Off Centre Festival 2012 Music Festival Sep 27–29, 2012

A multi-day electronic music festival held at Amsterdam’s famous Melkweg music venue and cultural center, the Off Centre Festival showcases both well-known performers on the electronic music scene as well as several up-and-coming names.

Started in 2010, the annual event normally takes place for three days near the end of September, and features both DJs and live sets heavy on bass, beats, hip-hop, techno, and indie-electronica. Film, contemporary dance, and visual art are often incorporated into the musical performances as well.

The festival takes over the entire Melkweg complex – its two concert halls as well as the cinema, the theater, and the media room – giving Off Centre Festival audience members a host of entertainment options to choose from.

Previous Off Centre Festivals have touted major electronic players like James Holden and Gui Boratto, as well as rapidly rising artists in electro stardom like James Blake, Mount Kimbie, and Lone.

Off Centre Festival tickets typically range from €16–€30 depending on how many Off Centre Festival shows you want to see.