Amsterdam Dance Event announces 250+ artists for 2026 edition
The annual city-wide industry festival returns for its 30th anniversary with Skepta, Avalon Emerson, Octo Octa, DJ Nobu, KI/KI, Armin van Buuren and more
Amsterdam Dance Event has revealed the first wave of artists set to play its 30th anniversary 2026 edition.
The annual city-wide industry festival, running from 21st to 25th October, has named 250-plus acts on the initial line-up. Avalon Emerson , Octo Octa , DJ Nobu, KI/KI , Folamour, DJ EZ, Freddy K, Jyoty , Prospa, Ciara Cuvé, Amelie Lens , DJ BORING , FJAAK, Shanti Celeste , Job Jobse, Mochakk, Sammy Virji , Oppidan , The Martinez Brothers and more will play various venues across the Dutch capital this autumn.
Skepta will return with his Más Tiempo show for an even bigger takeover at Warehouse Elementenstraat. At Gashouder, Armin van Buuren host an opening party on 21st October with Benwal, and David Guetta will put on his Monolith show.
ADE previously announced it will celebrate French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre as its gusset of honour for the festival's 30th anniversary. Jarre will perform an immersive live concert marking five decades of his 'Oxygène' album.
Last week, Amsterdam venue Tilla Tec, at the former De School, announced it will be closing at the end of the year.
