Unbookables Guide to ADE 2023’s Free Events

A) Where There Is Light
Experience “Where There Is Light” at Westerkerk during ADE Wednesday. Tamara Shogaolu, an international director and new media artist, was commissioned by ADE to create an interactive installation that blends mental wellness and nature using technology. Visitors can immerse themselves in a virtual rainforest at this iconic church, offering a moment of tranquillity.
DATE: ADE Wednesday
PLACE: Westerkerk

B) Rush Hour Instore
Join Rush Hour Records at Rush Hour Instore on ADE Wednesday. This legendary independent music store and label in Amsterdam has been a hub for electronic music on vinyl since 1997. Enjoy in-store DJ sessions throughout ADE, featuring renowned artists like Ben UFO, Pearson Sound, Pangaea, Tom Trago, Dexter, and Awanto3.
DATE: ADE Wednesday
PLACE: Rush Hour Records

C) Dagprogramma DS: Future Intel
De School, one of Amsterdam’s iconic clubs, makes a triumphant return to ADE with a kick-off event organized by Future Intel, a collective and platform based in The Hague. Future Intel showcases diverse forms of art and talent shaping the future. Join them on ADE Wednesday to celebrate the revival of both ADE and De School.
DATE: ADE Wednesday
PLACE: De School

D) Past Forward x Kion x The Wire: 
Head to Kopstootbar, just around the corner from Leidseplein, for non-stop partying from ADE Wednesday to ADE Sunday. They’re hosting four nights of free events, including a night of R&B and hip-hop featuring musical collectives Past Forward, Kion, and The Wire.
DATE: ADE Wednesday – ADE Sunday
PLACE: Kopstootbar

E)Like This x The Lizard
Visit Bar Maïa, near Kopstootbar, a flower-decorated bar focused on disco, R&B, house, and hip-hop. They’re hosting five ADE events, including the Like This x The Lizard ADE Showcase on ADE Thursday. Expect groovy house tunes, complimentary cocktails, bites, and tech-house by DJs like Leandro Da Silva, Jake Tary, and Ayko.
DATE: ADE Thursday
PLACE: Bar Maïa

F) Women of House: 
Celebrate Women of House at Prik on ADE Friday. This all-female event transforms PRIK into a joyful house music destination. Women of House welcomes SHAKERS, a collective promoting inclusivity and dance. DJs like Filadelfia, Nina Sanetti, Raphaella Brown, and Rissa Garcia will be part of the lineup.
DATE: ADE Friday
PLACE: PRIK

G) Wolvenroedel Presents: ADE
Join the Wolvenroedel Presents: ADE event at Ijver on ADE Friday. Located at NDSM Wharf, this restaurant, bar, and events space promises a night of afrobeats and melodic house, free of charge. DJ Merlon, Ed Noodle, Seiun, Vero, and YOИDI will make you dance. RSVP recommended due to high demand.
DATE: ADE Friday
PLACE: Ijver

H) Dogma X Nous’Klaer
Bar Borisov in West hosts DOGMA and Nous’klaer Audio for their ten-year celebration on ADE Saturday. DOGMA bids farewell after a decade of nurturing local talent and invites label artists and favourites from Nous’klaer Audio to showcase the label’s growing influence.
DATE: ADE Saturday
PLACE: Borisov

I) De Missie Community ADE special
De Missie Community holds a special ADE session at Gast Art! Expect networking, in-store music sessions, merchandise, records, second-hand clothing, and appearances by familiar faces. The event will be streamed, featuring sets by artists like P. Truss b2b Misk, Annebel, Beau Didier b2b Isaj, and Juan Sanchez on ADE Saturday.
DATE: ADE Saturday
PLACE: Gast Art!

J) ADE Hangover
Wrap up ADE with the ADE Hangover, a free event at NDSM. Enjoy fun activities, chill-out areas, food, drinks, and DJs, including Gabrielle Kwarteng, Intercity 106 (live), Bastienne, Jarreau Vandal, and Jade Soul. Dr. Martens, Jägermeister, and Provincie Noord-Holland add surprises to the party. Rejuvenate or let loose one last time before heading home.
DATE: After ADE wrap-up
PLACE: NDSM

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