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Verknipt Festival · Utrecht · 2026

Date & time

Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 June 2026

Saturday 6 June: 12:00–23:00 · Sunday 7 June: 13:00–23:00

Location
StrijkviertelUtrecht, Netherlands
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Verknipt Festival · Utrecht · 2026
Official Verknipt Festival programme for 6–7 June 2026, Strijkviertel, Utrecht

About the event

Two days of hard techno at Strijkviertel in Utrecht. The 2026 programme brings solo sets and F2F pairings across Saturday and Sunday, with each announced day shown below.

Opening hours

Verknipt Festival 2026 was open from 12:00 to 23:00 on Saturday 6 June and from 13:00 to 23:00 on Sunday 7 June, local time in Utrecht (CEST). Last entry was 20:00 on both days.

Festival dayOpensClosesLocal timezone
Saturday, 6 June 2026Europe/Amsterdam
Sunday, 7 June 2026Europe/Amsterdam

Timetable

Artist set times and stage allocations are not available here for the 2026 edition. The day-by-day line-up is separate from a timetable.

Line-up

The 2026 day-by-day line-up below combines the organiser’s published festival flyer and organiser-managed listing, retaining the original solo, B2B and F2F credits. Published announcements differ; the list preserves those announced names rather than a verified final running order.

Plan your visit

Minimum age
18+. Bring ID.
Last entry
20:00 on both festival days; entry could be refused after that time.
Re-entry
Re-entry after leaving was not allowed.
Camping
There was no camping. Weekend ticket holders also had to leave after each day’s closing time.
Bags
Bags up to A4 size (21 × 30 cm) were permitted; larger bags were not.
Payment
The festival used cash cards, with a €0.95 first top-up fee. Remaining credit was non-refundable.
Lockers
Lockers were available in advance and on site; advance purchasers received their locker number and PIN by email.
Travel
Return-ticket shuttles ran between Utrecht Centraal’s Expoplein and Strijkviertel throughout both festival days. The last bus left once all visitors had left the festival; no fixed final departure time was given.
Arrival and parking
Cyclists used Strijkviertel 67, Utrecht, and followed festival signs. Cars used P+R Papendorp via Mercatorlaan, with a separate parking shuttle included for all passengers. Kiss & Ride used Rijnzathe 2.
Weekend tickets
After the Saturday ticket scan, a wristband provided Sunday access. A weekend ticket could also be first used on Sunday. Entry tiers gave the same access at different prices; weekend admission did not include an overnight stay.
Accessibility
The festival offered accessible paths to every stage and facility, with adapted toilets at each toilet area. Staff could assist wheelchair users.
Food and medication
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free food options were offered. Outside food and drinks were not allowed. Medication required an official doctor’s note.
Safety and hearing protection
An awareness team was available throughout the event, with QR codes for direct contact. Earplugs were sold at the merchandise stand.

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