The global epicenter of electronic music is getting ready to erupt once more. Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s leading electronic music festival and conference, has officially announced the first wave of over 250 artists set to perform at its 2025 edition — and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most ambitious lineups in its history.
Scheduled to take place from October 22–26, 2025, ADE will once again transform the Dutch capital into a sprawling playground for music lovers, professionals, and creatives from across the globe. Among the first names revealed are superstar acts like Black Coffee, Hardwell, Skepta, James Hype, Oliver Heldens, Dave Clarke, and Helena Hauff, alongside beloved underground selectors such as Eris Drew, KI/KI, Klangkuenstler, DVS1, Narciss, and Octo Octa.
The 2025 edition will host over 100 events already confirmed, promising a five-day experience that combines iconic performances, special showcases, and unique collaborations. Some early highlights include:
Skepta’s Mas Tiempo showcase at Shelter — blending grime and house.
Black Coffee and Klangkuenstler solo shows at the massive Ziggo Dome.
Melkweg’s ADE Opening Concert featuring South African star DBN Gogo.
Job Jobse’s extended 4-hour set at Hemkade.
20 Years of Dave Clarke Presents, a celebration of techno legacy.
This is just the beginning. ADE ultimately expects to feature 3,000+ artists across 200+ venues — from historic clubs and industrial spaces to churches, theaters, and pop-ups, covering every corner of the city.
The full lineup of the first wave also includes global and rising talent like:
From techno to house, drum & bass to electro, grime to experimental, ADE continues to blur genre lines while spotlighting both global superstars and next-generation talent. The announcement also marks the start of ADE Pro programming, with industry leaders, artists, and innovators coming together to shape the future of electronic music.
Armin van Buuren, Ben Böhmer, Boys Noize, Clara Cuvé, Confidence Man, Enzo Siragusa, John Summit, Marcel Dettmann, Mau P, Sara Landry, SPFDJ, Planetary Assault Systems, MEUTE, The Shapeshifters, La La, DJ Fuckoff, and many more.
Organized by the non-profit Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, ADE is more than just a music festival — it’s a cultural movement devoted to innovation, community, and the growth of electronic music around the world.
Stay tuned for the complete ADE 2025 program to be revealed in the coming months.
👉 For tickets and updates, visit: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
