Amsterdam Dance Event is preparing for one of its biggest editions yet.
The global electronic music gathering returns from October 21 to 25, 2026, celebrating its 30th anniversary with more than 1,500 announced artists spread across Amsterdam. DJ Mag
The programme covers an enormous musical spectrum.
Eric Prydz, Amelie Lens, Afrojack, HAAi, Boris Brejcha, Kerri Chandler, DJ Stingray 314 and Donato Dozzy are among the artists announced, joining previously confirmed names including KI/KI, Mochakk, Sammy Virji, DJ Nobu, Folamour and The Martinez Brothers. DJ Mag
David Guetta will bring his Monolith show to ADE, while Armin van Buuren is scheduled to host an opening event. Jean-Michel Jarre has been selected as a guest of honour during the anniversary edition and will perform as part of the opening programme. DJ Mag
ADE has grown far beyond the traditional definition of a festival.
During the week, Amsterdam becomes an international meeting point for DJs, producers, labels, promoters, booking agencies, technology companies and music professionals while simultaneously hosting club nights, concerts and audiovisual experiences.
The 2026 programme also reinforces the connection between electronic music and other creative disciplines.
Dutch artist Boris Acket will present the large-scale installation EINDER during ADE. The project uses an 80-by-25-metre textile structure that continually changes form, accompanied by selected musical performances. DJ Mag
That crossover between music, technology, visual art and business explains much of ADE’s continuing influence.
Thirty years after its launch, Amsterdam Dance Event remains a place where the electronic music industry discusses its future during the day and tests that future on dancefloors across the city at night.
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