Says Korsakov CEO Sami Dmitrovic; “We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on what’s shaping up to be our biggest lineup yet, covering the full spectrum of drum & bass and reflecting everything we love about this culture..."

So.. if you’re searching for the biggest indoor drum & bass festival in the Netherlands, this is it. Korsakov Weekender 2026 is coming back to Rotterdam, bringing thousands of ravers into Maassilo, one of Europe’s most iconic industrial venues.

Drum & bass fans know the vibe: fast BPM, heavy sound design, massive MCs, multi-room chaos, and a crowd that doesn’t stop until sunrise. For its 10-year anniversary edition, Korsakov is doubling down, bigger lineup, more stages, more lasers, more everything.

If you’re into large-scale electronic gatherings, you’ll probably also love Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals.

Korsakov Weekender is a two-day indoor drum & bass festival in Rotterdam, known for bringing 70+ artists across multiple stages inside Maassilo. It mixes DnB legends, rising producers, label showcases, and a massive international crowd, making it one of Europe’s most recognized DnB events.

Korsakov has earned its cult status because of:

• Huge international lineups every year
• Industrial stages perfect for heavy bass
• A multi-stage rave layout inside Maassilo
• Dedicated DnB community traveling from the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Scandinavia
• Real underground culture

The Netherlands has one of Europe’s strongest electronic music ecosystems, and Korsakov is part of why drum and bass has exploded here.

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The full lineup promises an unforgettable weekend of drum & bass across all its forms. Standout performances include the explosive collaboration Hedex + Eksman, rising star SOTA, UK breakthrough talent [IVY], alongside heavyweights like Wilkinson, Bou & B Live 247, Camo & Krooked b2b Mefjus, and over 70 artists. The experience is elevated by influential collectives and labels hosting throughout the weekend, including the cutting-edge Critical Soundsystem, melodic specialists High Tea, and the legendary Virus Recordings.

British Drum & Bass powerhouse Hedex teams up with legendary MC Eksman for an explosive performance. Hedex is known for high-energy bangers like "Click Click Click" and his album MHITR, while Eksman, one of D&B's most influential MCs since 1996, brings his iconic lyrical flow from South London. Together, they deliver pure dancefloor fire.

SOTA (Tom Southon) is a rising British Drum & Bass producer known for his energetic jump-up style infused with rock and drum influences. Winner of "Best Newcomer" at the 2023 Drum&BassArena Awards, his tracks like "Mesmer," "Machete," and "Pray for Me" have become dancefloor anthems, cementing his status as one of D&B's brightest new talents.

[IVY] (Jasmin Emily Bernard) is a rising UK Drum & Bass DJ/producer known for high-energy sets that blend classic rave vibes with modern D&B. With tracks like "All I Need" and "Looking 4 Me" gaining traction on BBC Radio 1, she's bridging the gap between old-school energy and cutting-edge production in the UK dance scene.

Critical Soundsystem is the live collective of the influential UK label Critical Music, founded by Kasra Mowlavi in 2002. Featuring label artists like Mefjus, Enei, Ivy Lab, Halogenix, and QZB, they push cutting-edge underground D&B through curated showcases at major festivals and club nights worldwide, embodying the label's innovative sound.

High Tea is a Dutch Drum & Bass events brand and record label founded by T & Sugah and Zazu, focusing on melodic bass music. Their events and releases showcase a roster of talented artists including Mozey, Dossa & Locuzzed, Monrroe, NCT, and Rameses B, creating immersive experiences that celebrate the melodic side of D&B.

Virus Recordings is a legendary UK Drum & Bass label founded in 1998 by Ed Rush and Optical, pioneering the neurofunk sound. Home to some of the genre's most influential artists and releases, Virus has shaped D&B's darker, more technical edge for over two decades, remaining at the forefront of innovative production and underground culture.

• Former grain silo → thick concrete walls → insane acoustics
• Multi-room layout → perfect for stage switching
• Industrial, raw vibe → matches drum & bass energy
• Rotterdam’s underground culture → less polished, more real

If Amsterdam has house and techno, Rotterdam is the capital of drum & bass in the Netherlands.

30–31 January 2026 (two-day weekender)

• €70 - Weekend passes
• €40 - Friday-only and Saturday-only
• VIP upgrades (expected)

• From Amsterdam: direct train to Rotterdam Centraal (40 min)
• From EU: Eurostar to Rotterdam or Schiphol flights
• Public transport to Maassilo: metro + short walk

• Ear protection
• Hydration pack
• Comfortable shoes
• Layered clothing

Phone battery pack

• 10-year anniversary → historic moment for the brand
• Expect bigger production → lasers, visuals, collaborations
• Largest lineup ever → according to their socials
• Huge international interest → DnB is booming globally
• Rotterdam’s scene is evolving → more events, more venues, more subculture

This edition has the energy of a milestone, the kind people talk about for years.

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