More than 250 artists are confirmed for the first lineup announcement as ADE celebrates three decades of electronic music in Amsterdam this October.
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has officially kicked off the countdown to its milestone 30th anniversary with the unveiling of its first wave of artists for the 2026 edition, taking place October 21–25. As the world’s largest electronic music conference and festival, ADE is once again preparing to transform Amsterdam into the global epicenter of dance music, with more than 3,000 artists ultimately expected to perform at over 200 venues throughout the city. The initial announcement – which is only about 8% of the final roster – already features a diverse mix of international talent spanning house, techno, bass, trance, hard dance, and live electronic performances.
In addition to the massive artist reveal, several marquee events have already been announced for this year’s celebration. David Guetta will bring his acclaimed Monolith production to AMF, while Skepta returns with an expanded Más Tiempo showcase at Warehouse Elementenstraat. The iconic Gashouder also makes its long-awaited return to ADE, hosting events from Armin van Buuren & Benwal, I Hate Models & Nico Moreno, Job Jobse, Mochakk, Franky Rizardo, Sammy Virji, and Josh Baker.
Attendees can also look forward to KI/KI’s pair of five-hour sets, OUTWORLD featuring Klangkuenstler All Night Long at Ziggo Dome, the ADE Opening Concert with Kybba & Metropole Orkest, San Holo & Droeloe, Dave Clarke’s 30 Years of ADE celebration, and numerous showcases from Intercell, DGTL, Into the Woods, Paradiso, and other leading promoters.
Among the first artists announced are: Adam Beyer (SE), Adriatique (CH), Aldonna (AU ), Alex Wann (FR), Amelie Lens (BE), Amémé (WA), Armin van Buuren (NL), Avalon Emerson (US), Bashkka (TR ), BELLA (NL), Bella Claxton (AU), Benwal (NL), Chlär (CH), Chloé Caillet (FR), Ciara Cuvé (DE), CLOUDY (DE), Cynthia Spiering (NL), Daria Kolosova (UA), David Guetta (FR), Davyboi (DE), DJ AYA (CH), DJ BORING (AU), DJ EZ (GB), DJ Heartstring (DE), DJ Nobu (JP), Eris Drew (US), Fafi Abdel Nour (NL), Faster Horses (GB), Fenrick (FR), FJAAK (DE), Folamour (FR), Franky Rizardo (NL), Freddy K (DE ), Fumi (US), Funk Assault (DE ), Gabrielle Kwarteng (US), Gaskin (GB), Girlsdontsync (GB), Helena Hauff (DE), Helena Lauwaert (BE), I-RO (TR), Isabella (CO), Jane Fitz (GB), Jeff Mills (US), Job Jobse (NL), Joris Voorn (NL), Joseph Capriati (IT), Josh Baker (GB), Jyoty (NL), KI/KI (NL), Klangkuenstler (DE), Korolova (UA), KUKO (DE), Kyle Starkey (GB), Lammer (NL), Lisa Korver (NL), Lola Edo (NL), Malugi (DE), Marcel Dettmann (DE), Marlon Hoffstadt (DE), Marsolo (NL), MCR-T (DE), Milion (NL), Mochakk (BR), MPH (GB), Ned Bennett (AU), Nico Moreno (FR), Novah (BE), Octo Octa (US), Omar+ (GB), Oppidan (GB), Oscar Mulero (ES), ØTTA (PT), Paige Tomlinson (GB), Pegassi (BE), Philippa Pacho (SE), Philou Louzolo (NL), Planetary Assault Systems (GB), Prospa (GB), Rene Wise (GB), Ryan Elliot (US), Saidah (GB), Sammy Virji (GB), Scooter (DE), Shanti Celeste (CL), Shimza (ZA), Skepta (GB), Skin On Skin (AU), SPFDJ (SE), Sultan + Shepard (CA), SUPERGLOSS (DE), The Blessed Madonna (US), The Martinez Brothers (US), Tinlicker (NL), Tjade (NL), Vieze Asbak (NL), Yanamaste (GE), and many more.
With only the first portion of the lineup now revealed, ADE’s 30th anniversary is already shaping up to be one of its biggest editions yet. Additional artists, conference programming, special events, and venue announcements are slated to continue to roll out in the months leading up to October. Until then, find more info and tickets at amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en.