Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is back in 2023, and it’s bigger and better than ever! With a lineup that’s bound to set your heart racing and your feet moving, it’s time to mark your calendars and prepare for the electronic music extravaganza of the year.
To help you navigate the sea of events, here are 13 must-attend experiences that promise to make ADE 2023 unforgettable.
If you’re craving, even more, techno goodness, don’t forget to check out our article on “12 Techno Parties During ADE 2023 You Can’t Miss“!
1. Tinlicker & Metropole Orkest
- Date: Wed, Oct 18, 2023
- Time: 18:30 – 22:00
- Location: Melkweg (Rabozaal)
The festival kicks off with a bang as electronic duo Tinlicker teams up with the Metropole Orkest for an electrifying orchestral performance. Witness the fusion of progressive house, indietronica, and melodic techno in a stunning live orchestral remake.
2. Mathame
- Date: Thu, Oct 19, 2023
- Time: 19:30 – 23:00
- Location: Melkweg
Italian brothers Amedeo and Matteo Giovanelli, known as Mathame, will transport you to another dimension with their melodic techno. Their live Audio Visual show promises a mesmerizing sensory experience, perfectly complementing their debut album, ‘MEMO.’
3. STMPD RCRDS | ADE 2023
- Date: Thu, Oct 19, 2023
- Time: 22:00 – 06:00
- Location: AIR
Don’t miss the STMPD RCRDS Label Night, featuring a lineup of talented artists from the STMPD RCRDS roster. Expect a night of electronic music excellence that you won’t soon forget.
4. KNTXT Turbo Club
- Date: Thu, Oct 19-20-21, 2023
- Time: 23:00 – 05:00
- Location: Secret Venue
Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT is hosting a secret party in a secret venue for three nights straight. Stay tuned to KNTXT’s socials for more details on this mysterious event.
5. Anjunabeats Amsterdam Boat Party
- Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2023
- Time: 13:00 – 18:00
- Location: Docks 1 (De Ruijterkade 14)
Cruise the waters of Amsterdam with Anjunabeats and enjoy sets by Amy Wiles, anamē, and Genix. It’s a boat party you won’t want to miss.
6. Audio Obscura x 10Y R LABEL GROUP
- Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2023
- Time: 14:00 – 23:00
- Location: RAW Factory
Prepare to be hypnotized by the forceful rhythms of key R LABEL GROUP contributors, including DJ Stingray 313 and Berlin’s DJ Spit, among others. Get ready for a sonic journey like no other.
7. Martin Garrix
- Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2023
- Time: 22:00 – 06:00
- Location: Amsterdam RAI
Martin Garrix returns to ADE with his spectacular solo shows after four years. This is your chance to witness an electrifying performance by one of the biggest names in electronic music.
8. DGTL ADE: House of Love by Folamour
- Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2023
- Time: 23:00 – 07:00
- Location: NDSM Warehouse
Join Folamour and a stellar lineup of artists at the NDSM Warehouse for a night of dancing, dreaming, and sharing your passion for music.
9. SW presents CamelPhat
- Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2023
- Time: 23:00 – 07:00
- Location: De Kromhouthal
SW presents CamelPhat, along with Kolsch, Fideles, Arodes, and Layla Benitez, in what promises to be another unforgettable night of music and dance.
10. 909 x Loveland
- Date: Sat, Oct 21, 2023
- Time: 12:00 – 22:00
- Location: Mediahaven
Experience the raw, back-to-basic beats of the 909 at this daytime event by Loveland and 909. Expect three areas filled with incredible music.
11. Sasha b2b Patrice Bäumel – All day long
- Date: Sat, Oct 21, 2023
- Time: 13:00 – 21:00
- Location: Het Sieraad
Sasha and Patrice Bäumel team up for an all-day-long back-to-back performance that promises to be an unforgettable journey through electronic music.
12. Defected
- Date: Sat, Oct 21, 2023
- Time: 14:00 – 23:00
- Location: Hemkade 48
Join Defected at the newly refurbished Hemkade 48 for a day of incredible music featuring top-notch artists.
13. Mind Against at W Amsterdam (curated by Cercle)
- Date: Sat, Oct 21, 2023
- Time: 19:00 – 02:00
- Location: W Amsterdam (Lounge)
Cercle presents a special show with Mind Against and a lineup of friends at W Amsterdam. Expect a night of electronic magic in a luxurious setting.
ADE 2023 is shaping up to be an electrifying experience for electronic music lovers. Make sure to secure your tickets early, plan your schedule, and get ready to dance the night away at one of the most iconic electronic music events in the world. Amsterdam, here we come!
