For the ninth year, Belgium Booms and the Flemish Arts Centre de Brakke Grond are joining forces at Amsterdam Dance Event with their campaign Belgium By Night.

Belgium’s influence on electronic music, both in its pioneering years and today, can hardly be overstated. That’s why we are dedicated to promoting Belgian electronic music at the world’s largest nightlife festival and conference! With the support of Sabam, PlayRight and TicketSwap, powered by Lotto.

Heading to ADE as well? Check out the all Belgian artists and come meet our representatives Korneel (korneel@vi.be), Alan (alan@vi.be) and Alex (alex@wbm.be).

BELGIAN HANGOVER BRUNCH
We're once again hosting the Belgian Hangover Brunch. Join us for our annual get-together and connect with other pro’s. Catch you there!

📅 Date: Thursday, October 22
📍 Location: Flemish Arts Centre de Brakke Grond, Nes 45
⏱️ Timings: 9:30 - 11:30
✅ RSVP by filling out this form.

WHY IS BELGIUM BOOMING? (panel discussion)
Belgium has been shaping electronic music since the New Beat days, but something has shifted lately. Belgian artists and crews are all over international lineups, Brussels has landed firmly on the alternative radar, and promoters abroad are paying closer attention. Moderated by DJ and cultural commentator ARNII, this panel brings together people from across the Belgian ecosystem, from the country's biggest festivals to the independent collectives and community spaces underneath them, along with artists and nightlife policy voices, to unpack what's driving it. Is it a festival-minded culture? Solid infrastructure and a central location? A grassroots scene that cares less about hype and more about each other? And how do mainstream and underground feed each other, from big festivals giving stages to local collectives to the logistical and financial backbone the underground borrows from the big players?

With: ARNII, Koen Galle (Founder AfterClub Publishing, author 'Fuse: 30 yrs of making noise), Nicolas Bucci (Kiosk Radio), Yasmine Dammak (Pulp Agency, Not Your Techno), Zoé Devaux (Zouzibabe, Rebel)

📅 Date: Thursday, October 22
📍 Location: Flemish Arts Centre de Brakke Grond, Nes 45
⏱️ Timings: 12:00 - 13:00

SOUND OF BELGIUM
Lowlands unite! We’re supporting Breakfast Club and Kiosk Radio in their celebration of the sound of the Belgian underground. No less than seven Belgian-Dutch b2b DJ sets will make for an unforgettable night!

📅 Date: Friday, October 23
📍 Location: Pllek, T.T. Neveritaweg 59
⏱️ Timings: 18:00 - 04:00

ADE BEATS

ADE Beats is the premier international gathering for hip-hop, bass, and beats during the Amsterdam Dance Event. It brings together artists, producers, and professionals from all over the world for networking sessions, insightful panels, and live showcases.

Meet The Beats Pro's - Dutch and Belgian Industries: This year, we are collaborating on a special networking session focused on the Dutch and Belgian industries, their scenes, and available opportunities. During ADE Beats, delegates get the chance to discuss their music, projects, and industry questions 1-on-1 with key professionals. In previous editions, emerging talents got their big break here, and industry pros boosted their networks. It’s a unique moment for our scenes, so read more about the session and the featured pros from both countries here!

Our Belgian pro’s for the Meet The Beats Pro’s are:

Arno de Waard (Live Nation)

Ephraïm Kisala (SOUNDPLUG studios)

Inès Haddouch (From Bobox)

Joanna Mumvudi (ATILLO)

Nadège Bibo-Tansia (Couleur Café)

Pamela Evbuomwan (VRT, EERLIJK?!)

Robert M. Bagunda (The Orchard FR, Jeunes Boss)

Simon Valk (Het Depot)

Tomas Michelena (Busker)

Toon Carpentier (Hatch Publishing)

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24
📍 Location: Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal, Keizersgracht 324
⏱️ Timings: 16:30 - 18:00

Furthermore, Gailor Sebastiao Kiaku will host the Q&A and Cypher: '5 Year Anniversary Rafting Goods'.

