More Than 1,500 Artists Confirmed for ADE's 30th Anniversary Edition

With the 2026 edition of Amsterdam Dance Event [ADE] just over a month away, the world's largest festival and business gathering for electronic music has announced the second wave of artists participating in its 30th anniversary year.

Now at almost 50% complete, the latest additions to the juicy line-up of international selectors include Âme, Ben Klock, HAAi, Max Cooper, Maceo Plex, Miss Monique, Paul Kalkbrenner, Todd Terry and many more.

They are joining earlier announced turntable greats such as Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Chloé Caillet, Folamour, Jeff Mills, Joris Voorn, The Martinez Brothers and Tinlicker - to name just a few. Once complete, more than 3,300 artists are expected to play across 200+ venues spread out over the city from October 21st - 25th.

Celebrating three decades of ADE, the event continues to bridge club culture with cutting-edge art, and highlights from this year's edition include Boris Acket's monumental installation EINDER, the Het Nationale Ballet and ISH opening ADE with Swan Lake Remixed for ADE, Dome Concerts at ARTIS Planetarium and Fabrique des Lumières with shows by Max Cooper, Colin Benders and more, and the new ARTIS Aquarium with an immersive 4DSOUND experience.

The iconic Gashouder will host standout shows by Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren b2b Benwal, Job Jobse, MOCHAKK CALLING and more, while techno titan Paul Kalkbrenner will brings his signature live concert experience to Theater Amsterdam with Loveland, and iconic group Scooter set to take over Ziggo Dome with SCOOTER CRUSHES ADE.

Further huge line-up drops by ADE promoters include eight Awakenings shows at the SugarFactory featuring Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, Benwal, DJ Gigola, DJ Heartstring, FUMI, Helena Lauwaert, JakoJako, Jeff Mills, Pegassi, Philippa Pacho, Prospa, and others.

SPIELRAUM 55HRS at Club RAUM will bring BASHKKA, Dasha Rush, DVS1, Mary Lake, Kittin & The Hacker, Octo Octa, Pariah, and many more to ADE 2026, while Audio Obscura has revealed 40+ artists across multiple events, featuring Amelie Lens, Bad Boombox, LAMMER, Patrick Mason b2b SPFDJ , WhoMadeWho, and more.

Explore the full programme and get your tickets via amsterdam-dance-event.nl.