Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam | XL Cacao Summer Edition
Summer is here, and Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam is bringing an XL Summer Edition to Pllek: the ultimate hangout spot in Amsterdam on the NDSM-wharf. Dance barefoot on a spacious floor and lose yourself in an uplifting ecstatic dance journey with DJ Kareem Raihani.
Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam is a conscious, alcohol‑free, dance journey where you are invited to move freely, reconnect with your body and feel part of a warm, open community. The recipe is simple: no shoes, no booze, no talking on the dance floor. Just great music, a safe space and a diverse crowd of dancers from all walks of life.
Kareem Raihani is an internationally loved Ecstatic Dance DJ and producer, known for his deep, shamanic and joyful sets that blend organic beats, world music and electronic sounds. He has been a long‑time guest at Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam XL editions and knows how to build a powerful musical journey that invites both wild expression and moments of stillness.
His XL Ecstatic Dance set at Pllek will be the heart of the evening, guiding you from the first beat to the final track in one continuous wave of sound, rhythm and emotion.
Date: Wednesday, July 15 2026
Venue: Pllek, T.T. Neveritaweg 59, 1033 WB Amsterdam (NDSM-wharf)
Program of the evening:
19:30 – Doors open
20:00 – Summer opening ritual by Premala
20:15 – XL Ecstatic Dance set by Kareem Raihani
22:45 – Closing ritual
Pllek remains open until 01:00, so you can stay longer for drinks or a late-night bite in the restaurant.
Address: T.T. Neveritaweg 59, 1033 WB Amsterdam
By ferry: Take the free NDSM ferry from Amsterdam Central Station and walk along the waterfront to Pllek.
By car: Parking in the area is free on Wendesdays after 19:00 (always check your parking app to be sure).
To preserve the Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam atmosphere, a few simple guidelines apply:
Dance barefoot – leave your shoes at the side of the floor.
No alcohol or drugs during the event.
No talking on the dance floor – connect through movement and eye contact instead.
Phones stay off the floor to keep everyone present; step outside the space if you need to use your phone.
Photographers may take a few quick promo shots, but creating a safe, respectful space is always the highest priority.
This event is also the official after-party for the EDFH Summer Edition 2026, ticketholders for the festival will receive a separate email regarding a special discount for their tickets to this XL summer edition at Pllek.
