Should you be yet to experience Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), we suggest it's high time you put that right.
This year, the epic annual electronic music celebration held in the heart of Amsterdam moves a week later than usual, taking place between 22 and 26 October. This is to coincide with the city's huge 750th anniversary. Secondary, it also gives us Ibiza contingent a much needed week's break from closing parties finishing - hallelujah! Can't we have this every year?
The perfect remedy for those post-Ibiza blues for anyone missing the island's club scene, ADE is the opportunity to get those serotonin levels back to White Isle highs.
Over five days, ADE hosts a dazzling array of parties featuring the world's biggest DJs, many of whom have dominated the Ibiza circuit all summer long. Taking over some incredible inner city locations, several of our most loved parties will be bringing that Ibiza magic to the Dutch capital.
PIV | Various locations
22 to 25 October
Let's start with the hometown heroes. As you might expect, PIV is covering a lot of ground at ADE.
Conquering rooftops, basements, boats, a warehouse and even rail (you heard us right), it's giving us the full ADE works in multiple settings. It just wouldn't be ADE without the label and party series and we recommend you get to at least one of these unique parties.
Line-up: Prunk, M-High, Dam Swindle, Grant Nelson, Jansons, Job de Jong, Marlie, Robbie Doherty, Sidney Charles & many more (across multiple locations)
Music On & Paradise | Mediahaven
22 to 24 October
There's little dispute that Tech House rules the roost on Ibiza. And, within that most prevalent of sub-genres, if you had to pick the two parties which have dominated the most over the past decade, you would probably choose Music On and Paradise.
Marco Carola and Jamie Jones' crossover nights are amongst the most popular of the entire summer. At ADE, they yet again cross paths, this time sharing Mediahaven over three nights which sees both brands link up with local promoter Loveland.
Line-up: Marco Carola, Ben Sterling, Da Vid, Davide Squillace, Franky Rizardo, Hot Since 82, Ilario Alicante, Joey Daniel, Mason Collective, Salomé Le Chat, Syreeta, Vintage Culture, Wade (all Music On, Wednesday & Thursday) // Jamie Jones, Alisha, Fifi Forte, Gaskin, Goosey, Jamback, Loco Dice, Manda Moor, Sidney Charles, Sosa (all Paradise, Friday)
Glitterbox & Defected | Thuishaven
23 October, 16:00 - 05:00
Two more brands finding strength in numbers are Defected and Glitterbox.
Together, they have secured possibly the hottest venue in the city. Gashouder might be known worldwide, Crane Hotel might have its spectacle and BRET could be the most in demand, but the outdoor Thuishaven is most definitely up there with them.
Glitterbox go first during daylight and up to 23:00, before Defected is tagged-in for the remainder of the night.
Line-up: Cinthie, Dan Shake, Eats Everything, Horse Meat Disco, Kirollus, Melvo Baptiste, Mousse T, Seamus Haji (all Glitterbox by day) // Blackchild, Eliza Rose, HoneyLuv, Jordan Peak, TSHA (all Defected by night)
Mau P presents Baddest Behaviour | Westerkerk
23 October, 18:00 - 23:59
Mau P might hail from Amsterdam, but there seems little chance that he'll be reining it in and adopting an air of restraint in front of a home crowd. If anything, he's doubling-down on his Baddest Behaviour.
Set to be worse than ever before, Pacha's new kid on the block gets the run of Westerkerk for some truly objectionable shenanigans. We've got a feeling he's gonna get away with it...
Line-up: Mau P
Eastenderz | WestWeelde
23 October, 22:00 - 06:00
East End Dubs arrives in Amsterdam having been one of the stars of Ibiza 2025, where his Eastenderz party was an instant hit at its new Amnesia home. He even found time to squeeze in two sell-out parties at sister-venue, Cova Santa. All that momentum is carried into ADE.
Just like many a Tuesday night at Amnesia this summer, Eastenderz is already sold out. Getting FOMO? You could hit up East End Dub's all day long extENDed set at The Other Side on Sunday as an alternative.
Line-up: East End Dubs, Alisha, Cristina Lazic, Dennis Quin, Jamback, Obskür, Sosa
Joseph Capriati presents Metamorfosi | RAWFACTORY
24 October, 14:00 - 06:00
Joseph Capriati gets raw, as Metamorfosi lands back-to-back sittings at RAWFACTORY. Daytime leans into his Techno sensibilities, while the nighttime leg looks like it will sound a lot more like the Tech House Theatre did earlier this summer. Pick your battlefield accordingly.
His famed all-day session at BRET is also confirmed for the 25 October, so this really is shaping up to be one of Capriati's marvelled marathons.
