Editorial Picks: Amsterdam Archives
More than bricks
Rush Hour - Louie Vega x Rush Hour store
Amsterdam’s iconic Rush Hour records opens its festive week with Louie Vega, as is tradition. The legend brings the latest records in his bag, so come over to this staple in the Amsterdam record world and see 'Little' Louie Vega at work.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.
Door Open Space - ADE Opening Exhibition: A Scan Through Dutch Rave Culture: 1990 - 2005
20:30
Step inside a living archive of Dutch Rave Culture, following on from last years flyer scan day. You will be immersed in images from the digital flyer collection through augmented reality, and projections will reveal how rave aesthetics have evolved over the years. Understand the past of rave culture as a movement, so you can create the future!
Melkweg - ADE Opening Concert: DBN Gogo & Metropole Orkest
Metropole Orkest and Melkweg are teaming at ADE up for the ninth consecutive time. DBN Gogo brings you an amapiano showcase. The genre created in South Africa will ring through the former milk factory, and her infectious high energy will get you set up for the week to come.
ADE Thursday
Concertgebouw - Suriname Rising - 50 Years of Freedom in Music
Surinamese rhythms meet electronic sound at the old and beautiful Concertgebouw for a night celebrating 50 years of independence. From the soulful storytelling of Sarah-Jane and the Black Excellence Kawina Orchestra to a forward-facing live set by Lamsi and Jarreau Vandal, Suriname Rising bridges heritage and the future. A rare chance to dance beneath the Concertgebouw’s grand ceiling, without the seats.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.
Tilla Tec - .Vril & Wata Igarashi pres. Phantom Circuits Live
.Vril and Wata Igarashi join forces for 'Phantom Circuits', a three-hour live improvisation at TILLATEC that blurs the line between experiment and groove. Their blend of deep, hypnotic techno and fluid improvisation builds a world both physical and surreal, with rising talent Nelly opening the night in ambient mode. We all love this building, so stop by to see the iconic hallways and former class rooms in full swing.
More than bricks
Rush Hour - Louie Vega x Rush Hour store
Amsterdam’s iconic Rush Hour records opens its festive week with Louie Vega, as is tradition. The legend brings the latest records in his bag, so come over to this staple in the Amsterdam record world and see 'Little' Louie Vega at work.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.
Door Open Space - ADE Opening Exhibition: A Scan Through Dutch Rave Culture: 1990 - 2005
20:30
Step inside a living archive of Dutch Rave Culture, following on from last years flyer scan day. You will be immersed in images from the digital flyer collection through augmented reality, and projections will reveal how rave aesthetics have evolved over the years. Understand the past of rave culture as a movement, so you can create the future!
Melkweg - ADE Opening Concert: DBN Gogo & Metropole Orkest
Metropole Orkest and Melkweg are teaming at ADE up for the ninth consecutive time. DBN Gogo brings you an amapiano showcase. The genre created in South Africa will ring through the former milk factory, and her infectious high energy will get you set up for the week to come.
ADE Thursday
Concertgebouw - Suriname Rising - 50 Years of Freedom in Music
Surinamese rhythms meet electronic sound at the old and beautiful Concertgebouw for a night celebrating 50 years of independence. From the soulful storytelling of Sarah-Jane and the Black Excellence Kawina Orchestra to a forward-facing live set by Lamsi and Jarreau Vandal, Suriname Rising bridges heritage and the future. A rare chance to dance beneath the Concertgebouw’s grand ceiling, without the seats.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.
Tilla Tec - .Vril & Wata Igarashi pres. Phantom Circuits Live
.Vril and Wata Igarashi join forces for 'Phantom Circuits', a three-hour live improvisation at TILLATEC that blurs the line between experiment and groove. Their blend of deep, hypnotic techno and fluid improvisation builds a world both physical and surreal, with rising talent Nelly opening the night in ambient mode. We all love this building, so stop by to see the iconic hallways and former class rooms in full swing.
Sound becomes architecture
ADE Friday
Shelter - A’dam in Concert: Jan Blomqvist
Jan Blomqvist is more than a musician, singer and producer, balancing minimal and electro-pop to be one of Berlin’s very best DJs to boot. He takes over Amsterdam’s iconic basement underneath A’DAM Tower, just across the IJ river, for an intimate and unforgettable live performance.
De Nieuwe Kerk - PRAISE – Honey Dijon x ZO! Gospel Choir
Since 1409, De Nieuwe Kerk been a stage for national milestones in the city: from royal inaugurations, state farewells, to historic unions. A place where Dutch history is both made and remembered. Now, for the first time in over six centuries, electronic music fills its sacred halls. Honey Dijon and the ZO! Gospel Choir open a new chapter during ADE. One where tradition meets transformation, under the vaulted ceiling of a national monument.
ADE Saturday
Johan Cruijff Arena - AMF 2025
The world’s biggest artists come together in Amsterdam's biggest venue: the Johan Cruijff Arena. Filled with 40,000 fans, the home of Amsterdam's biggest football club once again transform into the biggest nightclub in the world. From the high-octane trance of KI/KI to Grammy Award winner Armin van Buuren, AMF is set to be a show-stopper.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.
Escape Club - Claptone & Friends
Claptone returns to Amsterdam with his signature mix of mystery and groove, taking over Free Your Mind Club on Rembrandtplein for a late-night masquerade. Expect an extended set from the masked magician himself, joined by friends CASSIMM, Juliet Sikora, Ferreck Dawn, and more for a night where the dance floor turns into a carnival of sound. Where else could this be than Amsterdam going-out-staple Escape?
