Amsterdam Dance Event celebrates 30th anniversary in 2026

The 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is scheduled to take place from October 21 to 25, 2026. The anniversary celebration will feature over 1,200 events across more than 300 venues, involving more than 3,300 artists.

Key performers announced for the event include David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Amelie Lens, Adam Beyer, and Jeff Mills, among others. French musician Jean-Michel Jarre has been named the special guest of honour, with a scheduled performance at AFAS Live to celebrate both ADE's 30th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of his album ‘Oxygène’.

In addition to musical performances, the ADE Pro component will host over 11,000 industry professionals for conferences, workshops, and discussions regarding digital platforms and artificial intelligence. The DGTL brand will also host a series of events at the NDSM Warehouse and Kromhouthal, featuring artists such as Tinlicker, Joris Voorn, and Shimza.