ADE 2025 Party Guide: Best House & Techno Events

Amsterdam Dance Event returns for its 30th edition from Wednesday, October 22 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, filling the city with over 3,000 artists across 1,000+ events in 200+ venues. This year also marks Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, giving ADE an even richer cultural backdrop.

If you’re here for the best house and techno events at ADE 2025, you’ll be spoilt for choice. From legendary promoters like Awakenings and DGTL to intimate showcases by THE OTHER SIDE and Intercell, the city will be alive with sounds ranging from deep and melodic house to industrial techno and sunrise rooftop sessions.

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Awakenings ADE

Awakenings storms into ADE 2025 with seven nights of pure techno energy at Sugarfactory, transforming the former industrial sugar refinery into a raw, atmospheric rave temple. Expect the full lineup rollout in the coming weeks—and be ready for themed nights with drum‑heavy techno, label takeovers, and serious production spectacle.

  • Hard Opening Night 
    Wed, Oct 22 | 23:00–07:00 | Sugarfactory | [Tickets]
  • Adam Beyer Presents Drumcode ADE Night 
    Thu, Oct 23 | 23:00–07:00 | Sugarfactory | [Tickets]
  • Chris Stussy Presents USS ADE 2025
    Fri, Oct 24 | 23:00–07:00 | Sugarfactory | [Tickets]
  • Joris Voorn Presents Spectrum ADE 2025 (Day) 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 13:00–21:30 | Sugarfactory | [Tickets]
  • Indira Paganotto Presents Artcore ADE 2025
    Sat, Oct 25 | 23:00–07:00 | Sugarfactory | [Tickets]
  • Sunday Sessions ADE 2025 
    Sun, Oct 26 | 13:30–21:30 | Sugarfactory | [Tickets]
  • Exhale by Amelie Lens 
    Sun, Oct 26 | 23:00–07:00 | Sugarfactory | [Tickets]
Photo Source: Awakenings Festival

DGTL ADE

DGTL returns to NDSM Warehouse, from Thursday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 26, bringing eco-conscious production, melodic day programs, live shows and label-curated techno evenings.

  • Confidence Man Live 
    Thu, Oct 23 | 18:00–21:30 | NDSM Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • Benwal, Daria Kolosova & More 
    Thu, Oct 23 | 23:00–07:00 | NDSM Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • MEUTE -Techno Night 
    Fri, Oct 24 | 18:00–21:30 | NDSM Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • Ben Böhmer & Curated Lineup (Day) 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 13:00–21:00 | NDSM Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • SESH Curated Techno Night 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 23:30–07:00 | NDSM Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • FUSE House Night (Enzo Siragusa Collective) 
    Sun, Oct 26 | 14:00–23:00 | NDSM Warehouse | [Tickets]
Dive deeper into techno’s biggest nights with Awakenings at ADE 2025. Get the full lineup, details, and insider tips in this dedicated guide.
Photo Source: DGTL Festival

Audio Obscura ADE

Within Amsterdam’s hidden creative realm, RAWFACTORY plays host to Audio Obscura’s immersive three-night series between Thursday, Oct 23 and Saturday, Oct 25. Featuring Hangar collaborators, Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi ritual, and an evening celebrating Innervisions’ legacy.

  • Audio Obscura × Hangar 
    Thu, Oct 23 | 22:00–05:00 | RAWFACTORY | [Tickets]
  • Audio Obscura × Metamorfosi (Day) 
    Fri, Oct 24 | 14:00–23:00 | RAWFACTORY | [Tickets]
  • Audio Obscura × Metamorfosi (Night) 
    Fri, Oct 24 | 23:30–06:00 | RAWFACTORY | [Tickets]
  • Audio Obscura × Innervisions 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 14:00–23:00 | RAWFACTORY | [Tickets]

Loveland ADE

Loveland’s ADE residency sprawls across Mediahaven & Theater Amsterdam from Oct 22 to Oct 26, delivering high-energy club nights, label takeovers, melodic house, and festival-level scale. Expect performances from Jamie Jones, Skepta, CamelPhat, Mind Against and more.

