Amsterdam, the city of techno – welcome to the city of Holland. If you are an electronic music fan and you are planning your travel for November you should know that this festival is exactly for you. In this article, we’ll show you the best techno events happening in Amsterdam throughout the month. This is your chance to feel the rhythm of the night and the excitement of the crowd: get ready!
1. Awakenings Festival
Jubilee of the month is the impressive Awakenings Festival. This techno event takes place on 6 November with performances by some of the most popular artists in the scene 7 November. The first time held in the spectacular Gashouder space, the festival has several platforms, each with its respective ambiance. Do not let yourself get a unique opportunity to dance to the music of international DJ stars to the accompaniment of theur fans.
2. Amsterdam Dance Event
In second place is the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) – an electronic music related business to business and business to consumer event. ADE is scheduled for five days from November, the 13th to the 17th and encompasses conferences, workshops, and parties at different venues in the city. From networking to gaining insights on the industry or simply dancing the night away ADE has something for everyone.
3. DGTL Festival
On 20 and 21 November the DGTL Festival will be held in the spectacular location of the NDSM Docklands. This is a unique, long lasting and a progressive festival which encompasses modern electronic music indutry and concern for the environment. By signing up artists who can be both recognized artists and upcoming talents, DGTL assures unique show while remaining committed to creativity and sustainability.
4. Shelter
For a more enclosed techno feel with a very different vibe from the rest of the clubs, Shelter comes in. Situated in the basement of the A’DAM Tower and opened only five months ago, this club has an impressively professional sound system that will keep the most demanding music freaks busy. Having a great selection of artists, Shelter provides the audience with an opportunity to get as low as possible in the sphere of techno.
5. De School
Vosstanie turned from a technical school to a very popular Techno Nightclub – De School is also one of the must-visiting places for techno fans. One of the few venues that can boasted amazing sound and light system, De School has taken clubbing to another level. Always open until the dawn, De School offers diverse program of DJs, live performers, and art installations providing night full of music and art.
6. Warehouse Elementenstraat
Located in the back of an industrial zone in Amsterdam, Elementenstraat is an unpolished warehouse that is now considered an epitome of the city’s underground. This is a rather plain warehoused-based club that aims at promoting domestic artists together with superstars. Get ready for an amazing industrial techno tour and meet a nice and devoted audience.
Please note that the events and clubs listed below are dynamic since new ones are being established in Amsterdam all the time. Further, be sure to look up for other parties and events when in the area, either from the local calendar, or social media.
In Summary
November in Amsterdam is filled with lots of techno events regardless of the preference one has. Whether it’s a big festival or a small nightclub, the city doesn’t leave you wanting. Here are some of the magnificent venues you can visit; As planning is very important therefore take your time and visit these astonishing venues. Experience a fixed tour, following the pace set by techno beats, in Amsterdam!
