The Crave Festival 2027 – The Hague, Netherlands

Overview

The Crave Festival is a renowned electronic music festival based in The Hague, Netherlands, held in the urban wilderness of Zuiderpark. Since its establishment in 2014, it has developed from an illegal rave for 100 friends into a yearly celebration that draws fans of electronic music from all around the world. The festival represents a broad spectrum of electronic music around The City of The Hague, from techno and house to electro, acid, disco, bass, jungle, breaks, and trance.

The festival is set within the urban jungle of Zuiderpark, an expansive city park surrounded by water and greenery. The location allows attendees to escape the daily chaos and immerse themselves in music and vibrant atmosphere. The main festival takes place in Zuiderpark, but historically the program has expanded to include shows in legendary venues such as Het Paard, PIP Den Haag, LAAK, and beach stages at Scheveningen, creating a citywide celebration that turns The Hague pink for a weekend.

The Crave Festival is known for its carefully curated lineup, five distinctive stages each with its unique sound, and its strong commitment to sustainability, community, and underground culture. It is organized as an electronic day out with a focus on quality sound, forward-thinking booking, and a welcoming crowd of dedicated music lovers.

What Makes This Event Special

From Illegal Rave to Major Festival: What started as an illegal rave for 100 friends has now become one of the best electronic music festivals in The Hague, maintaining its underground ethos while growing into a professionally produced large-scale event.

Five Stages With Unique Identities: The festival features five stages that form one harmonious carefully curated lineup. From Cuboid’s hypnotic techno to PIP’s playful disco and house, from Sphere’s hands-in-the-air euphoria to Tetra’s forward-leaning techno and Poly’s bass-driven depths, The Crave celebrates the wide spectrum of electronic music.

Urban Wilderness Location: All stages are surrounded by water and greenery at Zuiderpark. The park’s natural environment creates a unique festival landscape where stages are nestled among trees, waterways, and open fields, offering both open-air and indoor warehouse experiences.

Electronic Music From The Hague: The festival showcases The Hague’s homegrown West Coast Sound alongside international techno, house, and more. It highlights local collectives, local venues, and local talent while bringing world-renowned headliners to the city.

Sustainability Focus: The festival has a sustainability policy with five pillars including energy use from renewable sources and batteries, electrical machinery on site, encouraging artists to travel by train, advising visitors to come by public transport, monitoring travel distances, donating remaining meals to the Vers and Vrij community fridge for low-income residents, no single-use plastics, circular PET cups, eco-friendly cleaning materials, separated waste collection, and 50 percent vega(n) food.

Citywide Program: Beyond the main park day, The Crave extends to club nights, after-hours at PIP and LAAK, and special shows at Paard, creating a full weekend of electronic culture across The Hague.

Lineup / Featured Artists

Headliners and International Icons: Over the years many great artists have played at The Crave Festival, including Nina Kraviz, Jeff Mills, Honey Dijon, Ben Sims, DJ Stingray, KiNK LIVE, Hunee, Gerd Janson, Midland, Eris Drew, Ben UFO, Blawan, DVS1, Helena Hauff, Len Faki, Mind Against, Oscar Mulero, The Blessed Madonna, VTSS, Young Marco, Job Jobse, and KI/KI.

Contemporary Underground: Recent lineups have included AGY3NA, Altinbas, Angel D’lite, Chlär b2b Stranger, Daria Kolosova, 999999999, Anetha, Daria Kolosova, David Vunk, Dax J, Deniro, Hadone, Daria Kolosova, Karenn, Regal, ROD, TAFKAMP, and many others representing modern uptempo techno, acid, and electro.

Diverse Spectrum: The festival lineup spans Hessle Audio with Ben UFO, Pearson Sound, and Pangaea, Palms Trax, The Egyptian Lover, Matrixxman, Courtesy, Skee Mask, Aurora Halal, Soichi Terada, Unit Moebius, Rude66, Identified Patient, Lux, Cultuurschok, Scientific Dreamz of U, and numerous live acts.

Local and National Talent: Alongside international names, The Crave books local collectives and Dutch artists such as Stranger, David Vunk, Deniro, Estella Boersma, ISAbella, Orpheu The Wizard, Spekki Webu, Van Anh, Ben Buitendijk, and many emerging talents from The Hague’s West Coast scene.

