6 unmissable LGBTQ+ events at ADE 2024

I. Jordan Live — | ADE

FEATURING: I. Jordan (GB)

DATE: Wed, Oct 16, 2024, 19:00 - 22:00

LOCATION: Melkweg | Lijnbaansgracht 234A, Amsterdam

London’s inimitable I. Jordan lands on ADE Wednesday at Melkweg for three inevitably impeccable hours of high-octane music. With over a decade of residencies under their belt, and big-time releases since 2019, rest assured your ADE kick-off is in safe hands.

HE.SHE.THEY ADE boatparty

FEATURING: BELLA (NL) / Cinthie (DE) / Eats Everything (GB) / SYREETA (GB)

DATE: Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 15:00 - 21:00

LOCATION: Docks 1 | De Ruyterkade 14, Amsterdam

The title of this event speaks for itself: He.She.They + boat party? We’re in. Truly, say no more. 

But it doesn’t stop there: titans like BELLA, Cinthie, Eats Everything and SYREETA are enlisted to well and truly rock that boat into the evening, and we can’t imagine anything more fun, quite frankly. 

It’s also He.She.They’s first ever event of this kind, and one of only ten ADE boat parties this year, so believe us when we say: you’re going to want to get your tickets to this sooner rather than later.

Codes of the Dancefloor - Social Dance Workshop — | ADE

DATE: Fri, Oct 18, 2024, 21:00 - 23:00

LOCATION: Studio/K | Timorplein 62, Amsterdam

DARKMATTER Collective partners with Studio/K and Rooted in Culture to explore the foundations of club culture. Anchored in Black, queer, and underground spaces, Rooted in Culture continues its mission of using movement as a form of education and liberation. In this special edition, "Codes of the Dancefloor" brings together a film screening, a social dance workshop led by Sarada Sarita and Kim Tawjoeram, and a night soundtracked by renowned local DJs, with an open deck for emerging talent. Stay tuned for more details on tickets and lineup announcements.

OSCAM Writerscamp, Speak Session and showcase BOUT IT #5 — | ADE

DATE: Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 19:00 - 22:00

LOCATION: OSCAM | Bijlmerplein 110, Amsterdam

OSCAM and Prince Claus Fund spotlight female-identifying and transgender hip-hop artists, celebrating their vital impact on the genre. 

A 7-day writing camp in which artists from the Netherlands and beyond come together to create and launch new music. Their collaborative track will debut at OSCAM, followed by a showcase at Melkweg, where they’ll also perform solo work In an OSCAM Speak Session, the artists will discuss their connection to hip-hop—both as an art form and cultural movement. This event bridges the gap between hip-hop and the museum space.

Audio Obscura ADE x Honey Dijon pres. House Nation w/ Carlita, Major League DJz & more

FEATURING: Benny Rodrigues (NL) / CARISTA (NL) / Carlita (TR) / DESIREE (ZA) / Honey Dijon (US) / Juliana X (NL) / Kikelomo Oludemi (GB) / Major League DJz (ZA) / Suze Ijó (NL)

DATE: Fri, Oct 18, 2024, 14:00 - 23:00

LOCATION: RAWFACTORY | Joan Muyskenweg 39, Amsterdam

Put your ADE Friday in the masterful hands of the great Honey Dijon, as she curates an Audio Obscura special at the iconic RAWFACTORY, with an excellently curated - not to mention beautifully diverse line-up.

Point Zero — | ADE

FEATURING: Cera Khin (TN) / Dr. Rubinstein (DE) / Ellen Allien (DE) / Elli Acula (DE) / IAMEPIDEMIC (KW) / Jayzo (NL) / Joris Turenhout (NL) / Sophie Bruin (NL)

DATE: Fri, Oct 18, 2024, 14:00 - 23:00

LOCATION:  RASA86 | Gedempt Hamerkanaal 86, Amsterdam

Born from the underground and shaped by global electronic festivals, the collective Point Zero is speedily making its mark. But Point Zero wants you to know it isn’t just about music; it's a movement. 

Built on principles of inclusivity—Zero Prejudice, Zero Judgement, Zero Fear—it’s a safe space for self-expression.

Side-note… have you SEEN that line-up? We’re starstruck, quite frankly.

Wumanas ADE

FEATURING: Aggy Lou (DE) / Alma Linda (CL) / Brunnä (BR) / Celine Dewy (NL) / Coco Coquelicot (NL) / Gazbee (GB) / Isis & Mozes (NL) / Jo.Ke (DE) / Kaleema (AR) / Spinsekt (NL)

DATE: Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 14:00 - 05:00

LOCATION: Sexyland World | Noordwal 1, Amsterdam

Take the ferry and head to over to Sexyland World (affectionately also known as ‘400m² of organized chaos’) for a full day and night of programming from multi-disciplinary women's collective Wumanas. Though not explicitly a queer event, the Wumanas collective’s manifesto stands for inclusivity, so expect to learn, to dance, and to feel a sense of belonging at this day-and-night event on ADE Thursday. 

Pornceptual — | ADE

DATE: Sun, Oct 20, 2024, 22:00 - 07:00

LOCATION: Parallel | Buiksloterweg 5C, Amsterdam

International ambassador of queer hedonism, Pornceptual,makes a glorious return to Amsterdam for the sixth time in ADE 2024, with its diverse and inclusive celebration of pornographic art. Indulge in music from the best of the best, a cinema room, art performances and private space in this survivor-centered safe space. At Pornceptual, the world’s your sexy oyster. 

Stage of Mind: Beyond The Dance Floor @ Radion

DATE: Wed, Oct 16, 2024, 19:30 - 21:30

LOCATION: RADION | Louwesweg 1, Amsterdam

Beyond The Dance Floor want to ask you this: When was the last time you enjoyed meaningful interactions with like-minded people in a setting where you feel seen, heard and understood? If you can’t remember, or it’s a distant dream, maybe pop down to this 2 hour mental health workshop at Radion during ADE, tenderly guided by mental health coach Aquila Allucard. According to the ADE programme, you can expect damn good conversations with like-minded people in a comfortable atmosphere, questions to make you ‘think and feel’, and even a feeling of connectedness and contentment after the event. Sounds like a vibe to us.

Adonis x La Noche x MARICAS x SPIELRAUM Weekender

DATE: Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 15:00

LOCATION: CLUB RAUM | Humberweg 3, Amsterdam

Join London’s Adonis, Berlin’s La Noche, and MARCIAS of Barcelona join forces to create something massive, queer, and glorious in Amsterdam, There’ll be plenty happening throughout the weekend, and we’re told to expect “hot solo sets and wholesome b2b’s, bringing a variety of emerging talent, established artists, and renowned musical veterans to RAUM”. Oh, and there’s rumours of ‘new territories’ being unlocked within the premises? We’re there, even if just to see the big reveal…