The festival starts at 8:45 with the Run On de Ring in Zone A10 East.

The entrances open at 10:00 at S108 (Olympic Stadium) and S109 East (RAI).

The other entrances open at 11:00. The festival ends around 22:15.

For Zone East, people have access to walk between 16:00 and 20:00. After that, the entrances to Zone East will be closed. Walkers who are already on the ring can continue walking until the end of the event (closing around 22:15). After 20:00, access is no longer possible.

A10-West

• Entrance S103 (Station Sloterdijk/Haarlemmerweg) – open from 11:00 AM

• Entrance S104 (Bos en Lommerweg) – open from 11:00 AM

• Entrance S105 (Jan van Galenstraat/Erasmuspark) – open from 11:00 AM

• Entrance S106 (Rembrandtpark) – open from 11:00 AM

A10-South

• Entrance S107 (Hoofddorpplein) – open from 11:00 AM

• Entrance S108 (Olympic Stadium) – open from 10:00 AM

• Entrance S109 West (RAI) – open from 10:00 AM

A10-East (NO TICKETS REQUIRED)

• 8:45 AM – 1:30 PM: Ring On the Run – finish at S109 East (RAI). Please note: no access to A10 South and A10 West.

After 4:00 PM:

• Walking On the Ring → cycling loop (entrance via S109 East (RAI) and S113 Watergraafsmeer)
• People will have access to walk until 20:00. After that, the entrances to Zone East will be closed. Walkers who are already on the ring road can continue walking until the end of the event (closing around 22:15). After 20:00, access is no longer possible.

You can only enter through the entrance stated on your ticket. This helps us manage crowd flow and ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Once on the Ring, you can get off wherever you want, but you can’t get back on.

We are closely monitoring the weather forecasts and taking appropriate measures. We are doing this in consultation with the municipality, police, GHOR, fire brigade and public prosecutor (OM). We are being advised by weather experts, EMS and GGD.

We have decided to make a number of adjustments to the programme. We are providing facilities such as 344 (free) water points on the Ring + extra water points at the entrances, Nivea lubrication points and extra first aid support.

The distance of the Run will be halved, from 7.5 kilometres to 3.75 kilometres. This will allow all participants to run during the relatively cool part of the day. To achieve this, the loop over the A2 will be removed from the course. The Run Op de Ring is not a competition in which speeds are measured, so everyone who participates can do so entirely at their own pace. Participants of the Run will be informed tomorrow about the adjustments and what this means for their starting time.

The current weather forecast shows that it will be at its warmest on Saturday afternoon between 1 PM and 6 PM. That is why we will let the music at the various stages build up at a somewhat slower pace. We will also adjust the sports program by, among other things, shortening the matches. We will continue to monitor the situation closely throughout the day.

What do we ask of visitors?
We advise visitors and participants to wear light clothing, wear a hat or cap, bring enough water (2 liters p.p. allowed) and sunscreen, and eat something on time. Be careful with alcohol and take your own responsibility. Bringing parasols and umbrellas is not permitted. Finally, it is advisable to wear sturdy footwear.

We will continue to monitor the weather forecasts continuously, and if necessary we will take additional measures. Festival visitors can register for current updates on crowds, weather and accessibility via Livecrowd.

You can bring 2 liters of water per person to the Ring.

There are 60 different places to eat and drink on the Ring. At these locations you can only pay by card.

We recommend that visitors come to the festival on foot or by bike as much as possible.

The idea for a large and freely accessible celebration on the Ring was first conceived 10 years ago by a group of over 100 Amsterdammers, united under the name ‘Amsterdam on the way to 750 years’. The A10, the place where thousands of cars race by every day, crossed by thousands of Amsterdammers on their way to work, school, or wherever else they’re headed, and back home again. For one day, it becomes the place where Amsterdammers come together to celebrate 750 years of Amsterdam. To have fun, with old friends and new acquaintances, to experience special things and create new memories. For one day, it’s not ‘inside the ring,’ not ‘outside the ring,’ but ‘On the Ring.’

There are about 25 program activities spread across the three zones. From art installations, music, and dance to sports, theater, and parades. Special features include the temporary ‘Forest on the Ring’ with thousands of trees on the asphalt, and ‘Weddings on the Ring,’ where twenty couples will say their vows on the highway.

