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ADE Techno Events Guide 2017

ADE is known to bring Amsterdam the best Techno parties and events every year. A lot of festival brands and labels compete to host special events during this magical experience called Amsterdam Dance Event.

First, we will start with four special brands that are going to deliver multiple nights filled with the best names in Techno you can ask for.

Awakenings at Gashouder

Awakenings, The famous Techno festival brand in the Netherlands presents 5-nights and for the first time 2-day time ADE Specials this year! Be prepared for this Awakenings marathon during ADE 2017 with this great lineup.

Gashouder | Klönneplein 1, Amsterdam

Awakenings x Len Faki presents Figure night
October 18th, (22:00 – 08:00)
Lineup: Jeff Mills / KiNK / Lady Starlight / Len Faki / Regal / Robert Hood / Roman Poncet

Awakenings x Adam Beyer presents Drumcode
October 19th, (22:00 – 08:00)
Lineup: Adam Beyer / Dense & Pika / Ilario Alicante / Marco Faraone / Monika Kruse / Pig & Dan
Awakenings x Paul Kalkbrenner presents Back to the Future (Day Time Event)

October 20th, (16:00 – 22:00)
Lineup: Paul Kalkbrenner / DJ Pierre / Phuture / Michel de Hey / Simina Grigoriu

Awakenings x Joris Voorn present
October 20th, (22:00 – 08:00)
Lineup: Joris Voorn / Kölsch / Nastia / Slam / Sven Väth

Awakenings by Day (Day Time Event)
October 21st, (12:00 – 22:00)
Lineup: Bart Skils / Danny Tenaglia / Dimitri / DJ Rush / Nicole Moudaber / Paul Ritch / Paula Temple / Sam Paganini

Awakenings x Joseph Capriati Invite
October 21st, (22:00 – 08:00)
Lineup: Dubfire / Joseph Capriati / Shlømo / Wighnomy Brothers

Awakenings x Klockworks present Photon
October 22nd, (19:00 – 06:30)
Lineup: Ben Klock / Dax J / Etapp Kyle / Marcel Dettmann / Ø [Phase] / Rødhåd

Audio Obscura ADE

How can we explain this, Audio Obscura are back this year after 2 successful special events last year with a unique and more special events this year.

On October 20th, during this year’s ADE Audio Obscura and Rijksmuseum present a unique performance by one of electronic music’s most legendary acts: Underworld. In this one-off free event, the museum’s iconic Bicycle Passage will provide the backdrop for a memorable live show.

Started as a one-off during ADE 2016, they announce not one, but three unmissable after-hours sessions during ADE in The Loft. This stunning venue is located on the 16th floor of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam Noord with sweeping panoramic views over the area.

After having launched his new Spectrum concept in his hometown of Amsterdam back in January, Joris Voorn now reveals he’s bringing his acclaimed club night back to the city as part of ADE 2017 together with Audio Obscura.

October 20th

Audio Obscura x Jackmaster b2b Optimo Jackmaster
Loft Amsterdam – (07:00 – 14:00)
Audio Obscura x Underworld
De Rijksmuseum Passage – (19:00 – 23:00)

Audio Obscura x Mosaic ADE
Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ – (22:00 – 06:00)
Lineup:Maceo Plex / Paranoid London / Lord of the Isles / Architectural / Levon Vincent / The Drifter and many more.

October 21st

Audio Obscura x Maceo Plex b2b Secret Guest
Loft Amsterdam – (07:00 – 14:00)
Audio Obscura x Spectrum
Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ – (22:00 – 06:00)
Lineup: Joris Voorn / Kölsch / Skream / WhoMadeWho / Jan Blomqvist.

October 22nd

Audio Obscura x Job Jobse b2b Special Guest
Loft Amsterdam – (07:00 – 14:00)

Reaktor Events ADE

Reaktor Events is a forward-thinking, techno oriented event organization based in Amsterdam. For the first time at ADE, Reaktor will be hosting 2 special nights. Featuring the first ever live collaboration between legends Speedy J and Surgeon and the Dutch debut of the illustrious LSD project for the first time outside Berghain!

October 19th, (22:00 – 08:00)

Reaktor ADE – DVS1 Presents: The Wall of Sound
Warehouse Elementenstraat | Elementenstraat 25, Amsterdam.
Lineup: DVS1 / Helena Hauff / Karenn live / Oscar Mulero / CEM / An-i / Gunnar Haslam / Lory D / Tzusing / Umwelt

October 22nd, (22:00 – 07:00)

Reaktor ADE – NDSM Warehouse

Scheepsbouwloods | Tt. Neveritaweg 15, Amsterdam
Lineup:Artefakt / Dasha Rush / Luke Slater / Speedy J / Surgeon / Tommy Four Seven / Function / Steve Bicknell

Into the Woods ADE Weekender
Out of the woods and to the wharf! Treat yourself to a stroll at the NDSM where you will be surrounded by creative madness for two days. Get your pulse racing with intense impulses and exorbitant creativity. Ravers, wild childs and rugged rebels! Hoist yourself into your best skin, grab your toothbrush and go overboard at our intimate stages. Take a deep dive at ITW ADE.

NDSM  -Tt Neveritaweg, 1033 WB Amsterdam, Netherlands
October 20th, (12:00 – 23:00)
Lineup: Rebolledo / Rampue / Quantic / Soundstream / Solar / Layton Giordani / David Vunk / Colin Benders / Otzeki / and many more.
October 21st, (12:00 – 23:00)
Lienup: Mike Huckaby / San Proper / Awanto 3 / Moomin / Halve Soul / and many more.

LoveLand at Mediahaven – Minervahaven

Loveland is one of the pioneer dance promoters in the Netherlands. Organizing events since 1995 gave them the opportunity to deliver a high-quality production that always creates a unique experience.
This year and for the first time they are hosting 4 major events and bringing huge names and labels during ADE 2017.

Address: Mediahaven | Moermanskkade 107, Amsterdam

October 19th, (22:00 – 06:00) Tale Of Us Presents: Afterlife at Loveland ADE
Lineup: Barnt / Kiasmos / Konstantin / Mathew Jonson / Mind Against / Recondite / Stephan Bodzin / Tale of Us and many more.

October 20th, (22:00 – 07:00) Diynamic Showcase at Loveland ADE
Lineup: Solomun / Adriatique / H.O.S.H. / Kollektiv Turmstrasse and many more.

October 21st, (22:00 – 07:00) Circoloco at Loveland ADE
Lineup: Seth Troxler / Damian Lazarus / Gerd Janson / Jackmaster / Matthias Tanzmann / DJ Tennis and many more.

October 22nd, (22:00 – 07:00) Gem x loveland ADE Closing
Lineup: Enrico Sangiuliano / Luigi Madonna / Dominik Eulberg / Gaiser / Mathias Kaden / Daniel Stefanik / Paul Ritch and more.

DGTL at NDSM Docklands

The same people Behind DGTL festivals in Amsterdam and Barcelona are proud to deliver their long time experience During ADE 2017. They are hosting three events with huge names that you don’t want to miss.

Address: Scheepsbouwloods | Tt. Neveritaweg 15, Amsterdam

October 19th, (22:00 – 08:00) DGTL

Lineup: Nina Kraviz / Âme / Modeselektor / Jon Hopkins / Oceanic / Fort Romeau / Ryan Elliott / De Sluwe Vos.

October 20th, (22:00 – 07:00) DGTL X Paradise Records
Lineup: Jamie Jones / Dubfire / Apollonia / Matador [live] and many more.

October 21st, (22:00 – 07:00) DGTL X Kompakt Records
Lineup: Apparat / Roman Flügel / Michael Mayer b2b Patrice Bäumel / Gui Boratto / Weval and many more more.

HYTE at Warehouse Elementenstraat

HYTE, the Brand that successfully debuted in the world famous Amnesia Ibiza, and sold out events in Amsterdam and event series in New York and Barcelona. They are back in Amsterdam to host 3 nights filled with the biggest names, and for the first time a day time event.

Address: Warehouse Elementenstraat | Elementenstraat 25, Amsterdam

October 20th, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) HYTE ADE pres. FRRC
Lineup: Ricardo Villalobos / Seth Troxler / Sonja Moonear / Steve Rachmad / Ferro / Enzo Siragusa / Archie Hamilton and more.

October 21st, (08:00 – 20:00) HYTE ADE Daytime
Lineup: Marcel Dettmann / Robert Hood / Dekmantel Soundsytem / Ryan Elliott / DJ Stingray.

October 21st, (22:00 – 12:00) HYTE ADE

Lineup: Chris Liebing / Pan-Pot / ROD / Monoloc / Marco Faraone / Cuartero / Wouter S / Man with No Shadow.

October 23, 2016 (22:00 – 08:00) HYTE ADE
Lineup: Loco Dice / Kenny Dope / Peggy Gou / Andrea Oliva / wAFF / Guti / William Djoko / Samuel Deep.

