Down The Rabbit Hole

Down The Rabbit Hole is a three-day music and arts festival in the Netherlands.

It takes place at Groene Heuvels in Beuningen, near Nijmegen. The festival is often shortened to DTRH.

Down The Rabbit Hole is not only about music. It is also about camping, food, art, theatre, strange corners, late-night stages and a full weekend away from normal life.

The name fits the feeling. You enter the festival and step into a different world for three days.

When is Down The Rabbit Hole?

Down The Rabbit Hole usually takes place in early July.

In 2026, the festival takes place from Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July at Groene Heuvels in Beuningen.

This makes it part of the Dutch summer festival season, after Pinkpop and Best Kept Secret and before several other major July and August festivals.

Because DTRH is a full weekend festival, many visitors arrive with camping gear and stay for the whole event.

Where is Down The Rabbit Hole held?

Down The Rabbit Hole is held at Recreatiegebied de Groene Heuvels in Beuningen, in Gelderland.

The site is close to Nijmegen and has open fields, water, camping areas and festival space. This setting gives DTRH a different atmosphere from city festivals or classic stadium-style events.

It feels like a temporary village. You do not just go to see a few artists. You live on the site for the weekend.

That is a big part of the festival’s appeal.

What kind of festival is Down The Rabbit Hole?

Down The Rabbit Hole is a music festival, but it is broader than that.

The programme usually includes major international artists, alternative acts, electronic music, indie, pop, hip-hop, soul, rock and left-field discoveries. But there are also art projects, talks, theatre, food areas and playful side programming.

The result is more immersive than a simple line-up festival.

You can spend the day moving between stages, food stands, installations, lakeside areas and late-night dance spaces. Many visitors do not plan every hour. They wander, discover and let the weekend unfold.

The name fits the feeling. You enter the festival and step into a different world for three days.

Down The Rabbit Hole 2026 line-up

The official 2026 line-up includes major names such as Florence + The Machine, Little Simz, The xx, David Byrne, Empire Of The Sun, Loyle Carner and The Last Dinner Party.

That mix says a lot about DTRH. The festival is broad, but not random. It combines well-known headliners with artists that fit the festival’s alternative and creative identity.

Line-ups can change, so always check the official programme before buying a ticket for one specific artist.

Tickets for Down The Rabbit Hole

Down The Rabbit Hole is a ticketed festival.

Official tickets should be bought through the festival’s own channels or trusted partners. Ticket scams are common around popular festivals, so avoid random sellers on social media.

The official ticket information says that from Monday 25 May 2026 at 11:00, tickets can be safely forwarded or resold through the DTRH page on Ticketmaster. Resale is available until Thursday 2 July at 05:00.

If you missed the original sale, official resale is the safest route.

Does a DTRH ticket include camping?

Yes, the standard festival ticket gives access to the festival grounds and the campsite.

The official English FAQ says your festival ticket grants access to both the festival grounds and the campsite, but you need to bring your own tent. If you do not want to bring camping gear, you can book accommodation at the Rabbit Resort.

This is important. Camping is not a small extra at Down The Rabbit Hole. It is part of the full weekend experience.

If you want more comfort, check the Rabbit Resort options early. These can sell out.

Camping at Down The Rabbit Hole

Camping at DTRH is part of the culture.

You arrive, set up your tent, meet neighbours and live in the festival bubble for the weekend. This makes the event feel more social than a one-day festival.

The campsite is close enough to move between sleeping, eating and the festival grounds. According to the official English information, visitors can travel freely between the campsite and festival grounds as often as they like, although some items allowed on the campsite may not be allowed on the festival grounds.

Bring a good tent, warm clothes, rain protection and earplugs. Dutch summer weather can change quickly.

What is Rabbit Resort?

Rabbit Resort is the festival’s accommodation option for visitors who do not want to bring their own tent or who want more comfort.

Instead of building your own campsite setup, you can book ready-made accommodation. This can be useful for visitors coming from abroad or people who want a slightly easier weekend.

Availability and options can change each year, so check the official Rabbit Resort information before planning.

Down The Rabbit Hole vs Pinkpop

Down The Rabbit Hole and Pinkpop are both major Dutch music festivals, but they feel different.

Pinkpop is older, larger in mainstream recognition and more focused on the classic big festival experience.

Down The Rabbit Hole is more immersive, playful and weekend-village-like. It mixes music with art, food, theatre and strange festival corners.

A simple comparison:

• Pinkpop is the Dutch festival classic.
• Down The Rabbit Hole is the creative weekend escape.

Both can have major names. The difference is the atmosphere.

Down The Rabbit Hole vs Best Kept Secret

Down The Rabbit Hole and Best Kept Secret are closer in spirit.

Both are curated weekend festivals with camping and strong line-ups. Both attract visitors who care about more than only the biggest headliner.

But the mood is different.

Best Kept Secret often feels more curated, calm and music-taste-driven.

Down The Rabbit Hole feels more playful, immersive and theatrical. It leans into the idea of entering another world.

If you want a carefully shaped music weekend, BKS is strong. If you want a stranger, more colourful festival bubble, DTRH may fit better.

How to get to Down The Rabbit Hole

The festival takes place at Groene Heuvels in Beuningen, near Nijmegen.

Many visitors travel by train to Nijmegen or Wijchen and then continue by shuttle, bike, taxi or organised transport, depending on the official travel plan for that year.

If you drive, follow the official route and parking instructions. Festival traffic can be busy, and local roads may be managed differently during the event.

Do not rely only on a normal navigation app. Always check the official transport page before leaving.

Practical tips

• Buy tickets only through official channels or trusted resale.
• Check whether you want normal camping or Rabbit Resort accommodation.
• Bring your own tent if you use the standard campsite.
• Pack for rain, sun and colder nights.
• Bring earplugs for both music and sleeping.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Use the official timetable, but leave room for discovery.
• Plan your route to Beuningen before the weekend.
• Arrive early if you want a good camping spot.
• Check the festival rules before bringing food, drinks, bags or camping equipment.

Is Down The Rabbit Hole worth visiting?

Yes, if you want more than a list of concerts.

Down The Rabbit Hole is a full weekend environment. The music matters, but so do the campsite, the food, the side programme, the setting and the feeling of being somewhere else for a few days.

It is especially good for visitors who like discovery, creativity and a relaxed but lively festival atmosphere.

If you only want to see one artist, a day festival may be easier. If you want to disappear into a festival world for a weekend, DTRH is one of the best Dutch choices.

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