- 30 YEARS ADE: more than 1,300 events and 3,600+ artists announced across 300+ locations.
- The ADE Pro Pass is nearly sold out. It reached 97% on 17 October, and on 19 October only 50 were left.
- A new nighttime subway runs with GVB during ADE.
- Pasquale Rotella, Insomniac Events Founder and CEO, joined the ADE Pro 2026 lineup.
- A free outdoor pop-up at the Leidse Stage, Leidseplein, runs Thursday 15:00 to 20:00 with Richie Hawtin, Ogazon, Luigi Madonna and Kristin Velvet.
Watch Amsterdam Dance Event
ADE is streamed, but through several channels rather than one. A YouTube listing points to the opening concert on NPO 3 and an official ADE 2026 livestream from 23:15, and the ADE site has a live feed page and livestreamed panels. Many individual events and labels also run their own streams, so check the program entry for the show you want.
| 2026 | NPO 3 and official ADE livestream The opening concert is listed on NPO 3, followed by the official ADE 2026 livestream from 23:15.[1] |
| 2025 | YouTube Loveland published a run of ADE 2025 shows on its YouTube channel, covering 12 shows over 5 days at 2 locations.[2] |
| 2025 | SoundCloud Markus Schulz put out a Global DJ Broadcast ADE 2025 special, dated 23 October 2025.[3] |
Latest
- 30 YEARS ADE opened; the festival program kicked off that night.[4]
- Final Pro Pass sales closing in under 24 hours; A'DAM Tower lit for the first time that week.[4]
- Only 50 ADE Pro Passes left.[4]
- 178 free events listed; Uber discount codes NLADE70 and NLADE20 announced.[4]
- Pasquale Rotella (Insomniac Events Founder and CEO) added to the ADE Pro 2026 lineup, in conversation with Billboard's Katie Bain.[4]
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Tickets
The ADE Pro Pass is €795 plus a 3,77% fee when paying in installments, and it covers the conference, festival and Arts & Culture access. ADE Festival tickets are sold separately by each event organizer, and ADE Lab Discovery is free with registration.
Payment plan: Pay in 3 installments with Klarna (EU) or PayPal (US).
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| ADE Pro Pass Full ADE Conference access (ADE Pro, ADE Green, ADE Culture Hub, ADE Startups), access to all ADE Festival and Arts & Culture events (limited capacity at high-demand venues), networking and Business Hub access, year-round ADE Pro database access in the ADE App, the ADE 2026 Bag (anniversary edition), free GVB public transport for five days, VIP Area access at Dockyard x Mystic Garden, 7 days free access to 250 Basic-Fit clubs, and a free one-week eSIM with unlimited data. Does not give access to ADE Lab. | €795 + 3,77% fee (when paying in installments)[6] |
Past prices
| 2025 | Pro Pass €550[5] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Get tickets ↗Stages
ADE has no single site. The Pro conference is based at Felix Meritis, with other venues including Rosewood Amsterdam and the free ADE Lab Village at Cultuurpark Westergas.
Plan your trip
Use the Info & Ticket Desks to collect your wristband, and bring ID. GVB trams, buses, ferries and metro reach all of ADE, and Pro Pass buyers get free GVB travel for five days.
- Schiphol's train station sits under the arrival hall, 20 minutes to Amsterdam Central.
- GVB runs trams, night buses, ferries and metro; OVpay accepts debit, credit card or phone.
- Uber codes: NLADE70 for new riders, NLADE20 for existing riders (21-26 October 2026).
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- GVB trams, (night)buses, ferries and metro serve all of ADE; plan routes in the GVB Travel app. OVpay allows check-in and check-out with a debit card, credit card or phone. ADE Pro Pass buyers get free GVB public transport for five days via a personal code in the GVB Travel App. All ADE visitors get 20% off Day tickets.[8]
- New nighttime subway available with GVB during ADE.[4]
- Uber is the ride partner. New riders or first ride in the Netherlands: 70% off two rides, up to €15 per ride, code NLADE70, valid until the end of the year. Existing riders: 20% off Premium rides around Amsterdam, up to €7.50 per ride, code NLADE20, valid 21-26 October 2026. Enter codes under Account → Wallet → Add promo code. From Schiphol, wait at the designated Uber pick-up following signs for 'App Pick-up Point'.[4,9]
- ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat, powered by Canal Tours Amsterdam: hop-on hop-off canal boat with an onboard DJ and bar, cruising between Damrak, the Spritz & Beatz Bar at Leidseplein and the ADE Pro location on Keizersgracht.[8]
- From Schiphol Airport, the train station is directly underneath the arrival hall and reaches Amsterdam Central Station within 20 minutes. Tickets are sold at the ticket office in the main hall and at the yellow ticket machines.[9]
- Train from anywhere in the Netherlands (NS); cycling is also possible, and bikes should be parked in designated bicycle spots or barges. Many hotels offer bike rental.[9]
- Rosewood Amsterdam, Prinsengracht 432-436, is also an ADE Pro venue.
- Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht 587, is the ADE Pro business hub.
- nhow Amsterdam RAI, NYX Hotel and Zoku offer discounts to ADE Pass holders via email with your order number.
