Practical information during Festival Op de Ring

Divided into three zones

During Festival Op de Ring, there are around 25 programme segments spread across three zones on and around the motorway: A10 West, A10 Zuid, and A10 Oost.

A free admission ticket is required to access Zones A10 West and A10 Zuid. When booking, choose a time period and a specific entrance to the festival. Once on the site, you can move between these two zones.

Note: Zone Oost has no passage to the other zones. If you wish to visit multiple zones, you must enter separately via other entrances.

Entrances

The festival site is accessible via the A10 on- and off-ramps, also known as the S-numbers. There are 11 entrances, three of which remain closed: S110, S111, and S112.

All other entrances are open and are indicated on-site with directional signs. Entrance staff will assist visitors.

A10 West

• Entrance S103 (Station Sloterdijk / Haarlemmerweg) – open from 11:00 
• Entrance S104 (Bos en Lommerweg) – open from 11:00 
• Entrance S105 (Jan van Galenstraat / Erasmuspark) – open from 11:00 
• Entrance S106 (Rembrandtpark) – open from 11:00 

A10 Zuid

• Entrance S107 (Hoofddorpplein) – open from 11:00 
• Entrance S108 (Olympisch Stadion) – open from 10:00 
• Entrance S109B (RAI) – open from 10:00 

A10 Oost (no ticket necessary)

• 9:00 – 14:45: Run Op de Ring – finish at s109A (RAI). Note: No passage is possible to A10 Zuid and A10 West. 
• 16:00 onwards: Ring Ring Op de Ring – cycling around (entrance via S113 Watergraafsmeer) & Live it Up Op de Ring –> walking around (entrance via S109a RAI) 

Free tickets and time periods

This unique festival is expected to attract many visitors. The festival uses free tickets and time periods to spread the crowds on the festival site and in public transport.

Tickets can be reserved from 21 May at 10:00 via this link. There are three time periods available:

• 10:00 – 14:00 → maximum of 6 tickets per order
• 15:00 – 22:00 → maximum of 4 tickets per order
• 18:00 – 22:00 → maximum of 4 tickets per order

Keep in mind that the morning block ends at 14:00. At 15:00, the site will open again for visitors with a ticket for the day block.

These tickets provide access to Zone A10 West and Zone A10 Zuid. No tickets are required for Zone A10 Oost. In this zone, the Run Op De Ring takes place from 09:00 to 14:45, with around 20,000 participants. You can watch the finish via S109 (RAI).

Accessibility and road closures

From 20 to 22 June, a section of the A10 will be closed for setup, the festival itself, and dismantling. During this period, temporary traffic measures will also be put into effect at other locations in the city. Travelling by car may result in additional travel time of more than an hour. Preferably walk or cycle to the festival. Are you coming by public transport? Please note: the public transport operates differently than usual. Station Lelylaan and Station RAI have no trains, only metro services. Metro stations De Vlughtlaan and Amstelveenseweg will be closed.

Current information about routes, closures, and diversions can be found here.

Accessibility

The festival is intended for everyone. The site is suitable for wheelchairs and prams, although some entrances and exits can be steep. For visitors with limited mobility, special drop-off points are set up at S105 (Jan van Galenstraat), S107 (Henk Sneevlietweg), and S109 (RAI).

Food and drinks

Food and drinks are available for purchase at various stalls on the festival site. You are also allowed to bring your own, but specific rules apply:

• Per person, you may carry a maximum of 1 litre of drinks (this is the total of all containers, both non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic)
• Alcohol under 18 years of age is not permitted
• You are not allowed to sell beverages that you bring yourself
• Plastic and cans are permitted
• Glass and spirits are prohibited
• Only original sealed containers with low-alcohol drinks are allowed
• Homemade mixed drinks are not permitted

House rules

House rules apply on the festival grounds to ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone. Read them here.