Stage Curators: Tetra stage hosted by Daria Kolosova is known for modern uptempo techno with breathtaking light installations powered by Bud, creating an iconic arena where energy flows nonstop. Cuboid delivers full-blown techno assault with hypnotic energy, Sphere creates true dancefloor synergy with groovy warmth of house to euphoric trance, Poly fuses bass-driven genres including UK Bass, DnB, Jungle, electro, and psychedelic techno textures.

Event Experience

Five Stage Journey: Our five stages have unique identities, yet together they form one harmonious carefully curated lineup. Visitors can move from Cuboid’s hypnotic techno mainstage to Sphere’s popular house and trance euphoria, to Tetra’s warehouse rave indoor space, to Poly’s purist bass stage, to PIP’s intimate house and disco vibes.

Cuboid – Techno Mainstage: This is the place that marks every milestone crossed, a living reminder of 4×4 beginnings. The flagship arena delivers powerful beats that shake the ground and pull you deeper into sound, with deep hypnotic energy guiding you into a trance-like state before transforming into atmospheric journey filled with raw, futuristic, relentless club sounds.

Sphere – House and Trance: Designed with one goal to create true dancefloor synergy, it connects artist, crowd, and surrounding elements in perfect harmony. From groovy warmth of house to euphoric heights of trance, deep grooves and hypnotic melodies drive the night forward with rolling basslines and soaring rhythms.

Tetra – Modern Uptempo Techno: A true warehouse rave hosted in massive indoor space at Zuiderpark, where music hits hard and fast, raw, dark, and relentless, pushing you into full-throttle mode with breathtaking light installation amplifying intensity.

Poly – Bass Driven Depths: Immersive sounds of underground with seamless fusion of bass-driven genres, where every element connects in harmony. From deep rhythms and rolling breaks to psychedelic techno textures, the lineup blends UK Bass, DnB, Jungle, electro and beyond, pushing boundaries while staying true to underground spirit.

PIP Stage – House and Disco: The most intimate stage reflecting cozy yet playful personality of PIP Den Haag, the nightlife utopia that first sparked the journey. Exciting new initiatives are born here and upcoming talent gets chance to grow, flowing with pure summer vibes blending modern disco, classic house, and touch of breakbeat.

Sustainability and Community: No single-use plastics, circular PET cups, separated waste, eco-friendly cleaning, and donation of remaining meals to community fridge create a responsible festival environment.

Date & Schedule

Event Dates: June 5, 2027

Festival Hours: Main festival in Zuiderpark runs from morning to evening, with recent editions operating from 10:00 to 21:30, and 13:00 to 22:00 depending on edition. After-hours events at PIP Den Haag and LAAK continue into the night.

Weekend Program: Historically the festival has kicked off with a show in legendary venue Het Paard, followed by main festival day in Zuiderpark, and closing with after-hours and beach rave at Scheveningen. The full weekend program is announced closer to the event.

Schedule Release: Detailed set times and stage splits are published on the official website and app. Loyal ticket sales have now begun for the upcoming edition.

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Location & Venue

Venue Name: Zuiderpark

Address: Mr P D Fortuynweg, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland 2533SR, Netherlands, also referenced as Zuiderpark, Den Haag, Netherlands, and Ernst Casimirstraat area near Weert? Actually main is Zuiderpark, The Hague.

Park Description: Zuiderpark is a large city park in The Hague, featuring urban wilderness with water and greenery surrounding all stages. The park offers both open-air fields and massive indoor spaces for warehouse rave experiences. It is one of the most beloved parks for festivals in the city.

Stage Areas: The park hosts five stages including Cuboid, Sphere, Tetra, Poly, and PIP stage, each with distinct production, sound, and lighting. The indoor Tetra stage benefits from Bud light installation, while outdoor stages utilize natural surroundings.

City Integration: The festival is part of The Hague’s electronic music scene, with additional venues such as Paard, PIP Den Haag, and LAAK hosting pre and after parties, allowing attendees to experience the city’s nightlife utopia.

Facilities: On-site facilities include food and beverages with 50 percent vega(n) options, circular PET cups, eco-friendly materials, separated waste collection, first aid, info points, and sustainable energy infrastructure using renewable energy sources and batteries.

Event History

Illegal Rave Beginnings: What started as an illegal rave for 100 friends has now become one of the best electronic music festivals in The Hague. The Crave was born 10 years ago with first-ever event in PIP, which remains a spiritual home for anniversary celebrations.

