Folia has FOMO | Where to go with ADE?
No plans yet for upcoming Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)? Stressed by all the options? Then check out our biweekly culture column Folia has FOMO, with the best tips for ADE, which this year takes place from October 18 to 22. From partying with Charlotte de Witte in the Johan Cruijf Arena to dancing in the passage of the Rijksmuseum.
Rijksmuseum Soundtracks | October 18 18:00 | Rijksmuseum | Free
For the opening of this year's Amsterdam Dance Event, the organization has partnered with the Rijksmuseum. At this unique location, Amsterdam-based Dj upsammy will shape a special ADE project. In the museum's passage, she will create a musical ode to the artwork Breath Walk and Die, which will be on the square in front of the Rijksmuseum this autumn. Where you would normally get information in a museum, on this opening day of ADE you will learn more about a work of art through the avant-garde tones of DJ upsammy. An artful, interdisciplinary opener of the week and, what's more, free!
The Cuckoo's Nest | October 21 13.00-19:30 | Koepelkerk | 41.50,-.
One Flew over the Koepelkerk: at the intersection between the Singel and the Kattenburgerstraat lies an old Lutheran church. A large organ fills the main hall under the round roof, and that's going to be raised off this evening. Because friends Mr. Belt & Wezol are present and have been spinning at events like Mysteryland and Tomorrowland for years. Under the name The Cuckoo's Nest, the DJ's make sample-based house with a modern twist. They invite befriended DJ's to complete the holy party in the seventeenth-century church.
To dance is to be free | 14 October 2023 - 18 February 2023 | Stadsarchief Amsterdam | 10,00,-
Interested in the rich club culture of Amsterdam, but don't feel like being constantly in the crowds during ADE? Then the exhibition 'To Dance is to be Free' in the monumental Bazel building of Stadsarchief Amsterdam is an ideal destination. Through photos, stories, flyers, videos, music, art and unique objects, the essential aspects of club culture are highlighted. From 1980 to the present. The exhibition highlights the central role of innovation, emancipation, experimentation and creativity in Amsterdam nightlife and honours the legendary clubs of the past, such as the Roxy and IT. Get inspired before you bring out the true night owl in you!
AMF | 21 October 2023 21:00 - 06:00 | Johan Cruijff Arena | 122,08,-.
You have to be quick for the (pricey) tickets, but then you have something... After all, the crème de la crème of disc jockeys is coming to spin during AMF. One of them is the Flemish Charlotte de Witte, the best techno DJ in the world for three years in a row. Another is Armin van Buuren, five-time best DJ in the world. Perhaps abundantly, internationally renowned DJs Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Headhunterz will also make an appearance. In short, it promises to be a smashing night at the Ajax stadium. Now you only have to lay down the 122 euros...
Cosmopolitan Clubhouse | October 21 14.30-21.00 | House Vasari | Payment: social media post
Are you vain and do you live in Amsterdam? You're probably not the only one! If you want to shine at ADE, the magazine Cosmopolitan will make sure your nails are sparkling, your hair is coupe soleil and your brand new piercing is reflecting the sun. So you can be well prepared to head into town for an ADE event. And if you're still feeling a little naked, you can always rent an item of clothing at the canal house, where this pre(p)-party takes place. Means of payment? Preferably a hilarious TikTok movie, beautiful Instagram post or ugly Snapchat selfie.
Audio Obscura x 10Y R Label Group w/ Kobosil | October 20 14:00 - 23:00 | Raw Factory | 70,-
Large glass windows let the bright light into G-Star Raw's headquarters from G-Star Raw. The sun sinks on the airplane hangar, illuminating the rising hands of the crowd. Central are Kobosil and Klangkuenstler; lots of beats per minute (BPM), lots of Berlin, lots of techno. Countless DJs complement that industrial vibe. So put on your best jeans and jump into Audio Obscura's new venue.
