Amsterdam Dance Event reveals its second lineup wave for 2026, bringing confirmed artists past 1,500 ahead of the event’s 30th anniversary.

Amsterdam Dance Event is continuing to build towards one of the biggest editions in its history. ADE has revealed the second wave of its 2026 lineup, bringing the total number of confirmed artists to more than 1,500 as the event prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary across Amsterdam from October 21 to 25.

The latest additions include Âme, Angel D’lite, Bad Boombox, BASHKKA, Ben Klock, CARISTA, Colin Benders, DJ Stingray 313, Eric Prydz, HAAi, Hunee, Kittin and The Hacker, Maceo Plex, Max Cooper, Miss Monique, Narciss, Paul Kalkbrenner, Scooter, and Todd Terry. With only around 45% of the full programme announced so far, ADE 2026 is expected to feature more than 3,300 artists across over 200 venues once fully revealed, turning Amsterdam into the global centre of electronic music for five days. Of note, enthusiasts are eagerly discussing the ADE 2026 lineup second wave.

ADE 2026 Key Venues and Shows

The iconic Gashouder returns as one of the week’s central locations, hosting Eric Prydz, Armin van Buuren b2b Benwal, Job Jobse, and MOCHAKK CALLING. Paul Kalkbrenner will bring his live concert experience to Theater Amsterdam with Loveland, while Scooter takes over Ziggo Dome for SCOOTER CRUSHES ADE.

Awakenings has announced eight shows at the SugarFactory featuring Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, Benwal, DJ Gigola, DJ Heartstring, FUMI, JakoJako, Jeff Mills, and Prospa. SPIELRAUM 55HRS will take over Club RAUM with BASHKKA, Dasha Rush, DVS1, Kittin and The Hacker, Octo Octa, and Pariah among those announced. Audio Obscura has confirmed more than 40 artists across multiple events, including Amelie Lens, Bad Boombox, Patrick Mason b2b SPFDJ, and WhoMadeWho.

Fabrique des Lumières joins the programme with shows from Max Cooper, Colin Benders, and more, while the new ARTIS Aquarium will host an immersive 4DSOUND experience. Het Nationale Ballet and ISH will open ADE with Swan Lake Remixed, and Dome Concerts return to the ARTIS Planetarium.

ADE Pro and the Industry Programme

Beyond the dancefloors, ADE Pro brings together artists, industry leaders, and technology companies for five days of talks and panels centred on the future of music. Jean-Michel Jarre and Lady Starlight will appear together for Music and Machines, while Marcel Dettmann and Luciano will reflect on more than three decades of shaping electronic music. Furthermore, the ADE 2026 lineup second wave is expected to attract even greater attention from international media.

Artificial intelligence is a major theme this year, with the Artists on AI No-BS Roundtable featuring Boys Noize, BT, Dave Clarke, Mathame, and Portrait XO. SoundCloud, Google DeepMind, Believe, and Warner Music are also part of the programme, alongside manager Troy Carter. ADE Startups returns with eight music-tech companies selected for the Chorus founder programme.

30 Years of Amsterdam Dance Event

Thirty years after its launch in 1996, the 2026 edition will celebrate the journey that turned ADE into one of the world’s most influential meeting points for electronic music. With more artists, events, and anniversary projects still to be announced, Amsterdam is preparing for a five-day celebration of three decades spent pushing electronic music forward. In summary, the ADE 2026 lineup second wave makes this anniversary truly special.

ADE Pro Passes are available here.