ADE 2026: Jean-Michel Jarre as Guest of Honor for 30th Anniversary
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Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 celebrates 30 years: Jean-Michel Jarre opens with concert and keynote, ADE Pro announces new names.
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) turns thirty in 2026 and will run from October 21st to 25th in Amsterdam. For the “30 YEARS ADE” anniversary, the organizers are presenting Jean-Michel Jarre as guest of honor – with an opening concert and a keynote interview at the accompanying ADE Pro Conference.
At a glance
- ADE 2026 takes place from October 21st to 25th – the 30th edition of the festival
- Jean-Michel Jarre is the guest of honor for the anniversary year
- Opening Concert “Oxygène & Beyond: A Sonic Journey Celebrating 30 Years of ADE” on October 21st at AFAS Live Amsterdam
A Guest of Honor with History
The fact that ADE is bringing Jean-Michel Jarre for its 30th anniversary has an additional reason: 2026 also marks the 50th anniversary of his album Oxygène. Both anniversaries will converge in the Opening Concert, presented jointly by MOJO and Insomniac.
Jarre himself describes his appearance:
„Electronic music, as well as ADE, has a history, a legacy and a future. […] I have the ambition to keep the suspense and go from one track to another, into a different atmosphere, different stage design, mapping, giant projections and architectures of lights and videos, to share that moment that can stay in your heart and your brain for the rest of your lives – This is the reason I'm so happy to be part of this celebration in 2026.“
Opening Concert at AFAS Live
| Date | Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | AFAS Live, Amsterdam |
| Title | Oxygène & Beyond: A Sonic Journey Celebrating 30 Years of ADE |
| Partners | MOJO, Insomniac |
According to ADE, the concert will translate Jarre's legacy of large-scale audiovisual spectacles into a high-performance live show – with stage design, mapping, and light architecture that have been his trademark for decades.
What's still open
ADE has not yet released the full club and festival program for 2026 – announcements traditionally come in several waves until shortly before the October date. If you want to technically prepare for ADE sets in the meantime, you'll find basics in our DJ tip on harmonic mixing with the Camelot Wheel and in the overview of CDJ tricks 2026.
FAQ
When is ADE 2026 taking place?
From October 21st to 25th, 2026, for the festival's 30th anniversary.
What is Jean-Michel Jarre doing at ADE 2026?
He is the guest of honor, opening the festival on October 21st with the concert “Oxygène & Beyond” at AFAS Live Amsterdam and giving a keynote interview at the ADE Pro Conference.
Source: Amsterdam Dance Event
