Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is building momentum for its 30th anniversary edition, with the festival announcing another wave of artists and events for its 2026 program. More than 1,500 artists have now been confirmed, with the final edition expected to bring over 3,300 performers to more than 200 venues across Amsterdam from October 21–25.

The latest lineup additions include major names such as Âme, Ben Klock, Eric Prydz, Hunee, Maceo Plex, Max Cooper, Miss Monique, Paul Kalkbrenner, Todd Terry, Scooter, CARISTA, HAAi, DJ Stingray 313 and Kittin & The Hacker, alongside numerous emerging artists.

This year’s ADE goes beyond traditional club events, continuing its focus on the intersection of electronic music, art and technology. Boris Acket will present his large-scale installation EINDER, while Het Nationale Ballet and ISH will open the festival with Swan Lake Remixed for ADE. Immersive audiovisual performances will also return to ARTIS Planetarium, with Fabrique des Lumières joining the program for shows from artists including Max Cooper and Colin Benders. The ARTIS Aquarium will also host a new 4DSOUND experience.

 

Several major venues are preparing headline performances. The Gashouder will feature Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren b2b Benwal and Job Jobse, while Paul Kalkbrenner brings his live show to Theater Amsterdam. Scooter will headline the Ziggo Dome with SCOOTER CRUSHES ADE.

The ADE Pro Conference will meanwhile bring together leading figures from music, technology and business. Sessions will explore artificial intelligence, artist development, management and the future of music, with speakers including Jean-Michel Jarre, Tinie Tempah, Nastia, Dave Clarke and Troy Carter.

With major promoters such as Awakenings, SPIELRAUM and Audio Obscura also revealing extensive programs, ADE 2026 is shaping up to be one of the festival’s most ambitious editions yet.

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