Mysteryland – the name alone carries weight in the electronic music scene. For years, it has stood out for its unique atmosphere, immersive stages, and unforgettable moments. As the longest-running festival in electronic music, it drew over 100,000 visitors from nearly 100 countries for its 2025 edition. Now, the Mysteryland team will take a creative break, returning in 2027 with a brand-new concept that promises to surprise the global festival community.
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Exploring Mysteryland
Atmosphere
The magic began as soon as we entered the festival, thanks to the wonderful decorations – which, incidentally, were made from recycled materials. A small but meaningful nod to Mother Nature!
The crowd was really amazing – full of positive energy, smiles, and an unspoken connection between everyone. Whether at the Mainstage, exploring the other floors, or chilling in one of the hidden corners, the vibe was consistently uplifting and full of love for the music.
The visitor flow was perfectly distributed, with hidden side paths that made it easy to move between the stages – a creative as well as thoughtful touch!
Pyramid viewpoint
One of the most underrated yet unforgettable parts of Mysteryland was climbing up to the pyramid viewpoint. Once we had made it up the steps (there were quite a few), we were rewarded with an incredible view of the grounds. Standing up there, looking down at the Mainstage, with thousands of festival-goers dancing in sync and surrounded by the sound, lights, and energy of Mysteryland, it was an absolutely unforgettable sight!
Mainstage design
The Mainstage was absolutely breathtaking. With its massive structure, intricate design, and the big LED screens with endless moving visuals, it felt larger than life. The detail and creativity that went into it was just unreal – safe to say it was a real piece of art. When the lights hit, the whole structure came alive, creating the perfect backdrop for the top-tier electronic music artists like Fisher or Miss Monique, who took control of the crowd, hitting the perfect energy.
Nachtcollege stage
One other floor immediately stood out for its sheer volume – and turned out to be a real surprise, especially for fans of hard techno.
The stage was buzzing with the relentless beats of OGUZ at the time we came around. The crowd went wild to tracks like “Golden Szn” and “Piece of Your Mind”. Behind him, a massive LED wall pulsed with visuals, while square-shaped panels hung from the ceiling, turning the area into a hypnotic visual playground. Safe to say it was a true feast for both eyes and ears!
Merchandise and food
On our way through the Mysteryland festival grounds, we also came across the merchandise store. Yes, you read that right – there was a separate building where you could not only buy merchandise, but also sit down and try on your purchases in peace. Now that’s service!
Between the sets, we explored some of the food trucks scattered around the festival grounds. The absolute standout were the beef tips (biefstuk puntjes) – perfectly cooked, juicy, and exactly what we needed to refuel for another round of dancing. Pair that with an ice-cold drink, and the whole experience felt complete.
Saturday at Mysteryland 2025
Weather and vibes
Saturday was nothing short of magical. From the moment we stepped onto the festival grounds, the energy was electric – and it stayed that way until the very last beat of the day. The weather couldn’t have been better. The sun shone all afternoon with just a light breeze to keep things comfortable, and as evening fell, the skies turned into a stunning canvas for the lights and lasers that took over the night.
It was the kind of weather every festival-goer dreams of – warm enough to dance all day, cool enough to enjoy without overheating. Everywhere you looked, there were happy faces, and there was the right electronic beat for every music taste.
Hardstyle Elite
Brennan Heart
Over at the Hardstyle Elite Stage, Brennan Heart hit the decks with full force. The hall was bursting at the seams because no one wanted to miss this magical moment as he blasted his greatest hits into the raging crowd. When he dropped his new single, “When I’m With You”, there was absolutely no holding back – by then, everyone was under his spell. Supported by a huge LED wall in the background and a blazing inferno on stage, he truly fired up the crowd.
Rebelion
Of course, Rebelion, the rawstyle crowd favorites and Saturday Hardstyle Elite stage hosts, were a must-see, too!
The moment they kicked off their set, the dance floor erupted. With their new show “Beyond the Horizon”, they made it crystal clear where their musical journey was headed. Driven by pounding, immersive kicks, they sent the crowd into pure ecstasy, firing off hit after hit. From “Aliens on Acid” to their edit of the Eurythmics classic “Sweet Dreams” and their Supremacy 2023 anthem “Raw Resurgence” – it was impossible to stand still. Hats off for this performance!
Spitnoise
Another true highlight: Spintnoise closing down the Hardstyle Elite area.
The moment he hit the decks, he made no compromises, unleashing everything his USB stick had to offer, backed by a barrage of flamethrowers and relentless uptempo kicks. Even at the late hour, nobody could stay still to tracks like “Mix the Future” or “Dead to Us”.
Club Godverdikkie
At Club Godverdikkie, the festival-goers were transported back to the roots of hardcore. Even before reaching it, the kicks carried through the trees, guiding visitors to a small, relatively inconspicuous half-timbered house – but every detail was carefully crafted, and the sound system was truly impressive.
Bass-D’s set was a true highlight. He played the old Thunderdome hits one after the other while the crowd danced euphorically to real early hardcore classics like “Like a Dream”, “In the Mix”, and the ultimate closing track, “Raveworld”. Even running past his scheduled slot, the extension was gladly welcomed – what an epic set!
As soon as Bass-D wrapped it up, the stage was taken over by Jones & Stephenson live. A balcony-like second area at the top of Club Godverdikkie let the duo look down on the crowd – a really cool idea! With their driving kicks, they had the audience going wild, and when their most famous track, “The First Rebirth”, played, it was impossible to stay still. This moment had it all!
Saturday endshow
The Saturday endshow, hosted by the one and only Hardwell, was without a doubt one of the highlights of the entire day. As the final artist, he dropped the last tracks of the day, mixing mashups and hits like “Falling in Love”, “Rave Till My Grave” before closing out with the hardstyle anthem “Brace for Impact”. The energy hit hard and it felt incredible! Fireworks, flames, and what seemed like an endless storm of lasers lit up the night sky. It was pure goosebumps from start to finish – one of those moments where you just had to stop and realize you were part of something truly special!
Sunday at Mysteryland 2025
Unity under the sun
The final day of Mysteryland 2025 could not have been scripted any better. Clear skies, warm sunshine, and a lineup stacked with world-class artists turned Sunday into an unforgettable closing chapter of this legendary festival. From early afternoon, the Mysteryland grounds buzzed with excitement as visitors from every corner of the globe – from Europe to South America, Asia to North America – gathered together, united by music and energy. The sea of flags and colorful outfits across the crowd made it clear: Mysteryland is a global meeting point of electronic music.
The weather played its part, too. A bright, sunny day bathed Haarlemmermeer in golden light, lifting the spirits even higher and creating the perfect backdrop for an epic festival day.
Mainstage highlights
The Mainstage on Sunday delivered one of the strongest lineups of the entire weekend. Fans enjoyed the melodic power of Argy, the cinematic and immersive soundscapes of Eric Prydz, and later the infectious energy of Marlon Hoffstadt, who kept the crowd dancing deep into the night. Each drop sent waves of cheers across the field, with thousands of hands raised toward the clear, cloudless sky.
As evening arrived, the festival took on an extra-special magical glow. Around 8 PM, many climbed the famous pyramid for a breathtaking view. From this vantage point, you could see the Mainstage lighting up against a glowing sunset sky – a moment of beauty and calm before the night’s intensity set in.
Ran-D’s Hardstyle Elite takeover
For fans of the harder styles, the Hardstyle Elite stage was the ultimate destination again. Heavyweights like Phuture Noize, B-Front, and Ran-D shook the ground with their pounding kicks and raw energy. The crowd turned out in massive numbers, hands in the air and stomping to every beat.
As night fell, the atmosphere at the Hardstyle Elite stage hit its absolute peak. The sheer intensity, fireworks, and the unity of the crowd created goosebump moments for everyone there!
Closing choices
As the day drew to a close, the Mysteryland visitor faced a tough choice. Marlon Hoffstadt took over the Mainstage, closing it down in his signature style – groovy, fast-paced, and impossible not to dance to. Meanwhile, the Hardstyle Elite stage offered a shorter but far more explosive 45-minute closing with Gunz for Hire – perfect for those who wanted to end the last festival day with raw power and relentless energy. In the end, no matter which path you chose, both journeys converged at the same finale: a united crowd at the Mainstage, ready for one last show.
Sunday endshow
In the final 15 minutes, Mysteryland 2025 unveiled its last surprise: a breathtaking endshow with synchronized drones, fireworks, and light effects. The sky lit up with intricate drone formations, spelling out messages and symbols above the crowd, while bursts of fireworks painted the night. It was a celebration of creativity, technology, and togetherness – a fitting farewell from a festival that always dared to push boundaries.
As the final sparkles faded, thousands of fans embraced, cheered, and carried home memories to last a lifetime.
See you in 2027
We can’t wait to see what the Mysteryland crew has in store for their return in 2027.
What magic awaits?
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