Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has officially wrapped up its 2025 edition with record-breaking numbers, solidifying its reputation as the world’s leading electronic music festival and conference. Over 600,000 visitors attended across more than 1,200 events and initiatives, featuring nearly 3,500 artists at 300+ locations throughout the city.
This year’s program highlighted ADE’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusivity, showcasing electronic subgenres across its Festival and Arts & Culture programs. From large-scale spectacles like Klangkuenstler at Ziggo Dome and Awakenings at their new SugarFactory home, to underground gems at venues such as SkateCafe, Garage Noord, and RAUM, ADE once again proved why it remains the beating heart of global electronic culture.
Standout Moments of 2025
- Honey Dijon x Audio Obscura’s PRAISE at Nieuwe Kerk, dubbed a “black queer church,” was one of the festival’s most talked-about highlights.
- ADE’s Opening Specials spread across the city with genre-spanning performances.
- At the conference level, ADE introduced upgrades with the new Rosewood venue for ADE Pro, and moved ADE Lab to Westergas, creating fresh networking opportunities and immersive experiences for the next generation.
- Panels featured Skepta, KI/KI, Eris Drew, Chris Stussy, TxC, ANNA, Chris Liebing, plus industry heavyweights from Spotify, SoundCloud, Sony Music, Epic Games, COLORSxSTUDIOS, Tomorrowland Brasil, and Google DeepMind
Looking Ahead: 30 Years of ADE
DE has now confirmed the dates for its 30th anniversary edition: October 21 – 25, 2026!
Since its launch in 1996, ADE has transformed from a niche gathering into the world’s most influential platform for electronic music. Over the past three decades, it has shaped the global scene nurturing artists, spotlighting culture, and driving the industry forward.
The organization teased that its 30-year celebration will feature special initiatives, partnerships, and events to mark the milestone, with details to be unveiled in the coming months.
ADE’s Legacy in Electronic Music
For nearly 30 years, ADE has been the ultimate meeting ground for fans, artists, and industry professionals. It has provided the blueprint for how electronic music can be recognized as both an art form and a global business. With each edition, ADE continues to expand its impact — not only as a festival but also as a cultural movement.
As the electronic music world looks toward ADE’s 30th anniversary, the anticipation is already building. If the 2025 edition is any indication, next year promises to be historic.
