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ADE reveals first 250+ artists for 30th anniversary edition

30 June 2026

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has announced the first 250+ artists for this years’ edition. Celebrating three decades of ADE, this festival highlights the lasting international impact of the Dutch dance scene. Featuring a mix of global headliners, leading Dutch acts, and emerging talent, ADE 2026 promises to once again be a landmark event for the global electronic music community.

30 years of ADE

Over the past three decades, ADE has grown into the world’s leading platform for electronic music. What began as an initiative to help establish a new genre on the global stage has evolved into a thriving international event that supports the electronic music industry worldwide. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, ADE will announce additional special events, projects, and exclusive programming in the months leading up to the festival.

First names announced: established icons and rising talent

More than 3,000 artists are expected to perform across 200+ venues throughout Amsterdam from Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 October.

MOJO presents an extensive program featuring two KI/KI 5 Hours shows, OUTWORLD – Klangkuenstler All Night Long at Ziggo Dome, 30 Years of ADE with guest of honor Jean-Michel Jarre, 10 Years of STMPD RCRDS, and Unreal Germany at AFAS Live.
Melkweg has confirmed the ADE Opening Concert: Kybba & Metropole Orchestra, FACE 2 FACE, San Holo & DROELOE, Nimino, Starjunk 95, and Dave Clarke Presents: 30 Years of ADE.
Paradiso has announced performances by Malugi, State OFFF, Lawrence Hart, and Speedy J presents STOOR Live, among others.
Intercell reveals more than 65 artists across 13 events, including Eris Drew, Octo Octa, DJ Nobu, GiGi FM, Skin on Skin, SPFDJ, and Freddy K.
DGTL has announced over 45 artists across 7 events, featuring Folamour, Joris Voorn, Kevin de Vries, Miss Monique, NTO (live), Tinlicker, Benwal, and DJ EZ.
Into the Woods adds 25 artists to itprogram,e, including Clara Cuvé, DJ BORING, ELIF, Jyoty, Young Marco, and Sam Alfred.

The full list of announced artists can be found on the Amsterdam Dance Event website.

About Amsterdam Dance Event

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

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