Plan your travels for ADE
Read more about our travel partners: GVB, Uber and Canal Cruise.
Whether you’re a music industry professional travelling to our five-day ADE Pro Conference, an avid festival-goer ready to take on the night, or an artist playing your dream gig: now is the perfect time to plan your trip to the largest global gathering of electronic music! We have our travel partners lined up for you to make sure your ADE runs or rides as smooth as possible.
Effortlessly connected to all of ADE
Making full use of the ADE program requires some next level planning skills to get from one venue to the next, and the next, and the next. To make every ADE fanatic's life a bit easier, GVB's public transport network takes you stress-free to all corners of the city. Whether you prefer to do a bit of sightseeing whilst travelling or to see more of Amsterdam's underground network, the tram, (night)bus, ferry or metro to get to your destination the quickest.
Plan your route via the GVB Travel app and hop on whenever you are ready to move to the next ADE location. You're even more flexible by using OVpay: you can easily check in and out with your debit card, credit card or phone. No need to buy a ticket.
On top of that, exclusive to all ADE Pro Pass buyers, GVB offers public transport free of charge, for five whole days.
Not a Pro Pass holder? No worries, as part of our partnership with GVB we can offer all ADE visitors a 20% discount on Day tickets via the ADE webshop.
Effortlessly connected to all of ADE
Making full use of the ADE program requires some next level planning skills to get from one venue to the next, and the next, and the next. To make every ADE fanatic's life a bit easier, GVB's public transport network takes you stress-free to all corners of the city. Whether you prefer to do a bit of sightseeing whilst travelling or to see more of Amsterdam's underground network, the tram, (night)bus, ferry or metro to get to your destination the quickest.
Plan your route via the GVB Travel app and hop on whenever you are ready to move to the next ADE location. You're even more flexible by using OVpay: you can easily check in and out with your debit card, credit card or phone. No need to buy a ticket.
On top of that, exclusive to all ADE Pro Pass buyers, GVB offers public transport free of charge, for five whole days.
Not a Pro Pass holder? No worries, as part of our partnership with GVB we can offer all ADE visitors a 20% discount on Day tickets via the ADE webshop.
GVB free travel for ADE Pro's
Exclusive to all ADE Pro Pass buyers, GVB offers public transport, free of charge, for five whole days (21-25 October). A personal code will be sent to the email you used to buy your Pro Pass. Use it to unlock your 5-day free travel pass in the GVB Travel App.
A personal code will be sent to the email you used to buy your Pro Pass.
Have you received the email? Then it's time to travel for free from 21-25 October! Follow the steps below to connect the code to your GVB account.
Step 1: Install the app
Download the GVB travel app.
When it's set in Dutch and you'd like to switch to English, go to 'Meer' - 'Voorkeuren aanpassen' - 'Taal' and switch to English.
Step 2: Add free travel code
Go to 'Tickets' - and scroll down to: "I have an action code"
Step 3: Enter the code
Add your personal promo code & 'Confirm'.
Ready, set.. travel for free!
NOTE
Not every ticket includes a free GVB travel pass.
Not a Pro Pass holder? No worries, as part of our partnership with GVB we can offer all ADE visitors a 20% discount on Day tickets via the ADE webshop.
Simply follow these steps to claim your discount:
1. Go to the ADE webshop on the GVB sales page here.
2. Select the day, time and product.
3. Enter your email address and apply the discount code: ADE2026
4. Pay with IDEAL or another payment method.
5. Your ticket will be sent by email and can then be added to your wallet for travel.
Travel from A to B
ADE teams up again with the on-demand ride service this year. Keep your journey safe, smooth, and comfortable, and enjoy these exclusive ADE offers on rides during ADE.
For extra smooth rides around ADE, make sure your account and settings are up to date and to use all of the features on the app. Well prepared and ready to make the most out of your ADE!
Travel from A to B
ADE teams up again with the on-demand ride service this year. Keep your journey safe, smooth, and comfortable, and enjoy these exclusive ADE offers on rides during ADE.
For extra smooth rides around ADE, make sure your account and settings are up to date and to use all of the features on the app. Well prepared and ready to make the most out of your ADE!
Uber offers discount to new & existing riders!
Get 70% off 2 rides, up to €15 per ride on the platform.
Valid from 21 October - end of year.
Promo code: NLADE70
Using your mobile device, click on the above code and automatically links to your app store or download the Uber app and add the code: Account -> Wallet -> Add promo code
Get 70% off 2 rides, up to €15 per ride on the platform.
Valid from 21 October - end of year.
Promo code: NLADE70
Using your mobile device, click on the above code and automatically links to your app store or download the Uber app and add the code: Account -> Wallet -> Add promo code
Get 20% off on 1 ride with premium products up to €7,50 on the platform.
Valid from 21 - 26 October.
Promo code: NLADE20
Using your mobile device, click on the above code.
ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat, powered by Canal Tours Amsterdam
Experience Amsterdam from its most unique perspective: the canals. With the official ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat, powered by Canal Tours Amsterdam, you can hop on and off as many times as you like while travelling to or between ADE venues. Enjoy laid-back beats from the onboard DJ, grab a drink from the bar and meet fellow ADE visitors and music lovers along the way. It’s a relaxed and social way to move between the city’s ADE hotspots while enjoying Amsterdam from the water.
Make the most of ADE with the ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat. Cruise between Damrak, the Spritz & Beatz Bar at Leidseplein and the ADE Pro location on Keizersgracht. Choose the ticket that fits your ADE plans.
ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat, powered by Canal Tours Amsterdam
Experience Amsterdam from its most unique perspective: the canals. With the official ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat, powered by Canal Tours Amsterdam, you can hop on and off as many times as you like while travelling to or between ADE venues. Enjoy laid-back beats from the onboard DJ, grab a drink from the bar and meet fellow ADE visitors and music lovers along the way. It’s a relaxed and social way to move between the city’s ADE hotspots while enjoying Amsterdam from the water.
Make the most of ADE with the ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat. Cruise between Damrak, the Spritz & Beatz Bar at Leidseplein and the ADE Pro location on Keizersgracht. Choose the ticket that fits your ADE plans.
Stay at one of our hotel recommendations
Whether you’re traveling to Amsterdam for ADE or simply moving from one venue to the next, every journey deserves the perfect ending. Our hotel partners offer the ideal place to relax, recharge, and get ready for your next ADE experience.