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The 10 best free parties during ADE
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Amsterdam Dance Event is just around the corner, but if you want to attend multiple parties, you'll have to swallow: tickets are getting more and more expensive. Fortunately, there are free alternatives. Below: the best free parties during ADE.
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10 x free parties during ADE
Apollo 84: Flight 1
Electronic music and an energetic atmosphere are guaranteed at this Flight 1 party. In Oost, you can hang out all day long at this day club, featuring Bella Kri's, D72, Frank Spector, and Matt Fax.
Wednesday, October 22, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Eighty-Four, Amsterdam – More information
Foam x Echobox Radio & Chinnamasta
Morning people won't want to miss this event: it's precisely not too early and not too late. But the location makes this event even more special, as Chinnamasta (known for her Caribbean-influenced music) will be performing live on Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on the ferry between Amsterdam Central Station and Amsterdam North.
Wednesday, October 22, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM – GVB ferry 52, Amsterdam – More information
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MixMag Sessions
On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, The Social Hub hosts MixMag Sessions – free events from early evening until around midnight. Admission is free, but registration is required. Be quick, because the lineup is impressive: Ares Carter, Kas:St, Dhuha, and Lovefoxy, among others, will be performing.
Thursday 23, Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October, 18.00pm – 01.00am – The Social Hub, Amsterdam – More information
Wobbles & Waffles pop-up
Bakery raves are becoming increasingly popular, so ADE can't afford to be left behind. On Thursday, October 23rd, you can go to Bakkerij Lanskroon (a classic!) for stroopwafels and Drum 'n Bass. A winning combination.
Thursday, October 23, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Lanskroon Bakery, Amsterdam – More information
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Dome Concerts vs. CLUBSYNTH
This is a truly special one: especially for ADE, the ARTIS Planetarium will be transformed into a concert hall, featuring an audiovisual spectacle. One where you can completely lose yourself.
Thursday, October 23, 7:00 PM – 11:45 PM – ARTIS Planetarium, Amsterdam – More information
Recode
Networking while enjoying good music – leave it to ADE. The Recode event at Atlantis Studio introduces you to new music and new people.
Wednesday, October 22, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Atlantis Studio, Q-Factory, Amsterdam – More information
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GDE Presents: We All Dance Together
Reguliersdwarsstraat is always a great place for a party, and that's also true during ADE. On Wednesday evening, you can dance for free at BlendXL until 2:00 AM – a pretty decent closing time, if you ask us. On the lineup: Midnight Society, Rodd Carrillo, and The Love Team.
Wednesday, October 22, 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM – BlendXL, Amsterdam – More information
Masterclass: Magnetic Speaking x House of Flux
This event isn't really about music, but it is about how you present yourself. House of Flux founder Sharon Epskamp worked at Spotify for a long time before launching her own company. Her idea: anyone can speak in front of a group, you just have to know how to approach it—and that's a personal process. During ADE, she'll teach you the tricks of the trade.
Wednesday, October 22, 10:00 – 11:30 am – When Nature Calls, Amsterdam – More information
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Mind Your Mind
Mind Your Mind is a captivating exhibition in the A'DAM Tower. It's all about mental health, bringing art and music together. Portraits of Armin van Buuren, Brennan Heart, and DJ JEA, among others, have been captured by photographers and artists such as Peter Donkersloot, Astrid Vos, Colette van Dijk, Irene Hoff, and Brendan de Clercq.
Wednesday through Sunday, free to visit at the A'DAM Tower, Amsterdam – More information
Punto 44 x ZIJ Festival
Prik on Spuistraat is always a blast, and that's certainly true during their Punto 44 x ZIJ Festival night. Music will be provided by Benja Millan, Infame, and Shoucair, among others.
Wednesday, October 22, 7:00 PM – 4:00 AM – Prik, Amsterdam – More information
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