Editorial Picks: Free Events
words by our editorial team:
Ania Drożdż, Joshua Broadley, Brandi Burgus, Meike Jentjens, Sasha Mandakovic
Join us on ADE Wednesday and Thursday!
ADE Wednesday
Heineken x ADE | Official Opening
Main Partner Heineken is kicking things off in true Amsterdam style. The Heineken Opening sets the tone for five unforgettable days of music, connection, and celebration. And what better way to start your ADE than with Het Eerste Rondje – that first sip that brings everyone together on the dance floor? Find all details at Heineken's socials or RSVP here.
Show Me the Light: The VR Silent Disco - 11:00 - 17:00
Strap on a headset and step into a shared VR dimension where up to 12 people dance as avatars to Brass Rave Unit's hypnotic track, watching buildings rise and horizons pixelate as the beat loops endlessly. It's part transcendent experience, part unsettling mirror of how easily we surrender to the rhythm.
Loop51 / Parisienne invites | Friends x 750 - 16:00 - 23:00
At Loop 51, the beats matter just as much as the bites. So get ready for a special session on ADE Wednesday as Parisienne invites friends for an intimate house affair with FioFA b2b Parisienne b2b Vinz Sosa.
GDE: Presents We All Dance Together
GDE kicks off ADE 2025 with a welcoming event that sets the tone for five days of fun, networking, and musical discovery. Sound Selectors for the night includes GDE’s very own; Retro Tech, Midnight Society and The Love Team alongside some of their global DJ friends, delivering electrifying sets.
Louie Vega x Rush Hour store - 18:00 - 21:00
It's a tradition. Each ADE, each Wednesday Louie Vega of Masters At Work fame visits the Rush Hour store and plays and exclusive all vinyl dj set presenting new music that he has in the pipe line. Entrance is limited. When full capacity is reached it will be one out / one in.
Bleng A Leng x Kopstootbar 22:00 - 04:00
Lineup: ANN1CEE, Kaiena, Mansour, Rwina Lopez, Yanghi. For this special ADE kick off at Kopstootbar, they decided to make this night free until midnight, so you can start off your ADE week the right way with low costs! Rsvp to claim your free ticket here.
Universal Tongue | Anouk Kruithof
In this mesmerising work, Kruithof explores the evolution of dance across decades and continents at De Nieuwe Schatkame. It will be open ADE Wednesday to ADE Friday 09:00 - 17:00, with a special talk (more info here) and then screening on ADE Thursday (more info here).
Artwork in Westerpark: Bijzon by Wes Broerhson and Heliotrope by Heleen Blanken & Daniel de Bruin - 18:00 - 23:00
Bijzon is a light installation based on bright spots of light that appear on either side of the sun, to create ever-shifting circles of light on the ground. Heliotrope is a kinetic mirrored installation that mimics plants’ sun-seeking movements, reflecting light and surroundings in perpetual motion to explore the connection between natural and artificial life. Both will be on display in Westerpark for free.
Welcome to black queer joy - 18:00 - 20:00
At OSCAM, the rich history and vibrant beauty of the Black queer scene take center stage, featuring DJs from the Dutch ballroom community, dynamic performances, and Rafik Opti’s video exhibition When We Become Black Joy.
Sterrenstof - Opening night - 18:00 - 23:00
Sterrenstof marks the festive opening of FRET, BRET’s new sister venue, a cultural hub blending Art Deco and Dutch Design with space for art, music, and community. Through photography, poetry, and installations, the show celebrates nightlife as a source of creativity, connection, and self-expression, capturing the fleeting magic and freedom found in the dark
Tomorrowland Expo Friends x 750 - 10:00 - 20:00
Celebrate Tomorrowland at De Rode Hoede from ADE Wednesday to Saturday, with a unique collection of memories of one of the world’s most famous festivals. This esoteric experience will stimulate all your senses.
Portraits of Music by Bastiaan Woudt | Friends x 750 - 10:00 - 18:00
The Leica Gallery Amsterdam will host an exhibition that shows the warm connection between Amsterdam Dance Event and Photography, with Bastiaan Woudt presenting a series of striking black-and-white portraits of leading electronic music artists and emerging talents from the Conservatory of Haarlem.
All ADE week, Telepathic Instruments hosts a five-day pop-up at Filling Pieces, offering visitors a rare chance to experience Orchid, the innovative instrument designed by Kevin Parker (Tame Impala). Combining intuitive chord generation with rich synth engines and effects, Orchid empowers artists to explore songwriting freely and has already influenced major musicians like Kid Cudi, Fred Again, and Joy Anonymous. RSVP here.
The Industry Padel Open | Friends x 750 - 12:00 - 15:00
During Amsterdam Dance Event, the music industry joins forces both on and off the dance floor for the first-ever Industry Padel Open at XNRGY Amsterdam. This friendly tournament raises funds for War Child, uniting professionals through sport, music, and solidarity while supporting children affected by war. Free entrance but donations encouraged.
W139: Temper Tantrum Bonehouse (Chilling Incisions Calling Things That Have No Name) - 12:00 - 18:00
Temper Tantrum Bonehouse at W139 is an immersive group exhibition led by Mette Sterre, featuring works by seven artists that transform the space into a grotesque, more-than-human organism exploring the limitless potential of the body. Through chimeric and distorted forms, the show challenges conventional notions of monstrosity and confronts the politics of fear embedded in societal systems.
Dutch Candy: The Art of XTC | Friends x 750 12:00 - 22:00
This exhibition involves macro photography of 350 ecstasy pills from the last 20 years at Serieuze Zaken Gallery, all captured in high detail to illuminate their hidden stories. See black-market marketing in action, with exclusive prints, posters, sticker and merch.
Sonic Tonic Collective kicks off ADE week at FEED with a daytime showcase alongside the Rare Cut Gems Record Fair, featuring a flowing set from residents and friends. Their mix provides the perfect soundtrack for browsing vinyl and discovering new artists. The fair goes until 18:00 and the showcase until close.
SEXYLAND’s Shop offers artists of all backgrounds a chance to showcase and sell their work in a shared, alternative gallery space, where all art is presented equally and without curation. Serving as both a physical drop-off point and a gateway to SEXYLAND’s online platform, the shop becomes a vibrant hub for discovering art, exchanging ideas, and connecting with the creative community.
MI AMOR meets CHURUBITO! | Friends x 750 - 12:00 - 17:00
An intimate ADE special featuring Mi Amor and Chris Odd & Friends, paired with the exclusive sun-kissed wines of Churubito. Experience vibrant clubbing sounds with summer and disco vibes, enjoy Modern Mexican dishes from COPAL, and sip on refreshing CHURUBITO wines and COPAL cocktails.
Apollo 84 : Flight 1 13:00 - 22:00
Experience a free day party at one of the best waterfront terraces in Amsterdam in full throttle, with no less than 13 DJ’s on the lineup. Flight 1 is cleared for lift off.
Step & Sound: J5 Takeover | Friends x 750 - 14:00 - 22:00
Experience the city’s rhythms at Step & Sound: J5 Takeover, where JCM Studios brings together international artists, live vocals, and DJ sets for an unforgettable event. Hosted at J5 Amsterdam, the pop-up transforms the venue into a dynamic space for dancing, socializing, and musical inspiration.
Love To Be ADE 2025 Mixer 16:00 - 22:00
Love to be… will host an industry mixer at bar 22, bringing together global DJs, producers, and tastemakers to celebrate and connect over authentic house music. Since its founding in the mid-1990s, the brand has grown from a Sheffield club night into a global movement, with events, a digital label, and a radio show that continue to champion house music culture and rising talent.
JEA & Friends present: The Social Hub ADE sleepover 17:00
Set your alarms, JEA’s Sleepover is calling. For one night only, JEA takes over The Social Hub Amsterdam City for the ultimate ADE kick-off. Behind the doors of their most exclusive room, expect movement, music, and an energy that will set the tone for the nights ahead
AFTERimage by Noëlle van Dijk 18:00 - 23:00
AFTERimage is a visual series by Noëlle that blends memory, perception, and digital transformation, using her own paintings, textures, and photographs combined with AI to create images that are both familiar and reimagined. As part of the series, a new site-specific artwork will be displayed on the facade of the iconic Gashouder daily from 18:00–23:00
Opening: Bodil Ouédraogo | Concentrated Motion w/ Arakaza + DRKNGHTS 18:00 - 21:00
During the opening of Bodil Ouédraogo’s show DJs Arkaza and DRKNGHTS will be providing live sets. Exploring movement between image, sound, stillness, and action, the show transforms the space into a living installation where identity, rhythm, and presence merge into one dynamic experience
Laurent Schark & JP Lantieri present Selection Live Show | Friends x 750 - 19:00 - 01:00
After the big success of last year's first edition at ADE, the Selection Live Show is taking over Café Lux. Featuring a long list of favourites: Anthony Francis, Delon, JP Lantieri, JR St-Rose, Laurent Schark, Music P, Rombe4t, The Supermen Lovers and Wielki.
Future Classic x Good Neighbor Drinks | Friends x 750 - 19:00 - 00:00
Australian founded, LA based label Future Classic host a selection of artists playing ADE for sets across the afternoon, with some special guest DJs to launch a compilation project with Good Neighbor on records made from recycled plastic bottles. Have a net zero dance for free.
Punto 44 x ZIJ Festival - 19:00 - 01:00
From Mexico to Amsterdam. .44 (Punto 44), one of the most exciting talent agencies in Northern Mexico, joins forces with ZIJ Festival to showcase a lineup of rising Mexican talents behind the decks. Expect groovy rhythms contrasting the dutch tendency to fast beats, the unique sound shaping Mexico’s dance scene, now set to make Amsterdam dance at PRIK.
Book launch party Sjaakmat: een hiphop leven | Friends x 750 – 19:30 – 22:00
Celebrate the launch of Sjaakmat: een hiphop leven, the raw biography of Dutch rap legend Sjaak, at Athenaeum Boekhandel with free beers, music, and the man himself in attendance. Dutch-spoken event.
Five European booking agencies converge for i-a-c's ADE gathering: KLS Bookings, Unfold, futura artists, Ekipa, and Higher Ground. It's a collaboration celebrating the artists and sounds these agencies have been pushing forward.
The Sounds of Blackness: Welcome To The Party | Friends x 750 - 20:00 - 04:00
Inspired by Frankie Knuckles, The Sounds of Blackness (SOB) is a movement and musical manifesto celebrating the Black roots of house, soulful house, and techno at Bears Amsterdam. Created by EPM Productions, Curtis Atchison, Hugo H., and Manny Ward, the event unites pioneering and emerging DJs from across the globe to honor the legacy of Black artistry while pushing dance music’s evolution forward.
T-Records Showcase at The Bas[s]ment | Friends x 750 - 20:00 - 01:00
Join T-Records for an exclusive event in the underground setting of The Bas[s]ment. This special showcase and livestream presents the raw and hypnotic sounds of T-Records, featuring label artists and fresh techno cuts crafted for the dance floor.
GDE: Presents We all dance together | Friends x 750 - 22:00 - 02:00
GDE opens ADE 2025 at XL with a free opening celebration filled with energy, connection, and pure house vibes. Expect powerful sets from Retro Tech, Midnight Society, The Love Team, and global DJ friends, blending fresh sounds with timeless classics.
Join us on ADE Wednesday and Thursday!
ADE Wednesday
Heineken x ADE | Official Opening
Main Partner Heineken is kicking things off in true Amsterdam style. The Heineken Opening sets the tone for five unforgettable days of music, connection, and celebration. And what better way to start your ADE than with Het Eerste Rondje – that first sip that brings everyone together on the dance floor? Find all details at Heineken's socials or RSVP here.
Show Me the Light: The VR Silent Disco - 11:00 - 17:00
Strap on a headset and step into a shared VR dimension where up to 12 people dance as avatars to Brass Rave Unit's hypnotic track, watching buildings rise and horizons pixelate as the beat loops endlessly. It's part transcendent experience, part unsettling mirror of how easily we surrender to the rhythm.
Loop51 / Parisienne invites | Friends x 750 - 16:00 - 23:00
At Loop 51, the beats matter just as much as the bites. So get ready for a special session on ADE Wednesday as Parisienne invites friends for an intimate house affair with FioFA b2b Parisienne b2b Vinz Sosa.
GDE: Presents We All Dance Together
GDE kicks off ADE 2025 with a welcoming event that sets the tone for five days of fun, networking, and musical discovery. Sound Selectors for the night includes GDE’s very own; Retro Tech, Midnight Society and The Love Team alongside some of their global DJ friends, delivering electrifying sets.
Louie Vega x Rush Hour store - 18:00 - 21:00
It's a tradition. Each ADE, each Wednesday Louie Vega of Masters At Work fame visits the Rush Hour store and plays and exclusive all vinyl dj set presenting new music that he has in the pipe line. Entrance is limited. When full capacity is reached it will be one out / one in.
Bleng A Leng x Kopstootbar 22:00 - 04:00
Lineup: ANN1CEE, Kaiena, Mansour, Rwina Lopez, Yanghi. For this special ADE kick off at Kopstootbar, they decided to make this night free until midnight, so you can start off your ADE week the right way with low costs! Rsvp to claim your free ticket here.
Universal Tongue | Anouk Kruithof
In this mesmerising work, Kruithof explores the evolution of dance across decades and continents at De Nieuwe Schatkame. It will be open ADE Wednesday to ADE Friday 09:00 - 17:00, with a special talk (more info here) and then screening on ADE Thursday (more info here).
Artwork in Westerpark: Bijzon by Wes Broerhson and Heliotrope by Heleen Blanken & Daniel de Bruin - 18:00 - 23:00
Bijzon is a light installation based on bright spots of light that appear on either side of the sun, to create ever-shifting circles of light on the ground. Heliotrope is a kinetic mirrored installation that mimics plants’ sun-seeking movements, reflecting light and surroundings in perpetual motion to explore the connection between natural and artificial life. Both will be on display in Westerpark for free.
Welcome to black queer joy - 18:00 - 20:00
At OSCAM, the rich history and vibrant beauty of the Black queer scene take center stage, featuring DJs from the Dutch ballroom community, dynamic performances, and Rafik Opti’s video exhibition When We Become Black Joy.
Sterrenstof - Opening night - 18:00 - 23:00
Sterrenstof marks the festive opening of FRET, BRET’s new sister venue, a cultural hub blending Art Deco and Dutch Design with space for art, music, and community. Through photography, poetry, and installations, the show celebrates nightlife as a source of creativity, connection, and self-expression, capturing the fleeting magic and freedom found in the dark
Tomorrowland Expo Friends x 750 - 10:00 - 20:00
Celebrate Tomorrowland at De Rode Hoede from ADE Wednesday to Saturday, with a unique collection of memories of one of the world’s most famous festivals. This esoteric experience will stimulate all your senses.
Portraits of Music by Bastiaan Woudt | Friends x 750 - 10:00 - 18:00
The Leica Gallery Amsterdam will host an exhibition that shows the warm connection between Amsterdam Dance Event and Photography, with Bastiaan Woudt presenting a series of striking black-and-white portraits of leading electronic music artists and emerging talents from the Conservatory of Haarlem.
All ADE week, Telepathic Instruments hosts a five-day pop-up at Filling Pieces, offering visitors a rare chance to experience Orchid, the innovative instrument designed by Kevin Parker (Tame Impala). Combining intuitive chord generation with rich synth engines and effects, Orchid empowers artists to explore songwriting freely and has already influenced major musicians like Kid Cudi, Fred Again, and Joy Anonymous. RSVP here.
The Industry Padel Open | Friends x 750 - 12:00 - 15:00
During Amsterdam Dance Event, the music industry joins forces both on and off the dance floor for the first-ever Industry Padel Open at XNRGY Amsterdam. This friendly tournament raises funds for War Child, uniting professionals through sport, music, and solidarity while supporting children affected by war. Free entrance but donations encouraged.
W139: Temper Tantrum Bonehouse (Chilling Incisions Calling Things That Have No Name) - 12:00 - 18:00
Temper Tantrum Bonehouse at W139 is an immersive group exhibition led by Mette Sterre, featuring works by seven artists that transform the space into a grotesque, more-than-human organism exploring the limitless potential of the body. Through chimeric and distorted forms, the show challenges conventional notions of monstrosity and confronts the politics of fear embedded in societal systems.
Dutch Candy: The Art of XTC | Friends x 750 12:00 - 22:00
This exhibition involves macro photography of 350 ecstasy pills from the last 20 years at Serieuze Zaken Gallery, all captured in high detail to illuminate their hidden stories. See black-market marketing in action, with exclusive prints, posters, sticker and merch.
Sonic Tonic Collective kicks off ADE week at FEED with a daytime showcase alongside the Rare Cut Gems Record Fair, featuring a flowing set from residents and friends. Their mix provides the perfect soundtrack for browsing vinyl and discovering new artists. The fair goes until 18:00 and the showcase until close.
SEXYLAND’s Shop offers artists of all backgrounds a chance to showcase and sell their work in a shared, alternative gallery space, where all art is presented equally and without curation. Serving as both a physical drop-off point and a gateway to SEXYLAND’s online platform, the shop becomes a vibrant hub for discovering art, exchanging ideas, and connecting with the creative community.
MI AMOR meets CHURUBITO! | Friends x 750 - 12:00 - 17:00
An intimate ADE special featuring Mi Amor and Chris Odd & Friends, paired with the exclusive sun-kissed wines of Churubito. Experience vibrant clubbing sounds with summer and disco vibes, enjoy Modern Mexican dishes from COPAL, and sip on refreshing CHURUBITO wines and COPAL cocktails.
Apollo 84 : Flight 1 13:00 - 22:00
Experience a free day party at one of the best waterfront terraces in Amsterdam in full throttle, with no less than 13 DJ’s on the lineup. Flight 1 is cleared for lift off.
Step & Sound: J5 Takeover | Friends x 750 - 14:00 - 22:00
Experience the city’s rhythms at Step & Sound: J5 Takeover, where JCM Studios brings together international artists, live vocals, and DJ sets for an unforgettable event. Hosted at J5 Amsterdam, the pop-up transforms the venue into a dynamic space for dancing, socializing, and musical inspiration.
Love To Be ADE 2025 Mixer 16:00 - 22:00
Love to be… will host an industry mixer at bar 22, bringing together global DJs, producers, and tastemakers to celebrate and connect over authentic house music. Since its founding in the mid-1990s, the brand has grown from a Sheffield club night into a global movement, with events, a digital label, and a radio show that continue to champion house music culture and rising talent.
JEA & Friends present: The Social Hub ADE sleepover 17:00
Set your alarms, JEA’s Sleepover is calling. For one night only, JEA takes over The Social Hub Amsterdam City for the ultimate ADE kick-off. Behind the doors of their most exclusive room, expect movement, music, and an energy that will set the tone for the nights ahead
AFTERimage by Noëlle van Dijk 18:00 - 23:00
AFTERimage is a visual series by Noëlle that blends memory, perception, and digital transformation, using her own paintings, textures, and photographs combined with AI to create images that are both familiar and reimagined. As part of the series, a new site-specific artwork will be displayed on the facade of the iconic Gashouder daily from 18:00–23:00
Opening: Bodil Ouédraogo | Concentrated Motion w/ Arakaza + DRKNGHTS 18:00 - 21:00
During the opening of Bodil Ouédraogo’s show DJs Arkaza and DRKNGHTS will be providing live sets. Exploring movement between image, sound, stillness, and action, the show transforms the space into a living installation where identity, rhythm, and presence merge into one dynamic experience
Laurent Schark & JP Lantieri present Selection Live Show | Friends x 750 - 19:00 - 01:00
After the big success of last year's first edition at ADE, the Selection Live Show is taking over Café Lux. Featuring a long list of favourites: Anthony Francis, Delon, JP Lantieri, JR St-Rose, Laurent Schark, Music P, Rombe4t, The Supermen Lovers and Wielki.
Future Classic x Good Neighbor Drinks | Friends x 750 - 19:00 - 00:00
Australian founded, LA based label Future Classic host a selection of artists playing ADE for sets across the afternoon, with some special guest DJs to launch a compilation project with Good Neighbor on records made from recycled plastic bottles. Have a net zero dance for free.
Punto 44 x ZIJ Festival - 19:00 - 01:00
From Mexico to Amsterdam. .44 (Punto 44), one of the most exciting talent agencies in Northern Mexico, joins forces with ZIJ Festival to showcase a lineup of rising Mexican talents behind the decks. Expect groovy rhythms contrasting the dutch tendency to fast beats, the unique sound shaping Mexico’s dance scene, now set to make Amsterdam dance at PRIK.
Book launch party Sjaakmat: een hiphop leven | Friends x 750 – 19:30 – 22:00
Celebrate the launch of Sjaakmat: een hiphop leven, the raw biography of Dutch rap legend Sjaak, at Athenaeum Boekhandel with free beers, music, and the man himself in attendance. Dutch-spoken event.
Five European booking agencies converge for i-a-c's ADE gathering: KLS Bookings, Unfold, futura artists, Ekipa, and Higher Ground. It's a collaboration celebrating the artists and sounds these agencies have been pushing forward.
The Sounds of Blackness: Welcome To The Party | Friends x 750 - 20:00 - 04:00
Inspired by Frankie Knuckles, The Sounds of Blackness (SOB) is a movement and musical manifesto celebrating the Black roots of house, soulful house, and techno at Bears Amsterdam. Created by EPM Productions, Curtis Atchison, Hugo H., and Manny Ward, the event unites pioneering and emerging DJs from across the globe to honor the legacy of Black artistry while pushing dance music’s evolution forward.
T-Records Showcase at The Bas[s]ment | Friends x 750 - 20:00 - 01:00
Join T-Records for an exclusive event in the underground setting of The Bas[s]ment. This special showcase and livestream presents the raw and hypnotic sounds of T-Records, featuring label artists and fresh techno cuts crafted for the dance floor.
GDE: Presents We all dance together | Friends x 750 - 22:00 - 02:00
GDE opens ADE 2025 at XL with a free opening celebration filled with energy, connection, and pure house vibes. Expect powerful sets from Retro Tech, Midnight Society, The Love Team, and global DJ friends, blending fresh sounds with timeless classics.
ADE Thursday
This ADE, from Thursday to Saturday, Radio Chenin is back for in-store listening sessions blending fine taste with finer tunes. On ADE Thursday, pour yourself a glass and drift away into an ambient evening as KY DJ, aka Zoran Pillay and Wispelturig, swirl the sounds.
Bass Habibi // Krazy Arabz Showcase // Wednesday Night After - 04:00 – 08:00
Bass Habibi brings Middle Eastern techno to ADE's early morning hours, uniting Arab artists from across the globe for peak-time pressure and hypnotic grooves rooted in cultural fire.
A Very Special Dance Class with DJ Jean - 10:45 - 14:00
DansPark celebrates its 10th anniversary with an inclusive dance party for people with Parkinson’s, MS, dementia, their loved ones, and anyone who loves to move. Expect film, live music, and a guided dance floor led by Dido Mirck and DJ Jean, where every body can dance.
MI AMOR meets PABLO - 12:00 - 17:00
On ADE Thursday, get ready for a lineup delivering clubbing sounds from across Europe. Stop by for a refreshing drink or bite while enjoying melodic sets from ALICIA KING, Bono Badja, Chris Odd, Luca Testa, and more! And of course, don’t forget to try a PABLO BEER!
La Roche Boutique | Friends x 750 - 12:00-18:00
Official merch from the international dance scene's biggest names - Hardwell, Timmy Trumpet, Radical Redemption, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - plus labels like Revealed Recordings and Scantraxx, all available at La Roche Boutique. A destination for fans who want to rep their favorite artists properly.
Day two of Sonic Tonic Collective's FEED takeover transforms the space into a rolling listening room, featuring emerging voices, core residents, and a live performance.
InDeep’n’Dance Record Store – Crate Digging – Meet & Greet. | Friends x 750 – 12:00 – 20:00
InDeep'n'Dance Records, the techno specialist behind Techno Tuesday Amsterdam since 1999, opens daily during ADE for crate digging, meet & greets, and merch. Specializing in techno, minimal, hardcore, house, and drum & bass with two labels under its belt - plus an A.R.T. DJ set from 17:00-19:00.
Around Us & Callecat Invites | Friends x 750 – 13:00 – 01:00
Two Dutch DJ and producer duos, Around Us and Callecat, join forces to showcase an international lineup of progressive and deep melodic house artists. World-class selectors united by a shared vision for emotive, genre-defining sound.
KILLACUTZ X WE PLAY HOUSE X RECUT X NDATL | Friends x 750 – 13:00 – 18:00
An international House gathering at KILLACUTZ featuring Kai Alcé (NDATL), mysterious Italian selector Recut, and We Play House founder Red D, who rejects subdivisions: just house music, period. Limited capacity, fresh vinyl available.
Het Danspaleis - Het Schouw - 13:30 - 15:30
Het Danspaleis returns for day two at Het Schouw nursing home, delivering decades of music—rock & roll, waltzes, merengue—to combat senior loneliness. With a passionate DJ and festive atmosphere, it's another nostalgic celebration keeping older adults vital and inclusive through the simple act of dancing.
J5 Beats | Friends x 750 – 14:00 – 21:00
Music, style, and culture collide at J5 Beats, a pop-up turning J5 Amsterdam into a hub for dancing and creative energy. Curated DJ sets and a modern space designed for those who live where sound meets street culture.
Midnight Exchange - 14:00 – 20:00
Exchange ASIA and Midnight Rebels host Midnight Exchange, an afternoon live podcast event spotlighting up-and-coming Asian artists, events, and tech for a global audience. Featuring voices from Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and beyond. Including AQUA, Better, ILTIK, and Karlie Chui.
OG RECORDS X NEW AMSTERDAM SURF ASSOCIATION | - 14:00 - 21:00
OG Records and New Amsterdam Surf Association team up for a Thursday ADE pop-up featuring drinks, DJ sets from the OG crew, and giveaways including exclusive collab tees, Muay Thai pants, and vinyl. RSVP for free entry and a chance to win one of four gift bags.
Wobbles & Waffles Pop-Up Event | Friends x 750 15:00 – 22:00
Waffle shop Lanskroon becomes an unexpected D&B venue with Jon Void, Voicians, and six more artists delivering sets alongside fresh waffles. Sweet meets savage, bass meets carbs.
Media Playground - 13:00 - 15:00
ADE's playground for the photographers and filmmakers who document electronic music culture from underground warehouses to festival main stages. Media Playground offers interactive installations, networking with fellow creators, swag bags of gear, and space to showcase your work.
Pancake Sessions - D'Angello & Francis and Friends | Friends x 750 - 14:00 - 17:00
Pancakes meet proper sound at PANCAKES Amsterdam Westermarkt as D'Angello & Francis throw a pop-up rave complete with guest performances and exclusive ACID SMILEY pancakes.