  • Music On × Loveland 
    Wed, Oct 22 | 22:00–06:00 | Mediahaven | [Tickets]
  • Music On × Loveland 
    Thu, Oct 23 | 22:00–06:00 | Mediahaven | [Tickets]
  • Mahmut Orhan & Friends 
    Thu, Oct 23 | 23:30–07:00 | Theater Amsterdam | [Tickets]
  • Burst pres. TLM Airlines 
    Fri, Oct 24 | 14:00–22:00 | Theater Amsterdam | [Tickets]
  • Josh Baker presents You & Me 
    Fri, Oct 24 | 23:00–07:00 | Theater Amsterdam | [Tickets]
  • Paradise × Loveland 
    Fri, Oct 24 | 23:00–07:30 | Mediahaven | [Tickets]
  • 909 × Loveland 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 12:00–22:00 | Mediahaven | [Tickets]
  • Mind Against presents HABITAT 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 12:00–22:00 | Theater Amsterdam | [Tickets]
  • CamelPhat presents EXPERIENCE 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 23:00–07:00 | Theater Amsterdam | [Tickets]
  • Loveland 30 Years Celebration 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 23:00–07:30 | Mediahaven | [Tickets]
  • John Summit presents Experts Only 
    Sun, Oct 26 | 14:30–23:00 | Theater Amsterdam | [Tickets]

The Loft, Shelter & MADAM (A’DAM Tower)

Across five days at A’DAM Tower, The Loft, Shelter and MADAM transform the building into a vertical festival filled with sunrise sessions, label showcases, and panoramic club vibes. Check out curated early chill sets, b2b performances, and parties with international flair.

  • Opening Drinks 
    Wed, Oct 22 | 17:00–21:00 | The Loft | [Info]
  • Modern Funktion × After Caposile 
    Wed, Oct 22 | 22:00–05:00 | Shelter | [Tickets]
  • Madam invites: David Penn & Friends 
    Wed, Oct 22 | 22:00–04:00 | MADAM | [Tickets]
  • Overbruggen Showcase 
    Wed, Oct 22 | 23:00–05:00 | The Loft | [Tickets]
  • PIV
    Thu, Oct 23 | 07:00–13:00 | The Loft | [Tickets]
  • Audio Obscura
    Thu, Oct 23 | 15:00–22:00 | The Loft | [Tickets]
  • PIV
    Thu, Oct 23 | 22:00–04:00 | Madam | [Tickets]
  • PIV
    Thu, Oct 23 | 23:00–06:00 | Shelter | [Tickets]
  • Life and Death Showcase (DJ Tennis) 
    Thu, Oct 23 | 23:30–04:30 | The Loft | [Tickets]
  • Octo Octa b2b ISAbella & Fafi Abdel Nour b2b Jennifer Loveless 
    Fri, Oct 24 | 06:00–12:00 | The Loft | [Tickets]
  • Argy + More TBA 
    Fri, Oct 24 | 13:30–20:30 | The Loft | [Tickets]
  • Slapfunk
    Fri, Oct 24 | 23:00–05:00 | Shelter | [Tickets]
  • Mas Tiempo Takeover (Skepta) 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 13:00–21:30 | Shelter | [Tickets]
  • Mau P Rooftop Party 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 14:30–21:30 | The Loft | [Tickets]
  • Detroit Love (Minx, Moodymann, Carl Craig) 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 22:00–05:00 | MADAM | [Tickets]
  • Audio Obscura  
    Sun, Oct 26 | 07:00–22:00 | The Loft | [Tickets]
  • Overbruggen × Appetite Daytime Show 
    Sun, Oct 26 | 13:00–21:30 | Shelter | [Tickets]
  • Madam invites: MVSON
    Sun, Oct 26 | 22:00–05:00 | MADAM | [Tickets]
  • VBX
    Sun, Oct 26 | 23:00–09:00 | Shelter | [Tickets]
  • Audio Obscura  
    Sun, Oct 26 | 07:00–12:30 | The Loft | [Tickets]
  • ADE Closing Party
    Sun, Oct 26 | 14:00–23:00 | The Loft | [Tickets]

THE OTHER SIDE

Located at Rigakade 10 in Houthavens, THE OTHER SIDE uses revolutionary L‑ISA immersive sound to create intimate, nature‑aligned club experiences within ADE Festival’s urban rhythm. With a capacity under 900, expect focused, high-fidelity sessions featuring selectors like Guy J, Dubsounds and East End Dubs.

