The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is gearing up for a milestone moment in 2026. The world-renowned electronic music festival and industry platform will celebrate its 30th anniversary from October 21–25 in Amsterdam, and the celebrations will begin with a very special guest, electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre.

To mark the occasion, Jarre has been invited as guest of honour, headlining the festival’s opening night while also taking part in the conference program during the week.

On October 21, Jarre will perform a special live show at AFAS Live, bringing his signature mix of electronic sound, immersive visuals, and large-scale stage design to one of the city’s major venues. The concert is presented by MOJO Concerts and Insomniac. The performance also coincides with another major milestone which is the 50th anniversary of Jarre’s groundbreaking album Oxygène. Released in 1976, the record remains one of the most influential electronic albums ever made and helped define the genre’s early sound.

Jarre’s presence at ADE goes beyond the opening concert as he will also appear at ADE Pro, the festival’s industry conference, for an exclusive keynote interview reflecting on five decades of innovation in electronic music. With his long-standing focus on combining technology, visuals, and sound, Jarre’s perspective connects the early experimental days of electronic music with the modern global scene celebrated at ADE.

More announcements for ADE’s 30th anniversary edition are expected soon, but with Jarre already confirmed, the 2026 festival is shaping up to be a memorable one. 

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