Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is almost here once again. The biggest week in dance music takes place from October 16th – 20th. The city comes alive all day and through the night with more events than you can wrap your head around. I have attended the last 2 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.
From DJs to managers to social media mavens to promoters, 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 16th
ADE kicks off in style with event after event running late into the morning. The official opening shows will be Nick Verstand’s brand new visual spectacle, Eefje de Visser with a unique performance at Van Gogh Museum, Greetje Bijma x Oceanic at Bimhuis, Metropole Orkest’s tribute to J Dilla at Melkweg, and Lavinia Meijer x Nikki Hock at Zuiderkerk
Oliver Heldens will be taking over Melkweg. MEROW & Friends + Mesto & Friends will unleash their STMPD sounds at Chin Chin Club and Jimmy Woo, respectfully. Parookaville will be presenting an ADE Special.
Tomorrowland will present their first night of Afterlife with Tale of Us and Anyma. Unreal x FYM will unite with 999999999 and I Hate Models. Vintage Culture will be at Het Sieraad. Armada will invite Drumcode to their Headquarters.
From a conference view, Timbaland & Martin Garrix will chat. Techno superstar Sara Landry will discuss the life of an artist. Tomorrowland will chat about its 20-year anniversary and how to stay at the top.
Thursday, October 17th
Day 2 the parties in Amsterdam are just starting. Armada will be hosting A State Of Trance at their headquarters. Dolby Atmos House is going to be having a variety of events showing their sound system. 1001 Tracklists will present the Top 100 Producers.
bitbird will celebrate its 10 year anniversary with San Holo. STMPD RCRDS will have its label night at AFAS Live featuring Martin Garrix, Dillon Francis, Julian Jordan, and more. Tchami and Habstrakt will team up at Chicago Social Club.
Hugel presents: Make The Girls Dance at Jimmy Woo. Monstercat x Blacklist come together for a bass-filled night at Melkweg featuring Crankdat, Kayzo, Whipped Cream, and more. Protocol will have their label night at Escape Club.
Matroda & Friends will be at Chin Chin club. Yellow Claw & €URO TRA$H: 4 Hour Set at Bitterzoet. Finally, and last but not least, Gorgon City will Enter The Realm at Het Sieraad.
From a conference view, Artist Branding: How to Build an Artist Brand at Mappa. From Niche to Next Level at Felix Mertis. Exploring Creative Synergy with Indira Paganotto & Joseph Capriati at De Brakke Grond. Creating Faster Than You Can Overthink at Mappa.
Friday, October 18th
The start of the weekend kicks off in style with MADDIX’s all-day rave at H7 Warehouse. Awakenings Upclose ADE presents Four Tet at Gashouder. Breakfast Club ADE Triathlon: BFC x Nachti Matinee at Pllek.
KNTXT Turbo Club invites BONZAI Theater Amsterdam. IMANU presents De__Verte at Melkweg. Tomorrowland presents Our Story 2024 at the Ziggo Dome. LP Giobbi will have her Album Release Party at W Amsterdam.
Jonas Blue & Friends at AIR. KNTXT Turbo Club presents KNTXT KONNECTED with Charlotte de Witte as the headliner of course. Awakenings ADE Adriatique present X at Gashouder. Fedde Le Grand presents his Darklight Sessions at Club NYX.
From a conference view, Soundcloud will continue their school. Kölsch: In Conversation with Dave Clarke. Armada University will be with Lilly Palmer & Karl Oliver. And after with Armin van Buuren.
A huge conference event will be a chat with Amelie Lens x Charlotte de Witte at Felix Mertis.
Saturday, October 19th
If you still have some energy, Saturday will surely take that away from you. The crown jewel of the week is AMF with an absolutely stellar lineup featuring Martin Garrix, Tiesto, Tita Lau, Wade, and more.
Awakenings has a huge night with Amelie Lens presenting Exhale at Ziggo Dome. They will also have Joseph Capriati present Metamorfosi at Gashouder. Intercell x 999999999 Invites will be at Warehouse Elementenstraat.
Revealed will have their level night at Q-Factory. Seth Hills & Friends at Club John Doe. Sam Divine Presents: DVINE Sounds at Chicago Social Club. Brooks will be at Oliva.
If you are looking for an awesome Boat party Amaeo x Discotexas x Marginalia will all come together at Eivissa Event Ship. Hospitality will be taking over Melkweg with a night of UK Drum & Bass.
The conference slows down on Saturday (mostly cause everyone is hungover) but there are still plenty of events! Music Rights on Tour with Laura van Dam. Femme Bass Mafia: Mental Health and Nightlife – an interactive discussion. The Future of Radio at Felix Mertis. How To Build Your Own Immersive Live Visuals.
Sunday, October 20th
To cap off the wild 5 days is a semi-chill Sunday (depending on how hard you go of course). There are parties all Sunday morning long with some starting right when the sun rises.
Lost Barcelona will have their Showcase. Breakfast Club ADE Triathlon: RADION Sunday. An ADE special The Offline Club at HEARTH. Verknipt will have its BIG Closing at AFAS Live.
Sekora will have Chill Sessions at Andaz Amsterdam. Awakenings ADE Sunday Closing at Gashouder. Speedy J presents STOOR Live at Paradiso. Sunday at W Amsterdam with a very Special Secret Guest. And finally, Justin Mylo presents ON/OFF at Oliva.
Which events are you planning to attend at ADE this year?