Radion - Labyrinth by Radion
Radion launches Labyrinth during ADE, a new night dedicated to techno’s raw essence and the art of connection. Guided by instinct and timeless curation, it’s where hours dissolve and sound becomes architecture. With Chris Liebing, Dasha Rush, Job Sifre, Luigi Tozzi, and more, the only way out is deeper in.
Sound becomes architecture
ADE Friday
Shelter - A’dam in Concert: Jan Blomqvist
Jan Blomqvist is more than a musician, singer and producer, balancing minimal and electro-pop to be one of Berlin’s very best DJs to boot. He takes over Amsterdam’s iconic basement underneath A’DAM Tower, just across the IJ river, for an intimate and unforgettable live performance.
De Nieuwe Kerk - PRAISE – Honey Dijon x ZO! Gospel Choir
Since 1409, De Nieuwe Kerk been a stage for national milestones in the city: from royal inaugurations, state farewells, to historic unions. A place where Dutch history is both made and remembered. Now, for the first time in over six centuries, electronic music fills its sacred halls. Honey Dijon and the ZO! Gospel Choir open a new chapter during ADE. One where tradition meets transformation, under the vaulted ceiling of a national monument.
ADE Saturday
Johan Cruijff Arena - AMF 2025
The world’s biggest artists come together in Amsterdam's biggest venue: the Johan Cruijff Arena. Filled with 40,000 fans, the home of Amsterdam's biggest football club once again transform into the biggest nightclub in the world. From the high-octane trance of KI/KI to Grammy Award winner Armin van Buuren, AMF is set to be a show-stopper.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.
Escape Club - Claptone & Friends
Claptone returns to Amsterdam with his signature mix of mystery and groove, taking over Free Your Mind Club on Rembrandtplein for a late-night masquerade. Expect an extended set from the masked magician himself, joined by friends CASSIMM, Juliet Sikora, Ferreck Dawn, and more for a night where the dance floor turns into a carnival of sound. Where else could this be than Amsterdam going-out-staple Escape?
Radion - Labyrinth by Radion
Radion launches Labyrinth during ADE, a new night dedicated to techno’s raw essence and the art of connection. Guided by instinct and timeless curation, it’s where hours dissolve and sound becomes architecture. With Chris Liebing, Dasha Rush, Job Sifre, Luigi Tozzi, and more, the only way out is deeper in.
True Amsterdam style
ADE Sunday
Killacutz - Killacutz presents: RIOT Vinyl Day
Killacutz closes ADE with RIOT Vinyl Day, an intimate Sunday gathering made for unwinding together. Expect warm grooves, crate digging, and vinyl sets from Amanda Mussi, AOTP, Carmen Electro, and more, plus a mystery guest to wrap the week in true Sunday style.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.
Paradiso - Speedy J presents STOOR Live
Speedy J’s STOOR Live returns to Paradiso, one of ADE’s most anticipated and iconic showcases. Known for its fully improvised, high-voltage performances, STOOR transforms the Main Hall into an audiovisual arena led by Speedy J, with Dasha Rush, Planetary Assault Systems, and more joining the jam. Upstairs, Pink Noise curates the Upstairs Room with ESHU, IRENIC, and SIENA, blending deep live sets and immersive visuals for a full-spectrum exploration of sound and space.
Garage Noord & Skatecafe - De Nacht x Amsterdam 750 – Final Festival
After a year of celebrating 750 years of Amsterdam through the lens of nightlife, 'De Nacht' closes its chapter with a full-day festival uniting Skatecafé and Garage Noord. The program begins with a live talk on the future of the night, followed by a multi-room takeover featuring key local voices like Doppelgang, Oceanic, Nèna, Sterac, and Titia. A final gathering of music, dialogue, and community, where the spirit of Amsterdam’s night comes full circle.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.
True Amsterdam style
ADE Sunday
Killacutz - Killacutz presents: RIOT Vinyl Day
Killacutz closes ADE with RIOT Vinyl Day, an intimate Sunday gathering made for unwinding together. Expect warm grooves, crate digging, and vinyl sets from Amanda Mussi, AOTP, Carmen Electro, and more, plus a mystery guest to wrap the week in true Sunday style.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.
Paradiso - Speedy J presents STOOR Live
Speedy J’s STOOR Live returns to Paradiso, one of ADE’s most anticipated and iconic showcases. Known for its fully improvised, high-voltage performances, STOOR transforms the Main Hall into an audiovisual arena led by Speedy J, with Dasha Rush, Planetary Assault Systems, and more joining the jam. Upstairs, Pink Noise curates the Upstairs Room with ESHU, IRENIC, and SIENA, blending deep live sets and immersive visuals for a full-spectrum exploration of sound and space.
Garage Noord & Skatecafe - De Nacht x Amsterdam 750 – Final Festival
After a year of celebrating 750 years of Amsterdam through the lens of nightlife, 'De Nacht' closes its chapter with a full-day festival uniting Skatecafé and Garage Noord. The program begins with a live talk on the future of the night, followed by a multi-room takeover featuring key local voices like Doppelgang, Oceanic, Nèna, Sterac, and Titia. A final gathering of music, dialogue, and community, where the spirit of Amsterdam’s night comes full circle.
This event is part of Amsterdam 750.