With: $KEER&BOO$ (Rafting Goods, NL), Dookie (Rafting Goods, NL), Ella John (NL), Gailor Sebastiao Kiaku (Host/A&R, BE), Mike Tibbert (Rafting Goods, NL), Tim Beumers (Rafting Goods, NL)

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24
📍 Location: Felix Meritis (Concertzaal), Keizersgracht 324
⏱️ Timings: 14:15 - 15:00

WORLD CITIES CULTURE FORUM

On Wednesday, October 21, we’re joining the WCCF, a leadership exchange about nightlife policy hosted by the city of Amsterdam with policy makers from London, Cologne, Stockholm, Toronto, San Francisco, Buenos Aires and Guangzhou.

Together with Brussels By Night, we’re hosting a seminar on representing the nightlife sector. We’re also joined by Ans Persoons, the Brussels State Secretary for the Environment, Urban Regeneration and Image, as she will take part in a roundtable discussion on Agent of Change.

With the support of Ticketswap, Sabam and PlayRight, and powered by Lotto.

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DISCOVER THE BELGIAN ACTS ON THE LINE UP:

Wednesday, October 21

• Detune - 313X020: BBQ | Network | Dance (14:00, Noorderlicht)
• Evan Pierini - BIP Records X Music Worx X EDM Addicts presents EDM ADDICTION (15:00, Tequilla Club)
• AMARI - BIP Records X Music Worx X EDM Addicts presents EDM ADDICTION (15:00, Tequilla Club)
• Maite Dedecker - EDM Addiction (15:00, Tequilla Club)
• Joyhauser - Q-Factory presents: TECHNO NIGHT 2026 - ADE (20:00, Q Factory)
• Bermio - Q-Factory presents: TECHNO NIGHT 2026 - ADE (20:00, Q Factory)
• Luna Lucci - Q-Factory presents: TECHNO NIGHT 2026 - ADE (20:00, Q Factory)
• Fenrick - HACD CONSEIL (21:00, Yellow House) Manuals - Aura (21:00, Prime Club)
• XiJaro & Pitch - In Trance We Trust (21:00, Thuishaven) Evan Pierini - Madax Invites (22:00, Bar Twenty Two)
• Novah - Opening Night - Awakenings ADE (23:00, Sugarfactory)
• Amber Broos - D'ANGELLO & FRANCIS presents BLADE - PRISON RAVE with HANNAH LAING (23:30, Levenslang)
• BOY&GIRL - Blade Prison Rave (23:30, Levenslang)
• ROW1 - D'ANGELLO & FRANCIS presents BLADE - PRISON RAVE (23:30, Levenslang)
• Maze - Bitbird presents: San Holo & DROELOE (23:30, Melkweg)
• Luna en Lenthe - Do Not Sit On The Furniture presents LOST DESERT x CRANESESSIONS (2) (02:00, Faralda Crane Hotel)
• Lost Desert - Do Not Sit On The Furniture presents LOST DESERT x CRANESESSIONS (2) (02:00, Faralda Crane Hotel)

Thursday, October 22

• Primate - Crucast ADE (16:30, IJland)
• Helena Lauwaert - DGTL ADE Thursday (17:00, NDSM Warehouse)
• Tim Grand - Dennis Cartier presents: WHAT DA HOUSE (17:00, Ganbei Karaoke)
• Lavito - Dennis Cartier presents: WHAT DA HOUSE (17:00, Ganbei Karaoke)
• Wonbeat & Purpose - Dennis Cartier presents: WHAT DA HOUSE (17:00, Ganbei Karaoke)
• Neon - Dennis Cartier presents: WHAT DA HOUSE (17:00, Ganbei Karaoke)
• DAHR - Dennis Cartier presents: WHAT DA HOUSE (17:00, Ganbei Karaoke)
• JordanB - Dennis Cartier presents: WHAT DA HOUSE (17:00, Ganbei Karaoke)
• Joulie - Dennis Cartier presents: WHAT DA HOUSE (17:00, Ganbei Karaoke)
• C-track - Seto presents NDA (17:30, SALON 188)
• Bibi Seck - Lola x Rinse FM (18:00, Tropenmuseum)
• MYU:SA - Free Your Mind x TeleTech - 4 The People (18:00, Hemkade 48)
• Aili & Orson - AADE (20:00, OT301)
• TUKAN - AADE (20:00, OT301)
• Umbra - AADE (20:00, OT301)
• Niels Orens - Niels Orens + echofarmer (21:00, Cinetol)
• Yves V - V Sessions ADE 2026 (22:00, Tequilla Club)
• Manuals - V Sessions (22:00, Tequilla Club)
• Dr. G - Hotmeal (22:00, Hotmeal)
• DC Salas & Magma invite (22:00, De Sering) Ava Eva & Bon Public (22:00, De Sering)
• Atex - RIDDIM.EU: European Dubstep Collective (22:00, Desmet Studio's)
• Sebastien Miotti - Connect (22:00, Bears Amsterdam)
• Richie 4 Fingers - Connect (22:00, Bears Amsterdam)
• Unregular - Ely Oaks & Friends (23:00, Social Club)

Friday, October 23

• ALTINBAS - ZERØBPM ADE | THREE-DAY AMBIENT MEDITATION RITUAL (07:30, de Thomaskerk)
• Kenn Colt - Mi amor meets cafe del mar spirits (12:00, Comedy Cafe Amsterdam)
• Alycia Bezgo - Intercell x Mika Heggemann Invites (14:00, H7 Warehouse)
• Maze - MORE BASS MORE GOOD x Amsterdam (14:00, Olivia)
• DJ Deg - Elypsia Music Group presents Four Decades of Detroit Techno (14:00, Q Factory)
• Tumzz - Perspectives x Melodic Room x VVISSIONN ADE Showcase (15:00, Onder Hans)
• Giulia Wahn - friends. THE FACE (16:00, Nido)
• Pegassi - Pegassi All Day Long (17:00, Hemkade 48)
• Lola Haro - Breakfast Club /w Kiosk Radio: The sound of Belgium (18:00, Pllek)
• Nosedrip - Breakfast Club /w Kiosk Radio: The sound of Belgium (18:00, Pllek)
• DC Salas - Breakfast Club /w Kiosk Radio: The sound of Belgium (18:00, Pllek)
• Rey Colino - Breakfast Club /w Kiosk Radio: The sound of Belgium (18:00, Pllek)
• AliA - Breakfast Club /w Kiosk Radio: The sound of Belgium (18:00, Pllek)
• DJ Rino - Breakfast Club /w Kiosk Radio: The sound of Belgium (18:00, Pllek)
• Kuba'97 - Breakfast Club /w Kiosk Radio: The sound of Belgium (18:00, Pllek)
• Fais Le Beau - Breakfast Club /w Kiosk Radio: The sound of Belgium (18:00, Pllek)
• shoplifter - Breakfast Club /w Kiosk Radio: The sound of Belgium (18:00, Pllek)
• Juwlz - Label showcase: Strange Town Records (18:00, Cafe The Flying Dutchman)
• Bolis Pupul - DEEWEE (18:30, Paradiso)
• 2manydjs - DEEWEE (18:30, Paradiso)
• Charlotte Adigéry - DEEWEE (18:30, Paradiso)
• Warhaus - Ha Ha Hearthbeats (20:00 - Paradiso)
• IZZY BRASCO - Amani Tribe day 1 (22:00, Coco's Outback)
• Michael Ieroianni - Amani Tribe day 1 (22:00, Coco's Outback)
• Osët - Amani Tribe day 1 (22:00, Coco's Outback)
• HASHASHIN - AURA ADE Special w/ Hayes Collective (23:00, Radion)
• Murdock - Rampage (23:30, Melkweg)
• DJ Licious - Dirty House (tijd onbekend, Club NYX)
• Nico Morano - Rex The Agency Showcase (tijd onbekend, Firebird)
• Nico Morano - (label night) (tijd onbekend, 50:Hertz club train)

