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Amsterdam Raves
Amsterdam Raves

Amsterdam Raves

Event description

There is no environment like the raw, uncompromising Amsterdam raves. Serving up techno, hardcore and acid.

Uniting people through dance – the essence of authentic clubbing. In the darkness of dance floor spaces, come and experience the tangible energy that only a rave can provide. 

We dine on mainly Acid, House, Techno, DrumNBass, Hardcore. 

Spread across a variety of dramatic industrial landscapes Amsterdam Raves provides you with true rave spirit. 

Leave every inhibition at the door. Come together as one. 

The rave capital of the world is calling.  Raves cannot be stopped.

FAQ 

Is there a dress code? 

Amsterdam Raves encourage our community to dress how they wish. We have no dress code. 

What type of music is played? 

A whole range of electronic music. Each show brings you a clearly defined music policy. That does not mean you won’t see experimental or strictly one genre. 

Can I take pictures during the event? 

We operate a zero tolerance approach to mobile phones on the dance floor. We do this to enhance the atmosphere and respect everyone’s privacy. 

What happens when an event is sold out? 

If you did not book your tickets in time unfortunately that is it. We do not offer any ticket sales at the venue. 

Where can I purchase tickets? 

You can purchase tickets direct on the Complete Amsterdam website. 

When should I arrive? 

If the event starts at 11pm – we encourage you to be there by 10pm to avoid queues. We cannot guarantee entry after 11.30pm. 

When will the line-up be announced? 

We will announce the line-up in stages. The full line up will be published 1 month before the rave. 

Important

If you arrive after 11.30pm, we cannot guarantee entry to the venue. 

This is a ticket only event – therefore you must buy a valid ticket in advance.

NOTE

We do not accept cash payments on arrival for tickets. 

We do not accept tickets from any third party sites, if you have purchased a ticket from an unauthorised third party site, you will be turned away. 

You may be asked to provide valid ID upon arrival by venue staff or security. 

We send out further instructions and provide this information again via email and on our socials in the build up to the event. 

A full state of play will also be posted across our socials in the build up to the event. 

However, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our team and we will be happy to help 

support@completeamsterdam.com

If you would like to work at Amsterdam Raves careers@completeamsterdam.com

If you would like the chance to perform a DJ set at Amsterdam Raves Email your most recent mix to 

artists@completeamsterdam.com 

In the title of the email, specify you would like to play at Amsterdam Raves and provide a press kit about yourself. 

Frequently asked questions

What happens if it rains?

The vast majority of our fleet are open top, meaning they have no roof, this lets you really experience the number one canal cruise in the city. However, we are prepared for all weathers to sail on the calm waters of Amsterdam. We have an adjustable roof and heating – we can sail in almost any weather!

Can I bring food and drink on board during my canal cruise?

We do not allow any food or drink on board our boats. Our boats come with a fully stocked bar and we have options for food.

Do your boats have a toilet?

The vast majority of our boats have toilets, however we do have boats which do not have a lavatory. We cannot guarantee that your specific boat will have a toilet on board.

Where are the departure locations for the canal cruise?

Our boats leave from the most central locations, you can select your preference when booking. We offer the following departure location Centraal Train Station.

Where do we get off?

We will drop you off at the centrally located Anne Frank House.

Does the captain provide commentary during the boat tour?

Yes – our captains are local experts and provide a live guide. Expect to hear humour, history and general information about Amsterdam during your cruise.

Which languages do your boat crew speak?

We have an international boat crew on board our boats, on average we hire crew who are fluent in multiple languages such as Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Danish, Russian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Czech, Arabic, Thai, Hindi, Urdu, Turkish, Japanese, Finnish, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, German, Maltese, Hungarian, Greek, Czech, Croatian, Bulgarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian.

Do I need to book the canal cruise in advance? Yes. We highly recommend booking in advance – our canal cruises regularly sell out.

I haven’t received my ticket?

Upon booking confirmation, you should have received your e-ticket to the address entered in during the booking process. Firstly, check your spam and junk folders. If you are still yet to receive a ticket after booking, you can contact us on support@completeamsterdam.com and one of our team will look into this for you.

My question is not listed here?

You can always reach out to us directly if your question is not listed here – feel free to contact us via email support@completeamsterdam or contact us through message on WhatsApp, telegram or our socials like Facebook, instagram, Tik Tok or Twitter.