ABOUT
Draaimolen Festival is a 100% independent non-profit festival based in Tilburg, The Netherlands. We focus on creating the perfect symbiosis of music, art and nature. With a small, passionate team and a large community of music lovers, we offer an immersive experience that celebrates creativity over commercialism.

Across six stages set in nature, we showcase both emerging and established artists, encouraging experimentation and pushing boundaries together. Our goal is to give you the best festival experience possible and to articulate how passion can reshape the way we connect with each other.

Join us in the forest on September 4 & 5 as we return to our dance floors, reimagining what a festival can be.

MUSIC
We bring together innovative artists and producers from the electronic and acoustic music communities, while supporting emerging talent we believe in. Our events feature unexpected back-to-back sets, forward-thinking live performances, curated projects and DJ sets, spanning a wide range of music from choirs to metal bands. Every event is designed to be fresh, immersive and memorable.

For selected stages, we collaborate with guest hosts to shape the full experience, including the line-up and stage design. Past collaborators include Eris Drew & Octo Octa, Timedance, Blawan & Pariah and Nous’Klaer Audio.

We are meticulous about sound, carefully selecting and placing each system to create the best possible listening environment for every space.

ART
Stage designs, intimate art installations, and multimedia projects are at the heart of our events. We collaborate with visual artists from a wide range of disciplines, supporting both established and emerging talent we believe in. Shared trust is central to our process, giving artists the freedom to bring their visions to life.

Our curiosity drives us to experiment with new techniques and ideas, pushing boundaries beyond the traditional and ensuring that every event offers a fresh, imaginative experience. In addition to spotlighting emerging talent and working with some of our favorite electronic music luminaries, we also commission new live shows and art projects, often fostering collaborations with organizations that share our values.