Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 proved once again why it’s the world’s premier electronic music conference and festival. From October 22-26, the Dutch capital transformed into a 24/7 celebration of dance music culture. The city hosted over 1,000 events across five incredible days. Attendees caught sunrise sets on moving trains, danced at plastic-free raves, and got up close with superstar DJs in intimate venues. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 delivered unforgettable experiences at every turn. Here’s our roundup of the standout moments that defined this year’s edition.

Dannic Pizza Party

One of the most unique experiences at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 came courtesy of Dannic’s innovative pizza party concept. This wasn’t your typical DJ set. Attendees got to make their own pizzas, including vegan options. They participated in an intimate Q&A session and heard unreleased tracks before anyone else. Fans could even submit their own productions for Dannic to review and provide feedback. This created an invaluable learning opportunity. Only at ADE do you get this close to massive DJs. This pizza party perfectly captured what makes Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 so special—the accessibility and genuine connection between artists and fans.

 

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AVAION at Paradiso

For two straight hours, AVAION commanded the packed upstairs room at Paradiso. He delivered an intimate showcase that felt worlds away from massive festival stages. True fans dedicated to his sound filled the legendary venue. They created an electric atmosphere where you could get genuinely close to the artist. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 excelled at creating these special moments. Established acts could connect with their most devoted followers. The energy in that room proved that sometimes the most memorable sets happen in the smallest spaces.

Verknipt: The Big Opening

Kicking off Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 with relentless hard techno energy, Verknipt’s Big Opening at AFAS Live set the perfect tone for the week ahead. The sold-out event featured jaw-dropping lasers and incredible back-to-back sets. Verknipt’s signature good vibes kept the crowd moving until 8:00 AM. The diverse lineup included impressive female representation, with women crushing it on the decks throughout the night. Despite the exhaustion that comes with dancing until sunrise, everyone agreed it was the ideal way to launch into ADE week. It delivered the high-energy introduction that Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 deserved.

 

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Tomorrowland Expo

A beautiful departure from the usual club circuit, the Tomorrowland Expo offered an interactive museum experience. It celebrated the festival’s journey from its humble 2005 beginnings to today’s global phenomenon. Attendees wore headphones to hear curated music while exploring different aspects of the Tomorrowland brand. The exhibition featured everything from housewares and wine to exclusive merchandise. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 proved it’s not just about the parties—it’s about celebrating dance music culture in all its forms. This thoughtful exhibition reminded everyone why Tomorrowland has become synonymous with festival magic.

 

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Wobbles & Waffles

Only in Amsterdam during Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 could you attend a drum and bass rave in a waffle shop. This packed pop-up event perfectly embodied the city’s creative spirit. Stroopwaffles were passed around while DJs delivered high-energy beats. The combination of free waffles and quality drum and bass made for one of the week’s most talked-about events. Sometimes the best moments at ADE happen in the most unexpected places. This sweet-meets-bass experience proved that innovation knows no bounds during Amsterdam’s biggest music week.

 

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Recycle Rave

Hosted by Droppie and Bye Bye Plastic, the Recycle Rave stood out as Amsterdam Dance Event 2025’s most sustainable event. To gain entry, attendees recycled their cans and trash. This transformed what’s usually just a recycling point into a full-fledged party. The completely plastic-free rave featured organic drinks served in biodegradable PHA cups. It proved that environmental consciousness and incredible vibes can coexist. In a festival week known for excess, this event showed that Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 was thinking about the future of our planet while celebrating dance music culture.

Revealed Presents Legacy Meets Destiny

Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings took over the stunning Koepelkerk Amsterdam, a venue that felt more like an opera house than a club. This special label night allowed fans to get up close and personal with DJs they’re used to seeing on massive festival mainstages. It created intimate moments that felt exclusive and personal. The perfect blend of new releases and classic Revealed throwbacks kept the crowd moving all night. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 excelled at these moments where big names stripped back the production. They focused on pure musical connection in beautiful, unexpected venues.

 

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Transmission Presents 25 Years of Gouryella

Celebrating Ferry Corsten’s Gouryella alias reaching its 25-year milestone, this daytime party brought together trance lovers for a spectacular laser-filled experience. The lineup featured heavy hitters from the trance scene. Each brought unique visuals that perfectly paired with their sound. Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 proved that trance culture is alive and thriving. This wild afternoon party delivered the euphoric energy the genre is known for. For dedicated trance fans, this was an unmissable celebration of one of the scene’s most beloved projects.

