From October 21st to 25th, 2026, the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will transform the city into the ultimate destination for electronic music enthusiasts. This year will be extra special as ADE presents its 30 YEARS ADE Icon Series, a celebration of its 30th anniversary featuring events that reflect on the legacy and future of electronic music culture.
Since its inception in 1996, ADE has grown into the world’s largest electronic music festival and conference. With over 1,000 events across 200+ venues and thousands of artists, Amsterdam becomes a meeting point for industry professionals and fans from around the globe. From networking events and panel discussions to master classes and performances, ADE offers something for everyone.
Electronic Groove will also be part of this year’s celebrations, joining forces with Listed for a special ADE Week Fundraiser on Friday, October 23rd, at Duke of Tokyo. The event will bring the electronic music community together in support of VisionSpring, an organization working to expand access to vision care.
Since there’s so much to choose from, we’ve compiled this guide of our top party picks, covering different genres and locations to help you make the most of ADE 2026.
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