ADE: Amsterdam Dance Event

ADE is one of those festival giants that a lot of people won’t have heard of, particularly if they’re not into electronic music. But for five days each October, the entirety of the dance music industry descends on Amsterdam’s music venues, conference halls, bars and streets, bringing with it huge showcases, panel talks, technology demos and fully-fledged festivals. Amsterdam Music Festival is probably the biggest, while DGTL, Dockyard and Paradise are among the brands that are always heavily involved.