ADE Celebrates 30 Years: Jean‑Michel Jarre Named Guest of Honour
ADE 2026 marks a historic convergence in electronic music legacy; as ADE celebrates its 30-year anniversary. Jean-Michel Jarre is invited as the guest of honor. He will take part in a standout Opening Concert at AFAS Live on October 21, an exclusive ADE Pro keynote, and other appearances. He will reflect on the 50th anniversary of Oxygène. ADE 2026 will take place October 21 – 25, 2026. This pioneering masterwork stands the test of time and continues to shape generations of artists who’ve called ADE home for the past three decades.
Jean-Michel Jarre: ADE Opening Concert at AFAS Live
As part of ADE’s Opening Concerts, Jean-Michel Jarre will be part of an exclusive live performance at AFAS Live, presented by MOJO and Insomniac. This immersive show translates his legacy of large-scale spectacles into a cutting-edge live experience at one of Amsterdam’s staple venues.
“Electronic music, as well as ADE, has a history, a legacy and a future. The live show at ADE is going to celebrate its 30th anniversary, but also the 50th anniversary of Oxygène. I have the ambition to keep the suspense and go from one track to another, into a different atmosphere, different stage design, mapping, giant projections and architectures of lights and videos, to share that moment that can stay in your heart and your brain for the rest of your lives – This is the reason I’m so happy to be part of this celebration in 2026.” – Jean-Michel Jarre.
Beyond the live concert, Jarre’s presence at ADE 2026 looks ahead as much as it looks back. He will take part in an exclusive keynote interview at ADE Pro, with more surprises still to come. From early studio experiments to performances that transformed entire cityscapes, his influence spans over half a century. Technology, light, and sound have always sat at the core of his work. Throughout the week, Jarre will engage with the ADE community across the event’s program tracks. Stay tuned as more details will follow as we lead up to ADE.
1996—2026: 30 Years of Driving Electronic Music Forward
Over the past three decades, ADE has grown into the most influential breeding ground for electronic music. It has built the framework that has helped a new genre gain global recognition as both an art form and a thriving business. In the months ahead, ADE will unveil more specials, initiatives, and events to celebrate 30 Years of ADE.
Tickets for Jean-Michel Jarre at AFAS Live are available on Friday, March 13 via MOJO. The ADE Pro Pass is available at Early Bird rates starting Wednesday, March 11. For more information on ADE 2026, please visit the ADE website.
About ADE
The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing electronic music, its culture and its industry worldwide. The organisation devotes itself to stimulating development, innovation and talent, gathering the global industry and laying a foundation for future generations. The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 3,300 artists throughout 1,200+ events in over 200 venues. The five-day event features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture. Including dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture programme, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam.
