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ADE 2025 Lineup: Top Artists & Hidden Gems by Outhere

DJ Nicole Moudaber - Techno, deep/tech-house

From 22 to 26 Oct 2025

From October 22-26, 2025, Amsterdam becomes the epicenter of electronic music. As an ADE tribute post, Outhere brings you a curated guide to ADE's lineup, spotlighting women, queer artists, local heroes, global icons and more, every single on a top artists you won't want to miss. The hottest venues are already on the radar, but the secret parties remain under wraps. Stay tuned and keep connected, we'll update this post as soon as the full list drops so you don't miss a beat.

Women Producers & DJs You Can't Miss

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Queer Icons & Collectives

Local Heroes: Amsterdam's Finest

Global Icons You Already Know

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Rising Talent & Fresh Energy

Other Artists Expanding the ADE Sound

Beyond the headliners and iconic acts, ADE is always about discovery, those unexpected sets and artists that open up new dimensions of electronic music. This year, keep an ear out for these names bringing diverse styles to the dance floors.

Art Exhibition at ADE

Heliotrope by Heleen Blanken & Daniel de Bruin

Heliotrope by Heleen Blanken & Daniel de Bruin is a kinetic installation at ADE Lab Village in Westerpark, Amsterdam. Inspired by heliotropism, it features mirrored blades that reflect and refract light, creating a dynamic interplay between organic and mechanical movements.

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Bijzon (“Parhelion”) by Wes Broersen

At ADE Lab Village in Westerpark, this site specific outdoor installation uses focused laser light to draw ever changing, halo, like circles across the park, an elegant visual echo of the sun-related optical phenomenon that inspired it. Free entry

Visual Frequencies at Nxt: Sandwell District & Planetary Assault Systems & Nadia Struiwigh

Visual Frequencies at Nxt Museum is an immersive audiovisual night during ADE 2025. The program features the long-awaited return of Sandwell District, a hypnotic live set by Planetary Assault Systems, and ambient-visual explorations from Nadia Struiwigh, with cutting-edge visuals curated by Nxt Museum’s artists.

Venues & Parties to Watch

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Tips For Experiencing ADE

  • Tickets: Cheapest often appear 1-2 days before when people resell PDFs
  • Secret Parties: Follow Outhere's updates for last minute announcements
  • Plan Lightly: Best ADE experiences often happen unplanned, in intimate venues.
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ADE 2025 is a journey through the past, present and future of electronic music. We’d love to tag every single artist in this post, because they’re all part of what makes ADE such a unique event. But since the full lineup is massive and constantly being updated, you can check out the complete and up-to-date list directly on Outhere, and you'll discover top artists, underground gems, and insider parties that make Amsterdam Dance Event unforgettable. Check out the Outhere app or our website and start planning your ADE experience.