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ADE turns 30: the queer guide to Amsterdam Dance Event 2026

ADE turns 30 from 21 to 25 October. Here is how to plan the week around Amsterdam's LGBTQ+ nightlife community.

9 Oct 2026

Schools lean into Purple Friday as acceptance slips

Het Parool reports Amsterdam schools are taking Purple Friday more seriously as acceptance of gay people declines.

9 Oct 2026

Pills over pints in the city's nightlife

More young adults in Amsterdam's nightlife are choosing drugs over alcohol, and gambling is on the rise, NL Times reports.

1 Oct 2026

What a global friendliness ranking means for the dance floor

A new top-11 list of the most LGBTQ friendly countries is a reminder that safe nightlife is built by communities, not just laws.

25 Sept 2026

Dinner, cocktails and dancing under one roof

A new Amsterdam venue folds restaurant, cocktail bar and club into one address. Here is what that means for a night out.

20 Sept 2026

Amsterdam lands in Time Out’s top 10 nightlife cities for 2026

Time Out ranked Amsterdam among the world’s 20 best cities for nightlife — and on Vibra, the city’s best parties are always published and…

16 Sept 2026