Amsterdam Dance Event Adds 1,500 Artists for 30th Anniversary

Amsterdam Dance Event has unveiled the second wave of its 2026 lineup, bringing the total number of confirmed artists to more than 1,500 ahead of the festival's 30th anniversary. The event runs October 21 to 25 across Amsterdam, and with only around 45 percent of the programme announced, the final roster is expected to include more than 3,300 artists across over 200 venues.

Second Wave Highlights

The latest additions span the breadth of electronic music: Âme, Angel D'lite, Bad Boombox, BASHKKA, Ben Klock, CARISTA, Colin Benders, DJ Stingray 313, Eric Prydz, HAAi, Hunee, Kittin and The Hacker, Maceo Plex, Max Cooper, Miss Monique, Narciss, Paul Kalkbrenner, Scooter, and Todd Terry.

The Gashouder will host Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren b2b Benwal, Job Jobse, and MOCHAKK CALLING. Paul Kalkbrenner brings his live concert to Theater Amsterdam with Loveland, while Scooter takes over Ziggo Dome. Awakenings has announced eight shows at the SugarFactory featuring Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, Benwal, DJ Gigola, DJ Heartstring, FUMI, JakoJako, Jeff Mills, and Prospa.

Expanded Venues and Immersive Experiences

SPIELRAUM 55HRS will occupy Club RAUM with BASHKKA, Dasha Rush, DVS1, Kittin and The Hacker, Octo Octa, and Pariah. Audio Obscura has confirmed more than 40 artists across multiple events, including Amelie Lens, Bad Boombox, Patrick Mason b2b SPFDJ, and WhoMadeWho.

New additions to the venue roster include Fabrique des Lumières, hosting Max Cooper and Colin Benders, and the ARTIS Aquarium with a 4DSOUND immersive experience. Het Nationale Ballet and ISH will open the event with Swan Lake Remixed, and Dome Concerts return to the ARTIS Planetarium.

ADE Pro Tackles AI and Industry Evolution

The industry conference runs in parallel with the music programme. Jean-Michel Jarre and Lady Starlight will appear together for Music and Machines, while Marcel Dettmann and Luciano will reflect on more than three decades shaping electronic music.

Artificial intelligence takes center stage this year with the Artists on AI No-BS Roundtable featuring Boys Noize, BT, Dave Clarke, Mathame, and Portrait XO. SoundCloud, Google DeepMind, Believe, Warner Music, and manager Troy Carter are part of the programme. ADE Startups returns with eight music-tech companies selected for the Chorus founder programme.

ADE 2026 marks 30 years since the event launched in 1996. More artists, events, and anniversary projects will be announced in the coming months. ADE Pro Passes are available now.