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Buitenwesten pre-party at The Loft.
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Clubbing and nightlife

Forget the clichés—Amsterdam’s nightlife goes way beyond red lights and dance floors. Party in repurposed schools, dance beneath stained-glass windows in a former church, or lose yourself in a silent disco on a rooftop. From queer cabaret to Afrobeat raves, the city’s nocturnal scene is full of wild, wonderful surprises.

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It's almost time for ADE

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) takes place every October, bringing over 2,500 of the world's biggest and up-and-coming dance artists to play in venues across the city. It's five days of guaranteed partying for some 395,000 clubbers. And the 30th edition of ADE takes place from 21-25 October 2026.

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