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DECIBELS are measured by the INTENSITY OF SOUND. What started as a passion to gather the HARDER STYLES minded crowd in an outdoor event in 2002, grew to be a MASSIVE THREE-DAY FESTIVAL in the Netherlands. Decibel outdoor has become THE LOUDEST CITY ON EARTH, for those seeking the NEXT STEP in their craving for the Harder Styles.Every year in August we come together with 100.000 Harder Styles fanatics and hundreds of artists from talents to heavyweights. Always connected, always on the move and ready to LIVE LOUD!
Welcome to THE LOUDEST CITY on Earth – where harder styles fanatics unite for the ultimate weekend to LIVE LOUD. We believe in the POWER OF THE KICK, pure, raw, hard. We don't need anything extra, although it gives us an ADRENALINE RUSH when the BEAT matches the show light. We're high on that energy. Once you feel it, nothing will be the same.
THREE DAYS. ONE DESTINY. LIVE LOUD.
FANATIC FRIDAY marks your first steps into our cosmic realm. This is the day you've been waiting for – a BOLD taste of what's to come. Get ready for journey sets that honor our legacy while new generation talent ignites the future. Experience the XL Sound of Decibel and witness THE LAUNCH as the DARK HOURS transform our city from 22:00 to 01:00. The energy is 100% from the first kick.
LIVE LOUD SATURDAY unleashes the full festival experience across every corner of THE LOUDEST CITY. Explore the Decibel Boulevard, lose yourself in the Neon Forest, and discover hidden gems from the Legacy Fountains to the new City Beach. All harder styles collide as icons and anthems paint the perfect Saturday. When darkness falls, another dimension of sight and sound takes over for three hours of pure audio-visual mayhem.
SAVAGE SUNDAY takes LIVING LOUD to the extreme. This is where we set fire to the flame with the hardest, rawest, most SAVAGE experience possible. Everything is on the edge – harder music, darker atmosphere, intense marathons and fierce energy that connects the crowd like nothing else. One last day to give it ALL. IT'S NOW OR NEVER.
We love to take you on an adventure to PUSH OUR LIMITS in everything we do. Together we make it BIGGER. BETTER. LOUDER. We always go for that extra mile, and so do you. Even when you walk out of the gate back into "the real world," you'll be longing for the next journey of a lifetime at THE LOUDEST CITY. So take that chance, crank up the volume and LIVE LOUD!
What started as a passion to gather the Harder Styles minded crowd in an outdoor event in 2002, has grown into The Loudest City on Earth. On the move from Binnenmaas to Lingebos and ultimately the Beekse Bergen. Growing from a single day to a full three-day festival with an unrivalled festival camping. By always expanding and developing we continue to push our limits. Always with one thing at the center of it all: the KICK.Together we created the ultimate destination. Developing mainstages into architectural highlights of our city. From the early days of the Harder Styles till the sound of the future.We change lives.We raise legends.
Key info
15 / 16 / 17 AUG 2025
OPENING HOURS
Friday: 14:00 - 01:00
Saturday: 13:00 - 01:00
Sunday: 13:00 - 23:00
DARK HOURS
From 22:00 until closing
We unleash the DARK HOURS – when LIGHT, LASER AND FIRE transform our LOUDEST CITY into ANOTHER DIMENSION OF SIGHT AND SOUND, pushing the festival energy to its absolute max!
Beekse Bergen, Heelvarenbeek, Netherlands
The festival grounds at Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek span approximately 40 hectares, offering a diverse landscape of forests, sandy beaches, water features, and paved areas. This natural setting provides a versatile backdrop for various large-scale events. The site has attracted hundred thousands of attendees annually. Its expansive layout accommodates multiple stages, camping areas, and recreational zones, enhancing the overall festival experience. The combination of natural beauty and well-planned infrastructure makes Beekse Bergen a premier destination for outdoor festivals in the Netherlands.
The minimum age for admission is 18. In case of any doubt, you may be asked to show identification proving your age. Please bring valid proof of identification with you so you do not risk being refused entry. Valid proof of identification includes a driver’s license, valid passport, or identity card. A copy or photo of your identification is not valid.
