Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has officially revealed the second wave of its 2026 lineup with more than 1,500 artists to celebrate the 30 YEARS ADE anniversary edition. Running October 21–25, ADE remains the largest club-based festival and conference for electronic music anywhere in the world, and this year’s milestone lineup include 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.
the first wave of announced artists
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 says the full program will eventually stretch to more than 3,300 artists across 200-plus venues in Amsterdam, with additional names to be announced in the coming months. Tickets available now here
