Awakenings x Drumcode ADE 2026 Takes Over SugarFactory
Kaufmann, Victor Ruiz, Kevin de Vries b2b Konstantin Sibold, Adam Beyer and Enrico Sangiuliano b2b Ilario Alicante at SugarFactory in Halfweg on 22 October: a night of ADE 2026 reviewed from the floor.
There was a certain contrast to the evening of 22 October. Outside, the air carried the unmistakable chill of early autumn. Inside SugarFactory, however, things were considerably hotter.
Awakenings brought Drumcode to SugarFactory in Halfweg for another night of ADE, assembling a heavyweight line-up featuring Kaufmann, Victor Ruiz, Kevin de Vries b2b Konstantin Sibold, Adam Beyer, and Enrico Sangiuliano b2b Ilario Alicante.
| Event | Awakenings x Drumcode, part of Awakenings ADE 2026 |
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| Date | Thursday 22 October 2026, 23:00 to 07:00 |
| Venue | SugarFactory, Halfweg (between Amsterdam and Haarlem) |
| Line-up | Kaufmann, Victor Ruiz, Kevin de Vries b2b Konstantin Sibold, Adam Beyer, Enrico Sangiuliano b2b Ilario Alicante |
Techno in a former sugar refinery
The result was an evening driven by powerful techno, industrial surroundings and a dancefloor that rarely seemed interested in standing still. There is something appealing about experiencing techno in this former industrial sugar refinery. SugarFactory’s raw industrial character provided a fitting backdrop for a night of high-energy techno.
The music moved through different shades of commanding modern techno, from hypnotic rhythms and melodic build-ups to hard-driving beats.
From Kaufmann’s opening to the b2b pairings
Kaufmann opened the night with her distinctive fusion of driving techno and otherworldly psytrance influences, creating an immersive atmosphere. Victor Ruiz followed with a powerful performance, keeping the momentum building.
Kevin de Vries b2b Konstantin Sibold brought a combination of peak-time melodic techno. Their set felt like a musical exchange, with both artists challenging each other and bringing their respective strengths to the table. The result was something bigger, fresher and more contemporary than either sound on its own.
Adam Beyer at home on the Drumcode stage
Then came Adam Beyer. The Drumcode boss delivered raw techno energy, industrial production and a commanding presence behind the decks. He absolutely owned his set, bringing the kind of driving intensity that felt perfectly at home inside SugarFactory.
Closing the night, Enrico Sangiuliano b2b Ilario Alicante delivered another standout performance. Sangiuliano’s melodic yet driving techno architecture met Alicante’s raw, high-tempo grooves, resulting in a powerful combination that made for a fitting highlight of ADE week.
A dancefloor that did the talking
What made the night memorable was the energy across the dancefloor. Despite the cold autumn atmosphere outside, inside was an entirely different story. The music kept everyone moving. There was no need for elaborate concepts. The line-up did the talking, and the crowd responded.
All five acts delivered solid modern techno at ADE 2026. From Kaufmann’s hypnotic opening to the standout heavy-hitting pairing of Sangiuliano and Alicante, the night had plenty to offer. Adam Beyer brought the authority of the Drumcode sound, while Kevin de Vries and Konstantin Sibold brought an infectious energy that kept the crowd moving.
Cold autumn air outside, relentless techno inside. Awakenings x Drumcode ADE 2026 gave the dancefloor exactly what it came for.
More from the week: our ADE 2026 recap and the full ADE 2026 programme by venue. Next on the Drumcode calendar is the label’s own Drumcode Barcelona page, and the full Drumcode sound lives in our Drumcode Selects playlist.
