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ADE 2026 Adds Eric Prydz, Afrojack, DJ Snake to 30th Anniversary

Published Sep 1, 2026 By Matt White
ADE 2026 Adds Eric Prydz, Afrojack, DJ Snake to 30th Anniversary

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Amsterdam Dance Event has announced a new wave of artists for its 30th anniversary edition, bringing the total to more than 1,500 confirmed acts. The October 21-25 event will feature Eric Prydz, Afrojack, DJ Snake, Boris Brejcha, and an extensive roster spanning house, techno, trance, and progressive across venues throughout Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Dance Event has confirmed another wave of artists for its 30th anniversary edition, bringing the total count to more than 1,500 artists and DJs scheduled across Amsterdam from October 21 to 25. The latest additions include Eric Prydz, Afrojack, DJ Snake, Boris Brejcha, Miss Monique, Oliver Heldens, Paul van Dyk, I Hate Models, Maceo Plex, and Hot Since 82, spanning house, techno, trance, and progressive.

Veteran Artists Join Progressive and House Lineups

The announcement brings together several artists with decades of history in electronic music. Todd Terry, Scooter, Kittin & The Hacker, Egyptian Lover, CJ Bolland, Dave Clarke, and Kerri Chandler are all confirmed. The roster also includes Paul Kalkbrenner, Sasha, Patrick Topping, Pan-Pot, Mike Williams, Mr. Belt & Wezol, Major League DJz, and Low Steppa. House-focused programming extends to names including Âme, Seth Troxler, Apollonia, East End Dubs, Prunk, Manda Moor, and Sidney Charles.

Techno Dominates Latest Artist Additions

A substantial portion of the new announcement comes from techno, with Ben Klock, DVS1, Rødhåd, Luke Slater, DYEN, DJ Stingray 313, Patrick Mason, MARRØN, Donato Dozzy, The Lady Machine, and Dasha Rush among those confirmed. I Hate Models, JakoJako, Salome, Sedef Adasi, Colin Benders, DJ Gigola, Bad Boombox, Narciss, and Partiboi69 are also included, bringing together established techno artists with names that have become increasingly present across clubs and festivals in recent years. The schedule also features HAAi, Hunee, CARISTA, Silva Bumpa, Luke Dean, Sweely, and L.P. Rhythm, covering a wide section of contemporary electronic music without being tied to a single style.

Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 will take place from October 21 to 25, marking 30 years since the event began. Alongside the festival events, ADE will continue its conference and networking activities as part of the wider anniversary schedule, with more announcements expected before October.

Matt White

Matt White

EDM Source Editor

Reporting on the latest in the electronic dance music community with verified accuracy.

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