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Decade of Early Hardcore 2026

Decade of Early Hardcore is a party for lovers of the original 1990s hardcore sound, held at DS Eventcenter in Culemborg, Netherlands.

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DatesOct 31, 2026Confirmed[3]
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Live streamNone on record

The next edition is on October 31, 2026, as confirmed by the festival, and tickets are on sale, although Early Howler tickets are already sold out.

Decade of Early Hardcore 2026: dates, lineup and tickets

Dates
Oct 31, 2026 · Halloween of Hardcore | 2026. Confirmed by the festival.[3]
Lineup
Ruffneck, Distorted Reality.[2] Full lineup
Tickets
On sale now. Official tickets ↗
Live stream
No live stream on record. If one is scheduled, it plays on this page.

Updated Oct 21, 2026.

Decade of Early Hardcore 2026 lineup

Headliners include Ruffneck and Distorted Reality.[2]

RuffneckDistorted Reality

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How much are Decade of Early Hardcore 2026 tickets?

Decade of Early Hardcore 2026 tickets are on sale.

Resale: only through the festival's official resale. Tickets from other sellers may be refused at the gate.[1]

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Decade of Early Hardcore stages

Early HardcoreOne of three areas at the 11 April 2026 Silverdome event; no areas are listed for Halloween of Hardcore 2026.
Early TerrorOne of three areas at the 11 April 2026 Silverdome event; no areas are listed for Halloween of Hardcore 2026.
Early FrenchcoreOne of three areas at the 11 April 2026 Silverdome event; no areas are listed for Halloween of Hardcore 2026.
The 180 Boiler RoomArea 2 of the 2018 edition at Hemkade 48.
25 Years of RuffneckArea 3 of the 2018 edition at Hemkade 48, with a Ruffneck 3 hours set.

Can you watch Decade of Early Hardcore live?

The official Decade YouTube channel has full sets, including Decade of Early Hardcore livestreams from 10-10-2020 and 13-06-2020 and Bass D's set from Thunderdome Radio's Decade 1990 2000 Special in 2013. No 2026 livestream is listed yet.

Most-watched sets

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Decade of Early Hardcore editions and history

2026Oct 31, 2026[3]
2026Apr 11, 2026[3]
Timeline (8)
  1. On 11 April 2026 Decade held an Early Hardcore event at the Silverdome in Zoetermeer.[3]
  2. The 2020 edition was held on March 14 under the theme 'Back in Time', with three areas.[4]
  3. During 2020-2021 Decade was the first to organise livestreams from a studio in Amsterdam.[3]
  4. The 2018 edition split the Hemkade 48 venue into three areas.[5]
  5. Decade Radio aired a live show on the last Wednesday of each month, from 20:00 to 00:00 on gabber.fm.[6]
  6. Tommy and Robin started organizing parties in 2011.[3]
  7. The first (un)official Decade party was held on 9 April 2011.[3]
  8. Decade has been a party for lovers of the original 1990s hardcore sound since 2010.[3]

Decade of Early Hardcore FAQ

When is Decade of Early Hardcore 2026?

The next edition is on October 31, 2026 at DS Eventcenter in Culemborg, Netherlands. The festival has confirmed the date.

Are Decade of Early Hardcore tickets on sale?

Yes. Early Howler tickets are sold out, while Regular Howler tickets are currently available.

Where should I buy Decade of Early Hardcore tickets?

Buy only through the official ticketshop or one of the official sales partners. The organiser cannot check or guarantee tickets from other websites or individuals.

Who is playing Decade of Early Hardcore 2026?

The partial lineup so far is Ruffneck and Distorted Reality.

What stages does Decade of Early Hardcore have?

The stages are Early Hardcore, Early Terror, Early Frenchcore, The 180 Boiler Room and 25 Years of Ruffneck.

Is Decade of Early Hardcore livestreamed?

The official YouTube channel has full sets from 2013 and 2020. No 2026 livestream is listed yet.

Who organises Decade of Early Hardcore?

Decade Events organises the festival.

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