Afro House Summit | Friends x 750 - 15:00 - 21:00
Afro House Summit brings together the genre's global community for networking, A&R sessions with live feedback, and face-to-face meetings with industry partners like CAVO PARADISO and BEATS OF AFRICA. All attendees enter to win a £850 Syndicast radio campaign. RSVP and book your slots.
ULU RISING x WARM | Friends x 750 - 15:30 - 19:15
An afternoon gathering at Boothclub Garage where ULU Rising and WARM curate sets from Emmanuel Jal, DJ Merlon, Demayä, and others, soundtracking new connections in Amsterdam's analogue photobooth hideaway. For RSVP email [email protected].
Beats & Balance - Indepth Session at De Nieuwe Schatkamer – 15:30 – 18:00
De Nieuwe Schatkamer pairs Anouk Kruithof's Universal Tongue video (exploring dance as shared humanity) with economist Rupal Patel on Swiftonomics - how superstar tours reshape local economies and impact smaller artists. Free with RSVP, drinks after.
Dolby Atmos House - Metrik - Listening Session
Ever been immersed in sound that you feel all around you? This ADE, Dolby returns with the Dolby Atmos House at TOBACCO Theater, right at the heart of Amsterdam. Step inside to connect with the artists and engineers pushing sound to new heights, and experience the limitless possibilities of multi-dimensional audio through intimate listening sessions, talks, a live concert, and hands-on mixing workshops.
Find all Dolby events here, including sessions by Jeff Mills, Armin van Buuren, and Nadia Struiwigh.
HOUSETRIBE - From Japan to The World: Bar Twenty Two - 16:00 - 22:00
On ADE Thursday, for the fourth consecutive year, Japanese tech-house label HOUSETRIBE RECORDINGS will host its official label showcase. With the concept of “From Japan to the World, Japanese artists such as Mixed Methods, DJ Wady, Yuuki Yoshiyama, Nausica, and more come together for a whole day of sound and culture.
Heist Recordings - 16:00 - 20:00
Heist Recordings hosts an ADE mixer at Bordello Aperitivo featuring Black Cadmium, Fouk, gome, Lulah Francs, and Storm Mollison. A laid-back gathering with the label's signature sound and a lineup spanning the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.
ZWART GOUD X YEARS INSTORES w/ Richie Hawtin & Mastering Black - 16:00 - 22:00
Zwart Goud celebrates its 10 year anniversary, with Richie Hawtin AKA Plasticman along for the ride and support by Mastering Black. See exciting music amongst stacks of records.
One year of RLB X Jonica | Friends x 750 16:00 – 23:00
One year of RLB X Jonica featuring Zopelar, Familiar Roots going back-to-back with Franco Corica, and GJ Anderso.
Freqy Rhythm x Studio/K by Day: Queer Art Show + Food by Studio/K - 16:00 - 21:00
Australian queer music platform Freqy Rhythm takes over student-run Studio/K for a day-to-night ADE showcase featuring a Queer Art Show, food, live performances, and visual installations from 4 PM to 2 AM. Free entry before 9 PM, ticketed after.
Acetone Records Presents: Priscilla - 16:00 - 22:00
Priscilla by Acetone Records delivers the funky house party , blending current rhythms with '80s, '90s, and '00s hits. Italian heavyweights Maurizio Nari (who's worked with Bob Sinclar and Tiesto), Steve Tosi, and Max Magnani share the decks with international selector Frank Master and friends from the Extradate project.
Scarpetta Pasta and Vinyls | Friends x - 750 - 17:00 - 21:30
Scarpetta combines pasta jars with Italodisco for a deliciously simple ADE moment - fork, sip, groove, repeat. The scarpetta (that final bread swipe through the sauce) is encouraged, as is dancing between bites.
MUD Jeans Cooler Planet sessions day 1 – 17:30 – 20:00
The MUD Jeans Brandstore marks one year during ADE with three evenings of curated sets, denim, and drinks. Night one brings evolving techno from DJ Vitek and DJ Mats, live set followed by a back-to-back, with gifts for every denim purchase throughout the celebration.
The Social Hub X Mixmag Netherlands presents: NL SESSIONS PART 1 – 18:00 – 22:00
The Social Hub and Mixmag Netherlands reunite for NL SESSIONS PART 1, featuring exciting electronic artists and secret special guests.
Mixmag Lab Amsterdam | ABEL Launches LAUNDRY LABEL - 19:00 - 21:00
LAUNDRY LABEL launches at ADE with an official Mixmag Lab to celebrate the first release on the label. Wash away the blues and bring back the colour with an intimate party at Amsterdam's favorite launderette, Powders.
Dome Concerts vs. CLUBSYNTH - 19:00 – 23:45
Day two of CLUBSYNTH (October 23) at ARTIS Planetarium Café brings synth experimentation before live performances from This is Not Rocket Science and Making Sound Machines (designers of the Fenix IV and Plinkies), followed by Jungle of Wires delivering big sound through minimal setups. Free with registration, limited capacity.
Tobi's Afterhours | Friends x 750 – 19:00 – 01:00
Tobi's brings Deep House with Anna Babèlva, Ket Kelly, Meraki, and Mickey Loose. A Dutch-German lineup delivering the kind of grooves that make you forget what time it is.
SPATIAL ODYSSEYS: Mutual Bloom Edition - 19:00 - 22:00
A group show at Club RAUM curated with Catalina Reyes Navarro exploring the nightclub as an ecosystem of transformation and mutual entanglement. Sculptural works by Swamp Matter, MinusTwo Collective, and collaborators respond to fungal intelligence, geological rhythms, and club ephemerality. Free with RSVP.
Fraude Film Festival - Studio 54 (Documentary Screening) - 20:00 - 22:00
Fraude Film Festival presents the Studio 54 documentary at De Nieuwe Schatkamer, examining the legendary nightclub's collision of celebrity and scandal. Visitors can also explore Anouk Kruithof's Universal Tongue at De Stadstuin before the screening. Free entry with RSVP.
Contr4st | Friends x 750 - 20:00 - 23:00
A label showcase from fka.m4a's CONTR4ST at Bordello Aperitivo, featuring AUTOFLOWER, Boudi, fka.m4a, and Kia.
Starguardz curates a cross-continental lineup with The Cube Guys, James Hurr, Earth n Days, Sgt Slick, and others delivering Disco, House, and Tech-house across the night.
Fun With Dick & Jayne – 20:00 – 04:00
Fun With Dick & Jayne celebrates the freedom to be yourself, love who you choose, and live fearlessly through House music's past, present, and future. Chicago pioneers meet global DJs - Bryan Peroni, DJ Hugo H., First Lady, Melvin Meeks, Nita Funk, and Sweet Georgie.
My Other Side Of The Moon | Label Show Case | Friends x 750 - 21:00 - 02:00
My Other Side of the Moon, the Mozambique-based Afro House label ranked in the global top 30, hosts an official ADE showcase featuring Joezi, Eran Hersh, a live performance from MR V, and more. Limited spots available.
Zipang/Tokyo After Dark - 22:00 - 04:00
Zipang merges Japanese tradition with underground sound through Oiran dancers and a musical journey from Melodic House to Psy-Trance. Headlined by GMS, PSYLENT NINJA (TIP RECORDS), and JEEN SEIGO, founder of Japan's largest DJ school.
A descent into Amsterdam's underground as Subvault unleashes Tech House and EDM from international artists thriving in the scene's shadows. Featuring a heavy Italian roster including Alex Pizzuti, Rudeejay, Gary Caos, Andrea Zelletta, and more, alongside Brandon and TANK.
Volition X Pisces Season | Friends x 750 – 23:00 – 01:00
Volition and Pisces Season unite for a collaborative label showcase, presenting artists from both rosters in a night that highlights their complementary approaches to electronic music.
ADE Thursday
This ADE, from Thursday to Saturday, Radio Chenin is back for in-store listening sessions blending fine taste with finer tunes. On ADE Thursday, pour yourself a glass and drift away into an ambient evening as KY DJ, aka Zoran Pillay and Wispelturig, swirl the sounds.
Bass Habibi // Krazy Arabz Showcase // Wednesday Night After - 04:00 – 08:00
Bass Habibi brings Middle Eastern techno to ADE's early morning hours, uniting Arab artists from across the globe for peak-time pressure and hypnotic grooves rooted in cultural fire.
A Very Special Dance Class with DJ Jean - 10:45 - 14:00
DansPark celebrates its 10th anniversary with an inclusive dance party for people with Parkinson’s, MS, dementia, their loved ones, and anyone who loves to move. Expect film, live music, and a guided dance floor led by Dido Mirck and DJ Jean, where every body can dance.
MI AMOR meets PABLO - 12:00 - 17:00
On ADE Thursday, get ready for a lineup delivering clubbing sounds from across Europe. Stop by for a refreshing drink or bite while enjoying melodic sets from ALICIA KING, Bono Badja, Chris Odd, Luca Testa, and more! And of course, don’t forget to try a PABLO BEER!
