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✈️How to get to Kingsland Festival Amsterdam
Planning your trip to Kingsland Festival Amsterdam? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 9 km from the venue.
- Allow about 13 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Amsterdam or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near RAI (Kingsland Festival Amsterdam)
Accommodation near the Kingsland Festival Amsterdam site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Amsterdam, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Amsterdam.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Kingsland Festival Amsterdam 2026 weather
Weather in RAI in April 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 67% of days
| 2025 | Clear sky | 20° / 7° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Light rain | 16° / 11° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Light rain | 13° / 10° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Kingsland Festival Amsterdam
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Kingsland Festival Amsterdam. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Amsterdam and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Kingsland Festival Amsterdam 2026: Dutch hip-hop and variety festival
Kingsland Festival is an annual music event that takes place at RAI Amsterdam, one of the largest convention centers in the Netherlands. This indoor festival celebrates King's Day (Koningsdag) with an eclectic program mixing Dutch hip-hop, pop, and rock.
The 2026 edition brings together 45 artists, with popular Dutch headliners like Lil Kleine and Ronnie Flex in hip-hop, as well as Def Leppard in rock. The lineup also explores electronic music with various DJ sets.
The festival offers a festive atmosphere typical of Koningsdag celebrations, with a varied program that reflects contemporary Dutch musical diversity. The event takes place entirely indoors in the vast halls of the RAI, allowing for high-quality technical production.
On April 3, 2026, celebrate Koningsdag at Kingsland Festival in Amsterdam. Check out the complete lineup with 45 artists and join the Dutch national party in music.
