Amsterdam Dance Event turns 30 with more than 300 locations
The Amsterdam Dance Event began today, marking its 30th anniversary, with venues from the Johan Cruijff Arena to care homes taking part across the city.
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), described as the largest electronic music event in the world, began today and marks its 30th anniversary. More than 300 locations take part, from the Johan Cruijff Arena to small clubs, record shops, theatres, cafés, hockey clubs and care homes.
The arts and culture programme covers 72 locations this year. The Nationale Ballet and the Concertgebouworkest perform.
The organisation behind Awakenings holds all its parties at the SugarFactory in Halfweg for the second year in a row.
Two care-home locations in the Jordaan join ADE for the first time. One of them, De Rietvinck, hosts a "rave bingo" this afternoon.
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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
The Amsterdam Dance Event is an annual event in Amsterdam that combines electronic music parties, a conference on music and media, and exhibitions and showcases. Its concerts and parties take place in venues across the city, from large arenas to small clubs, shops, theatres and cafés. It is one of the main events in the Dutch music and nightlife calendar, and it draws music professionals and visitors from abroad.
Awakenings
Awakenings is a Dutch organisation that runs large techno parties and festivals. Its events range from single-night parties to multi-day festival editions, and they attract visitors from the Netherlands and abroad. It is part of the Dutch electronic music scene, and its parties are held at large venues in and around Amsterdam.