How DJs get booked in Amsterdam
Amsterdam venues, promoters and upcoming DJ gigs, ADE and the summer festivals included, plus how to pitch them. Free DJ EPK on StageOS.
By StageOS · Updated
Amsterdam is one of the world's dance music capitals. Every October, Amsterdam Dance Event fills the city with hundreds of events, and the summer brings a full calendar of festivals in and around the city. Most DJs get in through local club nights, warm-up slots and ADE showcases, then build to festival slots. Below are the Amsterdam venues and promoters on StageOS, upcoming dates and open calls, so you can find the nights that play your sound and pitch them with one link.
When to pitch in Amsterdam
- April to July: ADE showcases and label nights for October are planned, so pitch early.
- October to February: winter club season and the summer festival line-ups start to book.
- All year: warm-up slots and local residencies, the usual way in.
Venues in Amsterdam that book DJs
Promoters booking DJs in Amsterdam
- Techno Tuesday (9 upcoming)
- Cheeky Monday (5 upcoming)
- Percep-tion (3 upcoming)
- Luminosity (2 upcoming)
- Vault Sessions (2 upcoming)
- VISION (2 upcoming)
- Amsterdam Nights (1 upcoming)
- As The World Turns (1 upcoming)
- Bedrock (1 upcoming)
- Breakin Science (1 upcoming)
- Chaos In The CBD (1 upcoming)
- Club Roto (1 upcoming)
Upcoming DJ gigs in Amsterdam
- Cheeky Monday: Cheeky @ Onder Hans · Mon 26 Oct 2026 at Melkweg
- Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour · Tue 27 Oct 2026 at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
- Source · Thu 29 Oct 2026 at Supperclub
- Spacebunker presents House of Dolls · Thu 29 Oct 2026 at Garage Noord
- Co-curated by Oceanic · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Garage Noord
- Doka Studio w/ Coco Maria & AYS · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Doka
- Bob Moses (Club Set) · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Het Sieraad
- HouseRules · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Escape
- Madam by Night invites: Rooftop Tapes x BoatRiders · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Madam
- Shelter Club Night · Fri 30 Oct 2026 at Shelter Amsterdam
What's on in Amsterdam: all 139 upcoming
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Create my free EPKFrequently asked questions
How do new DJs get gigs in Amsterdam?
Local club nights, warm-up slots and showcase events, especially around ADE, are the usual first steps. Pitch promoters whose nights fit your sound, with an EPK link and a recent mix.
Do Amsterdam promoters want an EPK?
Yes. One link with mixes, photos, past gigs and how to book you saves them time, and an English EPK works for most Dutch promoters. StageOS gives you this free.
Where can I find DJ open calls in the Netherlands?
StageOS lists festival and event open calls in the Netherlands and across Europe, and you can apply in a couple of minutes.