Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, has officially completed the lineup for its 2025 edition, promising its biggest and most diverse program to date. Taking place from October 22 to 26, 2025, the event will feature more than 3,300 artists performing at over 1,200 events across nearly 250 venues throughout Amsterdam. With its extensive Festival, Arts & Culture, and Friends programs, ADE continues to solidify its position as the global capital of electronic music, uniting artists, fans, and industry professionals from around the world.
The final wave of artists announced includes an impressive range of international and local talent, showcasing the genre’s incredible diversity and creative energy. Among the confirmed names are Actress, Adam Beyer, AfroSalto (Afrojack x Gregor Salto), Amelie Lens, ANNA, ANOTR, Charlotte de Witte, DBN Gogo, GiGi FM, Honey Dijon, Jyoty, KI/KI, Major League DJz, Nicole Moudaber, Pan-Pot, Partiboi69, Paul Elstak, Pongo, Skee Mask, Skepta, TxC, and Vintage Culture, along with hundreds more from across the globe. The full lineup is available on the official ADE website at www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl.
In addition to its record-breaking lineup, ADE 2025 will introduce several groundbreaking showcases and new performance spaces across the city. For the first time, the historic De Nieuwe Kerk will host electronic music performances, with Honey Dijon and ZO! Gospel Choir opening a new chapter in the venue’s storied history. Meanwhile, the ARTIS Planetarium will transform into an immersive full-dome experience, presenting a series of electronic concerts and screenings under the stars. At Fabrique des Lumières, visitors can expect an innovative audiovisual experience with Stewww, merging cutting-edge music and digital art. To officially launch the week, six simultaneous ADE Opening Specials will take place on Wednesday, October 22, at iconic venues including Felix Meritis, ARTIS Planetarium, Door Open Space, Zuiderkerk, Van Gogh Museum, and Melkweg.
This year’s program reflects ADE’s ongoing commitment to pushing creative boundaries while celebrating the full spectrum of electronic music culture. From techno titans and house legends to experimental artists and rising talents, the lineup highlights the genre’s global reach and ever-evolving nature. Artists such as Floorplan, Ilario Alicante, Jan Blomqvist, Luke Dean, Luuk van Dijk, Maara, MARRØN, Mike Williams, Naomi, Orpheu The Wizard, Paco Osuna, Paula Tape, Peach, Pete Tong, Richie Hawtin, Saoirse, and Sven Väth round out an edition that bridges generations, sounds, and continents.
With a record number of artists, venues, and events, Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 is poised to deliver an unforgettable week of music, innovation, and cultural exchange. As the city comes alive with beats, lights, and creativity, ADE reaffirms its role as the beating heart of global electronic music culture—where artistry, technology, and community converge in the most electrifying way.