How to get there
Shuttle buses run continuously between the festival and Tilburg Central Station from Friday through Monday. Pre-purchase tickets at B2S ticketshop (cheaper) or buy on-site for €12.50. Buses depart from Burgemeester Brokxlaan near nr. 6 behind Tilburg CS (rear exit, follow signs - NOT at the regular bus station).
Daily Schedule:
- Friday: 10:00 - 02:00
- Saturday: 12:00 - 02:00
- Sunday: 12:00 - 01:00
Want to go home by taxi? Please exit the festival at Entrance North, this is the place to pick a taxi.
If you organize your own bus trip towards you have to register your bus here. You will receive all information that the driver needs to come to the event and park their bus. Busses must follow the signs 'Touringcars' on arrival. A special parking area has been set up for this purpose. Even if the bus only comes to bring and pick up people, it must follow the signs 'Touringcars'. Make sure the bus is back before 22.00HRS to prevent unnecessary congestion. Busses that have not been registered in advance need to pay €35 on the spot.
You can register your own bus trip here.
A special kiss & ride route has been laid out for people being dropped off and picked up. This is located on the south side (Entrance South) of the terrain. Make sure this is where you will be dropped off and where you agree to be picked up again at the end of the festival. Take Entrance South and follow the route that’s indicated.
Don't want to travel by public transport or no driver in your group of friends? Book a bus trip via our buspartner Partybussen.nl.Why choose Partybussen?Convenience: no hassle with parking or public transport. Just board at one of the many boarding locations and leave the rest to Partybussen.Stay till the final KICK: You don’t have to miss the Endshow or that SICK closing set, because you can stay till the very last performance.Safety: No worries about who the designated driver is. The professional drivers will safely take you to Decibel outdoor and back.Comfort: Enjoy a relaxing ride in comfortable coaches, so you’re ready to go ALL OUT when you arrive!Sustainability: This is also a more sustainable form of transport. Less CO2 emission, more efficient fuel consumption and less traffic.
From the A27 (Breda) drive in the direction of Tilburg and follow the Decibel signs. From the A65 ('s Hertogenbosch), take exit 10 Hilvarenbeek/Beekse Bergen and follow the Decibel signs. From A58 (Limburg and region Eindhoven), take exit 8 Oirschot and follow the N395 to Hilvarenbeek. Take the N269 from there and follow the Decibel signs. Car parks are open from 10:00HRS. Try to avoid peak hours as much as possible. Extensive measures are being taken to make parking as effortless as possible. Follow the instructions on signs, as well as those given by car park attendants. Remember where you parked your car. Leave the car park via the 'all directions' signs to ensure that the outflow takes place as quickly as possible. You can already buy parking tickets at the B2S ticketshop before the event takes place. This is faster and cheaper than on site. On site prices: Day = €25 Weekend = €50
Train services to and from Tilburg are excellent. Dutch Railways (NS) will be running extra-long trains to accommodate greater passenger volumes. Before you leave, always check the website of NS for exact departure- and arrival times. If you’re travelling from the direction of Rotterdam Central Station or Dordrecht, please keep in mind you need to change to an NS-bus to Breda at Lage Zwaluwe. Don’t want to take the bus? Then you need to travel from Rotterdam Central Station to Utrecht Central Station to Tilburg or from Dordrecht to Roosendaal and then to Tilburg. If you’re using the NS-app, you need to specify you want to take this detour.
FAQs
In case you have any questions about Decibel outdoor, don’t hesitate to contact us, we’re happy to help you!
E-mail: info@b2s.nl
Whatsapp: +31102620082
Take care of each other! Never leave someone alone when they’re feeling unwell. Friends who rave together, stay together. During Decibel outdoor, we celebrate safe. When you have questions about for example alcohol and/or drugs, go to the Celebrate Safe stand. The Unity staff will give you tips when you’re not feeling well, but go to first aid if you have serious complaints. They are there to help you. Check the Celebrate Safe [website](https://www.celebratesafe.nl "Celebrate Safe") for more information.
Feeling unwell, please go to the first aid or find other crew members. They are your friends and they are there for your safety. Be honest to them. The more they know, the better they can help you.
The lost & found post is located at the lockers at entrance North and South.
There will be sufficient toilets at the festival grounds. The toilets are for free, so make sure you use them. At every toilet group, there is a toilet that is accessible to people with disabilities. The festival is organized in a natural environment, please respect this. Actions will be taken against public urinating.
