Amsterdam Dance Event has revealed its second artist wave for ADE 2026, with the festival’s 30th edition set to run from 21st to 25th October across the Dutch capital. Over 1,500 artists are now confirmed, with organisers indicating the full programme will ultimately feature more than 3,300 acts spread across 200-plus venues.
The second wave brings a broad sweep of names to the bill. Eric Prydz, Ben Klock, Maceo Plex, Hunee, HAAi, DJ Stingray 313, Kittin & The Hacker, Todd Terry, Âme and BASHKKA are among the additions. Scooter also feature, with a show titled ‘SCOOTER CRUSHES ADE’ confirmed for Ziggo Dome. The Gashouder will host Eric Prydz alongside Armin van Buuren b2b Benwal, Job Jobse and MOCHAKK CALLING, while Paul Kalkbrenner brings his live show ‘Loveland’ to Theater Amsterdam.
The programme extends well beyond club floors. Het Nationale Ballet and ISH open the event with ‘Swan Lake Remixed for ADE’, and artist Boris Acket presents a large-scale installation titled ‘EINDER’. Dome Concerts expands to both ARTIS Planetarium and Fabrique des Lumières, with Max Cooper and Colin Benders leading performances at those venues. The newly opened ARTIS Aquarium also joins the schedule, hosting an immersive 4DSOUND experience.
Several promoters have announced substantial takeovers throughout the week. Awakenings runs eight shows at the Sugar Factory, featuring Adam Beyer, Jeff Mills, Jako Jako, Prospa and DJ Gigola among others. SPIELRAUM 55HRS at Club RAUM spans 55 continuous hours with DVS1, Dasha Rush, Octo Octa, Pariah and Mary Lake on the lineup. Audio Obscura contributes a programme of 40-plus artists including Amelie Lens, LAMMER and Who Made Who.
The ADE Pro Conference runs alongside the events programme, covering music industry, technology and culture. Jean-Michel Jarre and Lady Starlight appear together for a session titled ‘Music & Machines’, while Marcel Dettmann and Luciano discuss three decades of influence on electronic music. Tinie Tempah, Thys from Noisia, Kikelomo and Sofia Kourtesis are also confirmed for the conference stage. Dave Clarke moderates a 30 Years of ADE panel before joining Boys Noise, BT, Mathame and Portrait XO for a discussion on artificial intelligence. Representatives from SoundCloud, Google DeepMind, Believe, Troy Carter and Warner Music are also scheduled to speak. ADE Startups returns as part of the conference, with eight music-tech companies selected for the Chorus founder programme.
Further 30th anniversary programming is still to be announced. Tickets and additional information are available at amsterdam-dance-event.nl.
Source: Data Transmission
