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Amsterdam music and arts festival programming

Overview

The Amsterdam music scene in 2026 features various large-scale cultural events, including the Grachtenfestival and the 30th anniversary of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). Starting August 7, the Grachtenfestival will transform the city into a venue for ten days, offering over 150 performances at locations such as Felix Meritis, De Gashouder, and the Molen de Otter windmill. In October, the ADE celebrations will mark its 30th anniversary, running from October 21 to 25. The event is expected to feature over 3,600 artists across more than 300 venues. The anniversary is structured around the ‘30 YEARS ADE Icon Series’, which aims to explore the legacy and future of electronic music. Key musical highlights include a four-hour performance by Eric Prydz on October 22 at the Gashouder, and a special appearance by Jean-Michel Jarre at AFAS Live to celebrate both the ADE anniversary and the 50th anniversary of his album ‘Oxygène’ with a concert titled ‘Oxygène & Beyond’. Additional live programming includes the Metropole Orkest performing a basshall ode led by Kybba at the Melkweg, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performing Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony under an artificial sky installation by artist Boris Acket at the Central Market Hall. New programming announcements include the return of the Tomorrowland Expo at De Rode Hoed from October 21 to 24, showcasing installations from various global editions of the festival alongside live broadcasts from One World Radio. Furthermore, the ADE Lab On Track academy program will return to Lab Village at Westergas, offering masterclasses and workshops for emerging producers, including sessions with Daria Kolosova, Djrum Djrum, and Bambii. The event will also feature a dedicated vinyl listening experience at the W Amsterdam from October 23 to 25, inspired by Japanese jazz-kissa culture.

Entities

Amsterdam Dance Event · Jean-Michel Jarre · Amsterdam · Eric Prydz · Armin van Buuren

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Amsterdam Dance Event announces Tomorrowland Expo and academy program

    Amsterdam Dance Event announces the 2026 Tomorrowland Expo and the ADE Lab On Track academy program, featuring masterclasses from artists like Armin van Buuren and Daria Kolosova.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 celebrates 30 years with live music and vinyl programs

    The 30th anniversary of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026 will feature live orchestral performances, Jean-Michel Jarre, and a specialized vinyl listening bar experience at W Amsterdam.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Amsterdam Dance Event announces 30th anniversary program

    The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled its 30th-anniversary program for October 2026, featuring over 3,600 artists and 300 venues across Amsterdam.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Amsterdam Dance Event celebrates 30 years of electronic music

    The 30th Amsterdam Dance Event celebrates three decades of electronic music with diverse programming, featuring Jean-Michel Jarre and the final Audio Obscura shows at the G-STAR RAWFACTORY venue.

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Amsterdam Dance Event celebrates 30th anniversary in 2026

    The 30th Amsterdam Dance Event will take place in October 2026, featuring over 1,200 events, 3,300 artists, and special guest of honour Jean-Michel Jarre.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Electronic music announcements: Autechre tour and ADE 2026 lineup

    Electronic music highlights include Autechre's upcoming Italian tour dates in October 2026 and the announcement of the second wave of artists for the 30th anniversary of the Amsterdam Dance Event.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Eric Prydz confirmed for ADE 2026 show at Gashouder

    Eric Prydz is confirmed to perform a four-hour set at Amsterdam's Gashouder on October 22, 2026, as part of the Amsterdam Dance Event.

  8. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    DGTL returns to Amsterdam Dance Event in October 2026

    DGTL returns to the Amsterdam Dance Event in October 2026, featuring eight shows across two locations and a diverse electronic music lineup.

  9. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 to feature expanded Australia House and major art installation

    The 2026 Amsterdam Dance Event will feature an expanded Australia House for music industry networking and a large-scale immersive art installation by Boris Acket to mark the festival's 30th anniversary.

  10. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Amsterdam hosts Grachtenfestival and ADE charity event in 2026

    Amsterdam’s Grachtenfestival runs Aug 7‑16 with 150+ concerts across historic venues, while DJ Bone’s ADE benefit on Oct 23 supports Homeless Homies charity with a star‑studded DJ lineup.

Sources

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