  • Guy J All‑Night Set 
    Thu, Oct 23 | 22:00–04:00 | THE OTHER SIDE | [Tickets]
  • East End Dubs All‑Day Long Session 
    Sun, Oct 26 | 16:00–22:00 | THE OTHER SIDE | [Tickets]
 

Into the Woods ADE

Spanning Friday, Oct 24 and Saturday, Oct 25 at NDSM Wharf, Into the Woods runs seven raw indoor stages dedicated to underground trance, house, experimental sound and daylight progression. This event is great for those seeking the essence of ADE beyond the mainstream buzz.

  • Into the Woods Day One 
    Fri, Oct 24 | 12:00–23:00 | NDSM Wharf | [Tickets]
  • Into the Woods Day Two 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 12:00–23:00 | NDSM Wharf | [Tickets]
Photo Source: Into The Woods Festival

Gardens of Babylon: Seekers of Light ADE Weekender

At WestWeelde, the Seekers of Light series delivers transformative ritual‑inspired events on Saturday, Oct 25 and Sunday, Oct 26. The experience blends electronic soundscapes with ceremonial flow across day‑into‑night sessions that feel more like communal storytelling than a rave.

  • Seekers Day Session 
    Sat, Oct 25  | 14:00–22:00 | WestWeelde | [Tickets]
  • Seekers Night Session 
    Sat, Oct 25 | 23:00–06:00 | WestWeelde | [Tickets]
  • Seekers Sundowner Deep Edit 
    Sun, Oct 26 | 16:00–04:00 | WestWeelde | [Tickets]

Intercell ADE Side Showcases

Over Oct 22–26, Intercell showcases emerging Dutch and local underground talent across early‑morning and fringe ADE venues. Artists like Clara Cuvé, Patrick Mason, ØTTA, Temudo and Vera Grace headline intimate, genre-fluid sets for the musically curious.

  • Intercell × Clara Cuvé Invites
    Thu, Oct 23 | 22:00-06:00 | H7 Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Patrick Mason All Night
    Thu, Oct 23 | 23:00-06:00 | Levenslang | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Odymel Invites
    Fri, Oct 24 | 23:00–07:00 | H7 Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Luke Slater Invites
    Fri, Oct 24 | 23:00–07:00 | Levenslang | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Sam Alfred Invites
    Sat, Oct 25 | 13:00–22:00 | Levenslang | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Funk Tribu presents TRIBE
    Sat, Oct 25 | 13:00–22:00 | Warehouse Elementenstraat | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Yanamaste Invites
    Sat, Oct 25 | 13:00–22:30 | H7 Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Eris Drew & Octo Octa
    Sat, Oct 25 | 14:00–23:00 | Bajes (Levenslang) | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Glitch
    Sat, Oct 25 | 23:30–07:00 | H7 Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Chlär Invites
    Sat, Oct 25 | 23:59–08:00 | Bajes | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Narciss presents Battle Royal
    Sun, Oct 26 | 13:00–23:00 | H7 Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × ATW
    Sun, Oct 26 | 14:00–01:00 | H7 Warehouse | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Cloudy Invites
    Sun, Oct 26 | 14:00–01:00 | Levenslang | [Tickets]
  • Intercell × Pegassi Invites (ADE Closing)
    Sun, Oct 26 | 23:59–07:30 | Warehouse Elementenstraat | [Tickets]
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Tips & Final Thoughts

The ADE Pro Pass is your best route to experiencing it all—conference access, ADE Festival events, and arts/side‑programming. Just be aware that high‑demand parties like Loveland, Audio Obscura, or Loft sessions often enforce strict entry rules even for Pro holders, so show up early to secure entry. 

Events like DGTL, Loveland’s multi-show weekends and Boutique showcases towards Audio Obscura or MAS Tiempo sell out quickly—so register and purchase as soon as they launch. Smaller promoter lineups (like THE OTHER SIDE, Seekers, or Intercell) also tend to cap capacity sharply—treat them like exclusive reveals.

ADE  2025 brings something for every vibe: all‑night techno temples, sunrise rooftop rituals, immersive sound sanctuaries, cultural storytelling, and underground discovery. For full programme listings, up‑to‑date lineups, and ticket links, check the official ADE Festival website.

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