Header image is an artistic impression – not the actual stage design. We’re just as excited to see the real thing this weekend!
This weekend it’s finally here. Intents Festival 2026 kicks off on Friday June 5 and runs through Sunday June 7 at Sportpark D’n Donk in Oisterwijk, the Netherlands. For three full days, 35,000 fans will come together for one of the biggest Hardstyle festivals of the year.
Rise of Titans
Every year, Intents brings a theme that shapes the entire experience – from stage design to the anthem to the closing ceremony. This year it’s Rise of Titans, inspired by ancient mythology. Think towering gods, epic battles and a storyline that plays out across the entire weekend. If previous editions are anything to go by, the production team will go all out with the mainstage build.
The anthem: Vertile & The Saints – Awake Me
The official anthem was made by Vertile & The Saints and it’s called “Awake Me.” If you haven’t heard it yet, do yourself a favor and check it out before you go. The Saints bring those massive orchestral and choral layers that fit the mythology theme like a glove, while Vertile adds raw power underneath. The track premiered back in April at an exclusive Boiler Room session in Tilburg for just 350 people – so if you were there, you already know what’s coming.
Fun fact: The Saints are part of the Dirty Workz family, so we’re extra proud to see them behind the anthem for one of the Netherlands’ biggest festivals.
What to expect
Intents Festival has grown into a full-on festival city. Ten stages, 400+ artists, and everything from euphoric Hardstyle to raw, hardcore and uptempo. Whether you’re into the big mainstage moments or prefer getting lost at one of the smaller stages – there’s something for everyone. And with a solid lineup of Dirty Workz artists performing across the weekend, you’ll be hearing plenty of familiar sounds.
Survival tips for Intents
Wear comfortable shoes. This isn’t a suggestion, it’s a rule. Three days of dancing on grass and dirt will destroy anything that isn’t built for it.
Stay hydrated. It sounds obvious but June in the Netherlands can surprise you. Drink water between sets – your body will thank you on Sunday.
Plan your must-sees, but stay open. With 10 stages running simultaneously, you can’t see everything. Pick your top acts but leave room for wandering. Some of the best festival memories come from stumbling into a set you didn’t plan for.
Bring earplugs. Seriously. Good ones. Your ears need to last a lifetime, and festivals hit hard. You’ll still hear everything – just without the ringing on Monday morning.
Charge your phone before you leave. Or better yet, bring a power bank. You’ll want it for the timetable app and for capturing that one mainstage moment.
See you there?
Intents Festival has been going strong since 2004, and 22 editions later it’s still one of those weekends that the entire scene looks forward to. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth – Rise of Titans is shaping up to be a big one. See you on the dancefloor.
Tickets and info: intentsfestival.nl
