ADE 2025 kicks off with an ambitious first wave lineup featuring Armin van Buuren, Black Coffee, Skepta, Klangkuenstler, and many more across five days of music and culture in the Dutch capital.
The world’s leading electronic music conference and festival, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), is once again making headlines with the announcement of its first wave of programming for the 2025 edition. With 250 artists already confirmed, this year’s ADE is shaping up to be one of its most expansive and diverse to date.
Taking place from October 22 to 26, 2025, ADE will once again transform Amsterdam into a global hub for electronic music culture, featuring over 100 events and eventually more than 3,000 artists across the city’s most iconic venues, clubs, and conference spaces.
A Genre-Spanning, Global Lineup
The initial artist announcement reveals a bold and wide-ranging roster that spans continents and subgenres. Highlights include:
- Armin van Buuren
- Black Coffee
- Skepta (also appearing as an ADE Pro speaker)
- James Hype
- Oliver Heldens
- Boys Noize
- Helena Hauff
- Klangkuenstler
From thunderous warehouse techno to Afro house, UK grime, melodic house, and future rave, ADE’s 2025 programming reflects its commitment to showcasing the full spectrum of the electronic music ecosystem.
Skepta’s Dual Role and Label Showcase
Among the most notable entries is Skepta, who will take on a dual role at this year’s event. In addition to performing, the UK icon will appear as a speaker at the ADE Pro conference—the industry-facing segment of the festival known for its thought leadership and innovation forums.
Skepta will also present a showcase for his rising house label, Más Tiempo, at Shelter Amsterdam, highlighting the genre-blending nature of ADE’s evolution.
More Than Music: A Curated Cultural Experience
Beyond club nights and live performances, ADE 2025 offers a five-day journey through music, technology, and culture. With panels, workshops, exhibitions, and networking events hosted at locations like DeLaMar Theater, Felix Meritis, and Paradiso, the conference provides a platform for artists, producers, managers, and innovators to connect and collaborate.
Each year, ADE draws over 400,000 visitors from more than 150 countries, making it not just a festival but a cultural cornerstone for the global electronic music community.
Tickets and Passes Now Available
Individual event tickets and ADE Pro passes are currently on sale via the official Amsterdam Dance Event website. With many events expected to sell out, fans and professionals alike are encouraged to secure access early.
ADE 2025 is set to be a defining chapter in the festival’s storied history—an unmissable convergence of sound, vision, and global creativity.