Amsterdam Dance Event

Amsterdam comes alive with music

Every autumn, the Amsterdam Dance Event brings the world of electronic music to the city. Over the course of several days, DJs, producers, artists and music lovers come together for an extraordinary mix of clubs, concerts, festivals, talks and long nights.

What to expect

What: Every autumn, the Amsterdam Dance Event brings the world of electronic music to the city. Over the course of several days, DJs, producers, artists and music lovers come together for an extraordinary mix of clubs, concerts, festivals, talks and long nights.

What sort of music: Music · Clubs · DJs · Nightlife · Culture

When: 21–25 October 2026

Crowds: ADE is one of the city’s most popular events.

Explore the local area

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Go to a club night

Experience electronic music at one of Amsterdam’s famous clubs, ranging from intimate underground venues to large dancefloors.

See your favourite DJ live

Every year, ADE attracts big international names as well as up-and-coming talent. Choose an artist and make a night of it.

Discover ADE by day

As well as parties, ADE is also all about the music scene. Attend talks, panel discussions, showcases and other events taking place across the city.

Discover new music

Use ADE to discover artists, genres and venues you may not yet be familiar with. It’s often the smaller events that can be the most surprising.

Partying late into the night

From the first beats of the evening to clubs that keep going until the early hours: during ADE, there’s no need to go home early.

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Veel gestelde vragen

ADE takes place at venues across Amsterdam. From large event venues to clubs, music venues and unique locations scattered throughout the city.

No. During the day, there are conferences, talks, showcases and other music-related events, amongst other things. In the evening and at night, the focus is mainly on parties and performances.

Yes. Amsterdam attracts many visitors from home and abroad during ADE. Popular events in particular can sell out quickly.

Yes. Amsterdam is easily accessible by tram, metro, bus and train. As events take place across the city, public transport is often a convenient way to travel between venues.

ADE takes place every year in October and lasts for several days. The exact dates vary from year to year.

From club nights, concerts and festivals to talks, showcases and other events centred around electronic music.