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- Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Paulus Potterstraat 50, 1071 DB Amsterdam.[10]
- Sofitel Legend The Grand, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX Amsterdam.[10]
- Rosewood Amsterdam, Prinsengracht 432-436, 1017 KE Amsterdam.[10]
- The Hoxton, Herengracht 255, 1016 BJ Amsterdam.[10]
- Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht 587, 1016 HT Amsterdam; also the ADE Pro business hub.[10]
- nhow Amsterdam RAI, Europaboulevard 2b, 1078 RV Amsterdam; discount for ADE Pass holders. Email [email protected] with the ADE Pro Pass order number to receive the code.[10]
- NYX Hotel, Amstelstraat 17, 1017 DA Amsterdam; discount for ADE Pass holders via email with order number.[10]
- Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Dam 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam.[10]
- Pulitzer Amsterdam, Prinsengracht 323, 1016 GZ Amsterdam.[10]
- Hotel V, four locations (Nesplein: Nes 49; Oosterpark: Linnaeusstraat 2C; Fizeaustraat: Fizeaustraat 2; Frederiksplein: Weteringschans 136); discount for ADE Pass holders via email with order number.[10]
- Conscious Hotels (Museumplein, The Tire Station, Vondelpark, Westerpark); discount for ADE Pass holders via email with order number.[10]
- Zoku Amsterdam, Weesperstraat 105, 1018 VN Amsterdam; discount for ADE Pass holders via email with order number.[10]
- Bring ID or passport to collect your wristband and badge.
- For ADE Pro and Lab tickets, the e-ticket alone is not valid.
- Some ADE events are photo-free, with phones left at the door.
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- Bring ID or passport when collecting a wristband and badge at the Info & Ticket Desks.[7]
- The e-ticket alone is not valid for ADE Pro and Lab tickets; the wristband (and badge) must be collected before attending any conferences or events.[7]
- ADE Pro Pass festival access is subject to limited capacity at high-demand venues.[6]
- ADE Festival and Arts & Culture events are organized by external partners who manage their own ticketing.[7]
- Some ADE events are photo-free, with phones left at the door.[4]
- ADE partners with the Celebrate Safe platform, promoting knowing your limits and respecting those of others.[4]
- Info & Ticket Desks: Pier 6 at Damrak, Felix Meritis, and Westerpark (Pazzanistraat).
- The ADE App has the program, a For You Feed and favorites.
- The ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat runs a hop-on hop-off canal route with an onboard DJ.
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- Info & Ticket Desks at Ticketdesk Pier 6 (Stromma) at Damrak, Ticketdesk Felix Meritis (Keizersgracht) and Ticketdesk Westerpark (Pazzanistraat) for wristband and badge pickup.[4]
- The ADE App offers the program, a personalized 'For You Feed', favorites, a Festival Access Map for Pro Pass holders, and year-round networking with AI matchmaking.[4,6]
- ADE Pro Pass holders receive a limited 30th Anniversary ADE 2026 Bag created in collaboration with Nike.[4]
- ADE Lab Discovery's Gear Test Lab features brands including AlphaTheta, Hercules, Roland, Yamaha, Arturia and Technics.[11]
- Contact: [email protected] or +31 (0)20 247 07 07; office at Wilgenweg 6, 1031 HV Amsterdam.[9,12]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
ADE started as a small music conference in 1996 and reached a record 600.000 visitors and 11.000 music professionals in 2025.
| 2026 | Oct 21–25, 2026 | 30 YEARS ADE anniversary edition. More than 1,300 events in 300+ locations, 3,600+ artists announced. Opening-night concerts feature dancehall, orchestra, an artificial sky and ballet. Free outdoor pop-up at the Leidse Stage, Leidseplein on Thursday 15:00 to 20:00 with Richie Hawtin, Ogazon, Luigi Madonna and Kristin Velvet.[4,11] |
Timeline (4)
- ADE celebrated its 30th anniversary (30 YEARS ADE), opening 21 October 2026.[4]
- Record attendance of 600.000 visitors and 11.000 music professionals.[13]
- ADE was founded as a small music conference, which has grown into the biggest electronic music event worldwide.[13]
- Paradiso has participated in ADE since its foundation in 1996.[4]
FAQ
What is Amsterdam Dance Event?
ADE is the most upfront, influential and educational gathering for electronic music and its industry, combining a conference, a festival and an educational program, organised by the not-for-profit Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
How many events and artists are there?
More than 1,300 events across 300+ locations in five days and nights, with 3,600+ artists announced.
Does ADE organise the individual festival events?
No. The Foundation invites external events and clubs to join the yearly festival; over 1200 events are organized by more than 300 clubs and cultural institutions.
What is ADE Friends?
A program of special one-off events, mostly with free admission, such as in-store sessions, artist interviews, networking drinks and vinyl sessions.
What is ADE Lab On Track?
An application-based, three-day academy program for the next generation of producers and performing artists, built around masterclasses, mentoring, performances, studio sessions and demo drops.
How many Pro Pass holders get free public transport?
All ADE Pro Pass buyers receive free GVB public transport for five days.
Where can I get help during ADE?
Visit an Info & Ticket Desk, email [email protected], or call +31 (0)20 247 07 07 for urgent matters.
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Sources (13)
Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.