Boris Acket creates large-scale art installation for ADE's 30th anniversary

Amsterdam, 11 August 2026 - To mark the 30th anniversary of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), artist Boris Acket and Making Waves present EINDER, a large-scale art installation at De Centrale Markthal in Amsterdam. From 21 October to 1 November 2026, EINDER brings together movement, light, sound and live music. An approximately 80 by 25 metre textile installation, set in motion by a series of fans, continuously changes shape to create a unique immersive experience. The installation forms the setting for an exhibition, complemented by concerts from the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Joep Beving and Elias Mazian. Pre-registration for the concerts opens today at 11.00 am.

EINDER is a production by artist Boris Acket and Making Waves. Acket has previously collaborated with institutions and artists including the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum, Lowlands and Fred again. The production is realised by Goonie Crew. EINDER brings together movement, space, sound, material and light in an installation that invites people not only to observe, but to experience.

Artist Boris Acket: “With EINDER, we wanted to create a work that people can experience with more than just their eyes. By bringing movement, light and sound together, the installation creates an environment in which visitors become part of the work itself. It builds on my fascination with temporary spaces where music, visuals and people merge to create a new reality. Much like a club, it creates a moment that cannot be fully predicted, a moment where everything comes together.”

Jan-Willem van de Ven, Managing Director Amsterdam Dance Event: “For ADE's 30-year anniversary, we have been reflecting on what culture is, and I see our future not only as reflecting what's happening in the cultural landscape but also helping shape what's next. So to us, having an artist like Boris Acket, who started within club culture as a visual support act and now having become the headliner with his own standout project, not only shows his own growth, but also the growth of ADE as a platform.”

The live concert series opens on 21 October with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performing Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony beneath the installation. On 22 October, Elias Mazian takes the stage with his live band, followed by Joep Beving on 29 October, presenting music from his new album Liminal.

The exhibition opens on 22 October with a new composition created especially for EINDER. From 22 October onwards, EINDER will be brought to life at selected moments through a performance by choreographer Kiani del Valle, whose work includes choreography for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.

Pre-registration for the concerts is open from 11 to 24 August. The pre-sale begins on 25 August, with any remaining tickets becoming available during the general sale from 27 August. Tickets for the concerts (seated only) are available from €27, excluding service fees, via; www.einder.world.

Concerts
Official opening - Wednesday 21 October - Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra - Beethoven 5 Centrale Markthal, Amsterdam

Thursday 22 October - Elias Mazian live
Centrale Markthal, Amsterdam

Thursday 29 October - Joep Beving
Centrale Markthal, Amsterdam

For more information: www.einder.world

Boris Acket
Boris Acket (1988) is a visual artist working at the intersection of visual art, sound and spatial installations. His practice explores how natural systems such as wind, water, light and sound shape our experience of time and space, and how technology can both enhance and challenge our perception. His monumental installations have been presented at venues and events including Dark Mofo (Tasmania), Amsterdam Dance Event, Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, NXT Museum, and various international festivals and museums.

Making Waves
Making Waves is a leading event producer specialising in innovative cultural and musical experiences. Through acclaimed concepts such as Cinema in Concert, ZeeZout, By the Creek and Ohm, the organisation has established a reputation for creating events that challenge conventions and offer audiences unique experiences. Making Waves also produced the official opening concert for Amsterdam 750, further highlighting its expertise in delivering large-scale public events.

Goonie Crew
Goonie Crew is a creative production partner delivering events from concept to completion. With expertise in technical production, set construction, site production and event crew management, the team takes full responsibility for bringing a wide range of events to life. Since 2019, Goonie Crew has worked with leading festivals, brands and organisations, including Amsterdam Dance Event, DGTL and ZeeZout. The team is known for its pragmatic approach, combining quality, flexibility and craftsmanship to deliver exceptional results.

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
1996—2026: 30 Years of Driving Electronic Music Forward
Over the past three decades, ADE has grown to become the most influential breeding ground for electronic music; building the framework that helped a new genre to be recognised worldwide as an art form and a thriving business, into what is now an immense global industry. More specials, initiatives and events celebrating 30 Years of ADE will be unveiled throughout the coming months.

About Amsterdam Dance Event
The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation is 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. The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 3,300 artists throughout 1,200+ events in over 200 venues. The five-day event features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture programme, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam.