It’s official: Hardwell is making his thunderous return to Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) in 2025—marking his first time back at the event in eight years. If you’ve ever witnessed the Dutch legend rip the roof off the Johan Cruijff ArenA, you already know this isn’t just another headliner announcement. This is a moment.
A Homecoming Worth the Wait
Hardwell’s 2022 comeback after his four-year break redefined his sound—fusing techno, big room, and hard-hitting bass into something entirely his own. But AMF? That’s sacred ground. It’s where legends are crowned, and Hardwell’s absence from that stage has left a noticeable gap. Until now.
With 2025 shaping up to be a massive year for the festival circuit, Hardwell’s return adds serious weight to AMF’s already stacked lineup. Expect high-octane edits, unreleased IDs, and that signature blend of nostalgia and next-gen energy only he can deliver.
AMF 2025: The Lineup Gets Spicy
Hardwell joins an already jaw-dropping roster for AMF 2025, including the likes of:
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Armin van Buuren
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Timmy Trumpet B2B W&W
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Alok
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Vini Vici
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And more surprise acts still under wraps
This year’s edition once again lands at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on October 18, right in the heart of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) weekend—a time when the city becomes the global capital of dance music.
Why This Matters
Hardwell’s return isn’t just nostalgic—it’s symbolic. He helped define the modern AMF sound, and his absence made space for evolution. Now, he’s back to show us what version 2.0 looks like. And given the boundary-pushing sets he’s been dropping since his return, expect this one to melt some faces.
Degenerate Raver’s Take
Let’s not play it cool: this is a massive flex for AMF. If you're the kind of person who still bumps “Spaceman” on the treadmill and cried during Ultra 2013, Hardwell back at AMF is your Super Bowl. Dust off your LED glasses and pre-load your Dutch snacks—October is going to be legendary.