Each October, the Dutch capital transforms from a postcard-perfect canal city into the nerve center of global electronic music culture for the Amsterdam Dance Event. And 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest edition in the summit’s history.
Returning October 22-26, ADE will showcase over 3,300 artists across 1,200 events, marking an all-time high for the world’s preeminent electronic music summit. Think of it as the world’s biggest conversation between the people who make EDM, the people who move to it, and everyone orbiting in between.
Industry veterans and fresh-faced producers will trade ideas in daylight conferences before diving into after-hour raving marathons that stretch well past reason. There are enough events to make even the most experienced ADE veteran’s head spin, so each year EDM.com digs deep into the programming to highlight various must-attend parties, panels and more.
Read on to discover 25 experiences you can’t miss at ADE 2025, in no particular order.
Credit: Jasper ten TusscherWednesday, October 22
SoundCloud | Beyond the Beat: AI, Law, and the Future of Sustainable Music Careers
Location: Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Time: 13:45 – 14:30
Lineup: Ama Walton (SoundCloud), Jack Bridges (SoundCloud), Thomas Smith (Billboard)
More information here.
Dome Concerts vs. CLUBSYNTH
Location: ARTIS Planetarium (ARTIS Planetarium Cafe) | Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, Amsterdam
Time: 19:00 – 23:45
More information here.
WORSHIP Amsterdam
Location: Paradiso | Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam
Time: 23:59 – 05:00
Lineup: WORSHIP (Sub Focus, 1991, Culture Shock, Dimension)
More information here.
Thursday, October 23
MAU P Presents: Baddest Behaviour
Location: Westerkerk | Prinsengracht 279, Amsterdam
Time: 18:00 – 00:00
Lineup: Mau P
More information here.
Charlotte De Witte at De Bajes
Location: Bajes Amsterdam | H.J.E. Wenckebachweg 48, Amsterdam
Time: 22:00 – 05:00
Lineup: Charlotte De Witte
More information here.
Building Music’s New Infrastructure: Data, Rights, and the AI Supply Chain
Location: Felix Meritis (Teekenzaal 1) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Time: 13:30 – 14:15
Lineup: Andrew Batey (Beatdapp), Andrew Melchior, Bjorn Lindvall (MusicInfra), Nikolay Vitanov (BeatpulseLabs)
More information here.
Google DeepMind | Beyond Prompts: Creative Tools for Making Music in the Age of AI
Location: Rosewood Amsterdam (Ballroom) | Prinsengracht 432 – 436, Amsterdam
Time: 14:45 – 15:30
Lineup: Jeff Chang (Google DeepMind)
More information here.
Dolby Atmos House: Petit Biscuit Listening Session
Location: TOBACCO Theater | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Lineup: Petit Biscuit
More information here.
Armada Invites: Label Showcase
Location: Lagerwal | tt. Melissaweg 57, Amsterdam
Time: 19:00 – 23:00
Lineup: 8Kays, Eelke Kleijn, Mojave Grey, Nico de Andrea
More information here.
Friday, October 24
KI/KI, HAAi & BASHKKA | Breaking the Feedback Loop: Redefining Success and Identity as a Woman in Electronic Music
Location: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Time: 15:15 – 16:00
Lineup: KI/KI, HAAi, BASHKKA, Claire Francis
More information here.
Demo Pitches
Location: WestWeelde – Lab Village (Lab Living) | Klönneplein 4-6, Amsterdam
Time: 15:00 – 16:00
Lineup: Anita Barisic (Senior International A&R Manager, Warner Chappell Music, Clémence Maillard (Label Manager, Cercle, Erin van Oeveren (Sony Music Entertainment), Joel de Vriend (STMPD RCRDS), more
More information here.
Black Coffee at Ziggo Dome
Location: Ziggo Dome | De Passage 100, Amsterdam
Time: 20:00 – 02:00
Lineup: Black Coffee, Cincity, DESIREE, Meera, Philou Louzolo
More information here.
Awakenings: Chris Stussy Presents Uss
Location: Sugarfactory | Kristalpromenade 7, Halfweg
Time: 23:00 – 07:00
Lineup: Chris Stussy, Locklead, Paolo Rocco, Ryan Elliott, Sally C
More information here.
Marlon Hoffstadt Pop-Up Rave
Location: BRET | Orlyplein 76, Amsterdam
Time: 13:00 – 22:00
Lineup: Marlon Hoffstadt
More information here.
AMÉMÉ presents: One Tribe Sunset Train
Location: 50:HERTZ CLUB TRAIN | Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam
Time: 17:45 – 21:45
Lineup: AMÉMÉ, Aniko, Baron, Floyd Lavine, Meloko, NenaHalena, Niiomi, Rockin Moroccin, Shamiso
More information here.
Audio Obscura x Metamorfosi (Day)
Location: RAWFACTORY | Joan Muyskenweg 39, Amsterdam
Time: 14:00 – 23:00
Lineup: Anfisa Letyago, Ellen Allien, Joseph Capriati, KIDOO, Mau, Simone Zino, Traumer
More information here.
Artists, AI and the $6.8 Trillion Wellness Opportunity
Location: Rosewood Amsterdam (Grand Library) | Prinsengracht 432 – 436, Amsterdam
Time: 13:45 – 14:30
Lineup: ANNA, Hauke Egermann (University of Cologne), Marina Guz (Endel), Tom Middleton
More information here.
Lilly Palmer presents Bigger Than Techno
Location: WestWeelde | Klönneplein 4-6, Amsterdam
Time: 17:00 – 22:00
Lineup: Lilly Palmer, Space 92, Blondex, Egbert, Joyhauser, more
More information here.
Saturday, October 25
AMF 2025
Location: Johan Cruijff ArenA | Boulevard 1, Amsterdam
Time: 19:30 – 06:30
Lineup: Hardwell, Sara Landry, John Summit, Miss Monique, MORTEN, Oliver Heldens, more
More information here.
DGTL presents: Ben Böhmer & Curated Lineup
Location: NDSM Warehouse | NDSM-Plein 85, Amsterdam
Time: 13:00 – 22:00
Lineup: Ben Böhmer, Parra for Cuva, Qrion, Tony y Not, more
More information here.
Sunday, October 26
John Summit presents Experts Only x Loveland
Location: Theater Amsterdam | Danzigerkade 5, Amsterdam
Time: 14:30 – 23:00
Lineup: John Summit, Adam Sellouk, Innellea, Korolova, Alterboy
More information here.
Anjunadeep Amsterdam
Location: RAWFACTORY | Joan Muyskenweg 39, Amsterdam
Time: 4:00 – 22:00
Lineup: Eli & Fur, Dusky, James Grant b2b Jody Wisternoff, Rezident b2b Romain Garcia, Qrion, more
More information here.
Verknipt: The Big Closing
Location: AFAS Live | ArenA Boulevard 590, Amsterdam
Time: 12:00 – 00:00
Lineup: NOVAH, Serafina, BØĘRY, JO3Y3T, Johannes Schuster, more
More information here.
Third Party x Dubvision x Matisse & Sadko
Location: Chicago Social Club | Leidseplein 12, Amsterdam
Time: 22:00 – 05:00
Lineup: Third Party, Dubvision, Matisse & Sadko
More information here.
Awakenings: Amelie Lens Presents Exhale
Location: Sugarfactory | Kristalpromenade 7, Halfweg
Time: 23:00 – 07:00
Lineup: Amelie Lens, Nico Moreno, Airod, Kobosil, Koboyo
More information here.
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