Our ADE 2019 party guide

Between the 16th and the 20th of October 2019, it is the yearly gathering of all involved in the music industry during the next edition of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). The five day and night gathering is the world’s most extensive festival and conference program for electronic music, offering a broad range of art, film, photography, alongside music and the latest trends in technology and social good.

Immerse yourself in electronic music culture at the Amsterdam Dance Event 2019

The festival showcases a broad range of electronic music artists, from pioneers to upcoming talent. It is unique in its kind, with almost 140 participating venues including clubs, smaller and cosy venues, concert halls and stadiums, but also more ‘one-off’ locations such as museums or even Amsterdam Central Station.

Stay up-to-date and check out the news about the festival on a regular basis:
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/news/

In addition to the extensive line-up of the ADE Festival, the ADE Conference also offers music enthusiasts and artists a large and varied day program featuring a wealth of dance music-related seminars, artist Q&A’s exhibitions, films, documentaries, DJ showcases and gear master classes.

To help out a little we created a guide with our recommend events throughout the week.

Our recommended list of events

PIV Records ADE 2019 showcase

On ADE’s Thursday, the mighty PIV records claim their throne and will prove why they’ve been on everyone’s lips lately. After a mind-blowing year with shows all over the place and topping the Beatport charts with their infectious sound, tastemaker Prunk brings in his elite squad for demolition duties.

Dockyard Festival 2019 at ADE 2019

Dockyard Festival is known for showcasing the world’s best house and techno acts since 2014. It is an integral part of the annual ADE and a real meeting place for young talent, prominent artists and established labels. Each event is a theatre for the creative arts with next-level music, visuals and light shows. Much of the crowd is made up of people who have been at Dockyard since day one when it was just a 4.500 person event, but today it will welcome 20.000 people at its ADE event as well as superstars from the scene.

Verknipt’s three-day showcase at ADE 2019

After another fine year of parties all-round the Netherlands, Verknipt returns to Amsterdam Dance Event for a sixth season, once again offering three days of next-level events. Running from Thursday October 17 – 19th at the very special Amsterdam Studios featuring the likes of Fjaak, Perc & Ansome, Randomer, B.Traits, Deborah de Luca, Marco Bailey, Solardo, Matador, The Advent, Egbert, Ø [Phase], Benny Rodrigues, Dennis Cruz, Latmun, PAWSA, Franky Rizardo, wAFF.

VBX Returns to ADE 2019 with 5 huge events

With ADE 2019 just around the corner, the time has come for leading underground promoters VBX to announce their always much-anticipated plans: this year collaborating with brands like Sunrise, Awakenings, FRRC and Meoko they host five standout parties – including two of their iconic afters – at venues like Warehouse Elementenstraat, Bret, Veronicaschip and Lofi with world-class names such as Craig Richards, Ricardo Villalobos b2b Raresh, Ferro, Nicolas Lutz, DJ Masda, Voigtmann, Reiss & many more.

Carl Cox returns to ADE with massive Awesome Soundwaves showcase

Undoubtedly one of the globe’s most popular DJs, this ADE Carl Cox will be bringing his Awesome Soundwaves label to Elementenstraat for a very special one-off show alongside some of his favourite established and emerging artists. Expect killer live shows from the likes of Christopher Coe, Hannes Bieger, Julien Chaptal, Mat Playford, Reinier Zonneveld and Quazar, while on a DJ set tip, the likes of Acid Mondays, Alex Kennon, Chelina Manuhutu and of course, Carl himself are sure to excite.

Maceo Plex announces Lone Romantic show at ADE 2019

Following another summer of high-profile gigs, Maceo Plex is set to bring his Lone Romantic show to Elementenstraat this October with an expectedly impressive line-up in tow. Expect killer electro from the likes of I-F, The Hacker and Anthony Rother, Detroit business from the minimal mastermind Robert Hood, eclectic goodness from Young Marco, Ben UFO and Joy Orbison, house cuts from Irish party starters Brame & Hamo and special appearances by Maceo Plex under his Mariel Ito guide. This one should be special!

Sound-Fleet announces 2019 ADE boat parties

One of the most intimate and capturing experiences of ADE, Sound-Fleet allows you to cruise below the Amsterdam skyline immersed in a variety of electronic sounds. The 2019 programme features showcases from Rejected, The Bliss Office, Shadows by Magdalena, Olivier Weiter & Friends, Muse by Lehar & Musumeci and more.

Ballroom x Throne Room Official Meet & Greet

These two long term friendly labels host their own meet&great/ label showcase at this year’s ADE!

Gents & Dandy’s Records Showcase

An afternoon filled with deep house music brought to you by label artists and label friends.

La Discothèque

On Sunday 20th October we land in Amsterdam for ADE for the very first time, in association with Barcelona’s – Amsterdam creative agency The Hidden People and Uk’s premier booking FMLY Agency we prepared a star-studded lineup featuring faces both old and new, as well as our fierce & fabulous Queens for one of the most diverse and immersive parties in the city.

La Discothèque is an award-winning extravagant, glittering carnival encompassing disco and house and everything in between, expect high-energy and funky beats to make you feel fantastique at a secret location that will leave you in awe and is sure to make for an unforgettable party.

The Hidden People in association with Amine Edge & DANCE presents CUFF

On Saturday 19th of October THP in association with Amine Edge & DANCE presents CUFF. A sneak peak of the newest and acclaimed house music brands, whose have risen to the top of the pile with huge releases from some of the most talented artists in the industry including Shiba San, Tim Baresko, Phil Weeks, Nathan Barato, DJ Deeon, Jimmy Edgar, DJ Slugo to name a few.

With a mouthwatering line-up of house gangsters old and new from boss men Amine Edge & DANCE, New York’s pioneering Roger Sanchez, well known Clyde P, Ninetoes, Flashmob, MAXIMONO, Max Chapman, Mat.Joe, Kristen Knight and new school heroes Chicks Luv Us, GW Harrison, Aj Christou, Where Is Fenix, Mason Collective, Eskuche, Alya, Daddy Dino and Armando, this, without a doubt is set to be one of the best 12h after hours at Amsterdam Dance Event.