As tree leaves turn, so does the dance industry's focus on the year's final major gathering of artists, aficionados and fans known as Amsterdam Dance Event.
Nestled between the river-lined streets of Amsterdam, Netherlands, attendees from the around the world galavant from speaker workshops to multi-genre music showcases and even warehouse raves past dawn for a five-day bender on some of the greatest multi-sensory parties in the world. Ahead of ADE's return to the European central hub from Oct. 18-22, here are Billboard's choices for the top 13 music showcases to add to your daily schedule:
A State Of Trance 836 - ADE Special
Who: Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Cosmic Gate, Protoculture, Standerwick b2b Ben Gold
When: Thursday, Oct. 19
Where: AFAS Live
Returning for yet another special ADE edition, trance family rejoice for yet another elite ASOT roster that is sure to electrify the 5,500-capacity AFAS concert hall. Plus, organizers tease a "much-anticipated exclusive announcement" is set to be revealed during the show.
Who: NGHTMRE, Seven Lions, Delta Heavy, Pegboard Nerds, Dirtyphonics
When: Thursday, Oct. 19
Where: Melkweg
One of dance music's rapidly evolving labels, Monstercat, is back with their sophomore installment after a jaw-dropping ADE debut in 2016. With eclectic acts such as NGHTMRE and Seven Lions slated to headline, the bass-heavy showcase of Monstercat artists is guaranteed to solidify the music outfit as force to be reckoned with for many conferences to come.
Trap Nation Presents: Enter the Vortex
Who: Troyboi, NGHTMRE, Party Thieves, Fabian Mazur
When: Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: De Balie
One of the music industry's most-followed YouTube channels welcomes a variety of sonic superstars for its inaugural incarnation that is sure to translate its supreme music curation into a head-banging voyage down the rabbit hole.
Who: Carl Craig, Kenny Larkin, Kevin Saunderson, Moodymann, Stacey Pullen
When: Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: Sugarfactory
The seductive hymns of Detroit are re-imagined in the warehouses of Amsterdam as some of techno's forefathers and pioneers unleash the magic of the underground and remind party-goers of the culture Motor City helped birth.
Who: Seth Troxler, Damian Lazarus, DJ Tennis, &ME, Jackmaster, Matthias Tanzmann
When: Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: Mediahaven
Fresh off yet another stellar summer season on the White Isle, the staple Ibiza rager continues its international extension by partnering again with Loveland for a marathon of house and techno sets from some of the underground's renegade masters.
Who: Mark Knight, Adrian Hour, Secondcity, Dale Howard, Format: B
When: Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: Panama
Curated by UK legend Mark Knight's Toolroom Records, house heads shall seek no other haven than the label's annual ADE showcase with a lineup so stacked it'll have you nonstop shuffling and shouting "kwelanga!" till sunrise.
Who: David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Marshmello, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Yellow Claw
When: Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: Amsterdam Arena
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, AMF will host a confluence of EDM's upper echelon for a massive arena rave straight from the pages of a main stage festival dream.
Who: Martin Solveig, The Magician, Jax Jones, Kungs, Danny Howard
When: Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: Escape Club
Debuting at Ibiza's legendary Pacha club three years ago, Martin Solveig's "house" party concept will infiltrate Amsterdam with a dynamic blend of colorful visuals and tastemaking house music acts, many of whom also feature during his Balearic summer tenure.
Who: Len Faki, Adam Beyer, Paul Kalkbrenner, Joris Voorn, Joseph Capriati, KiNK, Jeff Mills, Robert Hood, Danny Tenaglia, Nicole Moudaber, Sam Paganini
When: Wednesday, Oct. 18 - Sunday, Oct. 22
Where: Gashouder
Just like shock therapy, one look up at the shooting stars and lighting system in the Gashouder arena will leave you forever numb to anything less. Pair that with an insatiable billing of techno titans like Adam Beyer, Len Faki and Joris Voorn hosting their respective label nights and 3,500 of your closest international foot-shuffling friends.
Who: Jamie Jones, Nina Kravitz, Dubfire, Modeselektor, Jon Hopkins, Apollonia, Patrick Topping, Detlef, Lauren Lane, Matador, Patrice Baumel
When: Thursday, Oct. 19 - Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: Scheepsbouwloods
Known for their tantalizing art and production for globally revered dance events and festivals, DGTL welcomes back iconic party series like Paradise and Kompakt that are sure to teleport attendees back to the culture's warehouse origins.
Who: Martin Garrix, Julian Jordan, Florian Picasso, Matisse & Sadko, Justin Mylo & more
When: Friday, Oct. 20 - Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: RAI Amsterdam
ADE week, also known as "Hometown Glory" week for Martin Garrix, will see the dance prodigy reintroduce his two-day festival alongside frequent collaborators and friends like Julian Jordan, Florian Picasso and more, further cementing the main stage ruler as a bonafide brand.
Who: Chris Liebing, Cuartero, Loco Dice, Guti, Marcel Dettman, Pan-Pot, Rocardo Villalobos
When: Friday, Oct. 20 - Sunday, Oct. 22
Where: Warehouse Elementenstraat
Dark and dirty beats illuminate this underground labyrinth of scene stealers like Loco Dice, Chris Liebing and Ricardo Villalobos, with the 2017 edition even including a daytime extravaganza where rave royalty from Berlin, Paris, Detroit and beyond converge.
Who: Maya Jane Coles, Hot Since 82, Nic Fanciulli, Kerri Chandler, Butch, KiNK (live), Agoria
When: Friday, Oct. 20 - Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: De Overkant
After two sold-out editions, the brand's third time will certainly prove that every time is a charm. The location's industrial aesthetic creates an authentically raw background for specials guests KiNK and Henrik Scwarz to perform their once-in-a-lifetime live-to-live set (no back-to-backs here!).
