The ADE events you need to know about on their 30th anniversary

6 October 2026, 09:31

Dance music's biggest week, Amsterdam Dance Event, is almost here. So here's our picks for the must-see events for their 30th anniversary.

With hundreds of events in store with 1500+ artists, we've tasked ourselves with putting together the impossible list of our must-see events at ADE.

Chris Stassy b2b Job Jobse - Bajes

21st October: 17:00 - 23:00

What a way to kick off the biggest week in dance music. Two of the Netherlands’ best selectors and most beloved DJs go b2b inside one of the most unique venues in the city - a former prison!

Luke Dean b2b Max Dean - BRET

22nd October: 08:00 - 19:00

Luke Dean, Max Dean, 11 hours b2b... It doesn’t get much better than this. A marathon from the cousins behind the decks and one of those events that ADE is all about. You’ll want to be setting your alarms early for this one.

50:HERTS X EATS EVERYTHING & FRIENDS - CLUB TRAIN

22nd October: 12:00 - 16:00

A rave on a train through the Dutch landscape and back? Say less. The ultimate party starter, Eats Everything will have a train full of ravers on hand for one of the most unique events of the week. One to definitely tick off the list.

20 Years of The WHP - The Loft

22nd October: 23:30 - 04:30

Manchester’s own Warehouse Project is taking their 20-year celebration on tour to ADE. A stacked lineup at one of Amsterdam’s most spectacular spots will see the likes of Malugi, HAAi, salute, and Skin On Skin take over The Loft, a penthouse on the 16th floor of the A’DAM Tower.

KI/KI - 5 Hours - Ziggo Dome

22nd & 23rd October: 18:30 - 02:00

KI/KI has made the 5-hour sets her own, and she’s bringing two full nights of it to the 17,000-capacity Ziggo Dome. Coming through the Amsterdam rave scene herself, these two nights will be a huge full-circle moment for the Dutch DJ.

Breakfast Club /w Limousine Dream: One Long Groove - Pllek

22nd October: 22:00 - 06:00

One long groove. Curated by Gene on Earth, showcasing some of the best in the underground scene, including the likes of Octo Octa, Peach, Midland and many more. An intimate venue with one of the best skyline views of Amsterdam, this will be unlike anything else on the lineup.

Gashouder Presents: Sammy Virji Curates

23rd October: 23:00 - 06:00

One of the UK’s finest, Sammy Virji is taking over the iconic Gashouder. Taking stage in a former gas storage tank and now one of electronic music’s greatest venues, the UKG pioneer has handpicked Rossi., Sam Alfred, SAIDAH and Rira to join him.

Interplanetary Criminal - Bajes

25th October: 14:00 - 22:00

A criminal takes over the prison. A fittingly chaotic day party sees one of the UK’s great selectors get the keys to Bajes, a former prison space and one of the most distinct venues of the week. Interplanetary Criminal’s only appearance at ADE.

Prophecy by Prospa - Awakenings ADE - Sugarfactory

25th October: 23:00 - 07:00

What better way to close out the biggest week on the dance music calendar? Prospa takes over Awakenings with their Prophecy show. It’s a stacked lineup as well - Franky Rizardo, Tommy Phillips, ISAbella, Traumer, & Job de Jong join them to wrap up the week in Amsterdam.

For more info on how to get tickets to these and hundreds more events head to https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl