surprise me + all night long + only house + at night + only techno + only wednesday
ADE picks
Hernan Cattaneo b2b Nick Warren 6hrs
Wed 21 · 20:00 · WestWeelde · Amsterdam
Watt events invites two of their dearest friends and inspirators. There are artists who define a moment and there are artists who quietly shape an entire culture over decades. Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren belong firmly to the latter. For ADE Wednesday we bring them together for a rare and extended 6-hour back-to-back set, the way this music was always intended to be experienced. Both of them, through their work on Sudbeat, The Soundgarden and their legacy with Global Underground, have shaped a deeper, more timeless interpretation of electronic music that continues to resonate with those who listen beyond the obvious. Their approach has never been about trends or quick impact, but about patience, detail and emotional depth, a way of playing that rewards those who stay, who listen and who understand that the real moments often live in the transitions rather than the peaks. For us, this goes far beyond just another ADE booking. The very first Watt event was built around Hernan Cattaneo and his Sudbeat label, followed shortly after by an ADE party where he and Nick Warren already shared the decks. In many ways, their music helped shape the foundation of what Watt Events has become; a direction rooted in storytelling, long-form sets and a deeper connection to the dancefloor. To have them return now, side by side, for a 6-hour set during ADE already completes our dream line up of the week (and its just night 1!) Expect a night that unfolds gradually. No rush, no shortcuts with two artists who know exactly how to read a room, building something that evolves hour by hour, moving through warmth, tension, groove and emotion with a level of control that only comes from decades behind the decks. This is not about a single highlight, but about the full arc of the experience. From the first record to the last, be there. Tickets are now available, and this show will sell out in advance.
Q-Factory presents: TECHNO NIGHT 2026 - ADE
Wed 21 · 20:00 · Q-Factory · Amsterdam
Q-Factory Amsterdam proudly presents: ADE TECHNO NIGHT 2026! Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 Last year was massive—this year, we're taking over with an even BIGGER, louder, and harder setup! We're firing up both the Main Hall and the smaller Q-Club to deliver non-stop, pounding energy until the sun comes up. Prepare for an absolute takeover of heavy bass, steamy vibes, and relentless techno, powered by a massive lineup: JOYHAUSER, ALAN FITZPATRICK ,A*S*Y*S, T78, LUNA LUCCI, YOZÉ, KARLA BLUM, BERMIO, VANNOOD + DJ SCHOOL AMSTERDAM Two Halls. Unstoppable beats. Pure ADE energy. Are you ready ?!
BaseYRD OPENING
Wed 21 · 22:00 · Toekomstmuziek · Amsterdam
For ADE we're taking over Toekomstmuziek for one night in Amsterdam. This is our own night, built around one thing: hard house and pure energy from open to close. Expect a tight line-up back to back over 6 hours, a proper sound system, and a room full of people who came to move. Fast, bouncy, relentless. No filler, just energy. Line-up: Lumine, S3PPA, RSCL, Autoflower and more to be announced. Home is where the base is.
D'ANGELLO & FRANCIS presents BLADE - PRISON RAVE with HANNAH LAING, BASSJACKERS & more
Wed 21 · 23:30 · Levenslang Amsterdam · Amsterdam
BLADE - THE PRISON RAVE AT ADE This ADE, D’Angello & Francis and their label Ravehouse Records take over one of Amsterdam’s most uncompromising locations: the former Bijlmerbajes prison. Built around the raw energy of trance, techno and hard dance, BLADE brings a full-scale rave inside the prison’s concrete walls. No polished club setting. No boundaries. Just high-impact music, industrial surroundings and a crowd locked into the same energy. D’Angello & Francis invite Hannah Laing, Amber Broos, Bassjackers, ROW1, BOY & GIRL, McStretch and a very special guest to join them behind bars. One prison. One crowd. No escape.
collaba presents: 7 hours of groove
Wed 21 · 23:30 · Noorderlicht · Amsterdam
collaba presents: 7 hours of groove For ADE’s 30th anniversary, Paris-based music community collaba brings its label artists and friends to Noorderlicht NDSM. Expect a close-knit night with artists from Georgia, Moldova, the Netherlands, France and Ukraine, moving through house, tech house, UK garage and techno, with room for the unexpected. NiNi opens the night, followed by Magic Flowers and moushie. Khun goes back-to-back with Mees Mattern, VANILLE takes over in the early hours, and OCRAN closes with a live set. Seven hours of raw collaba groove. See you on the dancefloor
DJ Snake
Wed 21 · 23:59 · Paradiso · Amsterdam
French DJ Snake is one of the most well-known names in contemporary dance music and you may recognise him from hits such as ‘Let Me Love You’, ‘Turn Down for What’, ‘Middle’, ‘Lean On’ and ‘Taki Taki’. Active as a producer and DJ for over 10 years, he has collaborated with artists such as Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Selena Gomez, Future and Travis Scott. He is known for his blend of electronic music, trap, hip-hop and pop, and has performed at major festivals in recent years, including Coachella, Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival.
AMW 24/5 DJ Marathon 2026
Thu 22 · tba · Amsterdams Most Wanted Radio · Amsterdam