Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled its first wave of artists for 2026.
Electronic music’s foremost industry conference returns to the Dutch capital for its historic 30th anniversary edition this October 21-25, unfolding over five days and nights with performances from more than 3,000 artists at more than 1,000 events held in over 200 venues across the city.
Comprising just 8% of ADE’s final program, today’s first lineup phase is led by heavyweights and emerging players from across the scene, such as Avalon Emerson, Chlär, DJ Nobu, Folamour, Freddy K, Fumi, Funk Assault, Jyoty, Kyle Starkey, LAMMER, Marsolo, MPH, Novah, Octo Octa, Pegassi, Philippa Pacho, Prospa, Skin On Skin, Yanamaste, and many more.
Major event highlights so far include Sketpa’s return for a leveled-up Más Tiempo show at Warehouse Elementenstraat, David Guetta’s Monolith show at AMF, and a comeback showing for Amsterdam’s famous Gashouder venue, returning for eight ADE shows with Armin van Buuren & Benwal, I Hate Models & Nico Moreno, Job Jobse, Mochakk, Franky Rizardo, Sammy Virji, and Josh Baker.
MOJO will bring two five-hour sets from KI/KI as well as Klangkuenstler’s OUTWORLD All Night Long to the Ziggo Dome. AFAS Live hosts a 10-year celebration for Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS, an Unreal Germany takeover, and a 30 Years ADE show honoring Jean-Michel Jarre. Melkweg features the ADE Opening Concert from Kybba & Metropole Orkest, as well as shows from FACE 2 FACE, San Holo & DROLOE, nimino, Starjunk 95, and Dave Clarke, while Paradiso is slated to host Malugi, State OFFF, Lawrence Hart, Speedy J presents STOOR Live, and more.
Other promoters helming multi-venue takeovers across Amsterdam include Intercell, DGTL, Into The Woods, and Awakenings, among others. Check out ADE’s full first wave of programming here.
Over the last three decades, the week-long gathering has grown into the most important industry hub for global electronic music, combining live performances with panel discussions and networking events that aim to advance both the business and artistic sides of the scene. More “30 YEARS ADE” special events will be announced in the coming months.
For more information or to purchase ADE passes, visit amsterdam-dance-event.nl.
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