October’s the month where most of Europe starts sobering up and talking about cardigans… not Amsterdam.

Dam’s gearing up for its biggest electronic music festival of the year....

Amsterdam Dance Event.

2,200 artists across 120 venues of all shapes and sizes, dotted around the city.

By day, there’s wholesome hackathons, tech talks and interviews with everyone from Gary Numan to Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova.

Plus immersive audio experiences at The Sound Lab, newly invented musical instruments and
meditations.

By night, techno veterans and emerging talent cut loose in pop-up galleries and roof terraces.

In the sea of amazing things on, here’s a few not to miss...
House legend Tony Humphries at Disco Dolly on Wed 18th.

De School weekender for Job Jobse, Tom Trago ,Young Marco and pals. Starts Friday 20th at 7 pm, ends Monday 23rd at 10 am. (Bring your toothbrush 😜)

Audio Obscura’s After Hours sessions at The Loft - up on 16th floor of the A’DAM tower, for panoramic views over the river. Catch Jackmaster & Optimo on Friday 20th- watch here for tickets.

Amsterdam dance event is from 18th-23rd October.