ADE 2025 Guide: Dates, Tickets, ADE Pro, Lab & Arts & Culture

ADE 2025 (Oct 22–26): 1,000+ events, 200+ venues, ~3,000 artists. See how ADE Pro, Lab, and Arts & Culture work, ticket options, and must-see picks.

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29 Sep 2025 — 3 min read

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE 2025) runs 22—26 October 2025 across the city. Photo by Yvette de Wit / Unsplash

Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 runs 22—26 October 2025 across the city: 1,000+ events, 200+ venues, and ~3,000 artists over five days and nights. One pass (ADE Pro) can cover the conferences + festival + arts & culture if you want everything in one.

Key Dates & Quick Facts

When: Wed–Sun, Oct 22–26, 2025.
Scale: ~3,000 artists, 1,000+ events, 200+ venues citywide.
Events: The official ADE program

Tickets & Passes (what’s the difference?)

1) Individual Event Tickets

Buy per party/show (many sell out early). Browse and purchase from the official ADE Festival listings.

2) ADE Pro Pass (All-Access)

If you want conferences + networking + festival + arts & culture in one ticket, get ADE Pro. It’s valid all five days and includes:

Access to all conference tracks (ADE Pro, Green, Beats, Lab sessions and more)
Networking lounges & business hubs + year-round access to the ADE Pro online database
Access to all ADE Festival and Arts & Culture events (capacity limits at top venues still apply)
2025 extras like the official ADE bag and other benefits detailed on the ticket page.

ADE Pro (Business Conference): What to Expect

ADE Pro is the industry heart of the week: keynotes, market insights, tech + A&R sessions, masterclasses and curated networking. 2025 runs during ADE week with programming spread across official venues (including sessions flagged at Rosewood Amsterdam this year), plus access to Business Hubs for meetings.

Good for: labels, managers, agents, promoters, creators seeking collabs, education, or deals.

ADE Lab (Creators’ Track)

ADE Lab is the hands-on program for aspiring producers/DJs/visual artists: masterclasses, demo drops, gear testing, contests, and courses—and in 2025 it’s at a new home in Westergas. Get in with a Lab ticket or via the Pro Pass (Pro includes Lab access).

Good for: skill-building, getting feedback, meeting mentors and peers.

ADE Arts & Culture (The Crossover)

Installations, A/V shows, films, exhibitions and performances across museums and cultural spaces—this strand keeps expanding (with Opening Specials and new commissions announced through August–September). Pro Pass includes access; individual A&C event tickets are also available.

Good for: immersive art lovers, day programming, non-club experiences.

Spotlight: No Art ADE Festival (Sat 25 Oct)

A buzzy daytime indoor festival during ADE at Taets Art & Event Park (Zaandam) with multiple stages plus art & food areas; official ADE page confirms the 25 Oct date/location. (Use our dedicated No Art guide for lineup and travel details.)

How to Build Your Perfect ADE Week

If you’re industry-focused:

Get ADE Pro Pass, pre-book meetings via the Pro database, and stack daytime Pro sessions with evening label nights you care about.

If you’re here to rave:

Shortlist 3–5 must-do events (by genre/collective/venue) and backfill with spontaneous picks from the official program. Check capacity notes even if you have Pro.

If you want art + chill by day, clubs by night:

Mix Arts & Culture daytime (installations/films/A/V) with festival nights; add one marquee show (e.g., a warehouse or concert hall special).

Practical Tips (First-Timers & Pros)

Plan with filters: Use the official program to filter by day, genre, “daytime vs nighttime,” and “show only with tickets available.”
Transport: Most venues are walk/metro/tram accessible; some big daytime shows (e.g., at Taets) need train/bus/shuttle—check each event page.
Capacity reality: Even with Pro, high-demand venues are capacity-limited—arrive early or book specific event tickets.
Networking: Use the Pro database & hubs to set meetings before you fly; carry one-pager/links for quick pitches.

FAQ

When is ADE 2025? Oct 22–26, 2025.
Where do I see everything confirmed so far? The official ADE Festival & Program pages.
Is ADE Lab included in Pro? Yes—Pro Pass includes Lab (and Green, Beats, etc.).
Do I need separate tickets if I have Pro? You get access, but capacity limits still apply at hot events—individual tickets can still be smart to secure.