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ADE 2025 Unveils Line-Up Highlights with Helena Hauff, KI/KI, Octo Octa & More
First wave includes powerful female, queer, and global artists set to transform Amsterdam into the epicenter of electronic music from October 22–26, 2025
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, has officially unveiled the first wave of over 250 artists set to perform at its 2025 edition. Taking place from October 22–26, 2025, the event will once again turn the city of Amsterdam into the global capital of electronic music.
Among the first names announced are global icons and rising stars such as Black Coffee, Clara Cuvé, Confidence Man, Dave Clarke, DVS1, Eris Drew, Flava D, Hardwell, Helena Hauff, James Hype, Jennifer Loveless, Job Jobse, Kettama, KI/KI, Klangkuenstler, Narciss, NIKS, Octo Octa, Oliver Heldens, Patrick Mason, and Skepta, among many others.
Major Performances Already Confirmed
Over 100 ADE Festival events are already confirmed, highlighting both global acts and genre-defining showcases. Some of the standout events include:
Black Coffee and Klangkuenstler headlining solo shows at Ziggo Dome
Skepta, who will also speak at the ADE Pro conference, bringing his Mas Tiempo house label to Shelter
DBN Gogo, South African powerhouse, headlining the official ADE Opening Concert at Melkweg
Dave Clarke celebrating 20 years of his legendary showcase Dave Clarke Presents
Job Jobse performing a special 4-hour extended set at Hemkade
Diversity and Representation Take Center Stage
The first artist announcement already reflects ADE’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a strong representation of women, queer artists, and POC from around the world. Notable names include:
Helena Hauff (DE) – acclaimed for her raw, analog-driven techno
Octo Octa (US) & Eris Drew (US) – known for their euphoric, genre-blurring back-to-back sets
Jennifer Loveless (AU) – a rising name in the global underground
NIKS (GB) – founder of the Black Artist Database, championing equality and visibility
The Lady Machine (BR) – representing Brazil with a powerful techno sound
ISAbella (CO), Sedef Adasï (DE), Maara (CA), and Fafi Abdel Nour (NL) – pushing boundaries across clubs and festivals
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About the Amsterdam Dance Event
Organized by the not-for-profit Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, ADE is more than a festival. It is a global meeting point that brings together artists, industry professionals, and music lovers from over 150 countries. The five-day program spans DJ performances, live sets, panel discussions, networking events, art installations, and cultural showcases, solidifying ADE as the most influential event in the electronic music calendar.
ADE is an initiative of Buma and continues to grow each year, with over 3,000 artists, 600 speakers, and nearly 200 venues hosting events across the city of Amsterdam.
Tickets and Full Program
The full ADE 2025 lineup will be revealed in the coming months. Individual event tickets are now available, and professionals can register for the ADE Pro Pass, which grants access to the full conference program and networking events.
For more information and ticket access, visit: www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
Amsterdam Dance Event 2025
October 22–26 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands