transition year was challenging as organizers adjusted to new administrative procedures. Beginning in 2028, the city plans to implement a more streamlined rolling calendar system to provide organizers with greater long-term clarity.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
