THE AGENDA: where to be in February

February might be short, but it’s doing the most. The atmosphere that only carnival can bring, proper concerts that remind you why live music hits different, and techno nights that quietly take over your calendar. The kind where you say yes first and figure out the logistics later. It’s a month for dressing up, staying out too late, and realising your ‘quick one’ turned into a full night out. This is February, act accordingly.

TicketSwap’s monthly event highlights series, THE AGENDA, has you covered on the spiciest events across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Eindhoven, and beyond. 

Patrick Mason pres. MASONICS

sam. 7 févr., 22:00 • Lofi, NL

Patrick Mason pres. MASONICS

Techno with a twist of theatre? Say less. Patrick Mason’s MASONICS series is bringing pure performance energy to Lofi, with Héctor Oaks, Vanille, and Prance joining to push the BPMs (and your stamina) all night. It’ll be fast, it’ll be loud, and we guarantee you that it’ll be sweaty.

Rotterdam Rave 'Kick-Off 2026' By Day - 'Modular presents'

sam. 21 févr., 13:00 • Rotterdam Ahoy, NL

Rotterdam Rave 'Kick-Off 2026' By Day - 'Modular presents.'

Rotterdam Rave is coming in hot with a massive season opener at the Rotterdam Ahoy. They’re teaming up with Modular for a special hard dance edition this Feb. Get ready for no-nonsense energy from genre-benders like Bad Boombox, KETTAMA, and Diffrent, plus crowd favourites like Kyle Starkey, Lisa Korver, LAMMER, and Odymel. This one’s the dancefloor therapy you didn’t know you needed. 

Karnaval Festival 2026

sam. 14 févr., 13:00 • Brabanthallen, NL

Karnaval Festival 2026 

Ravers, this is the Valentine’s date of your dreams. And no need to worry about looking good. It’s carnival, which means you can dress as unhinged as you like. If you were wondering: yes, onesies are a go. Karnaval Festival is back for a one-day rave in one of the carnival cities, Den Bosch. Expect back-to-back madness with sets from legends like Sound Rush, Radical Redemption, Zany, Sickmode, Outsiders, The Saints, Adjuzt vs. The Straikerz, and others. Whether you're here for the chaos or the borderline absurd B2Bs, one thing’s certain – subtlety is left at the gates.

Happy Feelings Winterfestival 2026

sam. 28 févr., 13:00 • Thuishaven, NL

Happy Feelings Winterfestival 2026

We’re leaving Blue Monday behind in January.  With the return of longer days and happy feelings, it’s only right that Happy Feelings throws their highly anticipated winter edition at Thuishaven. From Morgan Seatree to Bibi Seck, Carlos Willengton to Sophia Violet, plus DART, Doppelgang, and many more legends, this party blends feel-good classics with serious house and groove. This is your warmest winter memory in the making.

Audio Obscura x Amelie Lens

ven. 6 févr., 21:00 • Van Nelle Fabriek, NL

Audio Obscura x Amelie Lens

This isn’t just a party, it’s a techno takeover of one of the Netherlands’ UNESCO World Heritage sites. Audio Obscura transforms Van Nelle Fabriek into a full-on temple of sound with a killer lineup: Amelie Lens, Anetha, DJ Hyperdrive, and VE/RA. With concrete walls shaking, strobes slicing through shadows, and basslines that turn steel into steam, this is a truly one-of-a-kind experience for the heads. If you’re holding space for seasoned DJs and warehouse architecture in 2026, this has your name written all over it.

Florence + the Machine: Everybody Scream Tour 2026 UK & EU

mer. 25 févr., 20:00 • Ziggo Dome, NL

Florence + the Machine: Everybody Scream Tour 2026

If you’ve ever belted ‘Dog Days Are Over’ and ‘Spectrum’ in your shower like your life depended on it, we’ve got good news for you. Florence Welch is bringing her spellbinding voice and celestial stage presence back on the road. From the haunting build of ‘Shake It Out’ to the full-body euphoria of ‘You’ve Got the Love’ and the raw power of ‘Never Let Me Go,’ this tour promises a setlist stacked with emotional bangers. Looks like 2026 is the year of throwbacks after all.

Dave - The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour

mar. 10 févr., 20:00 • Ziggo Dome, NL

Dave - The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour

Dave’s more than a rapper, he’s a storyteller with the lyrical precision of a poet and the presence of a powerhouse. Dave’s storytelling goes deep, and his live show hits even harder. On The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour, he’s bringing that rare mix of razor‑sharp bars and vulnerable honesty to the stage. Despite the anticipated depth of his show, we’re fully expecting the crowd to go berserk on fan favourites like ‘Raindance,’ ‘Sprinter,’ ‘History,’ and ‘No Weapons'.

The Kooks: European Tour 2026

mar. 17 févr., 20:00 • AFAS Live, NL

The Kooks: European Tour 2026

Nostalgia is truly having its moment. The Kooks are back on tour and landing with all the jangly guitar energy you’ve been craving. Expect a set full of feel‑good indie anthems like ‘Naïve,’ ‘She Moves in Her Own Way,’ and ‘Always Where I Need to Be,’ alongside new material that’s just as catchy and just as wired for the crowd. It’s the kind of show where you’ll find yourself shouting lyrics you didn’t even know you remembered, arms in the air, and voices raw by the encore. 

That’s a wrap on February’s highlights. Now lock in your tickets (if you haven’t already) and make every night count. Hit up TicketSwap for last-minute tickets.