Verknipt takes over one of Amsterdam’s most iconic venues this October with hard techno heavy weights 6EJOU b2b SNTS, KARAH b2b KLOFAMA, KRUELTY b2b VIEZE ASBAK, FUMI b2b SERAFINA, NOVAH, Onlynumbers and more.
AMSTERDAM (20 May, 2025) – This October, Verknipt returns to Amsterdam Dance Event with two of the most anticipated showcases of the week: The Big Opening on Wednesday 22 October and The Big Closing on Saturday 26 October, both taking place at AFAS Live. Following one of the most outstanding, sold-out shows at the venue earlier this year, Verknipt is set to make history once again with its signature high-energy hard techno events at one of Amsterdam’s most iconic stages.
Last year’s ADE editions at Taets Zaandam & AFAS Live drew over 8,000 fans and established Verknipt as a cornerstone of ADE’s harder styles programming. This year, the move to AFAS Live marks a bold new chapter – bringing even bigger production, a stacked lineup of international heavyweights, and Verknipt’s unrivaled intensity to the heart of Amsterdam.
The Big Opening – Wednesday 22 October
Verknipt kicks off ADE with a full-force opening night, transforming AFAS Live into a dark, pulsating arena of sound. On the lineup: 6EJOU b2b SNTS, DANIQUE b2b TANJA MIJU, INTRUDE b2b XRTN, Jowi b2b SLVL, KARAH b2b KLOFAMA, KRUELTY b2b VIEZE ASBAK, LS41 b2b Jayron, NZGÛL b2b RUDAKI, TOXIC MACHINERY b2b SANTØS. It’s the perfect start to the week for hard techno lovers who want to dive in headfirst.
The Big Closing – Saturday 26 October
On Saturday, Verknipt returns for The Big Closing, wrapping up ADE with a bang. Featuring A.N.I., BØĘRY b3b Jo3y3t b3b SANTØS, Cara Elizabeth b2b SZG, Johannes Schuster b2b Palø, NOVAH, Onlynumbers, SERAFINA b2b FUMI, EUBERREST, Zwilling b2b WILDERÍCH it’s a stacked night of raw energy and unrelenting BPMs – the only fitting way to close out the week.
Known for its uncompromising sound and dedication to the harder styles, Verknipt has become a global reference point for hard techno fans – and their ADE editions are nothing short of legendary. After the success of their AFAS Live debut earlier this year, expectations are sky-high for these two unmissable nights in October.
Tickets are on sale now via verknipt.org
Event Details
Event: VERKNIPT ADE THE BIG OPENING
Date 22 October, 2025
Times: 22:00 – 08:00
Location: AFAS Live – Johan Cruijff Boulevard 590, 1101 DS, Amsterdam
Ticket Information via this link
VERKNIPT ADE THE BIG OPENING
Lineup (A-Z)
6EJOU b2b SNTS
DANIQUE b2b TANJA MIJU
INTRUDE b2b XRTN
Jowi b2b SLVL
KARAH b2b KLOFAMA
KRUELTY b2b VIEZE ASBAK
LS41 b2b Jayron
NZGÛL b2b RUDAKI
TOXIC MACHINERY b2b SANTØS
Event Details
Event: VERKNIPT ADE THE BIG CLOSING
Date 26 October, 2025
Times: 12:00 – 00:00
Location: AFAS Live – Johan Cruijff Boulevard 590, 1101 DS, Amsterdam
Ticket Information via this link
VERKNIPT ADE THE BIG CLOSING
Lineup (A-Z)
A.N.I.
BØĘRY b3b Jo3y3t b3b SANTØS
Cara Elizabeth b2b SZG
Johannes Schuster b2b Palø
NOVAH
Onlynumbers
SERAFINA b2b FUMI
EUBERREST
Zwilling b2b WILDERÍCH
About Verknipt
Founded in 2012 in the Netherlands, Verknipt has evolved from a bold underground movement into one of the leading forces in the global hard dance scene. By embracing a new sound and employing an exceptional social media strategy, Verknipt swiftly ascended to the forefront of one of the industry’s fastest-growing genres. Over the years, Verknipt expanded rapidly, hosting more than 20 events annually across 11 countries, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors, and building a worldwide community centered around the harder styles of dance music.
A major turning point came in 2020, when Verknipt recognized the growing momentum within hard techno and sharpened its focus to meet the rising global demand for harder sounds By 2024, Verknipt made history by hosting the largest hard techno rave ever, selling out Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA with 40,000 visitors. This milestone paved the way for Verknipt ArenA’s return in 2025, featuring the world’s largest 360-degree stage: an immersive experience redefining large-scale dance events.
With a full calendar ahead, including multiple editions of its flagship Verknipt Festival, signature All Night Long events, and the second edition of Verknipt Croatia | Holiday Festival, Verknipt continues to set new standards in the global hard dance scene.
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