surprise me + live music + only techno + only wednesday + only ambient + daytime
ADE picks
TAKE THE DECKS @ S-BAHN
Wed 21 · 10:00 · S-Bahn · Amsterdam
S-Bahn Studios is a professional DJ studio built for artists who want to hear their music the way it should be heard. From your first time behind the decks to preparing your next set — or just playing with friends — S-Bahn is a space to practice, prepare and play. With CDJ-3000s, proper sound systems and a raw, focused environment, S-Bahn gives you access to the setup you need without the distractions. Fully self-service, so you can just walk in and play. Two locations in Amsterdam. Amsterdam West — open 24/7 Amsterdam Oost — open until 23:00 From techno and house to hip-hop, electro and experimental — S-Bahn is open to every sound, every level and every reason to get behind the decks. Book your session at www.sbahnstudio.com Follow @sbahn.studio for studio updates, community events and more
AMW 24/5 DJ Marathon 2026
Wed 21 · 12:00 · Amsterdams Most Wanted Radio · Amsterdam
For the 11th year running, AMW returns to Amsterdam Dance Event with our legendary 24/5 DJ Marathon. We are welcoming you straight into our home base: “The Bunker” at NDSM, located inside a historic UNESCO heritage site. Hidden away in the industrial edges of the shipyard, these raw premises become a sanctuary for electronic music from Wednesday through Sunday. For 125 hours straight, the outside world fades away, driven by a sound system custom-tuned to deliver a deep, exceptionally warm sound that you can feel in your chest. Inside The Bunker, the soundscape constantly evolves. The music is carefully curated to match the exact energy of the hour, shifting seamlessly from deep daytime grooves into driving, peak-time energy as the sun goes down. It is a continuous, 5-day flow where established names and upcoming talents share the decks for one reason only: their absolute love for good music and the craft of a proper set. Follow the bass to the NDSM wharf. Our doors are open, transforming the space into a heavy, unfiltered sweat box where the music never stops. Come as you are, find your spot, and become part of the AMW legacy. We dance together. Event Details: Dates: 21-10-2026 – 25-10-2026 Location: AMW Headquarters (The Bunker), NDSM-Plein 86e, 1033 WB Amsterdam Entry: Free entry (Full = Full) House Rules: https://amsterdamsmostwanted.n... TimeTable 12:00 - 13:00 // PRONX 13:00 - 14:00 // T-GRAY 14:00 - 15:00 // CRIS-H 15:00 - 16:00 // MISS DOMINGUEZ 16:00 - 17:00 // MALO-MALO 17:00 - 18:00 // NAWAR 18:00 - 19:00 // RAW UNDERGROUND 19:00 - 20:00 // RHYTHMSLAVE 20:00 - 21:00 // SOUTHREGENTSTREET 21:00 - 22:00 // COMPOUND RHYTHM 22:00 - 23:00 // BOUNDED RATIONALITY 23:00 - 24:00 // REFLECT
Audio-Technica presents Hotaru:Analog:Ambient
Wed 21 · 12:00 · The Stargate · Amsterdam
Audio-Technica and The Stargate have joined up with guest selector Nina Yamada to present Hotaru:Analog:Ambient – an immersive multi-sensory event featuring Audio-Technica’s Hotaru turntable. Launched at Milan Design Week 2025, the Hotaru is the next step in the evolution of analog. The floating turntable's stylus reacts to the messages held deep in the record groove, uniting music and light into a unique experience. Nina Yamada will curate a collection of Japanese minimal, ambient and kanyõ ongaku records to guide the guests deeper into the listening experience, painting a truly one-of-a-kind deep listening scene. Inspired by the delicate glow of the firefly from which the Hotaru takes its name, this event echoes their fleeting beauty in a unique analog experience that will leave a long-lasting impression. As the needle gently touches the record, sound and light emerge, colouring the silence. Guests are invited to stand, sit or lie down in the round, for as much or as little time as they need to deeply connect with the music. Free entry. Explore more ADE Arts & Culture events at The Stargate here .
