The twelfth edition of Rewire festival takes place in The Hague (NL) from 6 to 9 April.
The twelfth edition of Rewire festival takes place in The Hague (NL) from 6 to 9 April.
The full music line-up and context programme have now been announced. Check the line-up here.
Check out all Rewire 2023 venues on our dedicated venue page. A map with a handy overview is added to make sure you can easily find your way to all our venues.
* Please note that all venues have a max capacity. Be sure to be on time to avoid missing out on a specific performance.
Thursday 6 April (prelude event):
17.00 - 23.00: Conversations and listening sessions introducing the festival’s theme Inter/relations, and
16.00 - 21.00: Performances and installations by students from Composition, ArtScience & Sonology at the University of the Arts The Hague
Friday 7 April
12.00 - 19.00: Day programme with installations, interdisciplinary performances, talks, workshops & film screenings.
18.30 - 04.00: Concert & Club programme (the larger part of our concert programme is finished around 01.00).
Saturday 8 April
12.00 - 19.00: Day programme with installations, interdisciplinary performances, talks, workshops & film screenings.
16.00 - 05.00: Concert & Club programme (the larger part of our concert programme is finished around 01.00).
Sunday 9 April
12.00 - 19.00: Day programme with installations, interdisciplinary performances, talks, workshops & film screenings.
13.00 - 02.00: Concert programme (the larger part of our concert programme is finished around 23.00).
The Rewire 2023 timetable can be viewed here. At the festival you can also pick up a printed timetable at the Ticket & Info Centre.
Rewire has once again teamed up with Timesquare to present an interactive festival app for Rewire 2023.
The app allows you to explore the timetable and programme, and plan your own festival routes by saving your favourite artists, with the option to receive a reminder when these performances are due to take place. The interactive festival map allows you to easily navigate the festival locations. Additionally, we’ve included the Rewire 2023 festival playlist, where you can listen to snippets of tracks to get an idea what to expect, whilst reading up on the latest festival news.
Download the official Rewire 2023 festival app for free here.
Most of the Rewire 2023 venues will accept both cash and card.
Yes. We are happy to welcome everyone at Rewire 2023.
Most of our festival locations are wheelchair accessible. Please inform us of your visit and we will make sure to provide you with the necessary information and assistance.
You can find all information on the accessibility of each venue on our venue page.
There are no age restrictions but we advise that any children under the age of 16 visit the festival under parental supervision.
All children until the age of 11 are allowed to enter the festival grounds free of charge. From the age of 12, children need to be in possession of a valid Rewire pass.
The only official outlet for purchasing tickets for Rewire 2023 online is: rewirefestival.nl/tickets.* During the festival, you can purchase tickets at the Ticket & Info Centre.
3-Day Passes*, Day Passes* and Plus Tickets (including service costs):
- 3-Day Festival Pass.................................................................. Sold out
- Friday Pass................................................................................€49,-**
- Saturday Pass............................................................................€49,-**
- Sunday Pass..............................................................................€45,-**
- Plus Ticket: Soundwalk Collective & Patti Smith .......................€14,50
Please note: tickets for Rewire 2023 are non-refundable. We recommend you to use our official ticket re-selling and buying method TicketSwap.
*The 3-Day festival passes grant access to the festival programme from Friday 7 till Sunday 9 April. An additional Plus Ticket is required for Soundwalk Collective & Patti Smith.
**Student discount only in combination with a valid Student Card and ID.
Upon your arrival at our festival, you have to exchange your e-ticket for a wristband to grant yourself access to all events. You can exchange your e-ticket for a wristband at our Ticket and Information Centre at The Grey Space In The Middle.
The Grey Space In The Middle Address: Paviljoensgracht 20, 2512 BP, Den Haag
Opening Hours Ticket and Information Centre
Thursday 6 April 16:00—22:00
Friday 7 April 10:00—01:00
Saturday 8 April 10:00—01:00
Sunday 9 April 10:00—22:30
Press registration and other festival-related information can also be found at the Ticket and Information Centre.
