From October 21 to 25, Amsterdam once again transforms into the global epicentre of electronic music as the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) celebrates its monumental 30th anniversary. Since its inception in 1996, ADE has steadily evolved into the world’s leading electronic music summit and festival. To mark three decades of driving the culture forward, the 2026 edition features a sprawling programme with over 3,600 artists taking over the Dutch capital. While the event also serves as a crucial industry networking gathering, this article details some of the absolute highlights from the festival side of the week, showcasing the unmissable parties, stadium spectacles, and unique venue takeovers defining this milestone year.
Wednesday – October 21
Gashouder Presents: Armin van Buuren & Benwal
Gashouder | Klönneplein 1, Amsterdam
23:00-06:00
Taking place at the iconic Gashouder at Klönneplein 1, this massive circular venue has a capacity of 3,500 and provides an incredible industrial atmosphere. It is highly worth attending to see trance legend Armin van Buuren paired with Benwal.
Tomorrowland Expo
De Rode Hoed | Keizersgracht 102, Amsterdam
10:00-17:00
Situated at the historic De Rode Hoed on Keizersgracht, this free-entry event brings the magic of Tomorrowland directly to Amsterdam and remains open across the whole week. It is a fantastic daytime activity where you can explore the festival’s history through interactive screens, browse the pop-up store, and listen to One World Radio live.
Thursday – October 22
Gashouder Presents: Eric Prydz
Gashouder | Klönneplein 1, Amsterdam
18:00-22:00
Eric Prydz takes over the legendary Gashouder for an exclusive solo headlining performance. The sheer scale of his production combined with the industrial acoustics of the venue makes this a marquee booking for the week.
Mau P presents Baddest Behaviour x Loveland | ADE 2026
Mediahaven | Moermanskkade 107, Amsterdam
23:00-06:00
Taking place at Mediahaven in the Minervahaven district, this night promises an exceptional masterclass in tech house. Mau P will be taking over for an all-night performance, with The Martinez Brothers joining him for a special back-to-back set along the way.
20 Years Of The WHP – The Loft
The Loft Amsterdam | Overhoeksplein 1, Amsterdam
23:30-04:30
The Warehouse Project celebrates its twentieth anniversary with a highly exclusive party at The Loft, the spectacular penthouse on the 16th floor of the A’DAM Tower. This intimate venue will host top-tier talent including HAAi, Salute, Skin on Skin, bebe bad, and Malugi.
10 YEARS OF STMPD RCRDS
AFAS Live | ArenA Boulevard 590, Amsterdam
17:00-23:59
Martin Garrix’s renowned label celebrates a decade in the industry with a massive showcase at AFAS Live. It is an unmissable event for fans of progressive and electro house.
Insomniac Records × 2026 – Crane Sessions
Faralda Crane Hotel | NDSM Plein 78, Amsterdam
18:00-00:00
Hosted inside the Crane Hotel Faralda on the NDSM-Plein. You will be raving inside a monumental 50-metre-high crane that offers phenomenal views over the River IJ. The intimate lineup features Sidney Charles, Bushbaby, Idemi, and Mati Astroza.
Friday – October 23
Revealed presents Legacy meets Destiny
IJland | Tt. Vasumweg 171, 1033 SG Amsterdam, Amsterdam
16:00-22:00
Hardwell’s imprint Revealed Recordings brings its signature concept to IJland to celebrate the past and future of the label’s community.
Pegassi All Day Long
Hemkade 48 | Hemkade 48, Zaandam
17:00-01:00
Pegassi scales things up at Hemkade 48 in Zaandam, an event venue where an industrial warehouse meets the charm of the North Sea Canal. He will play an exclusive all-day-long set from 17:00 to 01:00 without any support acts.
Saturday – October 24
Basic-Fit presents Feel Good Club featuring CARISTA
Basic-Fit Stadhouderskade | Stadhouderskade 74-75, Amsterdam
10:00-13:00
For those looking for a completely different kind of ADE experience, Basic-Fit is transforming its Stadhouderskade gym into an intimate morning dancefloor. Taking place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the event will be soundtracked by local favourite CARISTA. It merges club energy with positive vibes and community, and the best part is that no actual workout is required. It is a fantastic, feel-good way to kick off your Saturday and get moving before heading into the heavier weekend events, plus entry is entirely free with pre-registration.
Gashouder Presents: Sammy Virji Curates
Gashouder | Klönneplein 1, Amsterdam
23:00-06:00
UK garage phenomenon Sammy Virji takes over the Gashouder, bringing a personally curated lineup that includes Riria, Rossi., SAIDAH, and Sam Alfred.
DGTL | Lane 8 presents This Never Happened
De Kromhouthal | Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, Amsterdam
15:00-21:30
Taking place at the Kromhouthal, this event enforces Lane 8’s famous phone-free policy to keep the crowd entirely in the moment. It is highly worth attending for its melodic house programme featuring Lane 8, Yotto, Mees Salomé, Sultan + Shepard, Kasbo, and Ashibah.
AMF: Johan Cruijf Arena 2026
Johan Cruijff ArenA | Boulevard 1, Amsterdam
21:00-05:00
AMF is the absolute stadium-sized pinnacle of the festival week. The massive roster features Afrojack, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, ARTBAT, D-Block & S-te-Fan, David Guetta, Korolova, and Marlon Hoffstadt.
Sunday – October 25
HALŌ
Escape Club | Rembrandtplein 11, Amsterdam
23:00-04:00
Held at the Escape Club on Rembrandtplein, this event brings together a progressive house supergroup consisting of Matisse & Sadko, DubVision, and Third Party. Fans can expect a night of signature euphoric sounds and exclusive new music.
Sunday Sessions – Awakenings
Sugarfactory | Kristalpromenade 7, Halfweg
14:00-21:30
Awakenings delivers a vibrant daytime lineup at the Sugarfactory in Halfweg. Running from 14:00 to 21:30, it features high-tempo sets from Benwal, DJ Heartstring, CVNTS, DJ Gigola, Pegassi, Helena Lauwaert, and southstar.
50:HERTZ X COLYN & FRIENDS (CLUB TRAIN – Sunday Sunset Trip)
50:HERTZ CLUB TRAIN 2026 | Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam
18:00-22:00
This is a moving party train that departs from Amsterdam Centraal and travels across the Dutch rail network for four hours. The train features multiple stages and a backstage bar, offering a completely unique way to enjoy sets from Colyn, Beswerda, Tonco, Denis Horvat, Echonomist, Hotlap, Jonathan Kaspar, Kind Of One, Mitch de Klein, RAO, Rolbac, and Romy Janssen.
