BassFest is the new name of the Dutch Double Bass Festival. After four successful editions, we’ve chosen a new name that better reflects what the festival already is and aligns with our mission: to turn every music lover into a bass lover! The good news is, the packaging may have changed, but the content remains just as great!

As always, BassFest will bring you the very best of the bass for two full days. On November 8 & 9 at our regular venue, Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam, you can expect more than 15 concerts with the bass taking center stage—both double bass and bass guitar! From (international) soloists to bands, from classical to jazz, hip-hop, funk, global, and pop. Plus Q&A sessions, our Ateliers in Residence, captivating bass films, and much more.

You can already purchase your First Bird ticket, a significantly cheaper ticket that grants you access to the entire festival weekend. We’ll announce the lineup later, but as you know by now, it’s always a perfect mix of big names and fresh, new adventures!

Are you an even bigger fan of the festival and want to support us extra? Then buy the Golden Support ticket, which gives you access to both festival days plus some additional perks!

In the unlikely event the festival is canceled, all purchased tickets will be fully refunded.