More than 1,500 artists are confirmed for the landmark ’26 edition, with ADE set to bring electronic music, art, technology, and culture together across Amsterdam from Oct. 21–25.
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has officially revealed the second wave of artists for its monumental 30 YEARS ADE anniversary edition, bringing the confirmed lineup to more than 1,500 artists and DJs. Among the latest additions are Âme, Angel D’lite, Bad Boombox, BASHKKA, Ben Klock, Boris Acket, CARISTA, Colin Benders, DJ Stingray 313, Eric Prydz, HAAi, Het Nationale Ballet, Hunee, Kittin & The Hacker, Maceo Plex, Max Cooper, Miss Monique, Narciss, Paul Kalkbrenner, Scooter, Todd Terry, and many more.
ADE 2026 continues to expand beyond just the clubs, combining electronic music with immersive art and cultural experiences. Boris Acket will present the monumental installation EINDER, while Het Nationale Ballet and ISH open ADE with Swan Lake Remixed for ADE. Dome Concerts returns to ARTIS Planetarium and adds Fabrique des Lumières with performances from Max Cooper, Colin Benders, and others, while the new ARTIS Aquarium joins the fest with an immersive 4DSOUND experience.
The Gashouder will host major performances from Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren b2b Benwal, Job Jobse, MOCHAKK CALLING, and more. Paul Kalkbrenner brings his live show to Theater Amsterdam with Loveland, while Scooter takes over Ziggo Dome for SCOOTER CRUSHES ADE. On the professional side, ADE Pro will feature conversations and sessions spanning electronic music’s history, AI, artist development, music technology, and the future of the industry.
ADE Pro Conference (major new artists & global music companies):
- Jean-Michel Jarre joins Lady Starlight for Music & Machines, while Marcel Dettmann and Luciano discuss more than three decades of electronic music. Tinie Tempah, Nastia, Thys (Noisia), Kikelomo, and Sofia Kourtesis are also among the speakers.
- 30 Years of ADE brings together Anna Knaup, Maria Jimenez, Richard Zijlma, Jan-Willem van de Ven, Gary Smith, and Mariana Sanchotene, moderated by Dave Clarke.
- Artists on AI: No-BS Roundtable features Boys Noize, BT, Dave Clarke, Mathame, and Portrait XO.
- Insider Knowledge Series includes SoundCloud on independent talent with Silva Bumpa, Google DeepMind on AI and music, Believe CEO Denis Ladegaillerie on local artist development, Troy Carter on artist management, and Warner Music on music and publishing.
- ADE Startups returns with eight music-tech startups selected for the Chorus founder program: nowon, Smash, Sonura, AIDAR, Groovian, Exibeat, EventSynth, and zig~zag.
ADE promoters major lineup drops:
- Awakenings brings eight shows to SugarFactory featuring Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, Benwal, DJ Gigola, DJ Heartstring, FUMI, Helena Lauwaert, JakoJako, Jeff Mills, Pegassi, Philippa Pacho, Prospa, and others.
- SPIELRAUM 55HRS at Club RAUM features BASHKKA, Dasha Rush, DVS1, Mary Lake, Kittin & The Hacker, Octo Octa, Pariah, and more.
- Audio Obscura presents more than 40 artists across multiple events, including Amelie Lens, Bad Boombox, LAMMER, Patrick Mason b2b SPFDJ, and WhoMadeWho, among others.
The full ADE program will ultimately feature more than 3,300 artists across 200+ venues throughout Amsterdam. With the first 45% of the artist lineup now announced, there is still plenty more to come ahead of the fest’s October 21–25 run.
eAmong the first 45% of artists and DJs are:
A for Alpha (GB), Afrojack (NL), Ajuma (NL), Allat (GB), Alycia Bezgo (BE), Âme (DE), Andy (NL), Angel D’lite (GB), Anz (GB), Apollonia (FR), Bad Boombox (BG), Ben Klock (DE), Benny Rodrigues (NL), Bibi Seck (BE), Blasha (GB), Boris Acket (NL), Boris Brechja (DE), CARISTA (NL), Christian AB (GB), Cincity (NL), CJ Bolland (GB), Club Angel (AU), Colin Benders (NL), Daisy Weweh (UA), Dasha Rush (RU), Dave Clarke (NL), David Vunk (NL), DJ Chuckie (SR), DJ Gigola (DE), DJ Snake (FR), DJ Stingray 313 (DE), DJ Sweet6teen (DE), Donato Dozzy (IT), Dusky (GB), DVS1 (US), Dyed Soundorom (FR), DYEN (NL), East End Dubs (GB), Eddy De Clercq (BE), Egyptian Lover (US), Eric Prydz (SE), Estrella (NL), Ezequiel Arias (AR), Fleur Shore (GB), HAAi (AU), Hervé (CI), Het Nationale Ballet (NL), Hot Since 82 (GB), Hunee (DE), I Hate Models (FR), ISH Dance Collective (NL), ISIS (NL), JakoJako (DE), Jenny Cara (CH), Justin Jay (US), Kamma & Masalo (NL), Kepler (GB), Kerri Chandler (US), Kittin & The Hacker (FR), Kitty Amor (GB), Kyra Khaldi (NL), L.P. Rhythm (GB), Laura Meester (NL), Lena Willikens (DE), livwutang (US), Lobster (FR), Lola Haro (BE), Lola Palmer (UA), Low Steppa (GB), Lucky Done Gone (NL), Luke Alessi (AU), Luke Dean (GB), Luke Slater (GB), Maceo Plex (US), mad miran (NL), Major League DJz (ZA), Manda Moor (FR), Marie K (NL), MARRØN (NL), Mary Lake (NL), Max Cooper (GB), Max Dean (GB), Metropole Orkest (NL), Midland (GB), Mike Williams (NL), Miss Monique (UA), Mr. Belt & Wezol (NL), Naomi (DE), Narciss (DE), Ogazón (ES), Olive Anguz (GB), Oliver Heldens (NL), PAN-POT (DE), Paquita Gordon (IT), PARAMIDA (DE), Partiboi69 (AU), Patrick Mason (DE), Patrick Topping (GB), Paul Kalkbrenner (DE), Paul Van Dyk (DE), Peach (GB), PHIA (NL), Prunk (NL), Quest (IT), Richard Akingbehin (GB), Rødhåd (DE), S!RENE (NL), Salome (GE), Sandrien (NL), Sasha (GB), Scooter (DE), Sedef Adasi (DE), Seth Troxler (US), Shinedoe (NL), Sidney Charles (DE), Silva Bumpa (GB), Stella Zekri (FR), Suze Ijó (NL), Sweely (FR), The Lady Machine (BR), Thelma (CH), tINI (DE), Tinie Tempah (GB), Todd Terry (US), Torus (NL), Tsepo (NL), Twiena (NL), VNTM (NL), and many more.
The full program so far can be found on the ADE website, with the complete program expected to be announced in the coming months. Individual tickets are available through ADE’s program, while the ADE Pro Pass is also available. Find more info and passes at https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl.