Welcome to ADE Friday: a new wave of conferences, showcases, and unforgettable night events takes over Amsterdam. Whether you’re deep in the heart of the city or following from home through the ADE25 Live Report, today’s program is packed with innovation, rhythm, and connection.
Conferences & Sessions
At the ADE Pro Conference and ADE Lab, today’s focus is on collaboration and evolution. Panels explore the future of electronic labels, artist management in the streaming era, and AI’s growing role in creativity. For those on-site, expect the same mix of knowledge exchange and inspiration that makes Friday one of ADE’s most valuable days for industry insiders.
Dolby Atmos House: Armin van Buuren Listening Session @ TOBACCO Theater
Ever been immersed in sound that you can feel all around you? This ADE, Dolby returns to the heart of Amsterdam with the Dolby Atmos House — an immersive hub inside the TOBACCO Theater dedicated to the future of sound. Visitors can explore intimate listening sessions, live concerts, and mixing workshops, all centered on multi-dimensional audio.
The highlight: a hyper-exclusive listening session with Armin van Buuren, one of electronic music’s true ambassadors. A pioneer for over three decades, Armin continues to redefine trance and sonic innovation. In collaboration with Dolby Atmos, he presents a new project that pushes spatial sound to breathtaking new levels.
Night Highlights
Into the Woods Festival @ NDSM Wharf
On October 24 + 25, Into the Woods ADE returns to the iconic NDSM Wharf for two days of pure electronic exploration. Spread across seven bold indoor stages, this festival celebrates every shade of sound, from daylight grooves to midnight intensity. Expect raw spaces, pounding beats, and a crowd that moves with purpose.
elrow @ De Kromhouthal
The most joyful chaos in dance music returns. elrow transforms De Kromhouthal into a kaleidoscope of color, confetti, and immersive fantasy. Expect outrageous outfits, top-tier house & techno, and production that turns a party into pure theater. This isn’t just an event: it’s an elrow takeover!
PRAISE: Honey Dijon x ZO! Gospel Choir @ De Nieuwe Kerk
Since 1409, De Nieuwe Kerk has been the setting for national milestones — royal inaugurations, farewells, and historic unions. Now, for the first time in more than six centuries, electronic music fills its sacred halls. Honey Dijon and the ZO! Gospel Choir unite tradition and transformation in an unprecedented performance where house meets gospel, spirit meets groove, and heritage meets the heartbeat of modern club culture.
Audio Obscura x Metamorfosi
Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi concept lands at ADE for a night-long ritual of sound. Born in Ibiza and praised as a “full-body experience,” this marathon fuses deep emotion, hypnotic grooves, and late-night peaks that feel almost spiritual. A proper sonic pilgrimage for true believers.
Teletech x FYM @ Free Your Mind Club
Straight from Manchester, Teletech x FYM brings its signature high-voltage techno to Amsterdam. On October 26, they’ll close ADE with a full-throttle daytime rave at Free Your Mind Club, designed for the die-hards who simply refuse to stop. Expect unrelenting energy, sweat-soaked dance floors, and pure techno euphoria.
As ADE Friday unfolds, the city becomes an endless playground for electronic culture: from intimate panels to massive warehouses, the energy never stops. Whether you’re chasing beats, business, or both, Day 3 is all about immersion!