With less than two months until the kickoff, the Amsterdam Dance Event is getting ready to once again transform the Dutch capital into the global hub of electronic music and innovation. From October 22 to 26, the world’s most influential conference returns with a stellar mix of artists, thought leaders, and industry pioneers!
ADE has revealed over 250 artists performing at this year’s edition, with highlights including: Black Coffee, Hardwell, Skepta, James Hype, Oliver Heldens, Dave Clarke, Helena Hauff and underground favorites like Eris Drew, KI/KI, Klangkuenstler, DVS1, Narciss, Octo Octa
More than 100 ADE Festival events are already confirmed, among them:
Skepta with his Más Tiempo label at Shelter, Black Coffee and Klangkuenstler headlining the Ziggo Dome, DBN Gogo opening at Melkweg, Dave Clarke celebrating 20 years of Dave Clarke Presents, Job Jobse with a four-hour extended set at Hemkade and many more!
📸 Enrique Meesters
ADE Pro Conference: Industry Heavyweights Take the Stage
ADE Pro has confirmed a new wave of speakers and sessions that highlight the future of electronic music across cultures and continents:
Tomorrowland Brasil director Mario Sergio Albuquerque Filho sharing insights on international expansion
ANOTR and the No Art / SONA Worldwide team reflecting on growing from small Amsterdam parties to a global lifestyle brand
Daniel Rérat (Keinemusik CEO) on building one of Berlin’s most distinctive collectives
Dutch trailblazers Armin van Buuren, Joris Voorn, and KI/KI, covering trance to techno to the underground
Nicole Moudaber exploring the rise of the MENA club scene and her experience shaping Beirut nightlife
Placebo’s Stefan Olsdal and Digital 21 on blending band culture with electronic production
Scuba, bringing the dual perspective of artist and label head (Hotflush Recordings)
Amsterdam-based DJ/curator Coco Maria for Bandcamp’s Essential Insider Knowledge session
Michael Mayer, Kompakt co-founder, reflecting on four decades of shaping electronic culture
ADE Pro also continues its acclaimed Meet the Pros program, connecting attendees with managers, promoters, agents, and organizers from leading companies including WME, MAC Artists, DECIBL, Coral Agency, Lab 54, Club Guest House, IME Link, Intercell, Wonder Manage, and Entourage.
New Wave of Artists Announced
The second wave of names for ADE Festival 2025 has also been revealed: Amaliah, Ben UFO, Bullet Tooth, CARISTA, Carl Craig, Chris Stussy, DJ Pierre, Enrico Sangiuliano, FJAAK, Héctor Oaks, Indira Paganotto, Jeff Mills, Mahmut Orhan, Moodymann, Polygonia, Sally C, Seth Troxler, THC, Tjade, TOKiMONSTA, TWIENA, YoungWoman and many more join the already stacked lineup, bringing the total to over 1,200 artists across 450 eventsthis October.
TIP: ADE Pro Pass, Last Chance for Discounted Rate!
The ADE Pro Pass gives full access to the conference program, networking events, ADE Festival shows, and year-round access to ADE’s online platform and database. Passes are still available at a discounted rate, but only for a few hours!