Saturday, October 24

• MANDY - Verknipt ADE Special Saturday (13:00, AFAS LIVE)
• Faisal - Into the Woods ADE Festival Saturday (13:00, NDSM)
• Helena Lauwaert - Dockyard Festival ADE (13:00, Havenpark)
• Helena Lauwaert - Mystic Garden Festival ADE (13:00, Havenpark)
• LAURAVIOLI - Amsterdam Danst Ergens Voor (ADEV) (13:00, Amsterdam Noord)
• Claire Williams - Circuits and Ceremonies (14:00, Zone2Source)
• ALTINBAS - Intercell x Philippa Pacho Invites By Day (14:00, H7 Warehouse)
• Yeröm - Deep Stories Records Label Showcase (14:00, 50:HERTZ House & Techno Club)
• XiJaro & Pitch - Amsterdam Trance Event - Daytime Event (14:30, Panama)
• Adrian Vega - Amani Tribe day 2 (16:00, Coco's Outback)
• Michael Ieroianni - Amani Tribe day 2 (16:00, Coco's Outback)
• Lino Sanchez - Amani Tribe day 2 (16:00, Coco's Outback)
• Intens Kollektief - RAVE on RAILS (18:00, 50:HERTZ Club Train)
• Amelie Lens - AMF: Johan Cruijf arena 2026 (21:00, Johan Cruijf Arena)
• Manuals - Grimix & Friends (21:00, Prime Club)
• Lefto Early Bird - ADE at the lake (22:00, Phono Lake)
• BOY&GIRL - Edo presents Ode (22:00, The Bulldog Palace)
• Alycia Bezgo - OBSCUUR x TRANCECORE (23:00, Toekomstmuziek)
• Phara - DAYCARE (23:00, BRET)
• Novah - DGTL ADE | Novah & Friends (00:00, NDSM Warehouse)
• RELO4D - RELO4D invites : The Illumi'Naughties (04:00, 50:HERTZ House & Techno Club)
• DIZO - RELO4D invites : The Illumi'Naughties (04:00, 50:HERTZ House & Techno Cafe)
• DJ IP - Into The Woods (time TBA, NSDM Werf)
• Manuals - Kompass+ (time TBA, Ganbei Club)
• Miamor - Agrio club (time TBA, Lofi )

Sunday, October 25

• Joyhauser - IAM Productions - ADE Sunrise Express (05:30, 50 Hertz Club Train)
• LEE I AM - Kids Rave - Daytime Event (12:00, Panama)
• Lynn L. - Kids Rave - Daytime Event (12:00, Panama)
• Lewis - Kids Rave - Daytime Event (12:00, Panama)
• VDM - Kids Rave - Daytime Event (12:00, Panama)
• Rey Colino - FSTM ADE TAKE OVER AT SKATECAFE (13:00, SkateCafe)
• Amber Boelen - Amsterdam Rave (13:00, Sporthallen Zuid)
• Pegassi - Sunday Sessions - Awakenings ADE (14:00, Sugarfactory)
• Alycia Bezgo - Verknipt ADE (14:00, AFAS LIVE)
• Helena Lauwaert - Sunday Sessions - Awakenings ADE (14:00, Sugarfactory)
• Claire Williams - Circuits and Ceremonies (15:00, Zone2Source)
• IZZY BRASCO - Amani Tribe day 2 (16:00, Coco's Outback)
• RELO4D - ORIGINS on Tour x Deep Echoes present: ALL HANDS ON DECK (16:00, Het Veronica Schip)
• Massimo Conecto - ORIGINS on Tour x Deep Echoes present: ALL HANDS ON DECK (16:00, Het Veronica Schip)
• Pedro Mercado - ORIGINS on Tour x Deep Echoes present: ALL HANDS ON DECK (16:00, Het Veronica Schip)
• Santana Flores - Amani Tribe x Sunny Groove Records (17:00, Supper Cruise)
• Michael Ieroianni - Amani Tribe x Sunny Groove Records (17:00, Supper Cruise)
• TACK - Amani Tribe x Sunny Groove Records (17:00, Supper Cruise)
• Smet - Amani Tribe x Sunny Groove Records (17:00, Supper Cruise)
• Dj Lunar - Amani Tribe x Sunny Groove Records (17:00, Supper Cruise)
• Lola Haro - Breakfast Club: The Final Stretch 30h (18:00, Garage Noord)
• AMARE - RAVE on RAILS (18:00, 50:HERTZ CLUB TRAIN)
• DJ Rino - Breakfast Club: The Final Stretch 30h (18:00, Garage Noord)
• Bassbrain - JEBROER presents Devil's Night (21:00, Tequilla Club)
• 22 Weeks - Come2gether 2026 (21:00, Bar Twenty Two)
• Pedro Mercado - RELO4D invites : The Illumi'Naughties (04:00, 50:HERTZ House & Techno Cafe)