house rules & info

Persons under 18 are not allowed to enter, even if accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult.
Visitors must present a valid ID upon request (passport, European ID card, or Dutch driver’s license).
Access will be denied if no valid ID is shown

It is not permitted to enter the premises under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
A zero-tolerance policy applies to the possession, use, or trade of drugs.
Anyone caught with drugs, dealing, or visibly using drugs will be removed by security.
In cases of excessive quantities, visitors may be handed over to the authorities.

Visitors will be checked and frisked upon entry.
You may request to be searched by a security officer of the same gender. The organization will honor this.
Refusing a security check will result in denied entry.
Spot checks may also occur after entry.

The following are not permitted (non-exhaustive list):

Hard and soft drugs, nitrous oxide
(Alcoholic) drinks
Glassware, plastic bottles, caps/lids
(Foldable) water bags, cans
Flags, poles, torches
Umbrellas
Grinders
Animals
Banners, stickers
Balaclavas, face-covering masks
Loose metal chains (allowed if integrated into clothing)
Items with discriminatory or provocative texts
Sports club clothing
Weapons or objects that can be used as weapons
Anything that could affect the safety, health, or wellbeing of visitors
Spray cans, aerosols, atomizers
Transport vehicles (inside the venue)
Concealing or smuggling such items is strictly prohibited, even before opening time.
Violations may lead to removal from the premises or being handed over to authorities.

Selling merchandise or conducting promotional activities is prohibited on or around the event premises (including parking areas) without permission.
Placing promotional banners and flyers is prohibited.
Filming promotional material for third parties is prohibited.
Professional camera equipment is not allowed without prior consent.

Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas (on covered locations: only in designated zones).

A cup deposit system is in place.
Upon entry, you will receive a free recycle token.
When ordering a drink, you hand in this token or an empty cup.
Losing your token or cup costs € 0.50 in tokens.
Not ordering a new drink? Return your empty cup at the bar and receive your recycle token back.
After the event, all materials are recycled.

Bringing your own food or drinks is not allowed.
Chewing gum and lollipops are prohibited (due to sensitive flooring in some venue's).
Smints and Dextro are allowed if sealed in original packaging.
Containers and packaging (even empty) are not allowed inside the venue.

A valid ticket is required.
Tickets are sold via Weeztix on the ticket page.
Secondhand tickets can be purchased safely via partner Ticketswap.
Abnormaal Events does not guarantee entry for tickets bought through other channels.
Problems (wrong email, lost ticket): follow the steps on the Weeztix support page.

Forbidden clothing/accessories without approval: loose metal chains (unless integrated in clothing), sports club clothing, items with discriminatory or provocative texts, balaclavas, face masks, etc.
Climbing stages, tents, trees, fences, buildings, or other structures is strictly prohibited.

Entering the venue is at your own risk.
The organization and its staff cannot be held liable for injuries, material or immaterial damages.

Found items are collected at the main bar or token sales.
After the event, found items may still be collected during clean-up.
Mail info@abnormaal-events.nl for lost or unreturned items.
Lockers are used at your own risk: check your locker is closed, shield your code, and empty it upon departure.
Items left in lockers may not always be saved or added to lost & found.
For most events, lockers can be pre-booked online; you’ll receive a code 12 hours before the event.
Didn’t pre-book? Lockers can still be rented on-site via QR codes.