See the full program here.

Yes, there are toilets at multiple locations on the Ring and at each entrance. There are also wheelchair accessible toilets. For the exact locations, see the map and tick ‘facilities’ here.

Items found during Festival op de Ring will be placed on the iLost website. Here you can see if your item has been found. If your item is still not there after 3 days, then unfortunately it has not been found.

Items with a value of more than €450 will be kept for 12 months. Items with a value of less than €450 will be kept for 3 months. Festival Op de Ring will pass on usable items to a charity if the owner has not reported within that time. Unusable items will be destroyed.

We are closely monitoring the weather forecasts and taking appropriate measures. We are doing this in consultation with the municipality, police, GHOR, fire brigade and public prosecutor (OM). We are being advised by weather experts, EMS and GGD.

We have decided to make a number of adjustments to the programme. We are providing facilities such as 344 (free) water points on the Ring + extra water points at the entrances, Nivea lubrication points and extra first aid support.

The distance of the Run will be halved, from 7.5 kilometres to 3.75 kilometres. This will allow all participants to run during the relatively cool part of the day. To achieve this, the loop over the A2 will be removed from the course. The Run Op de Ring is not a competition in which speeds are measured, so everyone who participates can do so entirely at their own pace. Participants of the Run will be informed tomorrow about the adjustments and what this means for their starting time.

The current weather forecast shows that it will be at its warmest on Saturday afternoon between 1 PM and 6 PM. That is why we will let the music at the various stages build up at a somewhat slower pace. We will also adjust the sports program by, among other things, shortening the matches. We will continue to monitor the situation closely throughout the day.

What else are we doing?

• We have capped the maximum number of visitors at 253,000 instead of 280,000. This ensures more space and good accessibility of water points.
• 344 (free) water points on the Ring
• Nivea lubrication points
• extra first aid support at the EHBO posts
• you can bring 2 liters of water p.p. to the Ring

We will continue to monitor the weather forecasts continuously, and if necessary we will take additional measures. Festival visitors can register for current updates on crowds, weather and accessibility via Livecrowd.

We advise visitors and participants to wear light clothing, wear a hat or cap, drink enough water and bring sunscreen, and eat something in time. You can bring 2 liters of water and then fill your bottle at one of the 344 free water points.

Be careful with alcohol and take your own responsibility.

Taking parasols and umbrellas is not allowed, except for a small fixed umbrella on a stroller.

Finally, it is advisable to wear sturdy footwear.

There are 344 free water stations along the Ring, plus additional water taps at the entrances.

Yes that’s allowed.

Each person is allowed to bring a maximum of 1 liter of water + 1 liter of bevarages (total volume of all containers, including both non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages). So 2 liters in total. No alcohol is permitted for anyone under 18.

In addition, you may bring an empty bottle (no glass) to fill up at the free water stations on site.

For safety reasons, parasols and umbrellas are not allowed, except for a small fixed parasol on a stroller.

There is hardly any shade on the Ring. We advise visitors to follow up on the advices about the heat on this website.

It is recommended to wear sturdy footwear on the Ring.

The distance of the Run on the Ring will be halved, from 7.5 kilometres to 3.75 kilometres. This will allow all participants to run during the relatively cool part of the day. To achieve this, the loop over the A2 will be removed from the course. The Run on the Ring is not a competition, so everyone who participates can do so at their own pace.

We keep a close eye on the weather situation. If there are any updates, we will mention this on our website and the website of Elevation Group, the organiser of the Run on the Ring. It is very important that you adjust your own running pace (think slow running or jogging) and use the water stations.

Read this information and tips carefully: Run op de Ring

If you use an aid due to your physical disability, you are allowed to enter with it. This includes wheelchairs, hand bikes, mobility scooters, tricycles, walkers and strollers.

Assistance dogs may not be refused by law. However, we advise visitors with an assistance dog to keep a close eye on the temperatures and to take the welfare of the assistance dog into account. The asphalt can get warm, especially in the afternoon.

Please note that some entrances and exits can be steep. The distances can also be long. This varies per entrance and exit. There is signage throughout the site, with indicated walking distances.

See all information here: Accessibility.

Yes you can, and we recommend that you do so.

It will be a festive day, organized for and by Amsterdammers and everyone who holds the city in their heart. That’s why we’ve asked Amsterdam’s cultural institutions, creative organizations, neighborhood associations, foundations, and sports clubs to organize activities that contribute to a surprising, festive, and varied program. Expect music, dance, food and drinks, theater, sports, and art. In addition, there are also some special activities, such as Weddings On the Ring and the Run, which will mark the start of the festival.

You can find the full program here.

Yes, there are! After the Festival on the Ring, more than 25 clubs and nightlife venues in the city will open their doors that evening for a special Amsterdam 750 program.

In Zone East, after the Run, from 16:00, you can walk the Ring without a ticket. Access is possible until 20:00.

The only place where you can cheer on runners and watch them finish is at exit S109 (RAI). You don’t need a ticket for this. Please note that it will be very busy here due to the limited space.

The programming was developed in co-creation by the producers Tribe, King Canary, and Bee Agency. A call was made to Amsterdam-based institutions and associations. The focus group “The Voice of 750” and Team A10 also contributed their thoughts and input. The festival provides a platform for both large and small local initiatives, young talent, and showcases the city’s diversity and creativity. The program features around 25 activities developed by over 200 initiators.

There are no more tickets left for the festival.

For people who unfortunately were unable to obtain a ticket; we advise you not to buy tickets through third parties due to the high risk of fraud. It is a free festival.

If you do not have a ticket; there is no point in coming to the festival site and travelling to Amsterdam for this. There are no tickets available at the gate.

All e-tickets were sent on Thursday 19 june by e-mail.

Please contact our ticketprovider CM.com via support@cmticket.com

It’s not possible to change the timeslot or the entry location of your ticket.

The festival is free, but tickets are required for the West and South zones. Only the East zone can be visited without a ticket.

Due to the festival’s unique location – limited access by public transport, narrow areas in many places, and the high level of interest – it has been decided to use free access tickets with time slots for the South and West zones. This helps to spread the expected crowds both on and around the event site and in public transport. We hope this will ensure a great experience for everyone, both visitors and residents, on and around the event site and in public transport.

Everyone needs a ticket to enter zone West and South – regardless of age. This includes babies and toddlers.

The times on your ticket show how long you are allowed to stay at the event.
It’s not the time you must enter.

For example:
Do you have a ticket for the morning slot (10:00 – 14:00)? You can enter at any time between 10:00 and 14:00, but you must leave before 14:00.

No, that’s not possible. Once you leave the festival area, you won’t be allowed back in—even if it’s still within your time slot.

We recommend that visitors come to the festival on foot or by bike as much as possible. Various ramps will serve as entrances to get onto the Ring.

Due to the large crowds, there are no disabled parking spaces at the entrance. However, there are taxi ranks where taxis and also ordered transport (such as Uber) are allowed to stop. See the map for this.

At the S109, S107 and S104, there is a ‘drop-off’ spot reserved for additional public transport close to the entrance, especially for people with a disability who are customers of RMC. The special ‘drop-off’ spots are 300-400 meters from the entrance.

On Friday evening, June 20, 2025, starting at 9:00 PM, the West, South, and East Ring (between the exit to the A5 and the exit to the A1) will be closed. The Ring will reopen on Sunday, June 22, at 3:00 PM. Additionally, bridges and streets in the city will also be closed.

Read more about the closures on the accessibility page. opdering.nl/bereikbaarheid.

The closure on the A10 and roads within the city have significant consequences for traffic to, from, and through Amsterdam. The strong recommendation is not to travel to Amsterdam by car this weekend. Rijkswaterstaat and the municipality of Amsterdam advise road users to check the latest traffic information before departure and, if possible, adjust their travel plans or choose an alternative mode of transportation.

The additional travel time could exceed one hour. For more information on the closures, visit the accessibility page:

opdering.nl/bereikbaarheid.

We strongly advise against coming by car. The additional travel time could exceed one hour. The festival is best accessible on foot or by bike, and there is no extra parking available.

No shuttle buses will be provided. GVB will start the metro service earlier (06:00) and run it later than usual (02:00) throughout the weekend. During the event, more metros will be running.

The metro stations Amstelveenseweg, Amsterdam RAI, and De Vlugtlaan will be closed as a precaution and will not be accessible. GVB will take measures at the other relevant metro stations to prevent overcrowding. Some bus lines will follow an adjusted route.

On June 21, NS will operate longer trains towards Amsterdam. To prevent overcrowding, no trains will stop at the Amsterdam RAI and Amsterdam Lelylaan train stations. Measures will be taken at the Zuid and Sloterdijk stations to increase capacity and ensure safety.

Festival visitors are advised to come on foot or by bike whenever possible. Public transportation will be busier than usual.

Yes, extra bike racks will be installed at the entrances.

Due to road closures and diversions in and around the city, travel time for car traffic can increase to more than one hour. NS is deploying longer trains. Please be aware of crowded public transport and additional travel time.

Due to road closures and diversions in and around the city, car traffic should account for extra travel time, which may increase to more than one hour. Businesses, institutions, and hotels are requested to inform their employees, visitors, and guests in advance and, if possible, adjust their operations or planning. More information: opdering.nl/en/accessibility.

Definitely! There will be something for both young and old to do during the Op de Ring festival.

It is possible that you will be asked to cooperate with a personal belongings check on the event grounds. By entering the event area, you agree to a search (bag check) and/or a private security superficial body search (personal belongings check).

No, you are not allowed to bring pets (or other animals).

Assistance dogs may not be refused by law. However, we advise visitors with an assistance dog to keep a close eye on the temperatures and to take the welfare of the assistance dog into account. The asphalt on the highway can become hot, especially in the afternoon.

Small bags with a maximum size of A4 and approximately 10 cm thick are allowed inside. Larger bags (backpack, weekend bag) are not allowed.

There are 60 different eateries on the Ring. They take dietary and eating preferences into account, such as gluten-free and vegan dishes. At these locations, you can only pay by card.

You are allowed to bring consumables for personal use. The following rules apply:

• Each person may bring a maximum of 1 liter of water + 1 liver of other drinks (total volume of all containers, both non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic). So 2 liters in total. No alcohol for those under 18.

• You may not sell any consumables that you bring yourself.

• Plastic and cans are allowed.

• Glass, glass bottles, and strong alcohol are not allowed. Self-mixed drinks with strong alcohol are also not permitted. Therefore, you may only bring original sealed/closed low-alcohol drink containers.

There will be a certain level of noise disturbance for local residents during the event and during the setup and teardown. During the event, noise levels may exceed 80 dBA. Visitors are advised to use hearing protection to prevent damage.

One small bag with a maximum size of A4 and approximately 10 cm thick is allowed p.p. Large bags (backpacks, weekend bags) are not allowed.

Unfortunately, no. The Ring is quite narrow in many places. To ensure enough space for the flow of visitors, (folding) stools or chairs are not allowed.
Please also note that seating is limited.

After 4:00 PM, you’re welcome to walk on the Ring — entry via S109A (RAI, East side) of S113 (Watergraafsmeer). No ticket is required for this activity.

You can find more information about accessibility on this page.

It is not permitted to sell products or distribute promotional materials on the event grounds.

There are first aid stations on the event grounds. Always follow the instructions of staff and medical personnel. Stay calm in case of incidents and contact security or first aid.

No this is not allowed in any zone.

For the press, accreditation is required. Applications are now closed.

Bringing your own speaker is not allowed.

No, it is no longer possible to register an activity at this time.

Thanks for your interest in helping out as a volunteer! At the moment, we have enough volunteers and unfortunately, it’s no longer possible to sign up. We hope we can count on your enthusiasm again in the future!

We’re doing our best to make the festival as accessible as possible in various ways. Strollers, mobility scooters, service dogs, and wheelchairs are welcome. Please note that there are long walking distances and some on- and off-ramps may be steep.

Near S109 (RAI), S107 (Henk Sneevlietweg), and S104 (Bos & Lommer), designated drop-off points are available for supplementary public transport. These locations have less steep access ramps.

Read more about accessibility here.