Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 Finalizes Record-Breaking Lineup of 3,300 Artists
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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has announced its completed lineup for 2025, confirming another landmark edition that stretches across five full days of music, culture, and community. From October 22 to 26, Amsterdam will once again become the center of the global electronic music scene, hosting over 3,300 artists performing across 1,200 events. The event will take place in nearly 250 venues throughout the city, covering everything from iconic nightclubs and galleries to museums and outdoor spaces. This scale makes ADE 2025 the largest edition in the event’s history.
ADE’s scope extends far beyond music performances. The organization continues to integrate art installations, film screenings, and cultural experiences into its programming, reflecting how electronic music interacts with visual art, technology, and design. The festival’s structure spans three main pillars—Festival, Arts & Culture, and Friends—each focusing on a different dimension of creativity. For anyone passionate about the past, present, and future of dance music, ADE offers the most comprehensive snapshot of global electronic culture in one place.
Amsterdam Dance Event completes 2025 program with final names as lineup grows larger and more diverse than ever 22 – 26 October, 2025 – www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
A Massive Lineup Across 250 Venues
The 2025 lineup reads like a celebration of both established legends and rising innovators in electronic music. Confirmed artists include Honey Dijon, Charlotte de Witte, Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Vintage Culture, Skepta, KI/KI, Major League DJz, ANOTR, Pan-Pot, DBN Gogo, Nicole Moudaber, and Prospa, among many others. With more than three thousand artists scheduled to perform, ADE continues to set a standard for inclusivity and artistic range within the festival circuit.
Each corner of Amsterdam will host events during the week, giving the city a pulse that never stops moving. From intimate after-hours showcases to high-production main events, ADE 2025 brings the full spectrum of electronic sound into the spotlight. This diversity keeps the festival fresh and unpredictable, appealing to fans who follow underground scenes and those who thrive on large-scale club experiences. The full lineup is available now on amsterdam-dance-event.nl, where visitors can browse day-by-day and venue-by-venue schedules.
For many artists, ADE remains an important moment to debut new projects, collaborations, or performances. This balance between discovery and tradition is what keeps ADE relevant after decades of growth. Every year it becomes a place where trends are identified and new movements in dance music take shape.
New Cultural Collaborations and Venues
ADE 2025 introduces several groundbreaking venue partnerships that extend electronic music into new cultural and artistic environments. One of the most anticipated highlights will be the transformation of De Nieuwe Kerk into a performance space, featuring Honey Dijon with the ZO! Gospel Choir in a special presentation that blends house music with gospel influences. This marks the first time that the historic venue has hosted an electronic music event, signaling how ADE continues to bridge heritage and innovation.
The ARTIS Planetarium will feature a series of immersive, full-dome concerts and visual experiences that combine sound design with science and technology. Visitors can also explore Fabrique des Lumières, where the collective Stewww will merge digital art and live music in a multisensory format. These installations and performances represent ADE’s continued interest in connecting electronic music with visual storytelling and interactive environments.
This year’s festival will officially begin with six simultaneous ADE Opening Specials on October 22. These events will take place at Felix Meritis, ARTIS Planetarium, Door Open Space, Zuiderkerk, Van Gogh Museum, and Melkweg, setting the tone for an ambitious week ahead. Together, these opening showcases capture the spirit of exploration that defines ADE and demonstrate the event’s ability to expand beyond the traditional boundaries of club culture.
ADE Pro Conference: Global Industry Leaders Unite
The ADE Pro Conference remains one of the most respected gatherings for music professionals worldwide. It serves as a hub for producers, DJs, promoters, managers, and brand leaders to connect and exchange ideas about the future of electronic music. The 2025 conference lineup includes high-profile names such as Skepta x Más Tiempo, ANOTR, Scuba, DBN Gogo, KI/KI, Luke Slater x Chris Liebing, Armin van Buuren x Hannah Laing x Joris Voorn, Nicole Moudaber, and Vintage Culture, along with panels from key executives shaping the next decade of the industry.
Attendees can expect detailed discussions on topics like artist development, mental health in touring, sustainability in live events, and AI’s growing role in music production. The ADE Pro sessions are known for providing real-world takeaways that directly influence how artists and labels operate. Panels often spark collaboration between artists and technology companies, reflecting ADE’s position as a bridge between creativity and innovation.
Networking remains one of the most valuable parts of ADE Pro. From spontaneous meetups in the Felix Meritis conference center to curated mentorship programs, the event’s professional arm has become a cornerstone for launching careers and building partnerships. Access to all sessions, panels, and mixers is available through the ADE Pro Pass, which can be purchased on the official ADE website.
Magnetic Magazine Will Be On the Ground at ADE 2025
Magnetic Magazine will be on location throughout ADE 2025, covering key performances, panels, and industry gatherings. Our editorial team will be attending both festival and conference events to bring readers inside coverage of what truly defines the modern state of electronic music. Expect daily updates, artist interviews, and insights into how producers, brands, and collectives are pushing creative boundaries.
This year’s program is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious yet, making it an essential stop for anyone serious about understanding the pulse of global club culture. With ADE expanding into new artistic spaces and connecting thousands of professionals, it continues to set an unmatched benchmark for what an electronic music event can achieve.
Our coverage will focus on the experiences that define the week, from large-scale club takeovers to small, late-night studio sessions. As always, the goal is to capture the ideas and energy that keep this community moving forward. Follow Magnetic Magazine online and across social channels for full reports from Amsterdam as the festival unfolds.
