Over the past decade, Dekmantel Festival has become synonymous with electronic music’s most adventurous realms. While timeless sounds remain central, its multidisciplinary program is devoted to cutting-edge artists and adventurous sounds. Dekmantel Festival’s 11th edition takes place from July 30 to August 3, with over 150 acts representing the global electronic music expanse—from the festival grounds at the Amsterdamse Bos to the opening concert at Oude Kerk and the venues along the Amsterdam river Het IJ. The signature Thursday program on July 31st includes a special series of live performances and concerts at Muziekgebouw, Bimhuis, Parallel, Shelter and EYE Filmmuseum. This year’s Aan Het IJ program brings British electronic pioneers Leftfield, who are joined on the Muziekgebouw concert hall bill by the equally influential and idiosyncratic dub duo The Orb. Next door, at Bimhuis, acclaimed British DJ/producer James Holden and Polish multi-instrumentalist Wacław Zimpel will take the stage alongside forward-thinking performers like Herbert & Momoko, Young Marco & John Moods, and Polygonia, who will present a live rendition of her forthcoming ‘Dream Horizons’ album. On the other side of the river, Parallel will host exclusive club shows by, among others, Danish avant-pop star Erika de Casier and Irish-Chilean experimentalist Sega Bodega. In the basement of Shelter, the big Thursday adventure wraps up with performances by Lenxi, Simo Cell & Abdullah Miniawy, Skee Mask, and more.