 

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Elrow

Elrow’s “Delusionville” theme took Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 to another level of sensory overload. Giant monkey marionettes, Statue of Liberty puppets, endless confetti, and beach balls created an atmosphere of beautiful chaos. Special activations included a Desperados spin-the-bottle experience and a nail bar. The psychedelic stage design and ceiling-to-wall decorations showed Elrow’s total commitment to their theme. From the moment you walked in, you knew you’d entered another world. Normal rules don’t apply here. The only goal is pure, uninhibited fun.

Adam Beyer Presents Drumcode

Awakenings’ Drumcode night at the Sugarfactory, a former 19th-century refinery with concrete floors and multiple levels, marked the promoter’s debut in this raw, industrial space. Led by Adam Beyer, the night delivered pure big room techno with support from heavyweights like Enrico Sangiuliano, Bart Skils, and Marco Faraone while immersing fans in an environment that had never before hosted a rave.

 

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Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF)

The stacked lineup at AMF coincided with Amsterdam’s 750-year celebration. This created a particularly meaningful edition of the festival. Dutch legends Oliver Heldens, Hardwell, and Armin van Buuren took the stage representing their home country on the global dance music stage. Epic lasers and next-level visuals elevated every performance. They reminded everyone why Amsterdam Music Festival remains one of Amsterdam Dance Event 2025’s flagship events. The combination of local pride and international superstar talent made this year’s AMF feel like both a homecoming and a glimpse into dance music’s future.

Amelie Lens Presents Exhale

The Exhale showcase on Sunday night closed out Awakenings with a ferocious two-hour set from Amelie Lens. Near the end of her performance, she welcomed Sara Landry on stage, and earlier Kobosil’s raucous Schranz set drew huge cheers. Nico Moreno’s hard techno finale kept the energy peaking until seven in the morning.

 

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Lilly Palmer Presents “Bigger Than Techno”

Lilly Palmer’s “Bigger Than Techno” debut album launch at WestWeelde gathered her extended family of collaborators. She played her first ever back to back with her husband Egbert, trading sets with Joyhauser, Space 92, and Marie Vaunt, and a surprise appearance by dance music legend Armin van Buuren brought Palmer to tears as the pair closed the night together.

 

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50:HERTZ Presents “TAKEOFF” Label Showcase by Space 92

Saturday morning’s 50:Hertz Club Train, a sunrise showcase for Space 92’s Takeoff label, departed Amsterdam Central Station at 5.30 a.m. for four hours of raving on the rails. Space 92 curated the lineup with Alan Fitzpatrick, Joyhauser, Amber Broos and emerging talent Yozē, who hails from Turkey and now lives in Berlin. The train’s carriages were transformed into multiple stages and chill spaces, creating a packed high energy journey with panoramic views and all the amenities of a full fledged rave.

 

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Amsterdam Dance Event has no shortage of unique venues, but this year one of its most inventive showcases won’t even be stationary. On 23 October, London’s The Disco Express will celebrate its five‑year anniversary and 100th release with an exclusive four‑hour ride aboard a moving Club Train. The Disco Express ADE 2025 experience departs from Amsterdam Central Station just before midnight, carrying 400 ravers through the Netherlands on a journey soundtracked by disco, house, funk and soul.

From a Loft Party to a Global Movement

The Disco Express began life as an intimate loft party in Shoreditch in 2017 and quickly earned residencies in London, New York, Amsterdam, Paris and Mexico City. The label’s mission is rooted in inclusivity, big emotion and musical discovery. Inspired by 1970s New York dance floors, The Disco Express has become a leading force in modern nu‑disco, drawing support from tastemakers such as The Blessed Madonna, Nightmares on Wax, TSHA, Dan Shake and Purple Disco Machine.

A Club On Rails

The Disco Express ADE 2025 Club Train by Night will transform seven carriages into three stages, with food stalls, a premium bar and panoramic views rolling past the windows. The line‑up leans heavily on disco royalty: vocalist Barbara Tucker, Chicago house pioneer Stacy Kidd, Australian groove merchant Jafunk, Dutch duo Block & Crown, Crystal Touch and label founder Bustin’ Loose, among others. The label promises a “journey like no other” with a stacked international roster. Capacity is capped at 400 guests to maintain an intimate vibe.

