A danceless ADE 2026 (yes, that's possible)
From October 21-25, 2026, it's time for ADE again. Get your feet moving! Or not? Although it Amsterdam Dance Event While ADE is primarily known for parties that last late into the night (or the next morning), it's much more than that. So if you're not into dancing, grab this list, because there's plenty to do during ADE.
These are the best tips for a dance-free ADE.
Five days of nothing but dancing? That is not necessary at all. On Wednesday, October 21, ADE kicks off for the fourth time with a padel event at Padel NextFrom 11:00 to 16:00, the DJ booth makes way for the padel court, where sport and music come together. A nice, active kick-off to ADE, then, before the rest of the week is mainly dedicated to getting those dancing feet moving. And hey, we can appreciate a bit of competition every now and then.
To get you out of your comfort zone, this year's ADE will return YOTCHA Back with seven sessions at two locations in Amsterdam: DB55 and WIHH Art Gallery. Here, techno, yoga, movement, and breathing are mixed together to clear your head and give your body a little wake-up call. Handy after a slightly too lively ADE night, or just before the next one starts. Escape the hustle and bustle for a moment, put on your yoga mat, and go. And afterwards? Just carry on, of course. Namaste, party people!
Celebrating ADE with a good glass in your hand and a plate of food in front of you? Café Wu Gets it. They are participating for the third year, and for four evenings, a different program awaits starting at 6:00 PM. On Wednesday, they kick off with Japanese whisky from House of Suntory, special pours with the dishes, and later in the evening, vinyl from Daiki and Ryuichi. On Thursday, Otemba Sake returns for the sake pairing (a success last year, so: yet), on Friday the Vliering Boys take over, and on Saturday Diggy Doug & Friends close the show with jazz, rhythm, disco, and house.
And for those who do get itchy feet to dance after dinner: the music starts at 8:00 PM, and from 10:00 PM you can also just drop in for a drink. See, that’s how we’ll get through ADE week.
Beethoven at ADE? Sounds like a mistake in the schedule, but it is one of the most beautiful plans of the week. On Wednesday, October 21, the Concertgebouw Orchestra with seventy musicians Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in the Central Market Hall in Amsterdam-West, under the direction of conductor Riccardo Minasi. Above the orchestra hangs EINDER by artist Boris Acket, in its largest version ever: an artificial sky made of wafer-thin fabric, kept in motion by hundreds of fans. One moment it looks like a rolling sea, the next a thunderstorm brewing. And because air does what air wants, EINDER never moves the same way twice. Acket himself opens the evening with a personal introduction and a piece he composed especially for this evening. The concert lasts from 20:30 to 21:25, so you'll simply be home on the couch in time. Or you can cycle on to a party afterwards; we won't judge. It is the day after tomorrow, though, so don't wait too long to get tickets.
First brunch, then raving. Or actually: doing a bit of raving while brunching. On Saturday, October 24, Le Petit ADE Brunch Cross the former REM island and a three-course shared-dining menu is served over the water, including Lillet Rosé Spritz and funky house in the background. But it won't stay in the background for long, because from 1:00 PM, ANIINA, Manne Max, and Willow & Yanick will slowly warm things up. Stomach full? Great, because at 4:00 PM the tables are pushed aside and you can dance until 7:00 PM. Rave and behave in black is the dress code, so black on, spritz in hand, and go. The last tickets are already in circulation, so a bit of haste is advised.
ADE, but without the lines outside the club and ringing ears the next morning. On Saturday, October 24, it Volkshotel filled again with crates (and crates and crates) of vinyl during the Good Music Vinyl Market. A selection of records from true enthusiasts, from rare finds to timeless classics in house, disco, and hip hop, and everything in between. Whether you are a seasoned crate digger Whether you are or just curious about vinyl records, here you can browse at your leisure, discover new music, and meet other music lovers. And they have been doing this for ten years now during ADE, so you could call it a small tradition. DJs spin vinyl all day long, and in the meantime, you can search for that one record still missing from your collection. No record player at home? Just come and listen and browse around. From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, so plenty of time to snag a gem.
Had enough of all that pounding? We get it. Because no matter how fun ADE is, sometimes you just want to do absolutely nothing. Fortunately, we have NYX Hotel Amsterdam You came up with something for that. From October 21 to 25, you will find the Green Reset Room: a green oasis in the middle of the city where you can unwind for half an hour for free from all the ADE madness. Think: lots of plants, comfortable seating, quiet music, and even something to drink and snack on. And the best part? You don't have to do anything at all. Just sit, relax, and above all, don't dance for a while. The space is open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, also to non-hotel guests, and reservations are not required. And should you feel like partying again after that half hour? Then you can simply move on to the Record Club in the same hotel. From quiet to rave in one building. Awesome!
Running, coffee, ravens. Three words we wouldn't necessarily have put in that order ourselves, but LOT61 en Coffee Club They just do it. Sunday morning at 10:00 AM (yes, during ADE), they gather at Amsterdam Central Station for a morning run, after which specialty coffee *and* DJ sets await you. Pretty nice actually: wake up your legs, get some caffeine in, and hop, on to the last day of ADE. And for everyone voluntarily going for a run after four days of partying: hats off. We’ll see you over coffee.
Dessert first, or just dessert, which is also fine if you ask THE DUCHESS at the W Hotel (read: it doesn't get more central in Amsterdam than this). No techno or club crowds for a change, but pure dessert drama. Royal with glitter it is at THE DUCHESS during ADE. Glamour and a dessert that literally (!) explodes with flavor (spoiler: your dessert is broken at your table). The 'Chocolate Explosion' is a caramel mousse, vanilla chantilly, pumpkin spice caramel, spice crumble, and pumpkin custard. So, a sweet break between the beats, completely in the ADE theme.
