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Conference FAQ

ADE's conference program is the ultimate business and inspiration platform for the global electronic music industry, featuring dedicated programming for music professionals, aspiring DJs/producers and musicians, tech start-ups, brand- and marketing managers and much more.

Want to learn top-level strategies and key insights from industry leaders while expanding your network of other professionals? Make sure to visit ADE Pro.

If you're just starting your music journey (welcome!), want to enjoy hands on masterclasses, studio sessions, the newest gear and can't wait for the right person to listen to your demo? Don't miss out on the four days of ADE Lab.

The ADE Pro platform access is now live in the new ADE App! Read more about the Pro Database here and download the ADE App to get the most out of your ADE Pro Pass and get to business on the Pro platform.

Haven't received your ticket(s) or cannot find them? You can easily find them by following the steps on this page.

NOTE: This leads you to a page of the Weeztix website, where you can find your ADE passes, as well as some ADE festival tickets - only if the tickets of the event are sold via ticket provider Weeztix.

Yes, the ADE Passes are personal tickets and therefore have to be personalised. It is mandatory to show your ID/passport during pick-up. Your items cannot be picked up by someone else.

Also, don’t forget to complete your profile details before ADE, to make sure we have the right information to prepare your personal badge.


In case you've bought an ADE Pro Pass, after personalization you'll get access to our online delegates database, you will be able to attend the full ADE conference, and you will receive a badge and wristband that grants access to the full ADE festival program.

Cancellation of conference tickets is possible until one month prior to ADE, 22nd of September. Please be aware that we charge €25,- service costs, as stated in our terms & conditions.

You can send your cancellation request to [email protected].

Please mention the following details in your email: order ID, your name and the email you purchased the ticket(s) with.

When you make your order you can personalise your conference tickets straight away or decide to do so later. Please make sure to personalise your tickets as soon as possible to get access to the online delegate database and access to ADE in October.

Be aware: unpersonalised tickets will not receive access to events.

Once your ADE Pro Pass is personalised, it is no longer possible to change the name on (one of) the ticket(s) yourself. You can send a request to [email protected] to check the possibilities.

Article 53 & 54 of the VAT Directive include a specific guideline for (international) events, stating VAT must be charged in the country where the actual event takes place.

- Business to customers (B2C) services relating to cultural, artistic, sporting, scientific, educational, entertainment and similar activities will be taxed at the place where those activities actually take place [Article 54 of the VAT Directive].

- Business to business (B2B) services in respect of admission to cultural, artistic, sporting, scientific, educational, entertainment and similar events will be taxed at the place where those events actually take place [Article 53 of the VAT Directive].

Please refer to your tax advisors to check if/how the tax can be (partially) reclaimed.

The applications for ADE 2025 are closed.

The conference program has already been partially announced! Check out the announced program here.

Festival FAQ

The application form for hosting an official ADE 2025 event has closed.

Get your tickets by clicking on the picture of the event you'd like to attend through this page. This will redirect you to the event page where you can find the tickets sale. Please note that the tickets are sold by the promoters/venues independently.

Click here to dive into the announced Festival program list of 2025!

Good to know is that ADE is the ‘umbrella’ of all participating festival events and venues. This means that ADE oversees the programs the venues/promotes curate, but we do not make the actual bookings for the events' lineups. Therefore, we unfortunately do not have an in-house booker that we can connect you to.

We advise you to reach out to venues/events yourself, as this will increase the chances of being booked a lot more. When you’re booked at an official ADE venue, you’re automatically part of our full ADE line-up

Application for the Arts & Culture program of ADE 2025 is closed.

Yes, the ADE Pro Pass grants you access to all ADE official festival events.

Be aware though that there are over 500 events during ADE that you can enter with the Pro Pass wristband and that ADE cannot guarantee access. There is a limited capacity that each venue can take into account for Pro Pass holders. This means for some of the more crowded events you have to arrive early. Once capacity is reached, we will go over in a full-for-now policy. The festival event organizer will decide when and if more people are allowed to go in.

The ADE Pro Pass is the perfect fit if you are planning on enjoying the combination of day and night events. If you want guaranteed access to a particular festival event, we advise you to get a single festival ticket.

