• TROPIKALI opens doors from 13.00 till 23.00 on Saturday 28 of June and from 13.00 till 22.00 on Sunday 29 of June at the NDSM-Wharf in Amsterdam-Noord. It is not possible to exit and re-enter the festival. 

• The minimum age for this festival is 18 years. You can be asked to identify yourself at the entrance.

• Lockers are available for pre-sales here, pre-book them now and dance worry-free!

• You will be able to get day lockers at the festival grounds. If you have bought it during the presale, the number of your locker and the code will be sent to your inbox at least one weeek prio to the festival.

Sizes available

Medium: 22 x 25 x 50 cm

Large: 36 x 25 x 50 cm

• We are going cashless this year. No more tokens

• Just tap your phone or card to pay for food and drinks.

• You are allowed to bring non-reflex cameras and gopros to TROPIKALI. Selfie Sticks are not allowed and will be taken by security at the entrance of the festival.

• Videos or pictures are not allowed inside of the SECRETO stage. We prefer you enjoy the moment inside there.

• Hard drugs or other prohibited substances are not allowed at the festival. Be aware that you have to undergo a search before entering the festival. 

• Soft drugs is only allowed up to 3gram per person.

• Pre-rolled joints are not allowed and will be taken by security.

• You are allowed to bring medicines but only in sealed packaging and preferably with a doctor’s note.

• All food on TROPIKALI is vegetarian or vegan. Other allergies will be shown on the menu. It is not allowed to bring your own food.

• Smoking, of cigarettes or e-cigarettes, is not allowed in tents or under canopies. We do not sell cigarettes/e-cigarettes on the festival grounds. 

• During TROPIKALI we ban single use plastic. Therefore, we created a cup system where each visitor pays a fee at the bar for their first cup. When you return this cup at the bar when you are going for a new drink you don't have to pay a fee. 

If you don't feel like holding your cup the whole day you can exchange it for a token, which you can exchange later for a (free) cup again. The cup fee is not refundable. 

• Every toilet area has one or several free tap water points. 

• Earplugs will be available at the festival site near the market area and also available at the regular bars, you can purchase the earplugs for 15 euros (pin-only)

• Custom-fit earplugs with different filters, fitted on-site by trained staff.

• Filter selected based on needs (e.g. sensitive ears, location near speakers)

• All belongings that will be left at TROPIKALI will be saved by the organization. If you think you lost something send us an email (info@tropikali.nl) with a clear description of your lost item. 

• The festival grounds are (mostly) wheelchair accessible. The NDSM-Wharf consists of asphalt, concrete slabs and pavers. There won’t be a special wheelchair-zone. 

There will be a wheelchair accessible toilet, ask a festival employee about the location.

• You can read our house rules here

It is not allowed to bring the following items to the festival:

• Your own food and drinks, glass, plastic bottles, cans, spray bottles, fireworks and/or pets;

• Weapons or other dangerous items;

• Provocative clothing or clothing from any national (football) clubs, activistic or discriminatory clothing or expressions;

• Professional audio or video equipment, flyers or other promotional materials. 

You are allowed to bring the following items:

• Deodorant roller (no spray cans);

• Sunblock lotions (no spray cans).

• Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment, ableism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and sexism, among others. If a visitor witnesses behaviours that make them feel unsafe, it can be notified to the Awareness Team. 

The Awareness Team wears pink vests to be recognisable and an Awareness Hub will be located at the festival, near the food area. 

• Everyone that lives in the neighborhood of the NDSM-Wharf has received a letter in May. 

• Confused by the Date on ticket? Read This!

We’ve had a few questions about ticket dates, so here’s what’s up:

The Tropikali Weekender officially kicks off on Saturday, June 28 at 13:00. Because of this, some tickets may display the Saturday date, even if you purchased a Sunday ticket.

💡 No stress: If your order confirmation says “Sunday” your entry is valid for Sunday, June 29, exactly as planned.

• Is your question not answered by reading the information above? Please feel free to write us an email: info@tropikali.nl 

• You can navigate to NDSM-plein 1. Before arriving at the NDSM-plein you will be met by clear signs and traffic officers to guide you to the festival grounds. 

We strongly recommend you to use public transport or visit the festival by bike, due to the accessibility of the NDSM-Wharf and very limited parking space. Also, it is better for nature! 

• Due to the accessibility of the wharf, Tropikali does not offer parking for visitors. If you are coming by car, you can park at ‘APCOA PARKING NDSM’. The entrance to the parking garage is located at Mt. Lincolnweg 31. More information about the parking garage can be found here. Please note that parking is at your own expense.

• When you are being dropped off at the NDSM-Docklands you will be met by clear signs and traffic officers to guide you to the designated Kiss and Ride area. 

• From Amsterdam Central Station (IJ-zijde) a ferry departs to the NDSM-Wharf. The ferry is free. After embarking the ferry it’s about a 200 meter walk until the festival entrance. 

• It is possible to visit and leave TROPIKALI by taxi or ordered transport. You can order transport yourself and it is possible to get a pick-up in short walking distance from the festival entrance (preferably use NDSM-Docklands as your pick-up point).