On Sunday 9 April Soundwalk Collective & Patti Smith will be performing a unique concert at Amare. It may have escaped your attention that entry for this concert requires an additional Plus Ticket on top of your 3-Day Pass or Sunday Pass.
The reason for this Plus Ticket is because of the high costs of this unique show. Buy the ticket for €14.50 (including service & transaction costs) via the Rewire ticket shop here. Tickets are limited in availability and we don’t want you to miss out.
Buy the ticket for €14.50 (including service & transaction costs) via the Rewire ticket shop here. Tickets are limited in availability and we don’t want you to miss out.
Please note that you have to exchange your e-Plus Ticket for a specific wristband at our Info & Ticket Centre at The Grey Space In The Middle.
Students can order day passes at a discounted price on rewirefestival.nl/tickets. 3-day Festival passes are only available at full price.
Please note: the student discount is only available for students who are currently enrolled and in possession of a valid Student Card.
Rewire is also accessible for those who do not have the means to attend Rewire at its full price. That is why we partnered with Ooievaarspas. The organization's members can find all info on how to get their discounted Rewire ticket via Ooievaarspas.nl
For questions about a Rewire ticket you have already bought, please contact support@cmtickets.com or +31762012630. CM will be happy to help you.
It is also possible to resend your tickets to yourself via this service page of our ticket vendor CM.
Due to an incident earlier this week, it is expected that this weekend there will be no night trains running between Den Haag and Leiden, in the direction of Amsterdam and Utrecht. From Leiden the night train to Amsterdam and Utrecht resumes normal service.
Therefore, Rewire is offering a night bus from Den Haag Central Station to Leiden Centraal, connecting with the night train in the direction of Amsterdam and Utrecht.
The bus departs from Den Haag Centraal Station (Bus Platform) at:
This service costs €5 including service & transaction costs. Order your shuttle bus ticket here
During the day The Hague is still very easy to reach from Amsterdam & Utrecht. The extra travel time is between 15 and 30 minutes. Before departure, make sure you plan your trip via NS.nl, for the best possible train journey.
Trains run throughout the day to Den Haag Central Station and/or Den Haag Holland Spoor. After midnight, trains will only run every hour from Den Haag HS. This train will connect you to Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Leiden, and Schiphol.
Purchased train tickets are valid from 0.00 AM on the travel date until 04.00 AM on the following morning. To travel with NS (the Dutch Railways) you can either buy a single-use chipcard or an OV-chipkaart at the ticket machine (note: the OV-chipkaart can also be used to travel with public transport in The Hague and most notably to hire a useful OV-bike at the NS station for just €4.45 a day).
The Schiphol train station is situated directly below the airport. To travel with NS (the Dutch Railways) you can either buy a single-use chipcard or an OV-chipkaart at the ticket machine (note: the OV-chipkaart – roughly translated as the ‘public transport chip-card’ – can also be used to travel with public transport in The Hague).
During the daytime, a direct train will leave towards either Den Haag Centraal or Den Haag Hollands Spoor (HS) about four times an hour. This train takes thirty minutes to bring you to The Hague. During the nighttime (after approximately 01:00 AM) you can easily take the night train, which will leave once an hour. This train will only bring you directly to Den Haag Hollands Spoor (HS).
To check the actual arrival and/or departure schedule, please visit the NS-website.
All our festival locations are located in the centre of The Hague and are easily accessible by foot. The Hague also offers a good infrastructure for cycling if you want to get to another location faster.
In case you want to get around by bike, we recommend renting an OV bike for just €4.45 per day. You will need a personal public transport chip card for this. Check out this page for more information.
Please note that the city centre of The Hague is pedestrian-friendly and therefore car traffic is restricted in the city centre. In addition, parking is not cheap. From ecological grounds, and for your convenience, we advise our visitors to use the extensive and well-functioning public transport network.
If travelling by car is a necessity for you, these are the car parks with the best location:
Central to Festival: Grote Markt
Nearby Festival: Stadhuis
Nearby Centre: City Parking
Budget hotels
King Kool
Affordable accommodation in the city center, near some of the main venues of Rewire. All rooms and dorms have different themes, ranging from female/male-only to the colour green. It takes about 3 minutes to get to the venues.
