Milkshake Festival

Milkshake Festival is an open-minded electronic dance festival that has made its mark in the city centre of Amsterdam. Born from the thought 'everything is possible,' Milkshake demonstrates that entertainment, music choice, clothing style, and status have nothing to do with sexuality. In previous years, there have been nine stages per day showcasing (inter)national event organizations, artists, and performance artists. The most played genres are electronic, house, disco, pop, techno, R&B, and dancehall.

Milkshake is more than just a party; it's about community and cultures, statements, social impact, and creating awareness. Aiming to help guide everyone to the same place of being activists and empowering each other is what Milkshake believes should be part of daily routine. The organizers encourage all Milkshake visitors to align with their values to create an inclusive and safe environment where everyone feels welcome.

Milkshake is working towards global unity, love, peace, and acceptance. The festival's intention is to create and provide a platform for artists and performance artists belonging to underrepresented groups that are not yet wholly accepted in society. Life is a party thanks to the great diversity of skin colours, body shapes, sexual preferences, and gender identities.

Thick, thin, small, large, gay, straight, trans, black, white, and everyone in between: people are the salt of the earth, and this is what Milkshake celebrates!

Milkshake Indoor
Whenever the organizers feel the world needs a sprinkle of all the goodness that Milkshake Festival has to offer, they take the party indoors. There are multiple rooms to explore, offering an array of various music genres, vogue balls, or performances. Previous editions have been held at Ahoy in Rotterdam and at Amaze during Amsterdam Dance Event.

Milkshake International
Love has no borders! The Milkshake team adores spreading love around the globe, and in 2017 and 2018 they co-produced Milkshake Festival in São Paulo, creating some unforgettable moments.

For All Who Love Foundation × Mini Milkshake
Each year, Milkshake partners with the For All Who Love Foundation. This foundation pays special attention to marginalized groups in four pillars: LGBTQIA+, the elderly, people with disabilities, and supports projects against racism and discrimination.

Over a thousand LGBTQIA+ visitors with psychological and/or physical disabilities and their caretakers find their way to the Westergas in Amsterdam to enjoy a full-blown festival experience. Every year, volunteers make it possible to enjoy an afternoon full of music, wonderful DJs, vibrant dancers, various activities, and delicious food and drinks.