Thunderdome

Thunderdome is a pioneering series of hardcore techno and gabber music festivals and events originating in the Netherlands. Organized by the Dutch entertainment company ID&T, it launched on October 3, 1992, and became central to the popularization and spreading of the gabber subculture. Along with massive raves featuring fast-paced electronic music and immersive visual production, the concept is widely recognized for its highly successful series of compilation CD albums. After a temporary retirement in 2012, Thunderdome was revived in 2017 to celebrate its legacy and continues to serve as a massive annual gathering for the hard dance community.