Line-up: Joseph Capriati, Anfisa Letyago, Blackchild, Ellen Allien, Kidoo, Lola Palmer, Mau P, Toman, Traumer
Black Coffee | Ziggo Dome
24 October, 20:00 - 02:00
The arrival of [UNVRS] this summer, had even the most established nights and DJs looking over their shoulder. One man, however, remained ice cool. Despite the increased competition on an already stacked Saturday night, Black Coffee was never in any danger of letting his throne slip.
Off the back of his biggest Ibiza season ever, the Afropolitan ruler has now locked his sights on the 17,000 capacity Ziggo Dome at ADE. Not one to be phased by size, it's there for the taking.
Line-up: Black Coffee, Cincity, Desiree, Meera, Philou Louzolo
Josh Baker presents You&Me | Theater Amsterdam
24 October, 23:00 - 07:00
Another man who had a huge season on the island, was Josh Baker. He was guest of honour at most the big parties, racked up a long list of back-to-back partners and had a sell-out You&Me party at 528 Ibiza.
Riding the wave of success, Mr. Baker winds up in The 'Dam as one of the most sought after DJs on the circuit. We're just as confident he'll take the city by storm, just as he did Ibiza. Is there anybody hotter right now? We don't think so.
Line-up: Josh Baker, L.P. Rhythm, Natalia Roth, Prospa, Seth Troxler
elrow | De Kromhouthal
24 October, 23:00 - 06:00
It just wouldn't be a complete ADE without the presence of elrow. The world's most notorious club brand is back - and you'd better believe they bringing a dumpster truck full of confetti with them. The line-up combines resident DJs with big name headliners, but as always, the music takes a backseat to the wonderous spectacle that unfolds before you.
Line-up: Bastian Bux, Chelina Manuhutu, Fleur Shore, Ilario Alicante, Kevin de Vries, Prunk, Tini Gessler
Sven Väth presents Cocoon | IJland
24 October, 23:00 - 05:00
This summer, Cocoon's dance of the living metamorphosis graced Ibiza twice, as well as dozens of over cities globally. Naturally, ADE had to be part of the tour. Sven Väth and co. can be found at IJland, which is described as an industrial hideout on the waterfront. Sound ideal.
The party will celebrates the true essence of Cocoon: rhythm, connection and strictly no phones on the dancefloor. Say no more.
Line-up: Sven Väth, Mano Le Tough, Dana Ruh, Maurizio Schmitz
ANOTR present No Art Festival | Taet Art & Event Park
25 October, 12:30 - 22:30
By this point of ADE, it's time for more natives to be put under the spotlight - and there are few acts as big as ANOTR right now. Their ten hour No Art festival takes place at Taet Art & Event Park and features label acts, fellow countrymen and other top names from the Deep-Tech scene.
Line-up: ANOTR, Apollonia, Gene On Earth, Makèz, Palms Trax, Raresh, Rossi., Seth Troxler, tINI
FUSE | NDSM Warehouse
26 October, 14:00 - 23:00
Last year, we were unable to share FUSE's ADE plans on account of its lengthily absence from Ibiza. This year, we can, as the exile ended and Enzo Siragusa's London-born party made a triumphant return to the island with two glorious dates at 528 Ibiza.
Just like it did on Ibiza when it teamed with Brunch Electronik, FUSE has partnered with DGTL at ADE to take over industrial warehouse space NDSM.
Line-up: Enzo Siragusa, Doudou MD, Dr. Banana, Laidlaw, Locklead, Rossi., Shanti Celeste, Sweely (live), Traumer
Appetite | Shelter
26 October, 14:00 - 21:00
Conspicuous by their absence last year, Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer are back at ADE with Appetite in 2025.
The boys had the devastation of seeing their Ibiza closing party pulled, as Chinois recovered from flood damaged caused by the storm. There will definitely be eager to make up for missing that one and they're joined by lots of friends.
Line-up: Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer, Dan Ghenacia, L.P. Rhythm, Litmus, Locky, Luke Dean, Yass & Malí
Todd Terry presents Freeze Project | Het Sieraad
26 October, 16:00 - 23:59
If you needed any further proof that age isn't anything but a number, Todd Terry embarked on his first official season-long Ibiza residency in 2025 at 58 years young. Fair play. Now, the veteran DJ and producer is taking his Freeze Project to Amsterdam for ADE.
You can also catch him and his gang of cohorts at the start of the programme, playing at Vic's Bar on Wednesday evening, followed by an Inhouse label showcase the day after.
Line-up: Todd Terry, Belters Only, Ferreck Dawn, Janika Tenn, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago, Majestic
Check back on our online magazine next week to find further coverage of Ibiza's exploits in Amsterdam.