Celebrating 100 Releases

Alongside the train party, The Disco Express is marking its 100th release with TDE100, a 15‑track double LP set for release on 24 October. The compilation features original material from heroes of funk and disco such as Derrick Carter, John Morales and The Fatback Band, alongside fresh cuts from the collective’s core artists. It’s a fitting way to honour a label that has consistently championed nu‑disco’s modern renaissance while keeping one foot on the dance‑floor and the other in the studio.

A Journey to Remember

ADE hosts hundreds of events, but few offer the immersive escapism of a moving club. The Disco Express ADE 2025 Club Train combines anniversary celebrations, a lovingly curated line‑up and the novelty of dancing across the Dutch landscape, appealing to fans seeking more than a typical venue. With only 400 seats available and The Disco Express’ history of inclusive, high‑energy parties, Club Train by Night looks set to be a highlight of ADE 2025. Whether you’re a nu‑disco devotee or simply keen to experience a milestone moment for one of the scene’s most beloved labels, this once‑in‑a‑lifetime ride offers a chance to toast five years, 100 releases and countless memories in motion.

All aboard The Disco Express at Amsterdam Central Station just before midnight on Thursday, October 23. Attendees must arrive at least 45 minutes before departure for a mandatory security check.

Tickets & links

• Buy tickets: RA tickets – the official ticket outlet for The Disco Express Club Train by Night.
• Event details: ADE event page.

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Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 returns for its 30th edition from October 22-26, coinciding with Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary. This year’s festival promises to be the biggest yet, with over 2,500 artists performing across 200+ venues throughout the city. With hundreds of events happening simultaneously at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, choosing where to spend your time can be overwhelming. We’ve curated the essential events that define this year’s edition from all-night techno marathons to historic venue takeovers.

Whether you’re chasing underground sounds, seeking bucket-list artist performances, these events represent the very best of what Amsterdam Dance Event has to offer this year.

Verknipt: The Big Opening

Verknipt kicks off Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 with its signature all-night techno spectacular. Taking place at AFAS Live, this opening party runs from 22:00 on Wednesday, October 22 until 08:00 the following morning. The entire night features back-to-back DJ sets, delivering non-stop energy and setting the tone for the week ahead with impressive production and a wild atmosphere.

When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 22:00 – 08:00
Where: AFAS Live, ArenA Boulevard 590, Amsterdam
More Info: https://www.verknipt.org/ade-the-big-opening/

Rave in the Church

Melbourne’s Eat The Beat brings their acclaimed Rave in the Church concept to Europe for the first time at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025. This unique event transforms Hotel Arena’s historic chapel, built in 1888, into an immersive dancefloor where gothic architecture meets underground techno. The lineup features ETB family members Anna Reusch, Joris Tourenhout, Julian Mesa, Juliet Fox, Mha Iri, Stella Bossi, and resident Gav Whitehouse.

When: October 22, 2025, 22:00 – October 23, 05:00
Where: Hotel Arena Chapel, Amsterdam
More Info: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/eat-the-beat-10654755837

Eat The Beat Night Club Train

One of the most unique events at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, the Night Club Train turns a six-carriage train into a moving nightclub with three stages, bars, and lounges. Limited to just 400 tickets, this four-hour journey from Amsterdam Central Station features stages curated by Galactica (Techno/Hard Techno), Deeperfect (Tech House), and a joint stage from Celeste, Move Frankfurt, and Stuck in a Loop showcasing underground talent.

When: October 24, 2025, 00:00 – 04:00
Where: Departs from Amsterdam Central Station
More Info: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/eat-the-beat-10654755837

Elrow

The Spanish party brand brings its signature wild energy to De Kromhouthal for Amsterdam Dance Event 2025. Known for elaborate themes, wild outfits, confetti showers, and immersive production, this Elrow takeover delivers the most joyful chaos in electronic music. Expect top-tier house and techno in an environment where fantasy and reality blur into one unforgettable night.

When: Friday, October 24, 2025, 23:00 – 06:00
Where: De Kromhouthal, Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, Amsterdam
More Info: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2025/elrow-x-ade/2668219/

Recycle Rave

This sustainability-focused event combines conscious clubbing with quality music, partnering with Bye Bye Plastic to demonstrate that electronic music culture can party responsibly. Recycle Rave shows that Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 can maintain the energy and atmosphere that makes the festival special while reducing environmental impact. It’s part of a growing movement within the scene to make dance music more sustainable without sacrificing the experience.

When: October 23, 2025, 17:00 – 22:00
Where: Droppie Store
More Info: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2025/yulia-niko-friends-droppie-in-store-session/2680738/

1001 Tracklists

The platform that music fans use year-round to identify tracks from their favorite DJ sets comes to life at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025. This event celebrates the community of music discovery and brings together artists and fans who share a passion for uncovering new sounds and tracking the evolution of electronic music.

When: October 23, 2025, 18:00 – 00:00
Where: Room Mate Aitana Hotel
More Info: https://top101producers.com/events

Revealed Presents Legacy Meets Destiny

Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings celebrates its legacy while looking toward the future at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025. This showcase brings together artists from the label’s roster, representing both established names and emerging talent. Expect the progressive and big room sounds that have defined Revealed’s impact on dance music over the years.

When: October 23, 2025, 19:00 – 01:00
Where: Koepelkerk
More Info: https://www.revealedrecordings.com/events/ade2025

Drumcode by Adam Beyer x Awakenings

Two techno powerhouses unite for what promises to be one of the week’s most anticipated events. Adam Beyer’s Drumcode label teams up with Amsterdam’s legendary Awakenings for a night of driving, hypnotic techno. This collaboration brings together the best of Swedish and Dutch techno culture in one unmissable showcase.

When: October 24, 2025, 23:00 – 07:00
Where: Sugarfactory, Kristalpromenade 7, Halfweg
More Info: https://www.awakenings.com/en/events/2025/10/awakenings-ade-drumcode/378356/

Hard Opening Night ADE by Awakenings

Awakenings continues their ADE marathon with the Hard Opening Night, delivering exactly what the name promises—relentless hard techno and hard dance from some of the genre’s most respected artists. This is where the harder sounds of electronic music take center stage for an opening night that pulls no punches.

When: October 22, 2025, 23:00 – 07:00
Where: Sugar Factory
More Info: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2025/awakenings-ade-hard-opening-night/2670288/

Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF)

The crown jewel of Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 and the largest electronic music event in the Netherlands, AMF transforms the Johan Cruijff ArenA into the world’s biggest nightclub. Taking place on Saturday, October 25, this year’s lineup includes Armin van Buuren, Hardwell (returning after eight years), John Summit, Sara Landry, KI/KI, Miss Monique, MORTEN, Oliver Heldens, Sub Zero Project, and the debut of AfroSalto (Afrojack b2b Gregor Salto). With 40,000 attendees, AMF is the festival’s most anticipated event.

When: October 25, 2025, 20:00 – 06:00
Where: Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam
More Info: https://amf-festival.com/

John Summit presents Experts Only x Loveland

John Summit brings his Experts Only movement to Theater Amsterdam for Amsterdam Dance Event 2025’s closing Sunday in collaboration with Loveland. The lineup includes Innellea, Korolova, Adam Sellouk, Alterboy, and EdiP alongside Summit himself. Get ready for genre-defying sounds, bold surprises, and the kind of high-voltage energy that unites a room as one of dance music’s fastest-rising stars closes out the festival weekend.

When: October 26, 2025, 14:30 – 23:00
Where: Theater Amsterdam
More Info: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2025/john-summit-presents-experts-only-x-loveland/2669965/

Black Coffee at Ziggo Dome

For the first time during Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, South African DJ and producer Black Coffee enters the Ziggo Dome. Known for his soulful house, deep percussion, and Afropolitan sound, Black Coffee transforms the arena into an intimate chamber of resonance. With support from Cincity, DESIREE, Meera, and Philou Louzolo, this show runs from 20:00 to 02:00 and represents main stage meeting high-end DJ essence.

When: October 24, 2025, 20:00 – 02:00
Where: Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
More Info: https://www.amsterdamnow.com/en/going-out-entertainment/black-coffee-ade-ziggo-dome-amsterdam-2025/

Loco Dice presents Purple Jam

Loco Dice brings his Purple Jam World Tour to Amsterdam Dance Event, taking over the iconic Hemkade warehouse. This show is part of his Purple Jam album tour, featuring the industrial charm of Hemkade 48—a venue established in 1994 that sits just outside Amsterdam along the North Sea Canal. Dice will be joined by huge names soon to be announced, promising an unforgettable night of underground house and techno.

When: October 25, 2025, 23:00 – 06:00
Where: Hemkade 48, Amsterdam
More Info: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2025/loco-dice-presents-purple-jam/2678942/

Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 promises to be a historic edition. With the city celebrating its 750th anniversary and ADE reaching its 30th year, these 13 events represent the festival at its finest—from massive arena shows to intimate underground parties, from historic venues to moving trains. Start planning now, as many of these events will sell out quickly. See you in Amsterdam this October!