ADE Lab

ADE Lab spans two programs this year: ADE Lab On Track and ADE Lab Discovery. Have you been accepted into one of ADE Lab On Track’s courses? Go to the dedicated ADE Lab On Track page via the button below.

Alongside the two in-depth ADE Lab On Track pathways, Discovery opens up Lab Village through open-to-join sessions, the Gear Test Lab, and cultural experiences. Read more about ADE Lab Discovery below.

ADE Lab Discovery spreads across ADE Lab Village at Cultural Park Westergas. Move between its different locations and find something new around every corner. Partner Hubs take over Het Meterhuisje, Amsterdam Flavours, Pacific Amsterdam, De Bakkerswinkel, and Bar Coco, each with their own programming throughout ADE. Drop in, take part, and keep exploring.

There’s more to discover throughout Het Ketelhuis, with open-to-join programs covering tools, technology, creativity, and electronic music culture.Get introduced to new gear through Product Demos and Product Showcases, or Get Into a new subject with accessible events designed to give you a starting point. No prior knowledge needed, just come curious.

At Radio Radio, listening takes center stage. Intimate listening sessions bring together music and storytelling, tracing the scenes, genres, and people behind the sounds of electronic music. Listen in to artists, collectives, and Amsterdam scene figures who know the stories first-hand. Get inspired!

New to electronic music, ADE Lab, or ready to explore another side of it? ADE Lab Discovery is your free entry point. No application needed! Move through ADE Lab Village at Cultural Park Westergas, try the gear, join a session, meet people, and see what you discover. Free entry and open to everyone.