Amsterdam Dance Event celebrates its 30th anniversary from 21–25 October 2026, and this year’s programme is already enormous.

More than 1,500 artists and DJs have now been confirmed — and organisers say that represents less than half of the eventual programme.

Who is playing ADE 2026?

The announced artists include Eric Prydz, Amelie Lens, DJ Snake, Afrojack, Ben Klock, Adam Beyer, Adriatique, Âme, DJ Stingray 313, HAAi, Kerri Chandler, Paul Kalkbrenner, Scooter, Todd Terry, DVS1 and I Hate Models.

Jean-Michel Jarre will also play a special opening concert at AFAS Live as ADE celebrates 30 years, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Oxygène.

David Guetta brings his Monolith show to the Johan Cruijff ArenA during the festival.

ADE isn’t a normal festival

That is what makes Amsterdam Dance Event difficult to compare with anything else.

ADE isn’t contained inside a single field.

Instead, Amsterdam effectively becomes the festival.

Club nights, concerts, label showcases, warehouse events, audiovisual installations and industry conferences happen simultaneously across hundreds of locations.

Organisers expect the final 2026 programme to exceed 3,300 artists across more than 200 venues.

When is Amsterdam Dance Event 2026?

ADE takes place from Wednesday 21 October through Sunday 25 October 2026 across Amsterdam.