Amsterdam Festival Canceled an Hour Before Opening over Allegedly Unsafe Tent Structures
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The Municipality of Amsterdam speaks of "a huge disappointment for the visitors and the organization," yet it was decided to revoke Music On's permit two hours before the start. The festival organization says it "fought to the bitter end."
The Music On festival, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday in the Meerpark in Amsterdam, has been cancelled at the last minute. The organization has...
The Music On festival, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday in the Meerpark in Amsterdam, has been cancelled at the last minute. The organizers announced on Instagram on Saturday that the municipality has revoked the permit. The AD reports that the organization has filed summary proceedings against the municipality of Amsterdam.
The tent on the site did not meet the requirements, meaning the safety of the visitors could not be guaranteed.
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The organizers of the sold-out and internationally renowned Music On Festival are filing an injunction against the Municipality of Amsterdam in a last-ditch attempt to save the festival. As a result, there is a slim chance that the event will still go ahead, a spokesperson tells this site. The damages now run into the millions.
Music On Festival Abruptly Canceled After Permit Revoked
Music On Festival has been forced to cancel its 2026 edition after the Municipality of Amsterdam revoked its permit. Lovers of house music from near and far flocked to Amsterdam this week with plans to experience all that Music On Festival had to offer. Yet those hopes were dashed earlier today when the festival, slated to take place on May 9-10 at Meerpark, was suddenly canceled before the gates opened. “This morning, the Municipality of Amster…
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