
Melkweg celebrates 10 years of the ADE Opening Concert with the Metropole Orkest
This year marks the crystal anniversary of the collaboration between Metropole Orkest, ADE and Melkweg: the tenth edition of the now-renowned Opening Concert.

In 2026, Melkweg celebrates 30 years of Amsterdam Dance Event. As always, the venue hosts five days of electronic music and culture. From established names to a new generation of artists, the programme reflects the scene across club nights, concerts, art and film. Discover the full ADE programme at Melkweg on this page, alongside features and the latest updates.

This year marks the crystal anniversary of the collaboration between Metropole Orkest, ADE and Melkweg: the tenth edition of the now-renowned Opening Concert.

Melkweg sat down with founder Maggie Saunders to talk about autonomy, designing for strip culture, and the future of sex-positive spaces.

What began as a forward-thinking techno night has, two decades later, become the longest-running event at ADE.