Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is just one week away. The annual dance music conference is the biggest of its kind in the world. Taking place from October 22nd – Oct 26th, this year will be taking place during Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary. I have attended for the last 3 years, and I can confidently say it is one of the best experiences in the world. You will have more fun than you can imagine (little sleep) and be ready to do it all again by the end. The city comes alive all day and through the night with more events than you can wrap your head around.
During the day, the conference has incredible talks for DJs, managers. social media mavens, promoters, and more. There is something to learn here for everyone. At night, the beautiful city of Amsterdam turns into one big party with every venue featuring a world-class artist. We decided to make it easy for you and list our favorite events this year that you must attend. This list is just the tip of the iceberg for what you can attend.
Get ready to dance and learn.
Wednesday, October 22nd
ADE kicks off in style with event after event running late into the morning. From a conference view, SoundCloud will present an Insider Knowledge Session Beyond the Beat: AI, Law and the Future of Sustainable Music Careers. Tomorrowland will host an Expo that stimulates all your senses and takes you down memory lane. Bad Boombox will host a Producer course for ADE Lab.
ADE Opening Concert: 24classics presents: Canto Ostinato by Helena Basilova x Nick Verstand.
At night, Drum and Bass kings Sub Focus, Dimension, 1991, and Culture Shock will present WORSHIP at Paradiso. Awakenings opens their ADE campaign with Hard Opening Night featuring 999999999, Azyr X Cloudy, and more at Sugarfactory. Oliver Heldens will rock Melkweg once again.
Verknipt The BIG Opening at AFAS Live promises to be an unforgettable experience. Verknipt is not just part of ADE: they’re kick starting it. Wednesday night, Verknipt is flipping the switch with a big opening that will set the tone for the week.
Thursday, October 23rd
Rising Amapiano duo TxC join YouTube’s Head of Black Music & Culture, Sheniece Charway, to share inside tips on formats, curation programs, and culture-driven initiatives that amplify artists globally. There will be a few discussions during the week about AI and the music industry. Google will talk through their DeepMind Beyond Prompts: Creative Tools for Making Music in the Age of AI. Chris Stussy, KETTAMA & Enzo Siragusa will host a discussion on the Rave Roots to Today’s House Floor.
Thursday has a load of parties, starting with 50:HERTZ Train Trip Presenting MEDUZA & GENESI. MAU P Presents: Baddest Behavior at a very unique venue in the heart of Amsterdam at Westerkerk. Kettama will light up Paradiso.
James Hype will be grooving Melkweg. Tchami presents 10 years of Confession at Free Your Mind Club, transforming into a holy house of groove. HEXAGON will present Don Diablo and friends at Chicago Social Club.
Ibiza classic Glitterbox will host at Thuishaven. Miss Monique’s taste-making label, Siona Records, returns to ADE for another exclusive showcase, this year at Amsterdam’s Het Sieraad. Charlotte de Witte makes her return to Amsterdam this ADE, for a rare moment inside the city’s most notorious walls.
Awakenings continues their ADE marathon with Adam Beyer Presents Drumcode at Sugarfactory.
Friday, October 24th
Spotify will present an Insider Knowledge Session on The Rise of Afro House featuring DJ Thakzin. Kicking off the collaboration between Armada University and ADE Lab is none other than Arodes. Celis Jansen (Head of Branding, Sony Music), Joeri Worm (Head of Branding, Sony Music) will host Building Your Artist Brand.
Matroda X San Pacho X Cranesessions will be one of the most unique shows. Crane Hotel Faralda is one of the Secret hot spots in Amsterdam. Marlon Hoffstadt takes over Bret for a pop-up rave during ADE. An all-day session of surprise b2bs, high-energy sets, and the signature Daddy Trance spirit.
Black Coffee will take over the huge Ziggo Dome. Lilly Palmer presents Bigger Than Techno at WestWeelde. IMANU returns with De_Verte at Melkweg. Chris Stussy Presents Uss at Awakenings at Sugarfactory.
Mike Williams presents Storylines 2025. Lucas & Steve will rock Mewe. Mediahaven will host Paradise X Loveland with a stacked lineup with Jamie Jones B2B Loco Dice. Elrow will be at De Kromhouthal, throwing a massive party.
Saturday, October 25th
The Mental Health Art Tour launches its new edition: Mind Your Mind at the A’DAM Toren.
50:HERTZ Presents “TAKEOFF” Label Showcase by SPACE 92 in a Sunrise train trip. Breakfast club returns for its 15th year with Saturday Radion. Nora En Pure presents Purified at Hotel Arena.
Dockyard Festival ADE joins forces again with her fairytale sister, Mystic Garden Festival, in a unique marriage of dark and light; industrial vs. fairyland! Nervous label showcase/mixer at the Bordello.
After nine unforgettable performances, Boris Brejcha and Free Your Mind have created a legacy etched in time. This year, we celebrate his 10th anniversary with us — a monumental milestone at AFAS Live.
Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) is the crown jewel of ADE. It is as big as ever, featuring Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, John Summit, Miss Monique, Morten, Oliver Heldens, Sara Landry, and more.
Sunday, October 26th
The final day of ADE doesn’t mean dancing has to end. You can get in a Morning Rave / Toast & Roast.
This is where it all comes full circle. Verknipt is closing ADE in style for 12 hours long. Sunday, they’ll be bringing it all to a head with a finale that will leave the week echoing in your soul.
Awakenings has its Sunday Session at Sugarfactory. Amelie Lens will also play at night with Awakenings.
Anjunadeep Amsterdam has a two-room daytime party in an incredible new venue: G-STAR HQ’s, RAWFACTORY. A stripped-back, rarely-accessible space – open exclusively for this year’s ADE.
John Summit presents Experts Only with Loveland at Theater Amsterdam. Get ready for genre-defying sounds, bold surprises, and the kind of high-voltage energy that unites a room.
Which events are you planning to attend at ADE this year?
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