Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) returns from October 22-26, 2025, promising one of its biggest and most ambitious editions yet. Known as the world’s hub for electronic music, ADE combines conference, festival, art, culture, innovation, and nightlife across hundreds of venues and thousands of artists. DJ Life Magazine+3EDM+3ADE+3
What’s New This Year
- Lineup Expansion: The first wave of the ADE 2025 lineup revealed over 250 acts, which has now grown to more than 1,200 artists with the second wave. Big names include Black Coffee, Skepta, Hardwell, Oliver Heldens, and others. Techno Airlines+2EDM Identity+2
- Conference & ADE Pro: More panels, masterclasses, and technical talks are confirmed. The conference program features key figures from the industry, including Nicole Moudaber, and contributions from collectives and curators who are pushing the boundaries of techno, house, and underground electronic music. ufo-network.com+2ADE+2
- Innovation & Gear: Music tech takes a central role. ADE Lab is expanding with a village style setup; gear partners are revealed; Google DeepMind, SoundCloud, and other tech companies are participating in sessions exploring future sound and tools. ADE+2ufo-network.com+2
- Festival Venues & Range: From intimate club nights in Paradiso to big stages like AMF at Johan Cruijff ArenA, this year ADE covers a wide spectrum. Many after-hours, daytime events, art installations, and cultural crossover shows are scheduled across the city. ADE+3ADE+3Your EDM+3
Standout Features & Highlights
- ADE & G-STAR Collaboration: A stylish, modular bag is introduced this year for ADE Pro pass holders. Designed to be practical and durable, it blends fashion and function, reflecting ADE’s ethos of marrying business and party life. ADE
- AMF Completes Lineup: The Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF), a highlight of ADE, has finalized its lineup featuring big names like Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, and others bridging mainstream and underground dance sounds. ADE
- Arts & Culture + Green Initiatives: ADE Green continues its push for sustainability, and ADE Arts & Culture expands its programming of installations, performances, and immersive experiences. ADE+1
What This Means for Artists & Attendees
- For Artists: An opportunity to showcase, network, and learn. The expanded ADE Lab, masterclasses, and demo drops give emerging producers better visibility and access to industry mentors. ADE+2ADE+2
- For Fans & Clubs: Even people not attending the conference get access to a heap of club nights, festival events, daytime activities, art, and music tech showcases. The variety ensures there’s something for different tastes — from deep underground techno to big trance anthems.
- Business & Innovation: With increasing participation from tech brands and gear partners, there’s more focus than ever on the tools behind music — from hardware to software to sustainable design and production.
Key Dates & Tips
- Dates: October 22-26, 2025. EDM+1
- Pass Types: ADE Pro Pass (conference + business + performance tracks), Festival / Night & Day passes, single-day passes.
- Tip for Planning: Get passes in advance, check lineups per venue, use local transport and be ready for after hours. Many of the best sets happen late and in smaller venues.
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