Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 returns from October 21 to 25, bringing five days of electronic music events, club nights, label showcases and major festival experiences to the Dutch capital.

Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 returns from October 21 to 25, bringing five days of electronic music events, club nights, label showcases and major festival experiences to the Dutch capital. From Awakenings and DGTL to AMF, STMPD RCRDS and Anjunadeep, ADE offers something for every corner of the electronic music scene.

With events taking place across Amsterdam’s clubs, warehouses, concert halls and unique venues, choosing where to spend your time can be difficult. Some parties focus on underground techno, others bring progressive house and melodic sounds, while events like AMF deliver huge arena productions with some of the biggest names in dance music.

Whether you are looking for the best ADE 2026 parties, daytime events, underground club nights or major electronic music shows, this guide covers some of the events worth adding to your schedule, including dates, venues, highlights and ticket information.

Best Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 Events

1. Awakenings ADE 2026

Date: Wednesday, October 21 – Sunday, October 25

Location: Sugarfactory, Halfweg

Awakenings returns for Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 with eight shows across five days at Sugarfactory, bringing together some of the biggest names in techno alongside artists shaping the genre’s future. With most of its ADE shows already sold out, the promoter continues to demonstrate its position as one of the most established names in Amsterdam’s electronic music scene.

The programme spans a range of sounds and concepts, beginning with an Opening Night featuring 999999999 and Adrián Mills. Thursday brings Adam Beyer’s Drumcode, while Friday combines Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi with a Berlin-leaning night.

Saturday features Joris Voorn presenting Trip To Galaxy, alongside an all-night-long set from Adriatique. Sunday closes the programme with Prophecy by Prospa. Across the week, Awakenings balances emerging sounds with established names that have helped shape its identity over the past two decades.

Tickets: Awakenings ADE 2026

2. DGTL ADE 2026

Date: Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, October 25

Location: NDSM Warehouse and Kromhouthal, Amsterdam

DGTL is known for combining electronic music with striking industrial venues, art installations and distinctive stage production. For ADE 2026, the festival takes over NDSM Warehouse and Kromhouthal for the first time together, presenting eight events across four days.

Its Modular stage, built around interchangeable LED and mirror elements inspired by the DGTL logo, remains a defining part of the brand’s visual identity. This year also sees the Generator stage make its ADE daytime debut.

Thursday opens with a new-generation lineup featuring Benwal and Helena Lauwaert, alongside Frequency, a UK-focused event led by DJ EZ. Friday brings an extended live performance from Tinlicker before Joris Voorn takes over for the night.

Saturday is a highlight for Afro house fans, with Shimza curating an entire DGTL event for the first time, featuring Âme, AMÉMÉ and Bedouin. Sunday closes with FUSE at NDSM Warehouse and Folamour playing all day long at Kromhouthal. Four of the eight events are already sold out.

Tickets: DGTL ADE 2026

3. Loveland ADE 2026

Date: Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, October 25

Location: Mediahaven and Theater Amsterdam

Loveland has been part of the Dutch dance music scene since 1995, making it one of the country’s longest-running dance promoters. For ADE 2026, it brings twelve events across four days to Mediahaven in the Houthavens and Theater Amsterdam.

Thursday is one of the busiest days, featuring the European premiere of Luciano’s ALIVE, a live concept built around improvisation and responsive lighting. Paul Kalkbrenner also performs live, while Mau P brings his Baddest Behaviour concept to Mediahaven for a seven-hour set, including a special back-to-back with The Martinez Brothers.

Friday sees Jamie Jones bring Paradise to Amsterdam. Saturday features ten hours of techno across three rooms at 909 before CamelPhat closes the night at Theater Amsterdam with EXPERIENCE, an audiovisual show incorporating its visuals and lighting into the performance.

Sunday closes Loveland’s programme with an eight-hour live set from Reinier Zonneveld. Four of the twelve events have already sold out, so checking availability early is recommended.

Tickets: Loveland ADE 2026

4. Mystic Garden ADE 2026

Date: Saturday, October 24

Time: 13:00–23:00

Location: Havenpark, Amsterdam

After several days of late-night clubbing, Mystic Garden offers a different atmosphere for ADE 2026. Known for its colourful settings, immersive decorations and fantasy-inspired production, the festival brings its outdoor concept to Amsterdam for a ten-hour daytime event.

Mystic Garden once again joins forces with sister festival Dockyard, combining two contrasting environments under one ticket. Mystic Garden delivers its signature colourful, fairy-tale-inspired atmosphere, while Dockyard brings a darker aesthetic built around steel, smoke and heavier sounds.

Five stages cover techno, trance, house and harder electronic styles, with HI-LO, Dax J, Oscar Mulero and Partiboi69 among the artists featured across the event.

Although the festival takes place outdoors, every stage is housed inside a pre-heated tent, making it a more comfortable option for late October. Shuttle buses also run from Amsterdam Sloterdijk from 11:30.

Tickets: Mystic Garden ADE 2026

5. Elrow: Dance with the Serpent

Date: Friday, October 23

Time: 23:00–06:00

Location: De Kromhouthal, Amsterdam

Elrow returns to Amsterdam Dance Event for the ninth year with Dance with the Serpent, a themed party created in collaboration with Austrian artist NYCHOS.

The artist’s serpent artwork shapes the event’s visual identity, influencing everything from the stage design to the roaming performers. Known for its immersive production, colourful characters and playful atmosphere, Elrow brings its theatrical party concept to De Kromhouthal for a full night of electronic music.

The lineup features Patrick Topping, Denis Sulta, Marco Faraone, Dan Shake, Bastian Bux and AAT. The production also arrives in Amsterdam following another season at UNVRS Ibiza.

For fans looking for a club night where the visual experience is as important as the music, Elrow remains one of the more distinctive options during ADE.

Tickets: Elrow Dance with the Serpent

6. Gashouder ADE 2026: Full Event Schedule

Date: Wednesday, October 21 – Sunday, October 25, 2026

Location: Gashouder, Klönneplein 1, Amsterdam

Gashouder returns to the Amsterdam Dance Event programme in 2026 with a packed schedule of daytime and nighttime events, bringing together some of electronic music’s biggest names across five days. Following its closure for a major renovation in January 2025, the iconic circular venue is set to reopen during ADE with a special series of shows spanning techno, trance, progressive house and UK garage.

Wednesday opens with Swan Lake Remixed for ADE, a collaboration between the Dutch National Ballet and ISH Dance Collective, alongside a sold-out nighttime event featuring Armin van Buuren, Benwal, IDEMI and Olive Anguz.

Thursday sees Eric Prydz take over during the day, while I Hate Models and Nico Moreno headline the nighttime programme. Friday brings a sold-out daytime show from Job Jobse, followed by Mochakk Calling at night, featuring Eli Iwasa, Isabella, Juliana X, MPH and Solarce Brothers.

Saturday continues with Franky Rizardo Presents: FLOW during the day, featuring AAT, Cloonee, Easttown, Grace Arribas and Mason Collective. That night, Sammy Virji Curates brings UK garage to Gashouder, with Riria, Rossi., SAIDAH and Sam Alfred joining the British DJ and producer.

Sunday closes the programme with Josh Baker, alongside Alexandria, Marie Montexier and Marsolo.

With a diverse schedule covering multiple electronic music genres, Gashouder offers one of the most varied programmes during Amsterdam Dance Event 2026. Several shows are already sold out, making it worth checking individual event listings for remaining availability.

Tickets and event information: Gashouder official website

7. STMPD RCRDS 10 Years at AFAS Live

Date: Thursday, October 22

Time: 17:00–00:00

Location: AFAS Live, Amsterdam

STMPD RCRDS celebrates its tenth anniversary during ADE 2026, bringing its celebrations back to Amsterdam, where Martin Garrix founded the label in 2016.

Over the past decade, STMPD RCRDS has built an international roster of electronic music talent and taken its sound to major festivals including Tomorrowland, Ultra, Sziget and Lollapalooza. The Amsterdam anniversary event brings together 16 artists from across the label’s history and current roster.

Martin Garrix headlines the celebrations alongside established names including R3HAB, DubVision, Matisse & Sadko and Julian Jordan. The lineup also features newer talent such as Merow, Lavern, NOME. and Nova Blue.

Following anniversary shows across the United States, Canada, Brazil and Japan, the ADE event serves as the label’s Amsterdam homecoming, celebrating ten years of releases, performances and international growth.

Tickets: STMPD 10 Years at ADE

8. Lucas & Steve at IJland

Date: Wednesday, October 21

Time: 23:00–05:00

Location: IJland, Amsterdam-Noord

Dutch duo Lucas & Steve return to ADE with their own event after a couple of years away, bringing six hours of electronic music to the waterfront venue IJland.

Known for their melodic house sound and uplifting festival productions, the pair have built a reputation through tracks including Summer On You, Up Till Dawn and Letters. Their ADE event brings together an international lineup featuring Frank Walker, Julian Jordan, Richie Romano and Sick Individuals.

The programme combines familiar festival sounds with big melodies and energetic house music, creating a club night built around dancing and crowd interaction.

With tickets starting at €29.50, the event offers a chance to catch Lucas & Steve’s own ADE show in a smaller setting than the major festival stages they regularly perform on.

Tickets: Lucas & Steve at IJland

9. V Sessions at The Tequila Club

Date: Thursday, October 22

Time: 22:00–05:00

Location: The Tequila Club, Amsterdam

V Sessions brings its festival-inspired sound to central Amsterdam during ADE 2026, with Belgian DJ and producer Yves V hosting a night of big-room house, melodic dance music and festival anthems.

With more than two decades in electronic music and a long-standing connection to Tomorrowland, Yves V has built a reputation for high-energy performances and crowd-focused productions.

He is joined by Sick Individuals, Stadiumx, Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman, Diego Miranda, Dave Lambert, Madism and CUEBRICK, alongside emerging talent from the international dance scene.

Running from 22:00 until 05:00, V Sessions is worth considering for fans looking for festival-ready electronic music in a central Amsterdam club rather than a large-scale arena.

Tickets: V Sessions at The Tequila Club

10. Mike Williams Presents Storylines

Date: Friday, October 23

Time: 22:00–04:00

Location: Hotel Arena, Amsterdam

Mike Williams brings Storylines back to Amsterdam Dance Event for its eighth edition, returning with a concept built around his musical journey and melodic approach to electronic music.

The Dutch DJ and producer is known for future house productions including Feel Good with Felix Jaehn and Lullaby with R3HAB. Storylines gives fans an opportunity to experience his sound in a more personal environment than the major festival stages he regularly plays.

This year, the event takes place at Hotel Arena, a historic Amsterdam venue featuring a former chapel that provides a distinctive setting for a night of dance music.

There is also a culinary twist for guests with dinner-and-show tickets: Williams will step behind the stove as “Mike Grilliams” to cook and serve an exclusive dinner. The full lineup is still to be announced, but the eighth edition continues the event’s focus on music, community and the story behind the artist.

Tickets: Mike Williams Presents Storylines

11. Back2Brooks at Oliva

Date: Saturday, October 24

Time: 16:00–21:00

Location: Oliva, Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam

Brooks brings his Back2Brooks concept to Amsterdam Dance Event for a daytime event combining progressive house, future house and festival-ready melodies.

The Dutch DJ and producer is joined by Bass Modulators, Curbi, Matt Pridgyn, Mike Williams, Spin Off and Vluarr. Together, the lineup covers a range of house sounds and harder dance influences, bringing established names and rising talent into the same event.

Taking place at Oliva near Rembrandtplein, the event features three rooms offering different musical styles. Its afternoon schedule makes it a useful option for fans looking to fit another party into their ADE plans before the late-night events begin.

Tickets: Back2Brooks at ADE

12. HALŌ ADE Special

Date: Sunday, October 25

Time: 23:00–04:00

Location: Escape Club, Amsterdam

HALŌ celebrates its first birthday during ADE 2026, bringing together DubVision, Matisse & Sadko and Third Party for a special night dedicated to progressive house.

The project unites the Dutch duo, the Russian brothers and the British duo under one shared musical identity, built around euphoric melodies, soaring synths and emotional drops.

Following its launch during ADE 2025 and an appearance at Don’t Let Daddy Know Amsterdam earlier in 2026, HALŌ returns to the Dutch capital for its biggest ADE event to date.

All three acts come together at Escape, one of Amsterdam’s best-known nightlife venues, for five hours of music in the heart of Rembrandtplein.

For progressive house fans, the event offers a chance to experience three established acts under one concept, bringing melodic builds and hands-in-the-air moments to ADE’s closing night.

Tickets: HALŌ ADE 2026

13. Verknipt ADE Specials

Date: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2026

Time: 13:00–22:00

Location: AFAS Live, Amsterdam

Verknipt takes over AFAS Live on both Saturday and Sunday for two major ADE shows, delivering harder techno and high-energy electronic music on both nights.

The lineups includes Angerfist, SANTØS, KARAH, Trym, Onlynumbers and Negitiv, alongside MANDY, Divasi, Hardsok and Ben Techy. The programme moves between hardcore and faster techno, making it a strong option for fans who want a more intense daytime party.

Tickets: Verknipt ADE Special Saturday

14. Anjunadeep at Paradiso

Date: Thursday, October 22

Time: 23:00 – 6:00

Location: Paradiso, Amsterdam

Anjunadeep brings its deeper, more melodic sound to Paradiso during ADE 2026. Founded in 2005 by Above & Beyond and manager James Grant, the label has developed a distinctive identity within progressive and deep electronic music over two decades.

Paradiso has hosted many memorable ADE moments for the label, and its historic former-church setting provides a distinctive backdrop for the music.

The event spans two rooms. The main hall features Ezequiel Arias, James Grant & Jody Wisternoff, Nicky Elisabeth and Because of Art, while Martin Roth, Kasper Koman, Kloyd and Rromarin take over the second room.

For fans looking for a break from the heavier techno events and large-scale festival productions, Anjunadeep offers a more atmospheric experience built around deep grooves, melodic progression and emotional electronic music.

Tickets: Anjunadeep and Paradiso Website

15. Crane Sessions at Faralda Crane

Date: Friday, October 23 and Sunday, October 25

Time: Varies by session

Location: Faralda Crane, NDSM, Amsterdam-Noord

Crane Sessions offers one of the more unusual settings during Amsterdam Dance Event, hosting intimate electronic music events inside the Faralda Crane at NDSM. The converted shipyard crane features a dancefloor approximately 50 metres above the city, with panoramic views across Amsterdam.

Friday brings MULTINOTES and MINDGAME Records together for a joint event from 09:00 to 16:00, featuring Birds of Mind, Lehar, KWEN and Reset. The programme sits between after-hours and daytime electronic music.

On Sunday, Montréal-based SLAPPED Records takes over with Mitch Oliver, Yulia Niko, Mishell, Joyce Muniz, TMPLE and Manuel Falardeau.

Capacity is strictly limited to 80 guests at a time, and tickets are time-stamped. This makes Crane Sessions a particularly intimate alternative to Amsterdam’s larger club nights and festival events.

Tickets: Check the organisers’ official event listings for current availability.

16. Scooter Crushes ADE

Date: Sunday, October 25

Time: 20:00–23:00

Location: Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam

Scooter brings a different kind of energy to ADE’s closing day with a special arena show at Ziggo Dome. The German rave veterans take over the 17,000-capacity venue for a performance built around their high-energy catalogue and decades of dance music history.

With more than 30 million records sold, over 2.5 billion streams and more than 1,000 sold-out shows worldwide, Scooter remains one of the most recognisable names in European rave music. Frontman H.P. Baxxter continues to lead the group through its signature mix of fast rhythms, big hooks and unapologetic energy.

Promoted by MOJO, Sheffield Tunes, GG Promotion, Insomniac and Q-Music, the event provides a different way to close ADE after several days of techno and club nights.

For anyone who wants to finish the week singing along to classics such as How Much Is The Fish?, Scooter’s Ziggo Dome show promises an arena-sized celebration of rave culture.

Tickets: Scooter Crushes ADE

17. 50:Hertz Club Train 2026

Date: Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, October 25

Location: Departing from Amsterdam Centraal Station

The 50 Club Train turns a seven-carriage train into a moving electronic music venue, bringing four days of events, 16 shows, four stages and approximately 450 travellers to ADE 2026.

Four carriages are dedicated to stages and dancefloors, while the remaining three provide bars and event spaces. Each trip lasts four hours, departing from Amsterdam Centraal and returning after the journey, with no boarding or leaving the train midway through the event.

Thursday features Melodic Deep’s Ten Years In Motion. Friday brings together Galactica, Eat The Beat, Deeperfect, Ear/Wax, Stuck in A Loop, Seven Eight and Recode.

On Saturday afternoon, PAN-POT takes control of the train for a special event dedicated to the HUMAN platform. Sunday closes the programme with Colyn playing a two-hour set as the train travels through the Dutch countryside at sunset.

With limited capacity on every trip, the Club Train offers an unusual alternative to traditional ADE club nights.

Tickets: 50 Club Train

18. AMF 2026

Date: Saturday, October 24

Time: 20:00–06:00

Location: Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam

AMF remains one of the biggest events on the Amsterdam Dance Event calendar, bringing a major stadium production to the Johan Cruijff ArenA for one night during ADE weekend. For 2026, the event celebrates the 30th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event with a 40,000-capacity production and a lineup spanning several corners of electronic music.

David Guetta leads the bill with his Monolith Show, marking his first AMF appearance in six years. Armin van Buuren also returns, while Afrojack makes his first appearance at AMF since 2019. Armin will additionally host a live broadcast of his Dance Department show from the venue.

The lineup stretches beyond mainstream festival headliners, with ARTBAT and Marlon Hoffstadt bringing their respective sounds to the arena. Amelie Lens and Korolova represent the techno side, while D-Block & S-te-Fan bring a harder edge to the programme.

Organisers have also promised a special show element to mark ADE’s 30th anniversary, alongside an exclusive early-access opening performance from a surprise artist.

With tickets starting at €84 before service fees, AMF is one of the major events to consider when planning an ADE weekend.

Tickets: AMF 2026

Planning Your Amsterdam Dance Event 2026

With events running from Wednesday, October 21, through Sunday, October 25, planning ahead is essential if you want to experience the best of ADE. The programme spans daytime parties, late-night techno, progressive house showcases, label anniversaries and major arena productions.

For underground techno, Awakenings, DGTL and Loveland offer some of the strongest options. Fans of melodic and progressive house can look towards Anjunadeep, HALŌ and Storylines, while AMF and STMPD RCRDS bring larger-scale productions and established festival names.

If you prefer something different, Mystic Garden combines immersive outdoor production with multiple musical styles, while Crane Sessions and the 50 Club Train offer experiences that go beyond the traditional dancefloor.

Tickets and availability vary between events, and several shows have already sold out. Check official event pages before travelling, confirm set times and venue details, and leave enough time to move between Amsterdam’s different districts.

Whether you are visiting for one night or spending the entire week in the city, Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 offers a packed programme of electronic music experiences across five days.