We dance together, so please be mindful of yourself and each other. We expect an open attitude from our visitors towards other guests, regardless of their origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion and age. If you see or experience any unwanted attention, harassment or behavior of any kind that makes you uncomfortable, please speak out and notify staff.

Please keep in mind: we love being your annual host, therefore, we would like to ask you to enjoy yourself responsibly.

ADE is proud partner of the Celebrate Safe campaign.
Check out Unity's tips to Celebrate Safe during ADE:

♥ Respect each other’s beliefs and differences

♥ I love my ears

♥ Using alcohol or other drugs is never without risks

♥ Know your limits and respect those of others

♥ Enjoy safe sex without regrets

♥ Love your body

♥ Get home safe

♥ Take care of each other

♥ The crew is there to keep you safe


Have fun and Celebrate Safe!

Most festival events have an age limit of 18+ (and sometimes even 21+ or 23+). These are Dutch governmental rules which state that below the age of 18 you are not allowed to enter a club.

Please double-check the promoter's or venue's website to be sure you can access the event!

Info & Ticket Desks

Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Pro Pass badge & wristband


Felix Meritis (outside)
Address: Keizersgracht 324, 1016EZ Amsterdam

Tuesday October 21: 10:00 to 20:00
Wednesday
October 22: 08:30 to 20:00
Thursday
October 23: 09:00 to 20:00
Friday
October 24: 09:00 to 20:00
Saturday
October 25: 10:00 to 20:00
Sunday
October 26: CLOSED

~ The best location for collecting your accreditation when you want to visit the ADE Pro Conference.


Stromma - Pier 6 | Central Station
Address: Damrak 16, 1012 LH Amsterdam

Tuesday October 21: 10:00 to 22:00
Wednesday
October 22: 09:00 to 22:00
Thursday
October 23: 09:00 to 22:00
Friday
October 24: 09:00 to 22:00
Saturday
October 25: 09:00 to 22:00
Sunday
October 26: CLOSED

~ This Info & Ticket desk is the most convenient location for people who'd like to pick up their accreditation right after arriving in Amsterdam at the central train station.


NOTE

Please be aware that your E-ticket is strictly personal and non-transferable. It is mandatory to show your ID/passport during pick-up. Your items cannot be picked up by someone else.

Also, don’t forget to complete your profile details before ADE, to make sure we have the right information to prepare your personal badge.

Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Lab wristband

~ For ADE Lab 4-day passepartout passes & single day passes. Please note that single-day passes can only be collected on the specific day for which you purchased a ticket


Westerpark container
Address: Gosschalklaan, 1014 DC Amsterdam

Tuesday October 21: 09:00 to 18:00
Wednesday October 22: 09:00 to 18:00
Thursday October 23: 09:00 to 18:00
Friday October 24: 09:00 to 18:00
Saturday October 25: CLOSED
Sunday October 26: CLOSED

~ This Info & Ticket desk is the most convenient location for collecting your accreditation when you want to visit the ADE Lab Conference immediately after pick up.


NOTE

Please be aware that your E-ticket is strictly personal and non-transferable. It is mandatory to show your ID/passport during pick-up. Your items cannot be picked up by someone else.

Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Startups badge & wristband


Felix Meritis (outside)

Address: Keizersgracht 324, 1016EZ Amsterdam

Thursday
October 23: 09:00 to 20:00

~ ADE Startups wristbands can only be picked up on the day of the ADE Startups program.


NOTE

Please be aware that your E-ticket is strictly personal and non-transferable. It is mandatory to show your ID/passport during pick-up. Your items cannot be picked up by someone else.

Also, don’t forget to complete your profile details before ADE, to make sure we have the right information to prepare your personal badge.

Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Green badge & wristband


Felix Meritis (outside)
Address: Keizersgracht 324, 1016EZ Amsterdam

Friday October 24: 09:00 to 20:00

~ ADE Green wristbands can only be picked up on the day of the ADE Green program.


NOTE

Please be aware that your E-ticket is strictly personal and non-transferable. It is mandatory to show your ID/passport during pick-up. Your items cannot be picked up by someone else.

Also, don’t forget to complete your profile details before ADE, to make sure we have the right information to prepare your personal badge.

There are various types of ADE Guest passes. Check the type of your pass in your account or in your ticket invite or confirmation email. Go to the Info & Ticket Desks where you can pick up your pass based on its type (see above).

Do you have questions about your ADE Pass or other ADE benefits? Our staff at the Information Desks are there to help you!

You can drop your questions at the Info & Ticket desks after picking up your accreditation.

For the ADE Lab Conference, the most convenient Info & Ticket Desk is located outside in Westerpark: Gosschalklaan, 1014 DC Amsterdam.

Besides these locations, at ADE Pro Conference venues Andaz Hotel, Pulitzer Hotel and Rosewood Amsterdam you'll also find information desks. See the opening times below.


Opening times Information Desks at Andaz Hotel, Pulitzer Hotel and Rosewood Amsterdam

Andaz Hotel
Address: Keizersgracht 440, 1016 GD Amsterdam

Wednesday October 22: 10:00 to 22:00
Thursday October 23: 10:00 to 16:00
Friday October 24: 10:00 to 22:00


Pulitzer Hotel
Address: Keizersgracht 224, 1016 DZ Amsterdam

Wednesday October 22: 10:00 to 23:00
Thursday
October 23: 10:00 to 23:00
Friday
October 24: 10:00 to 23:00


Rosewood Amsterdam

Address: Prinsengracht 432 – 436, 1017 KE Amsterdam

Wednesday October 22: 10:00 to 23:00
Thursday October 23: 10:00 to 17:00
Friday October 24: 10:00 to 23:00

No, at these locations there is an Information Desk, but no Ticket Desk. You can pick up your accreditation at one of the Info & Ticket Desks locations. Find here where you need to go based on your ticket type.

About ADE

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the most upfront, influential and educational gathering for electronic music and its industry. With its conference, festival and educational breeding ground, ADE is able to create not only the biggest yearly industry tent-pole moment, but also a solid foundation for future generations of electronic music professionals. The event exists of a total of more than 1,000 events in nearly 200 locations across its multidisciplinary program of five days and nights. With a record number of 500.000 visitors in 2024, during ADE Amsterdam truly breathes electronic music.


ADE is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing electronic music, its culture and its industry worldwide. The organisation devotes itself to stimulating development, innovation and talent, gathering the global industry and laying a foundation for future generations.

Learn more about what is ADE.

ADE 2025 takes place from Wednesday 22th until Sunday 26th of October 2025.

Submissions for ADE 2025 are closed, but if you already want to apply for ADE 2026, you can still fill in the form here.

You can follow us on Instagram, Linkedin, Facebook and X. We will keep you updated about all that's new.

Following us already? You can create a free account on our website which gives you also access to all ADE news.

Register here!

You can read more about the accessibility of the ADE Conference Program and the Info & Ticket Desk locations on this page.


Note that the ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program are out-of-home productions, meaning that these events are organized by external organizations. Therefore, the accessibility of these events is not determined by ADE. Please contact the individual events organizations for more information on their accessibility.


If you have other accessibility requests or requirements that are not covered on this page, please contact [email protected] and we'll do our best to accommodate your request.

Unfortunately, we do not have any volunteer positions available.

We have various hotel recommendations to ensure you get through ADE well rested. Our recommendations can be found here.

Feel free to contact us by e-mail or phone:

+ E-mail: [email protected]
+ Phone: 0031 (0)20 247 07 07

Press

Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Press Pass badge & wristband


Felix Meritis (outside)
Address: Keizersgracht 324, 1016EZ Amsterdam

Tuesday October 21: 10:00 to 20:00
Wednesday
October 22: 08:30 to 20:00
Thursday
October 23: 09:00 to 20:00
Friday
October 24: 09:00 to 20:00
Saturday
October 25: 10:00 to 20:00
Sunday
October 20: CLOSED



NOTE

Please be aware that your E-ticket is strictly personal and non-transferable. It is mandatory to show your ID/passport during pick-up. Your items cannot be picked up by someone else.

Also, don’t forget to complete your profile details before ADE, to make sure we have the right information to prepare your personal badge.

Visit our Press page to read ADE official press releases.

Press accreditations for ADE 2025 are closed.