Let there be light in the middle of the night
Let there be light in the middle of the night
By The Cristel Ballroom Gallery & Studio Slats
Cycling through the night from one location to the next, a club, and eventually home. It’s often a journey without reflection. With The Cristel Ballroom Gallery, I’d like to invite you to pause for a moment, to stand still with art.
You can stop, quite literally, or simply slow down as you pass by on your bike or on foot, letting your mind be stirred by works you’d normally only encounter indoors. This time, however, the art appears in the gallery’s window — waiting for you on your own time, on your way home or to the next party. Let there be light in the middle of the night.
Studio Slats is an Amsterdam-based atelier founded by Daniel Slats (1993). Using repurposed construction materials, Slats designs light fixtures that bring a multidimensional presence to the spaces they inhabit.
His custom lighting pieces can be found in various local clubs and listening bars, where they enhance the sense of transcendence so often sought in nightlife culture.
The Cristel Ballroom Gallery is organizing an eclectic variety of exhibitions showcasing work of both established and up-and-coming artists. From group exhibitions to solo shows, we are hosting a diverse program and trying to experiment with new ideas in collaboration between artists and makers.
The Cristel Ballroom Gallery is organizing an eclectic variety of exhibitions showcasing work of both established and up-and-coming artists. From group exhibitions to solo shows, we are hosting a diverse program and trying to experiment with new ideas in collaboration between artists and makers.
Festival FAQ
The ADE 2025 program is still being announced! View the already announced ADE Festival events and all participating venues and artists.
Check out the ADE Program page to discover the ADE 2025 program.
ADE Festival tickets will be sold via the festival event organizers individually. Therefore, we advise you to keep an eye on their own website/socials.
Click here to dive back into the Festival program list of 2025!
Not to worry! Make sure to contact the event (or their ticketing provider) you are visiting as soon as possible with as many details about your order; name, email address, amount of tickets, etc. Once they've recovered your order, the tickets can be resent to your email.
Need help to find your event's contact details? Message us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.
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!
Yes, the Pro Pass grants you access to all ADE official festival events. Even if a festival event is sold out, you can still access the event with your ADE Pro Pass wristband. During ADE there are over 500 festival events and hundreds more cultural and conference events you can enter with the wristband. One thing to keep in mind is that there is a limited capacity that each venue can take into account for ADE Pro wristband holders. This means that, for some of the more crowded events, you have to arrive early to ensure attendance. Once capacity is reached, ADE Pro holders will be let into the event on a one in-one-out basis.
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:
♥ 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!