Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the most upfront, influential and educational gathering for electronic music and its industry. With its conference, festival and educational breeding ground, ADE is able to create not only the biggest yearly industry tent-pole moment, but also a solid foundation for future generations of electronic music professionals.
ADE’s festival program covers the whole spectrum of electronic subgenres, with over 2,500 artists performing in 140 of Amsterdam’s finest music and nightlife spaces.
We’ve selected the 10 best underground electronic music parties/festivals to visit at this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event. #ADE #PARTYGUIDE
[in random order]
[1] Secret Project Festival
When: 21 & 22 October 2022
Where: Hembrugterrein
Line-up: see the image below
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Secret Project is an emerging festival born in the prospering underground scene of downtown Los Angeles. Fusing art, technology, and exceptionally curated house and techno music, the festival known for its daytime moments is ready to grow beyond its origin. With successful editions in LA, Miami, Amsterdam, and Portugal, Secret Project unites music lovers alike in new cities where there are no shortages of dance floors.
[2] Into The Woods ADE
When: 21 & 22 October
Where: NDSM Wharf Amsterdam
Line-up: see the image below
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[3] VBX x Shelter ADE
When: 23 October 2022
Where: Shelter Amsterdam
Line-up: Alexia Glensy, Christian AB, Ferro, Francesco del Garda
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VBX’s staple & addicting sound is no stranger to Shelter’s walls. The label has been shaping Amsterdam’s after hours sound for years, and is eagerly waiting to blow us all away with their distinct minimal goodness. Get ready for a night full of groove delivered by some of the best in the game: Alexia Glensy, Bruno Schmidt, Christian AB, Francesco del Garda, Ferro.
[4] Slapfunk @ The Loft
When: 22 October 2022
Where: Loft, Amsterdam
Line-up: Sweely, Doudou MD, Dj Senc
Tickets: SOLD OUT [keep an eye on TicketSwap]
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After the event and label’s appearance at Shelter, the Slapfunk family will take the party upstairs and bring the heat to The Loft. Be ready to get your groove on for ADE’s saturday morning, because once again Slapfunk is bringing over some serious talent to keep to the tower. Along side DJ Senc, Doudou MD, Sweely and Velasco, expect a secret guest to grace the dancefloor with Slapfunk’s distinctive groove.
[5] Paradise x Loveland
When: 21 October 2022
Where: Wharehouse Houthavens
Line-up: Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Chris Stussy & More
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Good vibes only when Jamie Jones and the extended Paradise family take over Warehouse Houthavens. With spots on the dancefloor always in high demand, there’s no time to waste!
[6] NO ART Weekender
When: 21, 22, 23 October 2022
Where: De Hollandsche Manege
Line-up: TBA
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No Art is an independent label and event organizer that programs unconventional art-performances & pioneering musicians at unique locations. Their aim, however, is not to create parties, but to broaden their visitor’s minds. Musically and artistically.
[7] Breakfast Club ADE Saturday
When: 22 October 2022
Where: Hemkade 48, Amsterdam
Tickets: SOLD OUT [keep an eye on TicketSwap]
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The Hemkade 48 oozes ‘sex, drugs & rock ‘n roll’. With it’s many little hallways, nooks and crannies this makes for our perfect new location. Now called North Sea Venue, the in ‘Amsterdamse School’-style designed factory, was built in 1947. It was a place where oil barrels were manufactured. In 1994 the venue changed its purpose into hosting events. From there on its legendary status came to be through hostings by the likes of ‘Thunderdome’, ‘Multigroove’ and the fetish-party ‘Wasteland’.
[8] Awekenings x AFTERLIFE
When: 22 October 2022
Where: Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
Line-up: Tale Of Us, Colyn, Mind Against, Stephan Bodzin (LIVE), Olympe
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[9] SW Presents Solid Grooves
When: 23 October 2022
Where: Scheepsbouwloods, Amsterdam
Line-up: Chris Stussy, Dennis Cruz, PAWSA, Michael Bibi, Hot Since 82 & More
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[10] PIV ADE
When: 20, 21 October 2022
Where: Ma’Dam, Amsterdam
Line-up: Secret Line-up
Tickets: SOLD OUT [keep an eye on TicketSwap]
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Allright… last one, because we cannot choose!
Todd Terry & Friends ADE Special 2022
When: 21 October 2022
Where: Lovelee, Amsterdam
Line-up: Todd Terry & More TBA
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House pioneer TODD TERRY and his friends are getting it on again to bring you the best underground House party at ADE! After 5 sold out editions they’re coming together at the Lovelee for another legendary night.
Click here for the full program of Amsterdam Dance Event 2022.