La Roche Boutique | Friends x 750 - 12:00-18:00
Official merch from the international dance scene's biggest names - Hardwell, Timmy Trumpet, Radical Redemption, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - plus labels like Revealed Recordings and Scantraxx, all available at La Roche Boutique. A destination for fans who want to rep their favorite artists properly.
Day two of Sonic Tonic Collective's FEED takeover transforms the space into a rolling listening room, featuring emerging voices, core residents, and a live performance.
InDeep’n’Dance Record Store – Crate Digging – Meet & Greet. | Friends x 750 – 12:00 – 20:00
InDeep'n'Dance Records, the techno specialist behind Techno Tuesday Amsterdam since 1999, opens daily during ADE for crate digging, meet & greets, and merch. Specializing in techno, minimal, hardcore, house, and drum & bass with two labels under its belt - plus an A.R.T. DJ set from 17:00-19:00.
Around Us & Callecat Invites | Friends x 750 – 13:00 – 01:00
Two Dutch DJ and producer duos, Around Us and Callecat, join forces to showcase an international lineup of progressive and deep melodic house artists. World-class selectors united by a shared vision for emotive, genre-defining sound.
KILLACUTZ X WE PLAY HOUSE X RECUT X NDATL | Friends x 750 – 13:00 – 18:00
An international House gathering at KILLACUTZ featuring Kai Alcé (NDATL), mysterious Italian selector Recut, and We Play House founder Red D, who rejects subdivisions: just house music, period. Limited capacity, fresh vinyl available.
Het Danspaleis - Het Schouw - 13:30 - 15:30
Het Danspaleis returns for day two at Het Schouw nursing home, delivering decades of music—rock & roll, waltzes, merengue—to combat senior loneliness. With a passionate DJ and festive atmosphere, it's another nostalgic celebration keeping older adults vital and inclusive through the simple act of dancing.
J5 Beats | Friends x 750 – 14:00 – 21:00
Music, style, and culture collide at J5 Beats, a pop-up turning J5 Amsterdam into a hub for dancing and creative energy. Curated DJ sets and a modern space designed for those who live where sound meets street culture.
Midnight Exchange - 14:00 – 20:00
Exchange ASIA and Midnight Rebels host Midnight Exchange, an afternoon live podcast event spotlighting up-and-coming Asian artists, events, and tech for a global audience. Featuring voices from Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and beyond. Including AQUA, Better, ILTIK, and Karlie Chui.
OG RECORDS X NEW AMSTERDAM SURF ASSOCIATION | - 14:00 - 21:00
OG Records and New Amsterdam Surf Association team up for a Thursday ADE pop-up featuring drinks, DJ sets from the OG crew, and giveaways including exclusive collab tees, Muay Thai pants, and vinyl. RSVP for free entry and a chance to win one of four gift bags.
Wobbles & Waffles Pop-Up Event | Friends x 750 15:00 – 22:00
Waffle shop Lanskroon becomes an unexpected D&B venue with Jon Void, Voicians, and six more artists delivering sets alongside fresh waffles. Sweet meets savage, bass meets carbs.
Media Playground - 13:00 - 15:00
ADE's playground for the photographers and filmmakers who document electronic music culture from underground warehouses to festival main stages. Media Playground offers interactive installations, networking with fellow creators, swag bags of gear, and space to showcase your work.
Pancake Sessions - D'Angello & Francis and Friends | Friends x 750 - 14:00 - 17:00
Pancakes meet proper sound at PANCAKES Amsterdam Westermarkt as D'Angello & Francis throw a pop-up rave complete with guest performances and exclusive ACID SMILEY pancakes.
Afro House Summit | Friends x 750 - 15:00 - 21:00
Afro House Summit brings together the genre's global community for networking, A&R sessions with live feedback, and face-to-face meetings with industry partners like CAVO PARADISO and BEATS OF AFRICA. All attendees enter to win a £850 Syndicast radio campaign. RSVP and book your slots.
ULU RISING x WARM | Friends x 750 - 15:30 - 19:15
An afternoon gathering at Boothclub Garage where ULU Rising and WARM curate sets from Emmanuel Jal, DJ Merlon, Demayä, and others, soundtracking new connections in Amsterdam's analogue photobooth hideaway. For RSVP email [email protected].
Beats & Balance - Indepth Session at De Nieuwe Schatkamer – 15:30 – 18:00
De Nieuwe Schatkamer pairs Anouk Kruithof's Universal Tongue video (exploring dance as shared humanity) with economist Rupal Patel on Swiftonomics - how superstar tours reshape local economies and impact smaller artists. Free with RSVP, drinks after.
Dolby Atmos House - Metrik - Listening Session
Ever been immersed in sound that you feel all around you? This ADE, Dolby returns with the Dolby Atmos House at TOBACCO Theater, right at the heart of Amsterdam. Step inside to connect with the artists and engineers pushing sound to new heights, and experience the limitless possibilities of multi-dimensional audio through intimate listening sessions, talks, a live concert, and hands-on mixing workshops.
Find all Dolby events here, including sessions by Jeff Mills, Armin van Buuren, and Nadia Struiwigh.
HOUSETRIBE - From Japan to The World: Bar Twenty Two - 16:00 - 22:00
On ADE Thursday, for the fourth consecutive year, Japanese tech-house label HOUSETRIBE RECORDINGS will host its official label showcase. With the concept of “From Japan to the World, Japanese artists such as Mixed Methods, DJ Wady, Yuuki Yoshiyama, Nausica, and more come together for a whole day of sound and culture.
Heist Recordings - 16:00 - 20:00
Heist Recordings hosts an ADE mixer at Bordello Aperitivo featuring Black Cadmium, Fouk, gome, Lulah Francs, and Storm Mollison. A laid-back gathering with the label's signature sound and a lineup spanning the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.
ZWART GOUD X YEARS INSTORES w/ Richie Hawtin & Mastering Black - 16:00 - 22:00
Zwart Goud celebrates its 10 year anniversary, with Richie Hawtin AKA Plasticman along for the ride and support by Mastering Black. See exciting music amongst stacks of records.
One year of RLB X Jonica | Friends x 750 16:00 – 23:00
One year of RLB X Jonica featuring Zopelar, Familiar Roots going back-to-back with Franco Corica, and GJ Anderso.
Freqy Rhythm x Studio/K by Day: Queer Art Show + Food by Studio/K - 16:00 - 21:00
Australian queer music platform Freqy Rhythm takes over student-run Studio/K for a day-to-night ADE showcase featuring a Queer Art Show, food, live performances, and visual installations from 4 PM to 2 AM. Free entry before 9 PM, ticketed after.
Acetone Records Presents: Priscilla - 16:00 - 22:00
Priscilla by Acetone Records delivers the funky house party , blending current rhythms with '80s, '90s, and '00s hits. Italian heavyweights Maurizio Nari (who's worked with Bob Sinclar and Tiesto), Steve Tosi, and Max Magnani share the decks with international selector Frank Master and friends from the Extradate project.
Scarpetta Pasta and Vinyls | Friends x - 750 - 17:00 - 21:30
Scarpetta combines pasta jars with Italodisco for a deliciously simple ADE moment - fork, sip, groove, repeat. The scarpetta (that final bread swipe through the sauce) is encouraged, as is dancing between bites.
MUD Jeans Cooler Planet sessions day 1 – 17:30 – 20:00
The MUD Jeans Brandstore marks one year during ADE with three evenings of curated sets, denim, and drinks. Night one brings evolving techno from DJ Vitek and DJ Mats, live set followed by a back-to-back, with gifts for every denim purchase throughout the celebration.
The Social Hub X Mixmag Netherlands presents: NL SESSIONS PART 1 – 18:00 – 22:00
The Social Hub and Mixmag Netherlands reunite for NL SESSIONS PART 1, featuring exciting electronic artists and secret special guests.
Mixmag Lab Amsterdam | ABEL Launches LAUNDRY LABEL - 19:00 - 21:00
LAUNDRY LABEL launches at ADE with an official Mixmag Lab to celebrate the first release on the label. Wash away the blues and bring back the colour with an intimate party at Amsterdam's favorite launderette, Powders.
Dome Concerts vs. CLUBSYNTH - 19:00 – 23:45
Day two of CLUBSYNTH (October 23) at ARTIS Planetarium Café brings synth experimentation before live performances from This is Not Rocket Science and Making Sound Machines (designers of the Fenix IV and Plinkies), followed by Jungle of Wires delivering big sound through minimal setups. Free with registration, limited capacity.
Tobi's Afterhours | Friends x 750 – 19:00 – 01:00
Tobi's brings Deep House with Anna Babèlva, Ket Kelly, Meraki, and Mickey Loose. A Dutch-German lineup delivering the kind of grooves that make you forget what time it is.
SPATIAL ODYSSEYS: Mutual Bloom Edition - 19:00 - 22:00
A group show at Club RAUM curated with Catalina Reyes Navarro exploring the nightclub as an ecosystem of transformation and mutual entanglement. Sculptural works by Swamp Matter, MinusTwo Collective, and collaborators respond to fungal intelligence, geological rhythms, and club ephemerality. Free with RSVP.
