Amsterdam Dance Event · Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October 2026
By the time ADE reaches the weekend, Amsterdam feels different from the first couple of days.
The meetings have not completely disappeared, but the balance starts to shift. There are more daytime sets, longer nights, people catching up between events and groups trying to decide what to do with the few open spaces still left in the schedule.
De Pijp has its own part to play in that weekend. The official ADE programme includes events in and around the neighbourhood from Friday through Sunday, while the area itself gives you plenty of room to stop for food before moving on.
At Miri Mary during ADE
ADE Pro pass holders and artists can enjoy a beer, glass of wine or soft drink on the house. Show your pass when you arrive.
Friday 23 October: Start the Weekend in De Pijp
Friday already has ADE activity running through the neighbourhood during the day.
The official programme lists The Workout Lab x ADE at The Workout Lab De Pijp on Albert Cuypstraat from 07:00 to 13:00.
Later, Spad presents 6h Vinyl Marathon x Ilario runs from 12:00 to 18:00 at Ilario on Eerste Sweelinckstraat, with a six-hour vinyl set moving through house, minimal and techno.
Check the official ADE event page for the latest Friday details before heading over.
If your Friday has already been busy by lunchtime, this is also where it helps not to plan every hour back-to-back.
Miri Mary’s daytime service runs on Friday, so brunch can be one way to create a proper break before the afternoon and evening fill up again.
Saturday 24 October: ADE Moves Into Full Weekend Mode
Saturday gives you several different ways to spend the day without immediately heading into another late-night programme.
The Workout Lab’s ADE programme continues in De Pijp from 08:00 to 13:00.
Later in the day, Dancehall Brunch by Bokoesam & DJ Steesko takes over Ceintuur Theater on Ceintuurbaan from 16:00 to 22:00, bringing dancehall, reggae and soca into the ADE weekend programme.
The official listing is available on the ADE website.
That range of timings is a good reminder that ADE is not only about events starting after midnight. Some weekend plans begin in the morning or afternoon and roll straight into the evening.
Think about food in the same way: fit it around the plans you already have rather than leaving it until everyone is hungry and trying to make a decision at once.
Sunday 25 October: The Final Day
Sunday does not necessarily mean ADE has slowed down.
The Workout Lab’s five-day ADE programme continues from 08:00 to 13:00, while Ceintuur Theater hosts Samba Sunday with Kurashi & Samba Roots from 12:00, with DJs during the day followed by a live performance.
You can check the official Samba Sunday listing for the latest programme information.
For people who have been going since Wednesday, Sunday can also be the day when sitting down for a proper meal starts to sound better than adding another stop to the schedule.
Where Brunch Fits Into ADE Weekend
Miri Mary serves brunch from Friday to Sunday, 10:30 to 15:00, with last food orders at 14:45.
That makes daytime dining an option if your main ADE plans are later in the afternoon or evening.
It can also work for groups that were out late the previous night and would rather meet over food than try to organise another coffee meeting.
For current brunch information, see the Miri Mary brunch page.
And If Your Plans Are Mostly at Night
Dinner at Miri Mary runs every evening from 17:30 to 22:00, with last food orders at 21:45.
If your main event is later, an earlier dinner gives you somewhere to meet the group before everyone heads in different directions again.
The menu is designed around sharing, with current dishes including Miri’s Spiced Chicken, Gunpowder Okra Fries, Kerala-style prawns, Saag Paneer, Butter Chicken and Smoked Black Lentils.
See the current dinner details before visiting.
Do Not Try to Turn De Pijp Into Another Checklist
One of the useful things about spending part of ADE in De Pijp is that the neighbourhood does not need to become another tightly planned festival route.
You can have one event in the diary, leave some room for food and decide what happens next afterwards.
That matters more as the weekend goes on. Five days of moving between venues, meetings and late nights can make even a simple decision feel unnecessarily complicated.
If you want a broader overview of how De Pijp works as a neighbourhood for eating, see our De Pijp dining guide.
If You Are Coming With an ADE Team
Teams tend to become less predictable as ADE progresses.
Someone has a meeting running late, another person has tickets somewhere else and someone new joins the group that afternoon.
If you are meeting for dinner, having one table arranged in advance gives everyone a fixed point in the evening.
For dinner groups of six or more, Miri Mary serves the Chef’s Heritage Menu, a three-course family-style menu built around regional Indian flavours.
For larger groups or special requests, contact the team rather than making several separate reservations.
A Weekend Guide, Not an ADE Venue List
Miri Mary is not an official ADE venue.
The restaurant is simply part of De Pijp, where a number of ADE activities are happening during the weekend.
The idea is not to add another event to your schedule. It is to give you somewhere to have brunch, sit down for dinner or catch up with people between the events you already want to attend.
For the wider festival picture, our main Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 guide covers how to fit food, meetings and a proper break into the full five days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there ADE events in De Pijp during the weekend?
Yes. The official 2026 programme includes events in De Pijp from Friday through Sunday, including activities at The Workout Lab, Ilario and Ceintuur Theater. Always check the official ADE programme before travelling because event details can change.
Can I have brunch at Miri Mary during ADE weekend?
Yes. Miri Mary serves brunch from Friday to Sunday from 10:30 to 15:00, with last food orders at 14:45. Check the current brunch page before visiting.
Is there an ADE offer at Miri Mary?
Yes. During ADE, ADE Pro pass holders and artists can enjoy a beer, glass of wine or soft drink on the house. Show your pass when you arrive.
About this guide
This guide was prepared by the Miri Mary team using the official Amsterdam Dance Event programme available for 23–25 October 2026. Event schedules, venues and access details may change, so always confirm the latest information directly with ADE or the event organiser before travelling.
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