XTC: The Electronic Musical
XTC: The Electronic Musical
After their sold-out debut at ADE 2025, XTC: The Electronic Musical - the first techno musical theatre show in Amsterdam - comes back to celebrate ADE’s 30 year milestone in the renowned Het Sieraad.
XTC: The Electronic Musical keeps the feeling of nightlife at the heart and seamlessly blends professional musical theater with original music that pays tribute to various electronic music genres.
The actors will move and perform around you while a live camera follows. You’ll have the chance to view the show as theatre or on the screen as cinema.
The show was written by Vicu Bazan Szelest and incorporates her personal experiences in nightlife and her journey through sobriety.
You’ll be immersed in a one-of-a-kind experience that merges nightlife and theatre. The show has been in esteemed arts festivals such as Boring Festival Haarlem and in clubs such as Der Hintergarten and Doka.
The event begins with a 30-minute DJ set to warm up and set the mood, followed by 1-hour immersive theatre show.
Within walking distance of Amsterdam's historical center, Het Sieraad is a 100-year-old former craft school, now transformed into a leading electronic music venue.
Set against a monumental backdrop of endless brick walls, soaring pillars, a glass roof and impressive stained glass windows, nights at Het Sieraad turn into instant, lasting memories.
Weekly line-ups are carefully curated, bringing together respected international DJs and exciting new names in house and techno — a continuous tribute to the venue's mission, where heritage meets forward-thinking sound.
Within walking distance of Amsterdam's historical center, Het Sieraad is a 100-year-old former craft school, now transformed into a leading electronic music venue.
Set against a monumental backdrop of endless brick walls, soaring pillars, a glass roof and impressive stained glass windows, nights at Het Sieraad turn into instant, lasting memories.
Weekly line-ups are carefully curated, bringing together respected international DJs and exciting new names in house and techno — a continuous tribute to the venue's mission, where heritage meets forward-thinking sound.
Festival FAQ
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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 ADE Pro Pass grants you access to all ADE official festival events.
Be aware though that there are over 1,200 events during ADE that you can enter with the Pro Pass wristband and that ADE cannot guarantee access. There is a limited capacity that each venue can take into account for Pro Pass holders. This means for some of the more crowded events you have to arrive early. Once capacity is reached, we will go over in a full-for-now policy. The festival event organizer will decide when and if more people are allowed to go in.
The ADE Pro Pass is the perfect fit if you are planning on enjoying the combination of day and night events. If you want guaranteed access to a particular festival event, we advise you to get a single festival ticket instead.
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!