ADE 2026 Reveals First Wave With Over 350 Artists for 30th Anniversary

Amsterdam Dance Event has dropped its first wave for 2026, and it is a big one: over 350 artists announced in a single go, with more still to come. The 30th anniversary edition runs 21–25 October 2026 across the city.

At the top end, David Guetta and Armin van Buuren anchor the stadium-scale side of the programme. But the depth is where this lineup makes its case.

A serious techno bill

The techno contingent is unusually strong even by ADE standards, with Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Marcel Dettmann, Helena Hauff and Jeff Mills all confirmed. Melodic and progressive is covered by Adriatique and Joris Voorn, while The Blessed Madonna and The Martinez Brothers handle the house and disco end.

Emerging names get real billing

ADE has also pushed newer artists into the first wave rather than holding them for later announcements — Aldonna, Bella Claxton and Yanamaste among the names flagged as ones to watch. For a conference-plus-festival built on industry discovery, that placement matters.

Further waves are expected before October, and the full programme is live on the official ADE site. Related ADE news this week included Awakenings' Sugar Factory takeover and a Scooter show at the Ziggo Dome.

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