Location

The Hemkade is an event complex located on the North Sea Canal. The location, in combination with the industrial atmosphere of the old factory hall, gives the Hemkade the ideal atmosphere for an afterparty.

Shuttle service

There will be a one-way shuttle service available that takes you straight from the festival to the afterparty.

FAQ

HOW CAN I BUY A TICKET FOR MUSIC ON BY NIGHT 2023?

Both Music On By Night events are completely sold out. Still looking for a ticket? Try to get your hands on a secondhand ticket through Ticketswap.nl.

WHAT ARE THE OPENING HOURS OF THE EVENT?

Saturday 6 May from 10:00 PM till 06:00 AM and Sunday 7 May from 10:00 PM till 06:00 AM. You won’t be able to enter the event after 4:30 AM

WHERE WILL MUSIC ON BY NIGHT TAKE PLACE?

Music On by Night will take place at Hemkade 48, a former factory hall in Zaandam.

HOW DO I GET TO MUSIC ON BY NIGHT?

There will be a shuttle bus leaving from Music On Festival which is free for all Music On Festival ticketholders. There will be no shuttle bus leaving from Hemkade 48 back to the city center. Therefore, visitors must provide their own transportation for the return journey. Trains from Zaandam Centraal will run until a limited time, for more information regarding travel times, please check www.ns.nl. There will be a taxi stand at the Hemkade car park throughout the evening and night.

WHERE DOES THE SHUTTLE BUS DEPART FROM AND WHEN?

There will be a shuttle bus leaving from Music On Festival which is free for all Music On by Night ticketholders. Just follow the signs pointing towards the afterparty when you’re on your way out.

WILL THERE BE LOCKERS AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE?

Lockers will be available at the location. Medium lockers will be €8,- and large lockers €10,-. Locker tickets won’t be available in advance, you can purchase your locker at the event.

Keep in mind that you are responsible for your personal belongings. We recommend not to take valuable possessions to the event.

CAN MY TICKET BE SCANNED FROM MY MOBILE PHONE?

The e-ticket can be scanned from your phone, but make sure you download it upfront, have your battery charged and turn your screen brightness fully up at the entrance to ensure a steady flow going in. Then, it’s time to put your phone away and start dancing.

DO I NEED TO BE VACINATED OR TESTED TO ENTER THE EVENT?

According to the new regulations of the Dutch government, visitors do not need to be vaccinated or tested to enter the event. Please keep in mind that attendees must abide by the national guidelines of the RIVM and the rules that apply to events at that time.

WHAT PAYMENT METHOD IS USED AT THE VENUE?

Music On by Night has a token payment system. You can only purchase tokens with your bank card or credit card at Hemkade 48.

IS MUSIC ON BY NIGHT AN 18+ EVENT?

Yes, visitors under 18 will not be allowed (even when accompanied by a parent, guardian and / or other adults).

IS THE EVENT INDOOR OR OUTDOOR?

Music On by Night is an indoor event.

SHOULD I BRING AN IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT WITH MYSELF?

ID’s will be checked at the entrance without exception, so don’t forget to bring your driver’s license, ID card or passport. If you do not have a valid identity document you will be denied access without right to refund of the entry fee.
A valid identification document is an official certificate, therefore copies will not be accepted.

HOW CAN I ENTER MUSIC ON BY NIGHT?

Access to the event site can only be provided if you are in possession of a valid ticket. Valid tickets can be obtained via the official Music On by Night website and Ticketswap. Once purchased, tickets cannot be returned. The organization strongly recommends not to buy any tickets through a third-party resellers or non-official partners. Any evidence of irregularities such as, but not limited to: (attempted) use of (false) admission tickets and wristbands fraud is reported to the police.

CAN I RE-ENTER THE VENUE WITH MY TICKET?

After leaving the event area, the right of access to the event site expires. Since we scan the barcode of your ticket at the entrance, stamps or other methods will not be used to identify previous accessed visitors.

IS THERE A SECURITY CHECK UPON ENTERING THE EVENT?

Every visitor that enters the event area will be checked by a security employee. It’s allowed to request the search to be executed by an employee of the same sex. This check is set to all visitors, guests, employees, and artists in order to protect the general safety on the event. Refusing the check will lead to denied access to the event.

I FORGOT SOMETHING IN MY LOCKER.

Items which were forgotten inside the lockers are collected by the location organization. You can check if your belongings were found by filling sending an email to [email protected].

WHAT ARE THE SHUTTLE BUS RULES TO FOLLOW?

Smoking in the shuttle bus is strictly prohibited. Using the shuttle bus is at own risk. Instructions of the driver and supervising employees need to be followed at any time. The driver and supervising employees have the authority to deny (groups of) people to the bus.

DOES THE EVENT HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE DRUGS POLICY?

Music On by Night maintains a zero-tolerance policy on drugs. It is forbidden to use or possess or trade any drugs at the event. When the organization spots or confirms any infringements, the offender can be handed over to the police. When the delinquent is being caught trading drugs, he/she will be transferred over to the police. Before entering the event, you will be able to deposit drugs in the designated drugs barrels without being charged with any consequences.