Drinks, bites and DJ's
Wed 21 · 12:00 · Bar - Restaurant Van de Werf · Amsterdam
Daytime | 12.00 – 18.00-ish | Free entrance Van de Werf sits straight across from the ferry landing on the NDSM-werf, ten minutes from Central Station and right in the middle of one of ADE's favourite corners of the city. Meeting point at the pont stop: get off the ferry, you're there. Big views over the IJ, a big terrace, and the bar open from noon. With everything going on around the werf during ADE, we're the easy answer to "where shall we meet?" Come for lunch, stay for a drink, warm up or wind down in between whatever's next on your timetable. Good food, proper cocktails and music at a volume that still lets you talk. No guest list, no queue. Just walk in, or secure your spot and book a table for ADE Daytime.
The World’s Longest Back-to-Back DJ Set hosted by Fosbury music studio
Wed 21 · 12:00 · Fosbury & Sons · Amsterdam
Fosbury will transform its studio on Kerkstraat into a one-of-a-kind live broadcasting space, inspired by the openness and energy of New York’s The Lot Radio. Our ambition is simple: Create the longest continuous back-to-back DJ performance ever attempted. For more than 100 consecutive hours, all DJ’s in town will take over the booth. But there is one rule: Nobody ever plays alone. Every DJ joins the artist already playing, performs a two-hour back-to-back, and then hands over to the next DJ. Every hour, one artist leaves and another joins, creating an endless chain of collaborations, unexpected combinations, and once-in-a-lifetime musical moments. The entire event will be professionally livestreamed and recorded. With large windows facing Kerkstraat, the studio becomes part of the city during ADE. People walking by can watch the DJs perform from outside, while thousands more tune in from around the world. ∞ B2B isn’t just about breaking records. The entire event raises money for charity. Fans around the world can access the livestream by making a donation, turning every hour of music into real-world impact. Access is only available through charitable donations, making every ticket another contribution to the cause. A Guinness World Records attempt We’re aiming to make ∞ B2B an official Guinness World Records attempt for the longest continuous back-to-back DJ performance ever staged. If successful, ADE won’t just witness an unforgettable livestream. ADE brings together the world’s greatest electronic artists every year. ∞ B2B creates collaborations that would never normally happen. • Unexpected B2B combinations. • More than 100 hours of continuous music. • A global livestream. • Incredible content for years to come. • Money raised for charity. • An official world record attempt. One booth. 100 hours. No solo sets. One endless back-to-back. Where one DJ never stops, because another is always joining.
MODULOGUE — 2026 | Masterclasses & Club Night @ VOLTA
Wed 21 · 12:30 · Volta · Amsterdam
Modulogue comes to Volta Amsterdam during ADE for a full day of modular synthesis, knowledge sharing, experimentation and music. Join us during the day for hands-on workshops and discover new ways of creating, patching and performing with modular systems. In the evening, we shift into club mode with live modular performances and electronic music. A place to learn, experiment, connect with artists and makers, discover new sounds and simply enjoy making and experiencing music together.
Meet the Makers | Bitwig
Wed 21 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes Bitwig for a special Meet the Makers session dedicated to the release of Bitwig Studio 6 — and we have a very special guest to take us through it. We’re excited to welcome Jeroen Verheij, aka Secret Cinema, renowned producer, DJ and Bitwig Certified Trainer. As a longtime Bitwig user, Jeroen will show you how he uses Bitwig Studio as his main DAW in his own productions and creative workflow. Jeroen can guide you through Bitwig Studio 6.1, explore its new possibilities, and share some of his personal tips, tricks and production techniques. More importantly, you’ll get to see how Bitwig is actually used in the hands of an experienced electronic music producer. Of course, there will be plenty of time to ask questions, exchange ideas and discover new ways to improve your own workflow. Whether you’re already a dedicated Bitwig user, thinking about making the switch, or simply curious about what makes Bitwig different, this is a great opportunity to experience it up close.
Meet the Makers | Producely
Wed 21 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam