Awakenings Upclose is an intimate techno festival held at Spaarnwoude-park in the Netherlands, designed to foster a closer connection between artists and the crowd through dancefloor-focused experiences. This event offers a more personal, stripped-back alternative to the brand's massive flagship festivals, emphasizing underground sounds and immersive rave conditions.
What Awakenings Upclose offers
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Where you'll be
Houtrak
Oostbroekerweg, 1981 LR Velsen-Zuid, NetherlandsLocal Currency: EUR
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Past Editions
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
28 August 2026
