ADE 2026 Day Parties & After-Hours

ADE is not just a night-time festival. Day parties start between 12:00 and 15:00, a few start much earlier, and some Amsterdam clubs keep going into the next day. Here are the listed day and morning sessions for ADE 2026 (21 to 25 October).

Full list by night: ADE 2026 programme.

How we picked

ADE 2026 day party facts

Typical start: day parties start between 12:00 and 15:00.
Earliest listed: BRET on Friday from 08:30.
24-hour licences: Shelter and RADION both hold 24-hour licences.
Garage Noord: open 17:00 to 07:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Facts checked on 22 October 2026. Line-ups, sold-out status and transport plans change daily, so confirm on the organiser page before you go.

Which ADE day parties are on Friday 23 October?

08:30: BRET, Ogazón invites Freddy K and Rene Wise.
13:00: Into the Woods ADE on the NDSM wharf.
15:00: Awakenings, Joseph Capriati's Metamorfosi.
16:00: Audio Obscura at RAWFACTORY, Amelie Lens's EXHALE.
Afternoon: Kompakt at Ijver with Robag Wruhme and Michael Mayer.

Which ADE day parties are on Saturday 24 October?

Morning: Klaproos with Magda.
12:00: Loveland 909 day party.
13:00: Het Sieraad, Sasha b2b Patrice Bäumel for six hours; Dockyard Festival and Mystic Garden at Havenpark.
Afternoon: Audio Obscura, WhoMadeWho's The Moment; LOFI, Rush Hour (sold out).
Day party, no time listed: Bajes, Intercell with Eris Drew and Octo Octa.

Which ADE day parties are on Thursday and Sunday?

Thursday afternoon: Thuishaven, Glitterbox with Carl Craig and HoneyLuv; Het Sieraad from 17:00.
Sunday from 14:00: Bajes, Interplanetary Criminal.
Sunday afternoon: Pllek, Offweek x Loud-Contact; Awakenings Sunday Sessions.

Where does the night keep going in Amsterdam?

Shelter and RADION both hold 24-hour licences, and Garage Noord runs until 07:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. For more late options see the best clubs in Amsterdam.

What are Sunday sessions like at ADE?

Sunday sessions in Amsterdam usually open at noon, fill by mid-afternoon and finish in the evening. At ADE 2026, Awakenings runs Sunday Sessions by day with DJ Gigola b2b Pegassi, Benwal b2b DJ Heartstring, Helena Lauwaert, CVNTS and Southstar. Bajes starts Interplanetary Criminal at 14:00, and Pllek hosts Offweek x Loud-Contact with Fideles, Mathame and Miss Kittin in the afternoon.

Can I combine a day party and a night in one area?

Yes, if you pick events in the same part of town. On Saturday, Het Sieraad (from 13:00, Sasha b2b Patrice Bäumel) and Warehouse Elementenstraat (Skepta presents Más Tiempo) are both in Amsterdam West. See ADE 2026 venues for the other areas.

Do I need a ticket for a day party?

Usually yes, and some are sold out. Sunday sessions often have a daylight finish. Check the organiser's page.

More ADE 2026 guides

Sources

TechnoAirlines: ADE 2026 events by venue (listings as of 19 October), Awakenings ADE 2026 programme and NightFind venue data.

For the rest of the city beyond ADE, see our Amsterdam nightlife guide and the 10 best clubs in Amsterdam.

Frequently asked questions

What time do ADE day parties start?

Between 12:00 and 15:00 for most; one listed event at BRET starts at 08:30 on Friday.

Which Amsterdam clubs stay open all day?

Shelter and RADION hold 24-hour licences, and Garage Noord runs until 07:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

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