Fraude Film Festival - Studio 54 (Documentary Screening) - 20:00 - 22:00
Fraude Film Festival presents the Studio 54 documentary at De Nieuwe Schatkamer, examining the legendary nightclub's collision of celebrity and scandal. Visitors can also explore Anouk Kruithof's Universal Tongue at De Stadstuin before the screening. Free entry with RSVP.
Contr4st | Friends x 750 - 20:00 - 23:00
A label showcase from fka.m4a's CONTR4ST at Bordello Aperitivo, featuring AUTOFLOWER, Boudi, fka.m4a, and Kia.
Starguardz curates a cross-continental lineup with The Cube Guys, James Hurr, Earth n Days, Sgt Slick, and others delivering Disco, House, and Tech-house across the night.
Fun With Dick & Jayne – 20:00 – 04:00
Fun With Dick & Jayne celebrates the freedom to be yourself, love who you choose, and live fearlessly through House music's past, present, and future. Chicago pioneers meet global DJs - Bryan Peroni, DJ Hugo H., First Lady, Melvin Meeks, Nita Funk, and Sweet Georgie.
My Other Side Of The Moon | Label Show Case | Friends x 750 - 21:00 - 02:00
My Other Side of the Moon, the Mozambique-based Afro House label ranked in the global top 30, hosts an official ADE showcase featuring Joezi, Eran Hersh, a live performance from MR V, and more. Limited spots available.
Zipang/Tokyo After Dark - 22:00 - 04:00
Zipang merges Japanese tradition with underground sound through Oiran dancers and a musical journey from Melodic House to Psy-Trance. Headlined by GMS, PSYLENT NINJA (TIP RECORDS), and JEEN SEIGO, founder of Japan's largest DJ school.
A descent into Amsterdam's underground as Subvault unleashes Tech House and EDM from international artists thriving in the scene's shadows. Featuring a heavy Italian roster including Alex Pizzuti, Rudeejay, Gary Caos, Andrea Zelletta, and more, alongside Brandon and TANK.
Volition X Pisces Season | Friends x 750 – 23:00 – 01:00
Volition and Pisces Season unite for a collaborative label showcase, presenting artists from both rosters in a night that highlights their complementary approaches to electronic music.
ADE's weekend! All free:
ADE Friday
Spinal Flow + adaptogenic coffee - 08:00 - 09:00
ADE takes a toll on your body; this session gives something back. Slow spinal movement using props like blocks and bolsters, paired with nourishing adaptogenic coffee, creates space for your nervous system to breathe. It's mobility, mindfulness, and caffeine done right—the reset you didn't know you needed.
A free, 24/7 outdoor exhibition at A'DAM Toren where artists like Armin van Buuren and Brennan Heart share honest mental health stories through portraits and QR codes. Mind Your Mind treats mental resilience like physical fitness - something you work on, not something you hide.
Clone Records Pop-up Store: Bar Theo - 12:00 - 19:00
On ADE Friday, brace yourself for an electrifying night with Dave Huismans (Ex_Libris, A made up sound) and Reclaim your city label special with: .VRIL, Deniro, Julie, Arthur Robert, Zopelar, and XDB.
House of Cake Pop Up Event - 13:00 - 19:00
House of Cake brings emerging electronic talent to a cozy De Pijp bar with free entry and handcrafted cupcakes for the first 50 guests. It's a showcase built for connection over caffeine and house beats - no pretense, sweet vibes only.
On ADE Friday, stop by for a pure vinyl session with Novéva and DJ Pointless b2b Alpha, spinning a raw selection of records that make you move.
ArtEZ students take over PARK Amsterdam's skatepark for Restrhythm, a performance that treats raving as endurance sport and ritual combined. Driven by POEZENKIND's relentless EDM, it explores the edge where control breaks and ecstasy takes over. Free entry, with RSVP.
Tankfloor x Alex Pizzuti & Friends - 22:00 - 05:00
Tankfloor takes over BLEND XL with Alex Pizzuti and a lineup of international talent for a late-night session that refuses to slow down. Expect high-energy house, dance, and EDM. Built for those who stay until the end.
Het Danspaleis - Oranjekerk (LHBTIQ+) Hivo
Het Danspaleis (the dancing palace) is a sanctuary for older ravers who want to keep their joints loose. With throwback tracks and a 'refuelling station of joy', this event will be a nostalgic experience for seniors (specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community).
CARTEL presents Nomadism Records | Friends x 750 - 16:00 - 23:00
Nomadism records and CARTEL team up for a showcase that fuses music with the soul of Mexico, celebrating rhythm, flavor, and atmosphere, showcased in their cocktails and coffee. Only 120 spots available!
Club Prime is the place to be for EDM lovers this ADE Friday, following on from the success of last year’s unforgettable night. RSVP here to claim your spot.
ADE Saturday
W139: Temper Tantrum Bonehouse (Chilling Incisions Calling Things That Have No Name) - 12:00 - 18:00
Mette Sterre initiates an exhibition that turns W139 into a grotesque, more-than-human entity, featuring works that refuse to let the body be contained or categorized. Six artists create chimeric visions that confront the politics of fear, specifically how marginalized bodies have been marked as monstrous, and jam those narratives into something newly defiant.
Clone Records Pop-up Store: Bar Theo - 12:00 - 19:00
On ADE Saturday, end the week full of energy with Volpevolpe & Bohm Fjaak, Alden Tyrell, Kink, Bloody Mary b2b Afra, and Lensen.
Nous’ Klaer x On Board At Borisov - 14h00 - 03:00
As tradition goes, Nous’ Klaer Audio returns to Borisov with a free party on ADE Saturday, and this time, they’re teaming up with Laura BCR’s On Board, another Rotterdam label. With 15 DJS on the lineup, such as Oberman, Clarisa Kimskii, Laura BCR, Eversines, Lenxi and more! Expect a day and night full of energy and b2bs that will make you want to make you stay.
Killacutz & Dubtommy invite Andrey Pushkarev - 13:00- 16:00
Dubtommy and Killacutz Records present Andrey Pushkarev in their basement for deep, minimal, and Dub Tech. Expect dancing, cold drinks, and deep, organic grooves. Location has limited capacity, come early!
Screaming Beans x Honey Honey - 16:00 - 20:00
This year, art, music, and community come together with Amsterdam-based tattoo shop Honey Honey and tattoo artist Willemijn. Following collaborations with talents like James Lacey and James Gallagher, you can expect an inspiring mix of exhibitions, coffee, and music, brought to life by Connection Art Event with Polli Panda & Sima K.
OPPA In Amsterdam - 16:00 - 03:00
Seven DJs from Korea descend on Amsterdam for ADE alongside acts from Taiwan, Singapore, and the Netherlands, turning one night into a full-scale cultural exchange with electronic edge and K-pop energy. Free entry, prize giveaways, and a dancefloor that proves good music needs no translation.
Deep Stories Records Label Showcase - 12:00 - 22:00
Deep Stories brings its globally renowned sound to 50:HERTZ House & Techno Café on Rembrandt Square for a special ADE showcase. Join founders The Doubljuh, Kork, and the crew for an unforgettable session of powerful beats and uplifting energy.
On ADE Saturday, raise your glass to deeper frequencies with Esse, Juliette Vendette b2b Gabor, Dirtydms, and Merel Rhizoom, closing the week’s sonic bouquet.
Women of House Presents: Free Love (Celebrating 10 Years) - 20:00 - 04:00
Women of House marks its 10th anniversary, with an all female DJ lineup showcasing the talent, power and influence of women in electronic music. Come dance, and celebrate a decade of impact with the women who move music forward.
Nous'Klaer X On Board At Borisov - 14:00 - 03:00
It’s become a Nous’klaer Audio tradition by now to throw a free party during ADE at Borisov, and this year they do it with another Rotterdam label: Laura BCR's On Board. Starting at 2 pm and going until 3 in the morning, and with some wild B2B’s, definitely one not to be missed.
Soundvision Presents: Expmental Showcase - 17:00 - 22:00
A daytime refuge from ADE madness: Soundvision presents Expmental Records at BlendXL, where the focus shifts from industry posturing to the music itself. The label's European pedigree speaks for itself - Ibiza, Berlin, Sonar Week - and this free showcase offers a rare chance to engage with that world in a setting that actually encourages listening.
DGTL presents: Amsterdam Blaast! - 12:00 - 13:00
Amsterdam Blaast! unites over 200 wind and percussion players from across the city for a spectacular world premiere at DGTL ADE. Celebrating Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, the 25-minute composition takes the audience on a five-part musical journey - from soulful moments to a euphoric rave finale honoring the city’s vibrant nightlife.
ADE's weekend! All free:
ADE Friday
Spinal Flow + adaptogenic coffee - 08:00 - 09:00
ADE takes a toll on your body; this session gives something back. Slow spinal movement using props like blocks and bolsters, paired with nourishing adaptogenic coffee, creates space for your nervous system to breathe. It's mobility, mindfulness, and caffeine done right—the reset you didn't know you needed.