Still not convinced? Here is our best day-by-day selection of events.

October 18th

ADE Opening Party at Panama Amsterdam
Panama Amsterdam (20:00 – 07:00)
Oostelijke Handelskade 4, 1019 BM Amsterdam.
Lineup:Carlo Lio / Fatima Hajji / James Zabiela / Jay Lumen / Pleasurekraft / Tahko / Technasia & audio rehab.

Pan-Pot presents Second State
De Marktkantine – (22:00 – 06:00)
Jan van Galenstraat 6 – 10, Amsterdam.
Lineup: pan-pot / Amelie Lens / Joey Daniel / Michael Klein / Nick Curly / Wigbert.

Play It, Say It ADE w/ Seth Troxler and Friends
Shelter – (23:00 – 07:00)
Overhoeksplein 3. 1031KS Amsterdam.
Lineup: Seth Troxler / Heartthrob / Harry Romero / The Mekanism.

October 19th

Verknipt ADE Special – Day 1
Amsterdam Studio’s – (22:00 – 07:00)
Duivendrechtsekade 85 , Amsterdam.
Lineup: Jeff Rushin / Charlotte de Witte / Regis / Rebekah / Perc / AnD / ROD / Amelie Lens / Fatima Haji and many more.

RADlON ADE | Dynamic Reflection showcase x HIGGS Livestream
RADION Amsterdam – (16:00 – 21:00)
Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lienup: Matrixxman / SHDW & Obscure Shape / Jeroen Search / Abstract Division / Stefan Vincent.

October 20th

RADlON ADE | Creme Organization showcase x HIGGS Livestream
Amsterdam Studio’s – (22:00 – 07:00)
Duivendrechtsekade 85 , Amsterdam.
Lineup: DJ Overdose / DJ TLR / Fabio Monesi / DJ Haus / Lake Haze

KODO (FREE EVENT)
Melkweg Amsterdam – (23:00 – 05:00)
Lijnbaansgracht 234a, 1017 PH Amsterdam.
Lineup: DJ Nobu / So / Satoshi Otsuki.

ADE Life and Death
Thuishaven – (15:00 – 00:00)
Contactweg 68, 1014 BW Amsterdam.
Lienup: Awanto 3 – Dj Tennis – Gerd Janson – Gommage DJ Team – Honey Soundsystem – Jackmaster – Jennifer Cardini – Joakim – Leon Vynehall – Lucy – Margot – Marvin & Guy – Moscoman – Red Axes – The/Das.

ADE Berlin Special: Watergate x Katermukke
WesterUnie – (22:00 – 07:00)
Klönneplein 4-6, 1014 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lineup:  Marek Hemmann / Oliver Huntemann / Mathias Kaden / La Fleur /  M.A.N.D.Y. / Dirty Doering / Matthias Meyer /  and many more.

October 21st

Dockyard Daytime Festival ADE 2017
N1 – (11:00 – 23:00)
N1-Park, Westpoort, Amsterdam
Lineup: Sven Väth / Mano le Tough / Âme / Eats Everything / Oscar Mulero / Vril / Ben Sims / Octave One / ROD and many more.

Breakfast Club – ADE
RADION Amsterdam – (07:00 – 18:00)
Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lineup: Tommy Kornuijt / Mark Antoni / Claire Morgan / Dr. Rubinstein / Blawan / Tom Liem / Lapien / Margaret Dygas / Peggy Gou.
STRAF_WERK x Knee Deep In Sound
De Kromhouthal – (23:00 – 07:00)
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, 1021 KP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lineup: Hot Since 82 / Kerri Chandler / Nic Fanciulli / Butch / Dinky / Joey Daniel / Prunk / Chris Stussy and more.

October 22nd

Elrow goes to ADE
De Kromhouthal – (13:00-23:00)
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, 1021 KP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lineup: Paco Osuna / Eats Everything / wAFF / Park & Sons / Michel de Hey / Ici Sans Merci.

The Gardens of Babylon presents the ADE Seekers of Light
Transformatorhuis – (13:00 – 01:00)
Haarlemmerweg 2, 1014 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lineup: Audiofly / Behrouz / Blond:ish / Britta Arnold / Chaim / Damian Lazarus / Jan Blomqvist / Satori / Unders and many more.

Detroit Love ADE – Afterhour Marathon
Sugarfactory – (00:00 – 17:00)
Lijnbaansgracht 238, 1017PH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lineup: Carl Craig / Moodymann / Kenny Larkin / Kevin Saunderson / Stacey Pullen / Waajeed / Mirko Loko / and many more.

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