Growth in Zuiderpark: The festival moved to Zuiderpark and expanded to four stages, all surrounded by water and greenery. Early editions were priced from 32.50, with early bird Zuiderpark main festival at 37.50 and early bird weekend full pass at 57.50, reflecting affordable underground ethos.

Expansion to Citywide: On certain editions, The Hague turned pink during The Crave Festival, with events from industrial area to city centre square, taking over iconic Zuiderpark and closing weekend with sunny rave at beach of Scheveningen. This citywide approach became a hallmark.

Recent Sold Out Editions: The 2024 edition was sold out, demonstrating strong demand and community support. The 2025 edition was announced for early June with tickets at 55 and original ticket price 58.19, with pre-registration required due to high demand.

Lineup Evolution: Over the years, the festival has booked Nina Kraviz, Jeff Mills, Honey Dijon, KiNK LIVE, Hunee, Ben Sims, DJ Stingray 313 B2B Afra, and many young talents, consistently balancing international icons with emerging underground artists.

Community and Sustainability: The festival has implemented sustainability policy with five pillars, including renewable energy, mobility monitoring, social environment support via Vers and Vrij community fridge, resources management, and food and beverage sustainability, contributing to its reputation as responsible festival.

Getting to the Event

By Public Transport: The festival advises and recommends visitors to come by public transport. Zuiderpark is accessible by tram and bus from The Hague Central Station and Holland Spoor. Trams and buses run frequently to the park area.

By Bike: Cycling is a popular option in The Hague, with bike lanes leading to Zuiderpark and bike parking available near entrances. The flat terrain makes cycling easy and sustainable.

By Train: The Hague is well connected to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and other cities. Artists are encouraged to travel by train where possible, and visitors are monitored for travel distances to understand ecological footprint.

By Car: Car access is discouraged due to sustainability goals and limited parking around Zuiderpark. If arriving by car, use park and ride options outside city centre and continue by public transport.

Mobility Monitoring: The festival monitors distances traveled by visitors and artists to better understand ecological footprint and focus on reducing it in future editions.

Walking: From nearby neighborhoods, Zuiderpark is easily reachable on foot, with walking routes through greenery enhancing the festival arrival experience.

Where to Stay Nearby

In The Hague: The Hague offers hotels, boutique guesthouses, and bed and breakfasts within walking or tram distance of Zuiderpark. Options range from budget to mid-range near city centre and beach areas.

Near Zuiderpark: Hotels around Zuiderpark and near Holland Spoor station provide convenient access, with many within 10 to 20 minutes by bike or public transport.

City Centre Hotels: Hotels in The Hague city centre near Grote Markt, Paard, and PIP Den Haag are popular for those attending pre and after parties, offering easy nightlife access.

Beach Hotels: For those combining festival with beach rave at Scheveningen, hotels in Scheveningen offer seaside stays with tram connections to Zuiderpark.

Holiday Rentals: Apartments and holiday rentals in The Hague provide options for groups and longer stays, with many located in historic buildings and near parks.

Early Booking: Since recent editions have been sold out, early booking of accommodation is recommended, especially for hotels near Zuiderpark and city centre.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Explore The Hague City Centre: Before or after festival hours, explore Grote Markt, Binnenhof, Mauritshuis museum, and Noordeinde Palace, all within short distance of Zuiderpark and Paard.

Beach at Scheveningen: Take tram to Scheveningen beach and pier for sea air and sunset, often hosting official after events and sunny raves closing the festival weekend.

PIP Den Haag and LAAK: Visit PIP Den Haag, the nightlife utopia that sparked the journey, and LAAK venue, both known for underground electronic music and hosting official after-hours events.

Museums and Culture: Visit Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Escher museum, and contemporary art spaces, offering cultural contrast to electronic music weekend.

Culinary Scene: The Hague’s city centre offers diverse dining from Dutch bistros to international cuisines, with many restaurants near Paard and Grote Markt popular for pre-festival meals.

Park Relaxation: Zuiderpark itself offers walking routes, water features, and green spaces for relaxation before or after high-energy performances.

Restaurants & Dining Nearby

On-Site Food: The festival serves 50 percent vega(n) food, with circular PET cups, eco-friendly cleaning materials, and donation of remaining meals to Vers and Vrij community fridge for low-income residents. Food options include diverse cuisines with sustainable sourcing.

Zuiderpark Area: Restaurants and snack bars near Zuiderpark serve quick bites, with many offering vegetarian and vegan options aligning with festival’s food policy.

City Centre Dining: The Hague city centre near Grote Markt offers restaurants ranging from casual grill and Italian to Asian and Dutch bistros, all within short tram ride from Zuiderpark.

Paard and PIP Area: Near Paard venue, there are cafes and bars popular for pre-show drinks, with many offering outdoor terraces during festival season.

Beach Dining: In Scheveningen, beach clubs and seafood restaurants provide seaside dining options for those attending beach rave closing events.

Supermarkets and Shops: Supermarkets in The Hague allow visitors to stock up on essentials, with many open early and located near stations and city centre.

Ticket Information

Current Pricing: Ticket sales have now begun for the upcoming edition. Pre-registration is available on the official website. Official pricing for the upcoming edition includes loyal tickets and early bird options.

Reference Pricing from Recent Editions:
Early General Admission from: $35.40, converted from €32.50 starting price for early editions.

Early Bird Zuiderpark Main Festival: $40.90, converted from €37.50 early bird Zuiderpark main festival ticket.

Early Bird Weekend Full Pass: $62.70, converted from €57.50 early bird weekend full weekend pass covering industrial area, city centre square, Zuiderpark, and beach.

Standard Zuiderpark Ticket 2025: $60.00, converted from €55.00 standard ticket for Zuiderpark main festival day.

Original Ticket Price 2025: $63.40, converted from €58.19 original ticket price listed on resale platforms.

Ticket Types: Expected ticket types include loyal tickets, early bird Zuiderpark, regular Zuiderpark, weekend full pass including pre-party at Paard and after-hours at PIP and LAAK, and beach rave add-ons where applicable.

Where to Buy: Tickets are sold through the official website and official partners such as Resident Advisor and TicketSwap for resale. Avoid unofficial sellers.

Sold Out Warning: Recent edition in 2024 was sold out, so early purchase is recommended.

Tips Before You Go

Pre-Register and Buy Early: Ticket sales have now begun and recent editions sold out. Pre-register on official website and purchase loyal or early bird tickets early to secure entry.

Use Public Transport: The festival strongly advises public transport, bike, or walking to reduce ecological footprint. Monitor travel distances are tracked to improve sustainability, so choosing train over car helps.

Pack for Outdoor and Indoor: The festival features both open-air stages surrounded by water and greenery and massive indoor warehouse space for Tetra stage. Bring layers, rain gear, and comfortable shoes for moving between indoor and outdoor areas.

Explore All Five Stages: Our five stages have unique identities yet form one harmonious lineup. Plan to visit each stage, from Cuboid’s hypnotic techno to PIP’s playful disco and house, to experience full spectrum.

Support Community Initiatives: Remaining meals are donated to Vers and Vrij community fridge. Support sustainability by using circular PET cups, separating waste, and choosing vega(n) food options available.

Plan After-Hours: Official after parties at PIP Den Haag and LAAK continue after main festival hours. Check official schedule for after-hours tickets and plan transport accordingly.

Official Event Information

Official Website: https://thecrave.nl/

Location: Zuiderpark, Mr P D Fortuynweg, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland 2533SR, Netherlands

Tickets: Tickets 2027 available via official website with loyal ticket option. Ticket sales have now begun.

Sustainability Info: Information about sustainability policy with five pillars including energy, mobility, social environment, resources, and food and beverages is available on official site.

Social and Updates: Official website and social channels provide lineup announcements, stage information, transport details, and practical tips.

Contact: Information about transport, sustainability, and general inquiries is available through official website contact pages.

Attendee Experiences

Urban Jungle Atmosphere: Visitors consistently describe Zuiderpark as urban jungle with stages surrounded by water and greenery, offering escape from daily chaos and immersive music experience.

Five Stage Diversity: Attendees highlight the diversity of five stages, from hypnotic techno at Cuboid to playful disco and house at PIP, allowing discovery of wide spectrum of electronic music in one day.

Underground Ethos Maintained: Despite growth from illegal rave for 100 friends to major festival, visitors note that underground spirit remains, with focus on quality sound, forward-thinking booking, and community vibe.

Sustainability Appreciation: Many attendees appreciate sustainability efforts including renewable energy, no single-use plastics, circular cups, and meal donations, noting silent and reliable energy and cleaner festival terrain.

Citywide Celebration: The extension to venues like Paard, PIP, and beach at Scheveningen creates citywide celebration where The Hague turns pink, with attendees enjoying industrial area shows, city centre square events, and beach rave closing.