ADE Unveils 250+ Artists for 30th Anniversary Edition

First Wave Brings Skepta, David Guetta, and Gashouder's Return

Amsterdam Dance Event has confirmed more than 250 artists for its 30th anniversary edition, taking place October 21 to 25, 2026. The first lineup release includes Avalon Emerson, DJ Nobu, Eris Drew, Folamour, Jyoty, Octo Octa, Scooter, Skepta, and Skin On Skin, among others.

Skepta will return in 2026 with an expanded Más Tiempo show at Warehouse Elementenstraat, while David Guetta brings his Monolith show to AMF. Gashouder is back at ADE in its pre-opening season as part of a broader new chapter for the venue. Eight shows have already been confirmed at Gashouder, including performances by Armin van Buuren and Benwal, I Hate Models and Nico Moreno, Job Jobse, Mochakk, Franky Rizardo, Sammy Virji, and Josh Baker.

Major Venues and Promoters Expand Programming

MOJO branches out in 2026 with two KI/KI 5 Hours shows and OUTWORLD: Klangkuenstler All Night Long at Ziggo Dome, alongside Jean Michel Jarre as the 30 YEARS ADE guest of honour, 10 Years of STMPD RCRDS, and Unreal Germany at AFAS Live. Melkweg has confirmed the ADE Opening Concert: Kybba & Metropole Orkest, plus FACE 2 FACE, San Holo & Droeloe, Nimino, Starjunk 95, and Dave Clarke Presents: 30 Years of ADE. Paradiso has revealed the first part of its program, including Malugi, State OFFF, Lawrence Hart, and Speedy J presents STOOR Live.

Intercell has revealed more than 65 artists across 13 events, bringing in names such as Lola Edo, Ines Isla, MCR-T, Cleopard2000, Olive Anguz, GiGi FM, I-RO, Philippa Pacho, SPFDJ, 999999999, Blanka, Freddy K, Phil Berg, and Yanamaste. DGTL continues with more than 45 artists across seven events, including Joris Voorn, Kevin de Vries, Miss Monique, NTO live, Ashibah, EMILIJA, Faster Horses, Novah, Øtta, STAFFY, JAMIIE, Meera, Philou Louzolo, Tinlicker, Benwal, DJ EZ, Lammer, MPH, and Olive Anguz. Into the Woods has revealed more than 25 artists including ANNĒ, Boss Priester, Clara Cuvé, Davyboi, Deer Jade, DJ BORING, ELIF, Essi, Freddi, future.666, Gaskin, KELLAR, Kyle Starkey, Lamsi, Marsolo, newtone, Obskür, ØTTA, Sam Alfred, and Young Marco.

30-Year Milestone and What's Next

The first announcement represents 8% of artists and DJs confirmed for ADE 2026, with the complete program set to be announced in the coming months. Individual tickets are now available through ADE's program, while the ADE Pro Pass is also available for those attending the conference and wider industry events. The 2026 edition marks 30 years since Amsterdam Dance Event began in 1996. More specials, initiatives, and events celebrating 30 YEARS ADE will be revealed throughout the coming months. The full ADE program is expected to grow to more than 3,000 artists across 200+ venues in Amsterdam.