Cloudy skies, colder days and stormy nights, October is here and summer is over. In Amsterdam you don’t hide under the covers. The biggest names in the dance and techno scene will cheer you up and make you dance during ADE 2018. Yes, get out of bed, the Amsterdam Dance Event is here soon! Don’t wait around until the good parties are all sold out. (or try your luck at Ticketswap) These are some hot events that might warm you up in the cold days of October;
DAYBREAKER JUNGLE PARTY – 17 October 2018
Why wait for the night when you can already start your day dancing your butt off? This early dance event will give you a chance to party before work. There’s no need for alcoholic drinks or heavy drugs, use the first rays of sunshine to feel alive and dance with each other. The uplifting beats and breakfast snacks will help you find all the energy you need for the rest of the day. Oh, and don’t forget to bring your animal pyjama onesie.
WesterUnie | Klönneplein 4-6 | 06:30 – 08:30 | €23,85 |
PAUL KALKBRENNER – 17 October 2018
Start your ADE adventure with the king of techno, Paul Kalkbrenner. Of course the roots of this man lie in the German city Berlin. One of his biggest singles is ‘Sky and Sand’. He will bring you the live act you need to kick-start your ADE nights in Amsterdam. He will be supported by Extrawelt and Baile and the “concert” will last for about 3 hours so you will be home before bedtime ;-).
Scheepsbouwloods | Tt. Neveritaweg 15 | 20:00 – 23:00 | Prices around €40,-
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LIQUID NIGHTS – 17 October 2018
Earlier this year Liquid State was established. They focus on the electronic and EDM music in Asia and now they’ll bring their game to Amsterdam. Alan Walker (with his big hit ‘Faded’), Seungri (big pop star in South Korea), Corsak (electronic rising star) and Partysquad (big career in The Netherlands) will bring you a Wednesday night to remember.
Jimmy Woo | Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 18 | 23:00 – 05:00 | Price: €16,-
ADE SHOWCASE BY TOP NOTCH, NOAH’S ARK, DAPPER & UNIVERSAL MUSIC – 18 October 2018
This one is for free! The only thing you need to bring are some good vibes, otherwise you’ll not be welcome here. Last year this party was a success, that’s why it’s back again. Spend the money you save on delicious bites. Enjoy beside the DJ sets (which you’ll get enough at ADE) some live music.
Waterkant | Marnixstraat 246 | 22:00 – 01:00 | Free entrance |
SPINNIN’ DEEP – 18 October 2018
This club has an international look and feel. AIR stands for a lot of things besides bringing you the best DJ’s. They want you to feel free, offer diversity and bring creativity in the electronic music programs. Spinnin’ Deep sees this as the perfect spot to host one of the ADE nights here. Dance the night away with EDX, Mike Mago, Watermät, Zonderling, a mystery guest and more…
AIR | Amstelstraat 16 | 22:00 – 05:00 | Price: €19,- |
TNT ADE SPECIAL – 19 October 2018
Old school, classics, 90s & 00s and house. In the Hotel Amsterdam Arena you can show your best moves on the greatest hits during ADE. Dancing and grooving guaranteed! TNT is the most popular 90s & 00s dance event in The Netherlands.
Hotel Arena | ‘s-Gravesandestraat 55 | 23:00 – 05:30 | Prices around €25,- |
KOMM SCHON ALTER ADE 24+ – 19 October
Not feeling the very young crowds? Komm Schön Alter is perfect for you! You are only allowed in if you are over 24 years old, which makes the vibe pretty damn good. On Friday you can dance to Einmusik & friends, Miss Melera, Kiasmos, Locked Groove, Extrawelt and many more. Tickets are still available!!
TEATS |Hemkade 18, Zaandam |
DARKLIGHT SESSIONS – 19 October 2018
Remember ‘Put your hands up 4 Detroit’? Fedde le Grand is back in Amsterdam this ADE after traveling around the globe. The Dutch DJ proved his worth many times and now it’s time for some Darklight insanity in Escape. This club is one of the biggest and most popular in Amsterdam since 1986. You’re more than welcome here in the heart of Amsterdam to enjoy some real Dutch nightlife.
Escape Club | Rembrandtplein 11 | 3:00 – 05:00 | Price: €25,- |
AWAKENINGS X JORIS VOORN & FRIENDS – 20 October 2018
If you dance the night away, you’re tough enough face the morning after. As they might say, the best remedy to a hangover is to keep on drinking. This event takes place during the day and will give you the change to dance nonstop for the whole weekend. Awakenings is the collective noun of techno events organise since 1997. At ADE you’ll find Joris Voorn and his friends here.
Gashouder | Klönneplein 1 | 12:00 – 22:00| Prices around €60,- |
Are you ready for ADE 2018?
HED KANDI – 20 October 2018
Ever partied on a boat? The great Supperclub Cruise will be waiting for you behind Amsterdam Central Station to provide you with some fine tunes on deck. Hedkandi is known for spectacular nights with live acts and some good quality house music. Don’t miss the boat and be on time before it sails away at 24:00.
Supperclub | CruisePier 14, de Ruyterkade 14 | 22:00 – 05:00 | Prices around €30,-
ADE CLOSING – FILTH ON ACID PRESENTS REINIER ZONNEVELD & FRIENDS – 21 October 2018
De Marktkantine in Amsterdam is already one of the clubbing hotspots in Amsterdam. So of course, they had to bring the big guns during ADE. You can spend all the five ADE nights here if you want. We recommend you to end your festive October here on Sunday, with Reinier Zonneveld & friends. He’ll transport the entire contents of his studio to De Marktkantine to keep you dancing after all the other parties you’ve been in the days before.
De Marktkantine | Jan van Galenstraat 6 | 22:00 – 06:00 | Prices around €20,- (21+)
Have fun during ADE 2018 and tell us where you are going!
Love,
Larissa