Lockers will be available for rent. These may be used to store jackets, bags and other personal items.
These are the on site prices:
Medium locker one day = €12,50
Large locker one day = €15,-
Medium locker full festival = €32,50
Large locker full festival = €35,-
You can pay with PIN or via a QR code. It’s not possible to pay with cash. A locker can be shared with two or three friends and you'll be able to access your locker throughout the event.
On Friday, Entrance South will be open for Lakeside campsite visitors. Entrance North will be open for visitors with a FULL FSTVL ticket. The kiss & ride is also located at the North entrance on Friday.
On Saturday and Sunday, there are two main entrances to the festival site – North and South. Don't forget where you parked your car, where you were dropped off, or which entrance you used. Make sure you leave the festival at the same entrance to arrive at the correct parking- or boarding area. When you are dropped off at the North entrance, please ensure that you leave through the South entrance. There will be no kiss & ride pick up at the North entrance after the festival.
B2S conforms to the local policy of Tilburg police. This is 'zero tolerance'. This means that no form of drugs (soft and/or hard drugs) are allowed. Cannabis or hash is therefore also not allowed inside the festival. We will search carefully under the supervision of the police. If you violate the zero-tolerance policy, you will be handed over to the police and denied access. Your ticket will no longer be valid.
Cameras, SLRs and video cameras may be taken into the festival. Take as many great photos and videos as you can and make sure to share them on social media! Professional recording equipment is not permitted without a media pass.
There are several locations where you can purchase tokens. You can find them at the entrance and spread over the festival terrain. There is the possibility to paw with PIN at every cash desk, but it’s not possible to take out extra cash. Decibel tokens are valid throughout the entire weekend at all bars and food courts.
We use a recycling system that ensures that plastic and tin waste can be recycled to a high standard. You will receive a recycle token from us upon arrival that you can hand in when ordering your first drink in a plastic cup/bottle or can.
- How does it work?
- First drink? Hand in your recycle token when you order at the bar.
- Going to get your next drink or don’t want one yet? Take your empty cup/bottle/can to a bar or recycle point and trade it for a new drink or a recycle token.
- Make sure you don’t lose your cup/bottle/can, otherwise it will cost you 0,5 token.
- Going home? Take your empty cup/bottle with you to the bar and trade it for a recycle token. You can use the recycle token at all B2S events.
Please note: this token is not a consumption token and has no € value, it can only be used as a deposit.
Your own food and beverages are not permitted on the festival site. If you have a special diet (medical reasons only), make sure your food is sealed in its own packaging. Medicines can only be taken in when you have a doctor’s note. In case you need your medication, but don’t have a doctor’s note, please contact us via info@b2s.nl. You can only bring items such as deodorant and sunscreen if they are in their original, sealed package. Pressurized spray cans and perfume bottles are not permitted.
The minimum age for admission is 18. In case of any doubt, you may be asked to show identification proving your age. Please bring valid proof of identification with you so you do not risk being refused entry. Valid proof of identification includes a driver’s license, valid passport, or identity card. A copy or photo of your identification is not valid.
Beekse Bergen 1
5081 NJ Hilvarenbeek
DECIBEL OUTDOOR FRIDAY [15:00 - 01:00HRS]
DECIBEL OUTDOOR SATURDAY [13:00 - 01:00HRS]
DECIBEL OUTDOOR SUNDAY [13:00 - 23:00HRS]
Decibel outdoor is the loudest festival on earth. Since 2002, it has been one of the biggest and most popular festivals within the harder styles scene. As of 2019, the annual event grew from one to three days on the most beautiful festival grounds The Netherlands has to offer. This is the place where music lovers with a passion for the harder styles come together. This is the city that offers everything you need. Make the most of your three full days on the festival terrain and explore musical experiences with over 300 artists divided among 12 different areas. Besides that, almost every stage changes genres each day. This means you can experience the epic festival terrain in the best way possible.
This city is your home. The city that never sleeps, but keeps on going! Besides the three festival days filled with musical madness, the party at the campsite never stops. The Decibel outdoor weekend has become a true phenomenon. Enjoy the famous camping vibe with all its secret activities, surprising pop-up parties and an overdose of unexpected craziness.
Welcome to Decibel outdoor. Let's LIVE LOUD!
