Two days of pure joy. That was ODR25. When everything comes together the way it did, with the overwhelming and loving response to our choices and the way each of you brought your own energy to the weekend, it truly makes it all worth it. We’re still taking it all in. This video captures what made it so special.
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THE FIRST ARTISTS OF ODR26!
A solid first wave, and much more on the way…
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Basic Grooves is one of the longest running techno organisations in The Netherlands. The infamous club nights have been a corner stone of the techno scene in the east for over two decades. In recent years, the events have gone through massive growth and artists like Amelie Lens, Nina Kraviz, Charlotte de Witte, Jeff Mills, Job Jobse, KI/KI and Paula Temple found their way to Enschede to headline the events.
Founded in 1996, the club nights were intended as a response to the rising popularity of electronic music events. The club nights quickly became a breeding ground for a generation of new artists and promoters, ranging from Joris Voorn to Brent Roozendaal.
The club nights are followed by a huge rave on Kingsday (27 April) by the name of DE REACTIE. The location for this rave is the campus of Universiteit Twente.
Last but not least, Basic Grooves is behind the only techno festival this side of the country: Onder De Radar Festival. This festival takes place at an abandoned military airbase in Enschede. Last year the event was attended by no less than 15.000 fanatics!
All in all, the passion for techno is our guide. Techno events by a dedicated group of music fans.
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Just outside of Enschede, in the Twente-scenery, you’ll find an abandoned airbase. A truly unique location with a rich history, at which the very best electronic music has to offer comes together, once a year. This is Onder De Radar Festival.
28 & 29 August 2026 marks our 7th descend on the magical Vliegbasis. Two days of ODR, a camping on site and afterparties in the shelters on both days make this festival nothing short of legendary. Check the recap of our previous gathering and find out everything the airbase has to offer below!
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The ODR-weekend kicks off on Friday. It’s the start of a legendary weekend with your friends. Each year, we explore more of the magical abandoned Airbase. Please note: Friday tickets are not sold separately.
You won’t need to worry about getting home on time, a designated driver or booking accommodation, if you can literally set up camp next to the festival! With a ticket for the Camping of Onder De Radar, located right next to the festival grounds and surrounded by nature, you’ll roll into your tent just like that. On top of that, it gives you access to our infamous afterparties!
We can’t say too much about this, iykyk. Together with our camping guest and a few major artists, we go all out in the F-16 shelter on our terrain, lasting until the early mornings. Those camping-tickets are a no-brainer if you ask us!
Right in between the bunkers and shelters, it almost feels as if time stood still. And when standing next to an armed F16-shelter or underneath the still operational (!) radar tower, you can almost feel the intriguing history. Not surprisingly, as it’s only been 14 years since the Dutch Department of Defence left the site. The area has been in development ever since, and now enables the many thousands of visitors to experience Onder De Radar.
Radar tower
Open fields
F16-shelter
Secrets to discover
Command post
Paths to explore
Sometimes unexpected, within all the ecstacy and excitement there’s an exceptionally special moment. Luckily for us, our photographers developed a sixth sense to be at the right place at the right time and to capture these moments:
Peggy Gou stealing our hearts on the mainstage.
Benwal setting Het Veld on fire.
DE REACTIE where the straight up demolition started at the very first minute.
The absolute vibe that Tussen De Bomen proved to be, as usual.
The extraterrestrial set by KI/KI.
The non-stop grooves at Doofpot.
On the humongous Vliegbasis Twenthe, through the open fields alongside the strip and the forests between the barracks and bunkers, adventure is right around the corner. Find a hammock between the trees or discover a new stage when exploring small and hidden paths: there’s never a dull moment on the airbase.
The easiest way to travel to Onder De Radar: by bus. Whether you’re traveling from the far north of the Netherlands or the deep south of Germany — we’ve got you covered. More information will follow in due time.
The best electronic music, the nicest people and an enchanting terrain: experience it all at Onder De Radar.
Last year, we brought the camping closer to Onder De Radar. We camped right next to the festival grounds, surrounded by the greenery of the Airbase. It felt right – and that’s what we’re building on.
Expect the same familiar setup: Sleeping within walking distance of the music and waking up among your friends to do it all over again the next day. As a camping guest, you’ll of course have access once again to our official and now infamous afterparties, both on Friday and Saturday!
Camping ODR26 will be next level
• Multiple campsites, in the woods and along the strip
• Bigger afterparties
• Luxurious Lodges
• Pre-set tents
• Limited camper-spots
• A separate entrance to the festival grounds for our camping guests
The assortment of the camping shop
The camping shop has a large selection of food and beverages.
• Fresh from the baker: sandwiches, hot rolls, fried egg sandwich, croissants, snacks (sweet/savoury);
• Drinks: beer, mixed drinks, soft drinks, hot drinks;
• Sweets, cookies and ice cream;
• Juices, dairy, fruits and vegetables;
• Camping supplies: powerbanks, poncho, flashlight, air mattress etc.
• Drugstore: from paracetamol to antacids and from lens solution to sunscreen.
The camping shop is open 24/7.
Deposit
Return your empty bottles (and cans) at the campsite: get your deposit back – or donate it to a good cause! You can do this at the return machine next to the (mini)supermarket.
Come prepared and read the most frequently asked questions carefully in the FAQ under the “Camping” section.