Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 30th anniversary edition, set to take over the Dutch capital from October 21 to 25, 2026.
The initial lineup features more than 250 acts performing across multiple venues. Among the names confirmed are:
- Avalon Emerson
- Octo Octa
- DJ Nobu
- KI/KI
- Folamour
- DJ EZ
- Freddy K
- Jyoty
- Prospa
- Ciara Cuvé
- Amelie Lens
- DJ BORING
- FJAAK
- Shanti Celeste
- Job Jobse
- Mochakk
- Sammy Virji
- Oppidan
- The Martinez Brothers
Skepta will return with his Más Tiempo show for an expanded takeover at Warehouse Elementenstraat. At the Gashouder, Armin van Buuren will host an opening party on October 21 alongside Benwal, and David Guetta will present his Monolith show.
ADE previously named French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre as its guest of honour for the milestone edition. Jarre is scheduled to perform an immersive live concert celebrating five decades of his album Oxygène.
Separately, Amsterdam venue Tilla Tec, which occupies the former De School space, has announced it will close permanently at the end of the year.