Hostel The Hague
Located at De Grote Markt, in midst of the vibrant city center, you’ll find a music-loving hostel. They host tons of activities/gigs during the week/weekend. It takes about 2 minutes to get to the venues.
Stay Okay
Stay Okay offers a scenic hostel just outside the city centre. One of the bigger hostel companies, offering places all around The Netherlands. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the venues.
The Social Hub
The Social Hub (formerly know as The Student Hotel) offers quality accommodations for decent prices. Situated around the corner of Den Haag Hollands Spoor, one could easily hop on and off the train. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the venues.
easyHotel
Close near the most expensive hotel in The Hague, but for 1/10th of the price. Situated in the most beautiful part of The Hague, close to the Governmental centre. It takes about 12 minutes to get to the venues.
Mid-price hotels
Ibis Den Haag City Centre
Mid-center, near the big market area with lots of cafes. Ibis offers comfortable mid-priced rooms. It takes about 2 minutes to get to the venues.
Hotel Het Centrum
Hotel Het Centrum is situated next to the canals that swirl around The Hague. The hotel is situated just a little bit out of the city center but close to The Hague’s royal garden. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the venues.
Holiday Inn Express
The Holiday Inn Express is located only a stone’s throw away from The Hague’s historical centre and Central station. An excellent place to discover the city before lunch and head to the festival grounds after. Holiday Inn Express is a 15 minute walk from our venues.
4-5 star hotels
Hilton The Hague
This hotel is situated just outside the city center, near one of the most well-known streets of The Hague (Noordeinde), the royal palace and its garden. It takes about 12 minutes to get to the venues.
Novotel Suite & Novotel City Centre
Around the corner of the Spui square, Novotel built two quality hotels built to relax, work and/or socialise. The Suite is situated just around the corner of The Hague’s vibrant shopping area. The City Centre building is just around the corner from the governmental center. It takes about 5 minutes to get to the venues.
Voco
You cannot miss Voco hotel with its impressive facade, when you pass through the Royal Quarter of The Hague. Comfort in a design setting is what Voco prides itself on. And guess what - you will need to leave only 10 minutes before your favorite artist starts.
Park Centraal Den Haag
Park Central is a lovely place to stay during Rewire Festival. The hotel is right outside Paleistuin (read Palace Garden) parc and only a 10 minute walk away from our venues.
From 23 March 2022, the Dutch government lifted all of its COVID-19 measures. Visitors no longer need to show proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative test result to enter the festival. Mouth masks and social distancing are no longer mandatory.
Visitors travelling to the Netherlands don't need to show proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative test result upon arrival. We look forward to welcoming you!
Yes, during our festival food will be available at The Grey Space in the Middle and PAARD. All the food served will be vegetarian with vegan options available too. We’ll share the menu and times on which the food will be served very soon!
Yes. This year we have collaborated with our longstanding partner Carhartt WIP again on a new limited edition T-shirt for Rewire 2023. The t-shirts come in short and long sleeve, and will be available through our website in a few months.
Featuring two exclusive colour prints on black Carhartt t-shirts, one long-sleeve and one short-sleeve, these limited edition t-shirts are 100% cotton, with designs on the pocket and back, as well as the sleeves on the long-sleeve version. Prices are below.
Rewire x Carhartt WIP limited edition short sleeve: €30
Rewire x Carhartt WIP limited edition long sleeve: €35
The t-shirts will be available to purchase during the festival, from the ticket and information desks at The Grey Space in the Middle and PAARD.
Although we really appreciate the effort of keeping the memories of our festival on your phone or camera, we would like you to keep your fellow visitors in mind. Make sure the camera is small (press photographers, please use our accreditation form), and keep your phone or camera away from other people’s line of sight.
Yes, you can! Our festival would not be the same without the help of a lovely group of volunteers. Fill in this form, and we will get back to you.
We try to keep our website as updated as possible. If you can’t seem to find the answer to your question anywhere on our site, feel free to email us: hello@rewirefestival.nl.