After months, weeks and days the moment is finally here: Ade 2016 has started! That means the entire city ins transformed into one big party valhalla in black and yellow colours. DJ’s from all over the world are welcomed with open arms to celebrate this big party together. Do you want to check out the best parties one more time? Check our ADE 2016 shortlist here. But of course the weekend and the city have more to offer than just ADE. Read on to discover the best fun to do’s and new hotspots in this Amsterdam Weekend Guide! Enjoy!
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– Three lists to make the weekend even more fun:
>> The shortlist of ADE 2016
>> 29 x the best restaurants during ADE
>> 7 x the best new hotspots for breakfast and lunch in town
– It’s time for Frits again! And this time Frits takes you to the church during ADE. The best Friday after work drinks in town starts in the Koepelkerk at 18.00 hours.
– After 4 days of ADE you probably need a kick-start to survive day 5. That’s why Panache hosts the DANCE Brunch: here you can charge your battery and hit the dance floor again!
– Another great initiative to fight the hangover: ClubKoffie serves a #adespecialbreakfast during every ADE-day. And yes, Bloody Maries are optional!
– On Sunday they host the Big Oyster Bingo at Roest. Bij Roest. And that’s exactly what you think it is: bingo hosted by the quizmaster, DJ’s and delicious oysters!
The best Friday after work drinks in town:
* From 18.00 hours with Frits!
* Check our blog with 14 x the best Friday After Work drinks in Amsterdam!
Three delicious foodie lists for a very tasty weekend:
>> 10 x the best Asian streetfood in town
>> 8 x the best chef’s tables with the prettiest view in Amsterdam
>> 10 x the places to go for affordable and yummy student meals
We have many more lists! Check them here >>
– Learn all about photography and practice your new knowledge right away during The Hoxton x Lomography.
– The MercatorMarkt is back again! And this time there’s more than just the market: Petit Socco presents theatre, stories and live music!
– Discover the city in a complete new way this fall with my tips from the Amsterdam City Guide. Of course you shop this and Wanderlust at Hutspot, YAY, Hartje Oost, All The Luck In The World, Pluk, Toon, MaisonNL, Ninour, Restored and Mendo!
– And of course there are many other shops on the blog. Check them here >>
– The exhibition of the Swiss artist Jean Tinguely in the Stedelijk Museum will definitely make an impression. His arts consists of moving machines, very cool! Until March 5!
– At the Tropenmuseum you can check out the newest exhibition “The Boeddha”. This expo will learn you all about the Buddha and Buddhism. Until January 29!
– You can still go to the cool street art of Banksy in the MOCO museum until December 31.
– In Foam you can check out the impressive pictures of the Chinese photographer Ai Weiwei about the refugee crisis.
– In De Hallen you can visit the photography exhibition of Face The Dutch, There to be admired until November 15!
– And another cultural tip: Rhythm & Roots in the Tropenmuseum! Until October 31 you can learn all about music from around the world.
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– Besides all the big clubs and warehouses, also the ‘little’ ones join ADE. Check out Café Struik, Disco Dolly and Kopstootbar. Or how about Drinks and ADE at J.D. Williams Whisky Bar? That last one is also a recommendation for all the expats among us!
– And of course you have the 19 x favo clubs in Amsterdam where you must’ve danced at least once!
– Do you think the party is over on Sunday? You’re wrong! ? From 08.00 hours to 16.00 hours you can go to ZeeZout for the afterhours.
– Have you also heard our Happy Weekend Playlists? Check our playlists here! >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt-fqgGYZpA
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