Marcus M
Take care of your ears on a long weekend of music
Long nights and loud rooms are part of club life, but listening breaks and well-fitting earplugs can help reduce exposure…
Plan your ADE week by neighbourhood, not just by headliner
ADE’s 2026 programme spans venues across Amsterdam, so a useful itinerary starts with geography. Group events by area, allow time…
A first-timer’s checklist for Amsterdam Dance Event
ADE runs 21–25 October 2026. Before heading out, confirm the event date, doors time, venue address, ticket status and age…
How to build a festival schedule that leaves room to dance
Start with a small number of must-see sets, then leave open space around them. A packed timetable can turn a…
What to check before buying a club-night ticket
Before checkout, confirm the event date, venue, ticket tier, door policy, age restriction and refund conditions. Keep your ticket confirmation…
The art of getting home after the last track
Before leaving for a night out, check late-night transport, your route home and the venue’s closing time. Save the address,…
How to explore ADE without overbooking your nights
With thousands of artists on the programme, the pressure to see everything is real. Pick one anchor event per night,…
A smart route from daytime sessions to the dance floor
ADE includes daytime events, talks and museum sessions alongside late-night club programming. Build a realistic route by checking finish and…
Make space for a no-phone moment on the dance floor
Clubs are shared spaces, and being present can be as simple as keeping your phone away for a set. Follow…
Five days, one city: a practical guide to moving through ADE
Amsterdam Dance Event runs from 21 to 25 October 2026, turning the city into a five-day meeting point for electronic…