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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