ADE 2026 packs more than 1,200 events into five days, so nobody sees it all. This is a night-by-night shortlist of the larger events listed publicly as of 19 October, with venue names so you can plan one area per night. Venues you can look up on NightFind are linked.
For dates and tickets, see the ADE 2026 guide.
How to read this programme
- Source: public event listings as of 19 October, plus Awakenings' own announcement. This is a shortlist, not the full programme.
- Day parties start between 12:00 and 15:00; times are given where listed.
- Sold out: several events were already sold out. Check each organiser before you travel.
- Unclear dates: the source is ambiguous about some dates, for example for Paradiso and Gashouder.
- Outside Amsterdam: Awakenings is at the Sugarfactory in Halfweg.
Facts checked on 22 October 2026. Line-ups, sold-out status and transport plans change daily, so confirm on the organiser page before you go.
What is on Wednesday 21 October?
- Awakenings ADE opening night at the Sugarfactory: 999999999, Adrián Mills, FUMI x Serafina, Hujus and Novah.
- A'DAM Toren from 17:00: Kevin Saunderson, Carl Craig, Hot Since 82 and DJ Tennis.
- Ziggo Dome: Black Coffee.
- TILLATEC: LASTER presents Klockworks 20 Years with Ben Klock, DVS1 and Roll Dann.
What is on Thursday 22 October?
- Awakenings: Adam Beyer's Drumcode showcase with Enrico Sangiuliano b2b Ilario Alicante, Kevin de Vries b2b Konstantin Sibold, Kaufmann and Victor Ruiz.
- Loveland at Mediahaven: Mau P and The Martinez Brothers.
- Ziggo Dome: KI/KI, five hours.
- WestWeelde: DJ-Kicks with Motor City Drum Ensemble and DJ BORING, plus Worakls & Friends.
- Het Sieraad from 17:00: Miss Monique presents Siona, then Adam Ten b2b Mita Gami.
- Shelter: 20 years of The Warehouse Project.
- BRET: Slacker with Seth Troxler and Tiga.
- Gashouder: I Hate Models and Nico Moreno.
- Thuishaven: Glitterbox with Carl Craig and HoneyLuv in the afternoon, Defected at night.
- TILLATEC: Vault Sessions with DJ Nobu and Stef Mendesidis.
- DGTL ADE opens at the Scheepsbouwloods on the NDSM wharf and runs Thursday to Sunday.
What is on Friday 23 October?
- Awakenings: Joseph Capriati's Metamorfosi from 15:00, then Friday Sessions with Ben Klock b2b Philippa Pacho and JakoJako b2b Rødhåd.
- DGTL ADE: Miss Monique, Joris Voorn and Kevin de Vries.
- Into the Woods ADE on the NDSM wharf from 13:00: Héctor Oaks, Clara Cuvé, BIIA, Cynthia Spiering and Young Marco.
- Loveland (Paradise): Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler and Hot Since 82.
- Audio Obscura at RAWFACTORY from 16:00: Amelie Lens's EXHALE with Anfisa Letyago, Dax J, HAAi and DJ Nobu.
- Melkweg: Dave Clarke marks 30 years of ADE with Luke Slater, Rene Wise, Dasha Rush, DJ Hell and DJ Stingray.
- WestWeelde: We Are Lost with Deep Dish, Guy J and Guy Mantzur; at night fabric x Loud-Contact with Jeff Mills, FJAAK (live), Marcel Dettmann and Helena Hauff.
- Bajes: Avalon Emerson presents 9000 Dreams.
- Gashouder: Job Jobse by day, Mochakk Calling at night.
- Klaproos: Love On The Rocks with BASHKKA, Cassy and Satoshi Tomiie.
- Ijver in the afternoon: Kompakt with Robag Wruhme and Michael Mayer.
- BRET from 08:30: Ogazón invites Freddy K and Rene Wise. LOFI: VBX. Ziggo Dome: KI/KI.
What is on Saturday 24 October?
- Amsterdam Music Festival at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, 21:00 to 05:00 (AMF guide).
- Awakenings: Joris Voorn's A Trip To Galaxy with Jeff Mills, then Adriatique all night.
- Loveland: 909 day party from noon with Chris Liebing, FJAAK, Kerri Chandler, DVS1 and Len Faki; at night Mind Against's HABITAT with Marcel Dettmann.
- DGTL ADE: Shimza, Âme and Bedouin in the afternoon, NOVAH & Friends later.
- Dockyard Festival and Mystic Garden at Havenpark from 13:00: Dax J, Oscar Mulero, HI-LO and DJ EZ.
- Audio Obscura in the afternoon: WhoMadeWho's The Moment with Tiga and Gerd Janson.
- Het Sieraad from 13:00: Sasha b2b Patrice Bäumel for six hours; at night Pan-Pot presents HUMAN.
- Bajes: Intercell day party with Eris Drew and Octo Octa; Freddy K at night.
- Warehouse Elementenstraat: Skepta presents Más Tiempo.
- Paradiso: Speedy J brings STOOR Live with Rødhåd.
- Gashouder: Sammy Virji curating. Klaproos in the morning: Magda. LOFI in the afternoon: Rush Hour (sold out).
What is on Sunday 25 October?
- Awakenings: Sunday Sessions by day, then Prophecy by Prospa with ISAbella b2b Traumer and Job de Jong.
- Bajes from 14:00: Interplanetary Criminal.
- Ijver: Lost Miracle with Sébastien Léger and Roy Rosenfeld.
- Pllek in the afternoon: Offweek x Loud-Contact with Fideles, Mathame and Miss Kittin.
- Shelter at night: Apollonia curating VBX.
- Paradiso: Donato Dozzy. BRET: Joseph Capriati's session (sold out).
Which ADE events are close together?
Group your nights by area: the NDSM wharf and Noord for DGTL, Into the Woods and Shelter; the west side for Het Sieraad, LOFI, BRET, Thuishaven and Warehouse Elementenstraat; the centre for Paradiso and Melkweg Club. See the ADE 2026 venues guide.
More ADE 2026 guides
Sources
TechnoAirlines: ADE 2026 events by venue (listings as of 19 October), Awakenings ADE 2026 programme, I amsterdam: AMF 2026 and ADE tickets page.
For the rest of the city outside the programme, see our Amsterdam nightlife guide and the 10 best clubs in Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest event at ADE 2026?
The Amsterdam Music Festival at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Saturday 24 October is the largest single night, with Afrojack, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, ARTBAT and David Guetta among the names.
Which ADE events are outside Amsterdam?
Awakenings ADE takes place at the Sugarfactory in Halfweg, which is a short train ride from Amsterdam Centraal.
Where can I see the full ADE 2026 programme?
On ADE's own programme pages and on each organiser's ticket page. The list above is a shortlist of larger events.
