THE AGENDA: where to be in April

Call it what you want, but this is the stretch where your calendar suddenly fills itself. 

Plans arrive all at once. A daytime party turns into a full-night commitment, “just one night out” quietly turns into two, and suddenly you’re choosing between lineups instead of wondering what to do. The days grow longer, softer at the edges. Being outside stops feeling like a choice and starts feeling like the only place you want to be.

The best part is you don’t have to go searching for it. We’ve already done the digging – from open-air moments and King’s Day takeovers to the concerts actually worth stepping out for.

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

Paaspop 2026

3–5 avr. • De Molenheide, NL

Paaspop

From Chris Stussy, Sean Paul, Cian Ducrot, and Kensington setting the tone, to Scooter, K3, De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, and Pendulum (live) taking over Saturday, there’s no such thing as easing in with Paaspop. By Sunday, with Tom Odell, DI-RECT, Antoon, and Acda en De Munnik among others, there’s no signs of slowing down. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The lineup runs deep with crowd favourites, rising acts, and plenty of unexpected moments in between. Not a bad way to kick off festival season!

Lofi with Floorplan, CARISTA, Makam

ven. 10 avr., 22:00 • Lofi, NL

Lofi with Floorplan, CARISTA, Makam 

Floorplan, CARISTA, and Makam taking over Lofi? That’s not a casual night out, that’s a lock-in. Expect deep, driving sets, no shortcuts, and a crowd that’s here for the music first. Floorplan brings that unmistakable groove-heavy energy, CARISTA keeps it sharp and unpredictable, and Makam ties it together with those hypnotic, rolling selections. Just selectors doing what they do best. 

Nacht Wacht: Suikerfabriek Groningen

sam. 11 avr., 13:00 • Suikerterrein, NL

Nacht Wacht: Suikerfabriek Groningen

This day rave is no walk in the park. Nacht Wacht takes over Suikerfabriek with a stacked two-area lineup built for non-stop movement. From early b2bs in Area 1 like LUKA b2b AZZURRO, to a 3-hour takeover from Toxic Machinery, and a special closing by SLVL, this is made for the heads. Area 2 doesn’t let up either: Cynthia Spiering, loiso, and a 3-hour closing stretch from BØĘRY keep things locked from start to finish. If past Nacht Wacht shows are anything to go by, you know this one’s going to deliver.

Colorado Charlie | Season Opening 2026

4–5 avr. • Colorado Charlie, NL

Colorado Charlie | Season Opening 2026

Colorado Charlie’s Season Opening is back for two days, and with it, the first real taste of dancing barefoot in the sand again. Day one’s lineup includes Julian Fijma b2b Robbie Doherty, joined by DXNBY, Dennis Quin, and Kim April, bringing groovy builds, rolling basslines, and a crowd easing back into festival season the right way. Day 2 keeps things moving with Luuk van Dijk, Luke Alessi, and Cici Daze, a little warmer and a little looser. It’s not full summer chaos (yet), but boy, can you feel it coming. 

Oranjeroes Festival 2026

lun. 27 avr., 13:00 • Zuiderpark, NL

Oranjeroes Festival 2026

King’s Day is one thing, Oranjeroes is what happens when you turn it all the way up. Across the day, stages shift between high-energy chaos and deeper, driving grooves. Names like Bad Boombox, Chris Stussy, and Luuk van Dijk bring the pull, while sets like Kyle Starkey b2b Tjade, and heavy-hitters like Michel de Hey, Fantasm, and Salomé Le Chat keep things unpredictable. But the real magic isn’t just at the top of the poster. It’s in the layers beneath it. This is truly a lineup built to keep you discovering something new, no matter your taste.

Modular presents: Job Jobse

dim. 5 avr., 15:00 • Maassilo, NL

Modular presents: Job Jobse

Some names carry weight, and Job Jobse is one of them. From festival stages to the kind of club nights people still talk about months later, Job knows exactly how to build a set that brings you out of winter hibernation and keeps you in the zone. Look out for unexpected turns and that signature flow where you stop checking the time altogether. If you’ve seen him before, you know what to do. If you haven’t, this is a good place to start.

Kingsland Festival 2026 | Amsterdam

lun. 27 avr., 00:00 • Het Olympisch Stadion, NL

Kingsland Festival 2026 | Amsterdam

Kingsland doesn’t really do subtle. By the time you arrive, things are in full force – the stages are filling up, crowds are spilling over, and there’s orange everywhere you look. Somewhere between it all Frenna, Roxy Dekker, SFB, and Bankzitters soundtrack the louder, hands-in-the-air moments, while Ronnie Flex and Lil Kleine lean into the kind of sing-alongs that carry across the fields. Then, as the energy sharpens, Rebelion and Warface take. It’s faster, heavier, and there’s no letting up. And just when you think you’ve found your rhythm, there’s another stage, another set, another reason to stay a little longer.

240 KM/H pres. Adrian Mills All Night Long King's Day

lun. 27 avr., 20:00 • Warehouse Elementenstraat, NL

240 KM/H pres. Adrian Mills All Night King's Day

All night means exactly that. Adrian Mills takes full control, shaping the night from the first track to the last. It’s a continuous ride, driven by high energy, fast transitions, and that feeling where one track rolls straight into the next. Warehouse Elementenstraat does the rest: raw, industrial, and made for nights that lean a little harder. And just when the rhythm settles in, expect a few special guests to step through and shift the pace. 

538 Koningsdag 2026

lun. 27 avr., 12:00 • Chasséveld, NL

538 Koningsdag 2026

If you’re doing King’s Day in the south, you don’t do it halfway. 538 Koningsdag leans fully into the scale of it. Afrojack brings the headline energy, while Bente, Bilal Wahib, and Claude shape the day with the kind of performances that pull you in and keep you there, Somewhere in between, Bizzey delivers that inevitable sing-along moment. But it doesn’t stop at the names you recognise. This is a lineup that keeps unfolding, built to carry you from one moment to the next without a dip in energy.

ROSALÍA: LUX TOUR 2026

mer. 22 avr., 20:00 • Ziggo Dome, NL

ROSALÍA: LUX TOUR 2026

ROSALÍA is touring with a show that moves between worlds – weaving her new opera-inspired sound with the tracks that first put her on the map. Expect flamenco roots, reggaeton energy, some ballet (🤫), and experimental edges all stitched together with the kind of confidence that turns every track into a statement. One minute it’s intimate, the next it’s loud and sharp. Her live shows are tight, visual, and constantly shifting. Expect “LA FAMA”, “Con Altura”, “La Perla”, “Berghain”, and many more of your favourites. 

SMÈRRIG Koningsdag Festival 2026

lun. 27 avr., 14:00 • De Pettelaarse Schans, NL

SMÈRRIG Koningsdag Festival 2026

SMÈRRIG Koningsdag is back with what they’re calling their biggest lineup yet, and it shows. From heavy crowd movers like Broederliefde, Bizzey, and Afro Bros, to high-energy sets from Mr. Polska, Poke, and Milolaathetlukken. Expect zero standing still and plenty of throwback moments.

Eric Clapton

ven. 24 avr., 20:00 • Ziggo Dome, NL

Eric Clapton

Some names don’t need an introduction, and Eric Clapton is one of them. From blues roots to rock history, Clapton’s live shows are less about spectacle and more about pure musicianship. His shows are chock full of timeless tracks, extended guitar moments, and a crowd that knows every note before it hits. Just a legend doing what he does best.

That’s a wrap on April’s highlights. Now lock in your tickets (if you haven’t already) and make every last night of winter count. Hit up TicketSwap for last-minute tickets.