Number of music festivals

We counted events that call themselves festivals and where music is the main focus. Each festival counts once, however many days it runs. Only large festivals are scored: those at outdoor sites, in arenas, stadiums or halls, or across several venues. Festivals held in a single club or venue are counted but not scored.

A higher number of festivals does not mean a healthier nightlife culture. Festival brands also run club nights that compete with clubs for audiences.

The Amsterdam metropolitan region had 193 music festivals. Of this total, 105 were large festivals. And 41% of festivals were held in June or July, with half of these held in the city of Amsterdam.