A free, 24/7 outdoor exhibition at A'DAM Toren where artists like Armin van Buuren and Brennan Heart share honest mental health stories through portraits and QR codes. Mind Your Mind treats mental resilience like physical fitness - something you work on, not something you hide.
Clone Records Pop-up Store: Bar Theo - 12:00 - 19:00
On ADE Friday, brace yourself for an electrifying night with Dave Huismans (Ex_Libris, A made up sound) and Reclaim your city label special with: .VRIL, Deniro, Julie, Arthur Robert, Zopelar, and XDB.
House of Cake Pop Up Event - 13:00 - 19:00
House of Cake brings emerging electronic talent to a cozy De Pijp bar with free entry and handcrafted cupcakes for the first 50 guests. It's a showcase built for connection over caffeine and house beats - no pretense, sweet vibes only.
On ADE Friday, stop by for a pure vinyl session with Novéva and DJ Pointless b2b Alpha, spinning a raw selection of records that make you move.
ArtEZ students take over PARK Amsterdam's skatepark for Restrhythm, a performance that treats raving as endurance sport and ritual combined. Driven by POEZENKIND's relentless EDM, it explores the edge where control breaks and ecstasy takes over. Free entry, with RSVP.
Tankfloor x Alex Pizzuti & Friends - 22:00 - 05:00
Tankfloor takes over BLEND XL with Alex Pizzuti and a lineup of international talent for a late-night session that refuses to slow down. Expect high-energy house, dance, and EDM. Built for those who stay until the end.
Het Danspaleis - Oranjekerk (LHBTIQ+) Hivo
Het Danspaleis (the dancing palace) is a sanctuary for older ravers who want to keep their joints loose. With throwback tracks and a 'refuelling station of joy', this event will be a nostalgic experience for seniors (specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community).
CARTEL presents Nomadism Records | Friends x 750 - 16:00 - 23:00
Nomadism records and CARTEL team up for a showcase that fuses music with the soul of Mexico, celebrating rhythm, flavor, and atmosphere, showcased in their cocktails and coffee. Only 120 spots available!
Club Prime is the place to be for EDM lovers this ADE Friday, following on from the success of last year’s unforgettable night. RSVP here to claim your spot.
ADE Saturday
W139: Temper Tantrum Bonehouse (Chilling Incisions Calling Things That Have No Name) - 12:00 - 18:00
Mette Sterre initiates an exhibition that turns W139 into a grotesque, more-than-human entity, featuring works that refuse to let the body be contained or categorized. Six artists create chimeric visions that confront the politics of fear, specifically how marginalized bodies have been marked as monstrous, and jam those narratives into something newly defiant.
Clone Records Pop-up Store: Bar Theo - 12:00 - 19:00
On ADE Saturday, end the week full of energy with Volpevolpe & Bohm Fjaak, Alden Tyrell, Kink, Bloody Mary b2b Afra, and Lensen.
Nous’ Klaer x On Board At Borisov - 14h00 - 03:00
As tradition goes, Nous’ Klaer Audio returns to Borisov with a free party on ADE Saturday, and this time, they’re teaming up with Laura BCR’s On Board, another Rotterdam label. With 15 DJS on the lineup, such as Oberman, Clarisa Kimskii, Laura BCR, Eversines, Lenxi and more! Expect a day and night full of energy and b2bs that will make you want to make you stay.
Killacutz & Dubtommy invite Andrey Pushkarev - 13:00- 16:00
Dubtommy and Killacutz Records present Andrey Pushkarev in their basement for deep, minimal, and Dub Tech. Expect dancing, cold drinks, and deep, organic grooves. Location has limited capacity, come early!
Screaming Beans x Honey Honey - 16:00 - 20:00
This year, art, music, and community come together with Amsterdam-based tattoo shop Honey Honey and tattoo artist Willemijn. Following collaborations with talents like James Lacey and James Gallagher, you can expect an inspiring mix of exhibitions, coffee, and music, brought to life by Connection Art Event with Polli Panda & Sima K.
OPPA In Amsterdam - 16:00 - 03:00
Seven DJs from Korea descend on Amsterdam for ADE alongside acts from Taiwan, Singapore, and the Netherlands, turning one night into a full-scale cultural exchange with electronic edge and K-pop energy. Free entry, prize giveaways, and a dancefloor that proves good music needs no translation.
Deep Stories Records Label Showcase - 12:00 - 22:00
Deep Stories brings its globally renowned sound to 50:HERTZ House & Techno Café on Rembrandt Square for a special ADE showcase. Join founders The Doubljuh, Kork, and the crew for an unforgettable session of powerful beats and uplifting energy.
On ADE Saturday, raise your glass to deeper frequencies with Esse, Juliette Vendette b2b Gabor, Dirtydms, and Merel Rhizoom, closing the week’s sonic bouquet.
Women of House Presents: Free Love (Celebrating 10 Years) - 20:00 - 04:00
Women of House marks its 10th anniversary, with an all female DJ lineup showcasing the talent, power and influence of women in electronic music. Come dance, and celebrate a decade of impact with the women who move music forward.
Nous'Klaer X On Board At Borisov - 14:00 - 03:00
It’s become a Nous’klaer Audio tradition by now to throw a free party during ADE at Borisov, and this year they do it with another Rotterdam label: Laura BCR's On Board. Starting at 2 pm and going until 3 in the morning, and with some wild B2B’s, definitely one not to be missed.
Soundvision Presents: Expmental Showcase - 17:00 - 22:00
A daytime refuge from ADE madness: Soundvision presents Expmental Records at BlendXL, where the focus shifts from industry posturing to the music itself. The label's European pedigree speaks for itself - Ibiza, Berlin, Sonar Week - and this free showcase offers a rare chance to engage with that world in a setting that actually encourages listening.
DGTL presents: Amsterdam Blaast! - 12:00 - 13:00
Amsterdam Blaast! unites over 200 wind and percussion players from across the city for a spectacular world premiere at DGTL ADE. Celebrating Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, the 25-minute composition takes the audience on a five-part musical journey - from soulful moments to a euphoric rave finale honoring the city’s vibrant nightlife.
ADE Sunday
Pound And Yam & Hothead: Live Radio Day - 13:00 - 21:00
London's Pound and Yam collective transforms Hothead Bookshop into a daylong radio broadcast, blending live DJ sets with conversations that treat music as part of a larger cultural ecosystem. Free entry whether you're there in person or tuning in online, and part of Hothead's four-day ADE Arts & Culture series exploring sound's role in collective work.
Thinking Out Loud: Flaneur x MVSON: 12:30 - 19:30
For ADE, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ turns the Flaneur boutique into a striking, construction-inspired setting where limited-edition merchandise will also be available. Sounds and grooves by Mason Collective with: Aj Christou, Chelina Manuhutu, Ms.Mada, and more! RSVP here.
Brak - De VerbroederIJ Amsterdam - 14:00 - 20:00
BRAK will be hosting a takeover of the city beach of DE VeroederIJ (bring warm clothing). Enjoy deep melodic & progressive beats, tasty food, and the perfect Sunday flow.
Telepathic Instruments Pop-up - by Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) and friends: 11:00 - 19:00
Telepathic Instruments takes over Filling Pieces for a five-day pop-up at Filling Pieces, giving producers, artists, and curious visitors the chance to try Orchid, Kevin Parker’s intuitive chord-generating instrument. Orchid has already become one of the most talked-about new instruments in music technology, influencing artists around the world such as Kid Cudi, Fred Again, Joy Anonymous, and Sara Landry. RSVP here to claim your free ticket.
Women Of House: Celebrating 10 Years Of Girl Power | Friends x 750 18:00 - 00:00
Women of House turns 10 at ADE, marking a decade of 100% female DJ lineups that consistently rank among the event's most essential nights. Recognized as one of ADE's top 10 events year after year, it's become both a party and a statement, which keeps getting louder.
Het Danspaleis - Het Zonnehuis | Friends x 750
The fifth day of Het Danspaleis at Het Zonnehuis with its 'Refueling Station of Joy,' offering seniors and dance lovers a party spanning rock & roll, heartfelt ballads, and merengue. The traveling dance event's mission persists: fight loneliness through movement and nostalgic celebration.
Het Danspaleis - Het Zonnehuis
Day five of Het Danspaleis at Hal West, where the traveling party continues bringing classic hits from every decade to seniors and dance lovers alike. The mission stays the same: keep older adults vital and connected through music, festive energy, and joy that makes loneliness impossible when everyone's moving together.
Human figure, diffused by Cris Mollee - 00:00 - 23:59
The interactive installation by Cris Mollee exposes glitches and shortcomings of the current state of generative AI, while looking at pixels and skeleton data describing a human body. Experience it at ADE Lab Village.
Bottleshop Soundsystem Presents: Radio | Friends x 750 - 01:00 - 21:00
A Sunday hangout featuring vinyl sets, street tacos, and natural wine to nurture the weak and weary after a long week of partying and excitement. RSVP to secure your spot.
