Amsterdam’s Sky-High Event: A’DAM Tower ADE 2025
Experience Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 at A'DAM Tower's three venues - The Loft, Shelter & MADAM at Oct 22-26, tickets available now!
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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025 returns to the city’s iconic A’DAM Tower from October 22 – 26, transforming three distinct venues into a five-day electronic music celebration. The Loft, Shelter, and MADAM will host more than 30 performances across genres, featuring back-to-back (b2b) sets, sunrise sessions, and marathon closing parties high above Amsterdam’s skyline.
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Located at Overhoeksplein, A’DAM Tower serves as one of ADE‘s premier destinations this year. The vertical venue complex offers everything from intimate rooftop gatherings to full-scale club nights, with panoramic city views providing the backdrop for performances spanning house, techno, minimal, and experimental electronic sounds.
Wednesday, October 22: Opening Night Across Three Floors
The festival launches at 17:00 when The Loft opens its doors for an informal welcome session. As evening approaches, Shelter comes alive with Modern Funktion x After Caposile, featuring multiple artist pairings including Alexander M x Francesco Maddalena, Evert x JackyL, J:ME x Jude Lenihan, Jaco Etch x Vhoor, and Katy Horwitz. Marsolo and Phill de Janeiro b2b Benji King complete the underground house and techno programming.
MADAM welcomes a relaxed crowd with house music legend David Penn headlining alongside Crusy, Ivan Pica, KPD, Low Steppa, Marco Lys, Mousse T., Rober Gaez, Ron Carroll, and Roog. The evening concludes at The Loft with performances by bullet tooth, Paige Tomlinson b2b Saidah, Sam Alfred, and Silva Bumpa under the stars.
Thursday, October 23: Local Collectives and Label Showcases
Thursday programming begins early at The Loft with PIV performing from 07:00 – 13:00, followed by Dutch collective Audio Obscura taking control from 15:00 – 22:00. Shelter presents its A’DAM in Concert session with programming yet to be announced.
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The day’s highlight arrives at 23:30 when Life and Death label founder DJ Tennis brings his imprint to The Loft for an exclusive performance, representing one of electronic music’s most respected underground labels.
Friday, October 24: Dawn Sets and Sunset Melodies
Friday morning features an early session at The Loft (06:00 – 12:00) with Octo Octa b2b ISAbella and Fafi Abdel Nour b2b Jennifer Loveless. This four-DJ back-to-back performance promises genre-crossing selections perfect for dawn dancing.
Argy takes over The Loft for an afternoon melodic set (13:30 – 20:30), featuring a special album launch performance by Kölsch. MADAM activates its panoramic bar area at 22:00 with Kitty Amor & friends hosting until 05:00.
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The night continues with Andrea Oliva b2b Arodes at The Loft (22:00 – 05:00), while Shelter presents its Friday A’DAM in Concert session. SlapFunk rounds out the evening with proper late-night energy at Shelter.
Saturday, October 25: Label Takeovers and Detroit Heritage
Saturday morning starts with an extended The Loft session (07:00 – 13:30) featuring DVS1 opening with house music, followed by Ogazón b2b Rene Wise for an intimate sunrise experience.
The day’s centerpiece is Shelter‘s Más Tiempo label takeover (13:00 – 21:30), with label head Skepta joining specially selected guests for a full-day celebration. This highly anticipated event represents one of ADE 2025‘s most talked-about programming decisions.
Dutch producer Mau P brings his signature sound to The Loft (14:30 – 21:30), while Detroit Love takes over MADAM (22:00 – 05:00) with Motor City legends DJ Minx, Moodymann, and Carl Craig. Shelter concludes Saturday with Brighter Days by Kamma & Masalo (23:30 – 07:00).
Sunday-Monday, October 26-27: Extended Closing Weekend
Sunday maintains the festival’s momentum with Audio Obscura returning to The Loft (07:00 – 22:00) across multiple time slots. Shelter presents Overbruggen x Appetite (13:00 – 21:30), while MADAM hosts MVSON for the evening finale.
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Monday, October 27 features early sessions at The Loft (07:00 – 12:30) before transitioning to the final ADE closing celebration running until 23:00, with headliners still to be announced.
More Than Music: The Complete A’DAM Tower Experience
A’DAM Tower ADE 2025 functions as a vertical festival within Amsterdam’s broader dance music celebration. The venue configuration allows party-goers to move between three distinct atmospheres – from The Loft‘s open-air rooftop energy to Shelter‘s club intensity and MADAM‘s panoramic lounge setting.
The programming spans global electronic music scenes, featuring Italian techno, UK house, US minimal, Detroit classics, Berlin underground sounds, and local Dutch talent. This international approach reflects ADE‘s commitment to musical diversity within Amsterdam’s 1,000+ event festival spanning 200+ venues.
Morning sets at The Loft offer unparalleled sunrise experiences above Amsterdam, while late-night sessions extend until dawn with city lights providing natural ambiance. The venue’s height creates unique acoustic conditions that complement each performance space’s distinct character.
Tickets and Event Access
Individual venue tickets are currently available, with major events like the Más Tiempo takeover and closing parties expected to reach capacity quickly. Festival-goers should consider ADE Pro or Festival passes for priority access to signature events, including the Life and Death showcase, early back-to-back (b2b) sessions, and the multi-day closing celebration.
Ticket availability varies by event, with some intimate sessions offering limited capacity while larger club nights accommodate bigger crowds. The venue’s multiple floors allow different pricing tiers based on space and programming level.
Amsterdam Dance Event 2025: A’DAM Tower’s Role
A’DAM Tower‘s programming represents ADE‘s evolution toward venue-specific experiences that complement the festival’s city-wide scope. The tower’s three-venue concept creates a micro-festival environment where attendees can experience different musical styles and crowd dynamics without leaving the building.
The venue selection reflects current electronic music trends while honoring established scenes from Detroit, Berlin, the UK, and the Netherlands. Label showcases like Life and Death and Más Tiempo provide curated experiences that go beyond individual artist performances.
Whether seeking sunrise house music, underground techno, or panoramic sunset sets, A’DAM Tower positions itself as ADE 2025‘s premier vertical venue. The combination of established international talent and emerging local artists creates programming that satisfies both electronic music newcomers and scene veterans.
Stay updated as ADE announces remaining performers and special events. A’DAM Tower‘s October 2025 programming promises to be a defining element of Amsterdam’s annual electronic music celebration.
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