A new concept will launch in 2027
Mysteryland concluded its final edition in its current iconic form last night with a breathtaking, fully integrated grand finale featuring 800 drones. Next year, the festival will take a creative break, returning in 2027 with a brand-new concept. This year, Mysteryland welcomed 100,000 visitors from 81 countries. The redesigned mainstage was the largest to date, built in the shape of an arena where guests danced on and around the dancefloor across four levels. Tens of thousands gathered around the iconic pyramid, forming a pulsating sea of collective energy.
This year’s final show was more immersive and expansive than ever before: 800 drones, fireworks, lasers, video, lights, and sound were choreographed into a 15-minute spectacle where every element seamlessly merged into one another. The sky above the pyramid transformed into a living canvas, as the crowd was enveloped in 360 degrees of fireworks and visual effects. New this year was the narrative character of the end show, centered around themes of love and connection. The result was a total spectacle – unprecedented in scale – that once again pushed the boundaries of festival production. The show was developed in collaboration with partner AB InBev / BUD.
Sander Vermeulen, Creative Director of Mysteryland:
“We wanted to close this chapter of Mysteryland with a finale bigger than ever before: a show centered around love and connection. What we’ve created here with Mysteryland is about complete integration. Drones, lasers, video, fireworks, and sound all speak to one another, forming a single visual and musical story. It's no longer just about the technology; it’s about what happens when everything truly comes together.”
As always, this edition featured some of today’s biggest names alongside legendary acts. From Hardwell and Marlon Hoffstadt to trance icons Paul van Dyk and Eric Prydz, from FISHER to techno artists like Indira Paganotto, Adriatique, SNTS, Patrick Mason, and rising talent Benwal. The Dutch urban scene was also strongly represented, with fan favorites like Ronnie Flex and Broederliefde. New hosts this year included the beloved Bloemendaal beach club Woodstock ‘69, Radio De Koperen Hond, Indira Paganotto’s ARTCORE, and Amsterdam’s iconic nightclub Shelter. Longtime collaborators such as Vunzige Deuntjes, JOY, Trance Energy, Paardenrave, and Nachtcollege also returned.
Mysteryland 2025 marked the final edition in its current iconic form. After a creative break in 2026, the organization will return in 2027 with a renewed concept – once again redefining the boundaries of music, creativity, and experience. Visitors can now pre-register via Mysteryland. The full end show will be available soon on Mysteryland’s YouTube channel. See first snippets here