With countless warehouse-filling line-ups, panel talks, exhibitions and showcases on the programme, we’ve collated all the best events at this year’s ADE.
The annual Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) kicks off in one week, where thousands of dance music fans and industry heads from across the world will touch down at Schiphol Airport for a five-day get-together and knees up.
Taking place between 16-20 October, ADE’s schedule is expansive, with stacked line-ups across the city’s clubs and warehouses, panel talks with scene-leading artists and behind-the-scenes innovators, exhibitions showcasing talent breaking boundaries at the intersection of music and art, and future-facing music technology showcases.
To help you navigate the huge affair, we’ve collated a selection of highlights for 2024. For the full line-up, tickets and more information, visit ADE’s official website.
Wednesday, 16 October
Dilla 50 – The Influence and Legacy of Detroit’s Beat Making Legend
Date & Time: 16 October, 11-11:45am
Location: Felix Meritis
Who: Maureen ‘Ma Dukes’ Yancey, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
What: The mother of legendary producer and beatmaker’s J Dilla, Maureen Yancey, reflects on his titanic legacy. He would have turned 50 years old in 2024.
In the Shatter Light | Dave Clarke
Date & Time: 16-20 October, Wednesday 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm
Location: Leica Gallery
Who: Dave Clarke
What: Exhibition exploring the photography archives of techno legend Dave Clarke, via portraits of his contemporaries and urban explorations.
One Eye Witness
Date & Time: 16 October, 11pm-5am
Location: Radio Radio
Who: DJ Masda, Kyra Khaldi, Rey Colino
What: One Eye Witness and Kalahari Oyster Cult head honcho Rey Colino invites revered Japanese vinyl head DJ Masda on the opening night.
Thursday, 17 October
From Detroit to Durban: The Learnings of 30 Years of Dance Music
Date & Time: 17 October, 1:45-2:30pm
Location: Felix Meritis
Who: Carl Craig, Chelsea Odufu, DESIREE, Major League DJs
What: Panel talk exploring what we can learn from two of the most groundbreaking underground scenes of the past decades – Detroit techno and Durban amapiano.
Sama’ Abdulhadi – Every Artist Needs Resilience
Date & Time: 17 October, 3:45-4:15pm
Location: Felix Meritis
Who: Sama’ Abdulhadi, Ruth Daniel
What: The Palestinian techno DJ reflects on her career, displacement and how to channel chaos into art and music.
Polifonic X Love on the Rocks
Date & Time: 17 October, 5pm-3am
Location: SkateCafe
Who: Alex Kassian, Gabbs, Doudou MD, Interstellar Funk & more
What: Proggy house, trance and techno underground sounds.
DGTL ADE: Caribou
Date & Time: 17 October, 6-9:30pm
Location: NDSM Warehouse
Who: Caribou
What: A huge live show return to Amsterdam for Dan Snaith, a.k.a. Caribou, who recently announced a his first album in four years.
The Grime Museum
Date & Time: 17-20 October – Thursday 10pm-4am, Friday & Saturday 2pm-4am, Sunday 2pm-11pm
Location: SEXYLAND World
Who: DaMetalMessiah, Lengbaby, Ryan Hawaii, Travs Presents, What’s Culture
What: Immersive exhibition reflecting on the stories, music, characters and legacy of grime.
Dolby Atmos House
Date & Time: 17-18 October
Location: TOBACCO Theater
Who: Amongst a range of experiences, Dolby will host listening sessions with New Order, DJ Bone, CARISTA & more
What: An immersive audio space to connect and recharge, with a programme that features intimate listening sessions and talks, panel discussions, a live concert, mixing workshops & much more.
Friday, 18 October
Reclaiming Space: Climate Justice in the Music Industry
Date & Time: 18 October, 12:15-1pm
Location: Felix Meritis
Who: Lady Shaka, Chris Johnson, Shishani, Syed Jazib Ali
What: Panel talk exploring the important role that the music industry can, and should, play in the fight for climate justice.
Celebrating the Legacy of ‘The Godfather of House’ Frankie Knuckles
Date & Time: 18 October, 4:15-5pm
Location: Felix Meritis
Who: Cinthie, Frederick Dunson, Maria May, Tedd Patterson, The Blessed Madonna
What: Reflecting on the origins of house music through ‘The Godfather of House’ and the importance of heritage in dance music.
Dasha Rush Presents ‘Hunger to Create’ with Spekki Webu & Matti Vilho and Van Ânh
Date & Time: 18 October, 8pm-1am
Location: Nxt Museum
Who: Dasha Rush, Spekki Webu & Matti Vilho, Van Ânh
What: Berlin-based techno artist Dasha Rush showcases her audiovisual live show, alongside psy techno pioneer Spekki Webu and visual artist Matti Vilho with their A/V show Signal Transmutations.
Tribes
Date & Time: 18 October, 11:59pm-late
Location: Paradiso
Who: DJ Lag, Kitty Amor, Nidia, TIMANTI b2b K.E.E.N.E & more
What: Amapiano, gqom, Afrohouse and Afrotech across three rooms.
Saturday, 19 October
Breakfast Club ADE Triathlon: RADION Saturday
Date & Time: 8am-6pm
Location: RADION
Who: John Talabot b2b Nicolas Lutz, ISAbella, Marcel Dettmann b2b Ogazón & more
What: An enormous line-up kicking off in the early hours, topped with a secret, unannounced b2b set.
South Asian Creative Communities: More Than Ticking a Box
Date & Time: 19 October, 12:15-1pm
Location: Felix Meritis
Who: Sita Sha, Vindya
What: Sita Sha and Vindya of the Daytimers collective talk navigating the music industry and how to tackle tokenism.
The Future of Clubs and Venues
Date & Time: 19 October, 3pm-4:30pm
Location: Felix Meritis
Who: Andrew Blackett, Dimitri Hegemann, Claire Wright, Lainie Copicotto & more
What: In a turbulent, crisis-inducing post-pandemic landscape for smaller nightclubs and music venues, several founders and industry experts come together to examine the future of grassroots.
Spielraum Weekender with Adonis, MARICAS & La Noche
Date & Time: 19 October, 3pm-6am
Location: CLUB RAUM
Who: Peach, Angel D’lite, BASHKKA, Mama Snake, Hannah Holland & more
What: Three scene-leading LGBTQ+ parties from London, Barcelona and Berlin come together for a huge celebration of queer nightlife.
Madam Invites Detroit Love
Date & Time: 11pm-6am
Location: Madam
Who: Carl Craig, DJ Stingray 313, Omar-S
What: Three Detroit titans come together on the 20th floor of the A’DAM Tower. Need we say more?
Sunday, 20 October
Strangelove ADE 2024
Date & Time: 20 October, 2pm-11pm
Location: Bajes Amsterdam
Who: Bitter Babe, Gabrielle Kwarteng, Job Jobse, Lola Edo
What: Local legend Job Jobse invites Lola Edo, Bogotá avant-garde artist Bitter Babe and NYC’s Gabrielle Kwarteng to play alongside him in a former prison.
United Identities x Touching Bass
Date & Time: 20 October, 10pm-6am
Location: Radio Radio
Who: CARISTA, D’Monk, JADALAREIGN
What: CARISTA teams up with London label Touching Bass for an evening of intricate rhythms and grooves.
VBX ADE | Shelter
Date & Time: 11pm-9am
Location: Shelter
Who: Francesco Del Garda, Christian AB, Paquita Gordon & more
What: A mammoth line-up of house, tech and records you’ve never heard at one of Amsterdam’s best clubs to round off the weekend.
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