The first look at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026 has arrived, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the biggest editions in the festival’s history.
As ADE celebrates its 30th anniversary, organizers have unveiled the first wave of artists set to perform during this year’s event, which takes over Amsterdam from October 21–25, 2026. Even though this announcement represents only a small portion of the final lineup, the names already confirmed hint at another unforgettable week for electronic music fans from around the world.
Leading the announcement are artists including Avalon Emerson, Benwal, Chlär, DJ Nobu, Eris Drew, Folamour, Freddy K, Fumi, Funk Assault, Jyoty, Kyle Starkey, Lammer, Marsolo, Novah, Octo Octa, Paige Tomlinson, Pegassi, Philippa Pacho, Prospa, Scooter, Skepta, Skin On Skin, Tjade, and Yanamaste. They’re joined by some of dance music’s biggest names, including Adam Beyer, Adriatique, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Jeff Mills, Joseph Capriati, KI/KI, Joris Voorn, Mochakk, Sammy Virji, Sultan + Shepard, The Blessed Madonna, The Martinez Brothers, and Tinlicker.
Several major announcements had already built excitement for this year’s edition. Skepta is returning with an even bigger Más Tiempo show at Warehouse Elementenstraat, while David Guetta will bring his spectacular Monolith production to AMF. Another welcome return is the iconic Gashouder, which is back on the ADE schedule during its pre-opening season after an extended absence. The legendary venue has already confirmed eight shows featuring artists including Armin van Buuren & Benwal, I Hate Models & Nico Moreno, Job Jobse, Mochakk, Franky Rizardo, Sammy Virji, and Josh Baker.
Beyond the headline events, promoters across Amsterdam have started revealing what they’ll be bringing to ADE week.
Intercell has announced more than 65 artists across 13 events, with names like Eris Drew, Octo Octa, Fumi, DJ Nobu, Skin On Skin, SPFDJ, Freddy K, Philippa Pacho, and Yanamaste leading the charge. DGTL returns with over 45 artists across seven events, including Folamour, Joris Voorn, Kevin de Vries, Miss Monique, NTO (live), Tinlicker, Novah, and DJ EZ. Meanwhile, Into the Woods continues its reputation for eclectic programming with artists such as Clara Cuvé, DJ BORING, ELIF, Jyoty, Kyle Starkey, Marsolo, and Young Marco.
This year’s anniversary edition also extends far beyond club nights. MOJO is expanding its ADE program with two marathon KI/KI 5 Hours shows and OUTWORLD – Klangkuenstler All Night Long at Ziggo Dome, while fans can also look forward to 10 Years of STMPD RCRDS, Unreal Germany at AFAS Live, and a special appearance from 30 YEARS ADE Guest of Honour Jean-Michel Jarre.
Amsterdam’s renowned venues are also preparing a packed week of programming. Melkweg will host the ADE Opening Concert featuring Kybba & Metropole Orkest, alongside performances from FACE 2 FACE, San Holo & DROELOE, Nimino, Starjunk 95, and Dave Clarke Presents: 30 Years of ADE. Over at Paradiso, the first announcements include Malugi, State OFFF, Lawrence Hart, and Speedy J presents STOOR Live, with many more artists still to come.
And this is only the beginning.
The artists announced so far represent roughly 8% of the final lineup, with organizers expecting more than 3,000 artists to perform across 200+ venues throughout Amsterdam during the five-day festival and conference.
Thirty years after its launch, ADE continues to evolve while remaining the world’s leading gathering for electronic music. If this first wave is any indication, the anniversary edition is set to deliver one of the most exciting weeks the event has ever seen, with plenty more lineup announcements still on the horizon.
