22 – 26 October, 2025 — www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, has finalized its 2025 lineup, marking its most expansive and diverse program to date. This year’s edition will feature over 3,300 artists, performing at 1,200 events across nearly 250 venues, spanning ADE’s Festival, Arts & Culture, and Friends programs—a new record in the event’s storied history.
The final artist wave welcomes a powerhouse mix of international icons and cutting-edge talent, including Actress, Adam Beyer, AfroSalto (Afrojack x Gregor Salto), Amelie Lens, ANNA, ANOTR, Charlotte de Witte, DBN Gogo, GiGi FM, Honey Dijon, Jyoty, KI/KI, Major League DJz, Nicole Moudaber, Pan-Pot, Partiboi69, Paul Elstak, Pongo, Skee Mask, Skepta, TxC, Vintage Culture, and many more. The complete program is now available on ADE’s official website.
Standout 2025 Showcases
For the first time, De Nieuwe Kerk will transform into a venue for electronic music, with Honey Dijon and the ZO! Gospel Choir presenting a groundbreaking performance that merges spirituality and sound. Meanwhile, the ARTIS Planetarium hosts an innovative series of full-dome concerts and immersive screenings, while Fabrique des Lumières presents Stewww, an audiovisual fusion of music and digital art.
ADE 2025 kicks off with six simultaneous Opening Specials on Wednesday, October 22, across Felix Meritis, ARTIS Planetarium, Door Open Space, Zuiderkerk, Van Gogh Museum, and Melkweg—signaling an extraordinary start to this year’s edition.
Notable Additions
Beyond its expansive artist roster, ADE 2025 continues to push cultural boundaries by embracing genres from techno, house, and bass, to Afro-electronic, Latin-inspired rhythms, and avant-garde soundscapes. Performances will take place throughout Amsterdam, from historic landmarks to cutting-edge venues, creating a citywide celebration of music, art, and innovation.
ADE Pro Conference Highlights
The ADE Pro Conference will once again serve as the epicenter of the global electronic music industry, hosting thought-provoking discussions and exclusive keynotes with leading figures. Featured speakers and artists include Skepta x Más Tiempo, KI/KI, ANOTR, Scuba, DBN Gogo, Eris Drew x Modeselektor, Luke Slater x Chris Liebing, Nicole Moudaber, Vintage Culture, Armin van Buuren x Hannah Laing x Joris Voorn, Chris Stussy, KETTAMA, TxC, and more.
The ADE Pro Pass, offering full access to all conference sessions and networking opportunities, is available now through ADE’s website.
Organized by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, a not-for-profit organization devoted to nurturing the global electronic music ecosystem, ADE continues its mission to foster innovation, education, and talent development across generations. With its largest program ever, ADE 2025 stands as a testament to the continued evolution and cultural impact of electronic music worldwide.