The wait for Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025 has reached a new level with the release of its much-awaited second wave lineup.
The globe’s largest festival and business conference for electronic music has now booked 1,200+ artists and DJs, replacing anticipation ahead of the October event.
Some of the newly announced names include Amaliah, Ben UFO, CARISTA, Carl Craig, Chris Stussy, DJ Pierre, Enrico Sangiuliano, FJAAK, Héctor Oaks, Indira Paganotto, Jeff Mills, Mahmut Orhan, Moodymann, Polygonia, Sally C, Seth Troxler, TOKiMONSTA, YoungWoman, and many more, spanning a worldwide roster of artists.
More than 450 festival events confirmed
With its festival programme already almost half-full, ADE 2025 has in store an electric programme of 450+ events that will take place across Amsterdam. There are special highlights that fans can expect:
- No Art Festival in full swing.
- 16 Intercell events across the city.
- Jeff Mills’ “Tomorrow Comes the Harvest” comeback.
- ZERØBPM’s 40-hour ambient meditation marathon at Thomaskerk.
- ZeeZout’s ADE Special at Concertgebouw, fusing club culture with a concert hall experience.
Returning spots like the De Bajes prison complex, Levenslang, and iconic pirate radio ship Veronica Schip will feature special showcases. ADE Lab’s new Lab Village at Westerpark will highlight large-scale art and light installations, open to everyone for free.
ADE Pro conference lineup
Aside from the festival, ADE Pro, the event’s conference segment, will have some of the world’s top industry leaders. Speakers and masterclasses include Skepta, Eris Drew & Modeselektor, Luke Slater & Chris Liebing, Nicole Moudaber, ANOTR, and the No Art and Tomorrowland Brasil founders.
Additional artists to be announced
This revelation is just the beginning of what’s to come. ADE will ultimately welcome over 3,000 creatives through 1,000+ events on October 22–26, 2025. The complete schedule will be revealed in the weeks leading up to it.
Tickets for individual events are available on the ADE website, with the ADE Pro Pass offering entry to the entire conference program.
Organized by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, ADE goes on to continue its role as a not-for-profit organization focused on promoting electronic music culture, innovation, and talent globally.
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