Bodil Ouédraogo | Concentrated Motion w/ Phantom Wizard live - 11:00 - 19:00
Melkweg Expo presents Concentrated Motion, a solo exhibition by Bodil Ouédraogo curated by Anne Lakeman. Across image, sculpture, textile and sound, bodies move through layered worlds of identity, rhythm and presence in this living installation.
Portraits of Music by Bastiaan Woudt | Photo exhibition | Friends x 750 - 12:00 - 17:00
The Leica Gallery Amsterdam will host an exhibition that shows the warm connection between Amsterdam Dance Event and photography, featuring the abstract yet sharp work of Bastiaan Woudt.
The Sexyland Shop is a showcase where artists with varying status, experience and backgrounds can display and sell their equally diverse works. This means - in addition to visiting as a shopper - you also can leave one piece of artwork to add to their inventory.
Bijzon (“Parhelion”) by Wes Broersen 18:00 – 23:00
Throughout ADE, Bijzon by Wes Broersen projects laser circles across Westerpark inspired by parhelions, atmospheric light phenomena. The generative work constantly shifts and reforms without repetition, embodying natural transience. Free at ADE Lab Village Westergas through the final night.
AFTERimage by Noëlle van Dijk – 18:00 – 23:00
AFTERimage by Noëlle van Dijk explores memory, perception, and digital transformation through a process blending hand and machine. Using an AI model trained on her own paintings, textures, and photographs, she generates visuals that feel both familiar and new, then refines each by hand.
GDE: Presents - Love Yourself – 18:00 – 01:00
GDE: Presents - Love Yourself closes ADE at Bears Amsterdam with trailblazing sets from DJ Hugo H., First Lady, Manny Ward, ReginalDJohnson, Sagia, and Steve Miggedy Maestro. A spectacular celebration of diversity and inclusion through house music.
Women Of House: Celebrating 10 Years Of Girl Power | Friends x 750 – 18:00 – 01:00
A decade of Women of House: the pioneering all-female DJ showcase at Blend XL with DJ Elle Cee, First Lady, Isa Carrillo, Mercedes, and Nita Funk.
Rave Amsterdam – 18:00 – 01:00
GetWell and ZIJ Festival unite at PRIK for Rave Amsterdam, blending tech house and techno through Besch, CARBALLO, DHAF, Infame, Kitanov, and SKATMAN.
Kadinsky Sessions Closing – 18:30 – 01:00
The closing of Kadinsky Sessions brings together Candela Mor, Demattei, Lila Rose, Lupe Republic, Mara Bravo, Niko Garcia, and Fahad Ibrar from across Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, and Pakistan. Seven selectors for the final chapter.
The Disco Express – 20:00 – 01:00
The Disco Express marks 100 releases at Bordello Aperitivo with Bustin' Loose, Crystal Touch, Norabee, and Roland & Brother Rich representing the UK, Netherlands, Italy, and US. A label anniversary in an aperitivo setting honoring the catalog's journey.
Come2gether gathers house lovers from around the world for a night of top-tier DJs and non-stop grooves. Featuring 22 Weeks, Kenny Cordeiro, Robiin, Susio, Zkosta, and more.
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ADE Sunday
Pound And Yam & Hothead: Live Radio Day - 13:00 - 21:00
London's Pound and Yam collective transforms Hothead Bookshop into a daylong radio broadcast, blending live DJ sets with conversations that treat music as part of a larger cultural ecosystem. Free entry whether you're there in person or tuning in online, and part of Hothead's four-day ADE Arts & Culture series exploring sound's role in collective work.
Thinking Out Loud: Flaneur x MVSON: 12:30 - 19:30
For ADE, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ turns the Flaneur boutique into a striking, construction-inspired setting where limited-edition merchandise will also be available. Sounds and grooves by Mason Collective with: Aj Christou, Chelina Manuhutu, Ms.Mada, and more! RSVP here.
Brak - De VerbroederIJ Amsterdam - 14:00 - 20:00
BRAK will be hosting a takeover of the city beach of DE VeroederIJ (bring warm clothing). Enjoy deep melodic & progressive beats, tasty food, and the perfect Sunday flow.
Telepathic Instruments Pop-up - by Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) and friends: 11:00 - 19:00
Telepathic Instruments takes over Filling Pieces for a five-day pop-up at Filling Pieces, giving producers, artists, and curious visitors the chance to try Orchid, Kevin Parker’s intuitive chord-generating instrument. Orchid has already become one of the most talked-about new instruments in music technology, influencing artists around the world such as Kid Cudi, Fred Again, Joy Anonymous, and Sara Landry. RSVP here to claim your free ticket.
Women Of House: Celebrating 10 Years Of Girl Power | Friends x 750 18:00 - 00:00
Women of House turns 10 at ADE, marking a decade of 100% female DJ lineups that consistently rank among the event's most essential nights. Recognized as one of ADE's top 10 events year after year, it's become both a party and a statement, which keeps getting louder.
Het Danspaleis - Het Zonnehuis | Friends x 750
The fifth day of Het Danspaleis at Het Zonnehuis with its 'Refueling Station of Joy,' offering seniors and dance lovers a party spanning rock & roll, heartfelt ballads, and merengue. The traveling dance event's mission persists: fight loneliness through movement and nostalgic celebration.
Het Danspaleis - Het Zonnehuis
Day five of Het Danspaleis at Hal West, where the traveling party continues bringing classic hits from every decade to seniors and dance lovers alike. The mission stays the same: keep older adults vital and connected through music, festive energy, and joy that makes loneliness impossible when everyone's moving together.
Human figure, diffused by Cris Mollee - 00:00 - 23:59
The interactive installation by Cris Mollee exposes glitches and shortcomings of the current state of generative AI, while looking at pixels and skeleton data describing a human body. Experience it at ADE Lab Village.
Bottleshop Soundsystem Presents: Radio | Friends x 750 - 01:00 - 21:00
A Sunday hangout featuring vinyl sets, street tacos, and natural wine to nurture the weak and weary after a long week of partying and excitement. RSVP to secure your spot.
Bodil Ouédraogo | Concentrated Motion w/ Phantom Wizard live - 11:00 - 19:00
Melkweg Expo presents Concentrated Motion, a solo exhibition by Bodil Ouédraogo curated by Anne Lakeman. Across image, sculpture, textile and sound, bodies move through layered worlds of identity, rhythm and presence in this living installation.
Portraits of Music by Bastiaan Woudt | Photo exhibition | Friends x 750 - 12:00 - 17:00
The Leica Gallery Amsterdam will host an exhibition that shows the warm connection between Amsterdam Dance Event and photography, featuring the abstract yet sharp work of Bastiaan Woudt.
The Sexyland Shop is a showcase where artists with varying status, experience and backgrounds can display and sell their equally diverse works. This means - in addition to visiting as a shopper - you also can leave one piece of artwork to add to their inventory.
Bijzon (“Parhelion”) by Wes Broersen 18:00 – 23:00
Throughout ADE, Bijzon by Wes Broersen projects laser circles across Westerpark inspired by parhelions, atmospheric light phenomena. The generative work constantly shifts and reforms without repetition, embodying natural transience. Free at ADE Lab Village Westergas through the final night.
AFTERimage by Noëlle van Dijk – 18:00 – 23:00
AFTERimage by Noëlle van Dijk explores memory, perception, and digital transformation through a process blending hand and machine. Using an AI model trained on her own paintings, textures, and photographs, she generates visuals that feel both familiar and new, then refines each by hand.
GDE: Presents - Love Yourself – 18:00 – 01:00
GDE: Presents - Love Yourself closes ADE at Bears Amsterdam with trailblazing sets from DJ Hugo H., First Lady, Manny Ward, ReginalDJohnson, Sagia, and Steve Miggedy Maestro. A spectacular celebration of diversity and inclusion through house music.
Women Of House: Celebrating 10 Years Of Girl Power | Friends x 750 – 18:00 – 01:00
A decade of Women of House: the pioneering all-female DJ showcase at Blend XL with DJ Elle Cee, First Lady, Isa Carrillo, Mercedes, and Nita Funk.
Rave Amsterdam – 18:00 – 01:00
GetWell and ZIJ Festival unite at PRIK for Rave Amsterdam, blending tech house and techno through Besch, CARBALLO, DHAF, Infame, Kitanov, and SKATMAN.
Kadinsky Sessions Closing – 18:30 – 01:00
The closing of Kadinsky Sessions brings together Candela Mor, Demattei, Lila Rose, Lupe Republic, Mara Bravo, Niko Garcia, and Fahad Ibrar from across Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, and Pakistan. Seven selectors for the final chapter.
The Disco Express – 20:00 – 01:00
The Disco Express marks 100 releases at Bordello Aperitivo with Bustin' Loose, Crystal Touch, Norabee, and Roland & Brother Rich representing the UK, Netherlands, Italy, and US. A label anniversary in an aperitivo setting honoring the catalog's journey.
Come2gether gathers house lovers from around the world for a night of top-tier DJs and non-stop grooves. Featuring 22 Weeks, Kenny Cordeiro, Robiin, Susio, Zkosta, and more.