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ADE releases second wave of artists for 30 YEARS ADE

1 September 2026

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has announced the second wave of artists for its 2026 anniversary edition. More than 1,500 artists have now been confirmed for 30 YEARS ADE. New names include Âme, Ben Klock, CARISTA, Eric Prydz, HAAi, Hunee, Maceo Plex, Max Cooper, Miss Monique, Paul Kalkbrenner, Scooter and Todd Terry. In total, ADE expects more than 3,300 artists across over 200 locations in Amsterdam from 21 to 25 October.

30 years of ADE

This year’s anniversary program once again brings together electronic music, art, culture, and technology. Alongside the many club and festival programs, the 30th edition features a range of special productions and collaborations.

Artist Boris Acket presents the large-scale installation EINDER.
The National Ballet and ISH Dance Collective open ADE with Swan Lake Remixed for ADE.
Dome Concerts returns to the ARTIS-Planetarium, while ADE programs will be hosted at the ARTIS-Aquarium for the first time.
The iconic Gashouder will once again host a number of major shows, including performances by Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren b2b Benwal and Job Jobse.
Paul Kalkbrenner brings his live show to Theater Amsterdam.
Scooter takes over the Ziggo Dome with SCOOTER CRUSHES ADE.

New names for ADE 2026

With the second announcement, almost half of the full line-up has now been revealed. In addition to the names mentioned above, newly announced artists include:

Angel D’lite
Bad Boombox
BASHKKA
DJ Stingray 313
Kittin & The Hacker
Narciss
Patrick Mason
Seth Troxler
Shinedoe
Silva Bumpa
Tinie Tempah
tINI

Dutch artists are also strongly represented in the line-up. These include:

Afrojack
Benny Rodrigues
Boris Acket
CARISTA
Colin Benders
Dave Clarke
David Vunk
DYEN
mad miran
Major League DJz
MARRØN
Metropole Orkest
Oliver Heldens
Prunk
Sandrien
Suze Ijó
Torus
Tsepo
VNTM

View all announced artists on the ADE website.

About Amsterdam Dance Event

Amsterdam Dance Event has grown into the world’s largest festival and business platform for electronic music. Over five days and nights, ADE brings together thousands of artists, music professionals, and enthusiasts in Amsterdam for a program featuring festival performances, conferences, workshops, networking events, and cultural activities. During ADE Pro, Buma Cultuur is committed to promoting Dutch dance and electronic music both nationally and internationally.

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