Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has announced the second wave of artists for its 30th anniversary edition, bringing the number of confirmed performers to more than 1,500 artists and DJs.
Taking place across Amsterdam from October 21–25, 2026, the milestone edition is shaping up to be one of the event’s largest yet, with artists from across electronic music’s many scenes set to perform throughout the Dutch capital. The latest announcement includes Âme, Ben Klock, DJ Stingray 313, Eric Prydz, HAAi, Kittin & The Hacker, Maceo Plex, Max Cooper, Miss Monique, Paul Kalkbrenner, Scooter and Todd Terry, among many others.
Following June’s 350-artist announcement, ADE’s second wave brings its 30th-anniversary lineup closer to an expected 3,300+ artists across 200+ venues. Spanning generations and styles, new additions include techno icons DJ Stingray 313 and Ben Klock, club acts Maceo Plex, Âme, and HAAi, and major headliners Paul Kalkbrenner, Eric Prydz, and Scooter across underground, mainstream, and unique spaces.
The 2026 programme highlights arts and culture initiatives like Boris Acket’s EINDER installation, Swan Lake Remixed (by Het Nationale Ballet and ISH Dance Collective), and Dome Concerts featuring Max Cooper and Colin Benders at ARTIS Planetarium and Fabrique des Lumières, plus a 4DSOUND experience at the ARTIS Aquarium.
Key venues and promoters, including Gashouder (hosting Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren b2b Benwal, Job Jobse, and MOCHAKK CALLING), Awakenings, SPIELRAUM, and Audio Obscura, remain central. ADE Pro will address artist independence and technology with speakers like Mochakk, SPFDJ, Paul Hartnoll, Pedro Winter, Marcel Dettmann, and Tinie Tempah. Following a record 2025 edition with 600,000 visitors and 3,500 artists across 300+ locations, 30 YEARS ADE returns this October.
