As every year, this October Amsterdam Dance Event promises to turn the Dutch capital into the beating heart of the global electronic music scene, with a packed schedule of events that trance lovers won’t want to miss
Just over a month before the festival kicks off, it’s already time to take a look at the most anticipated highlights for fans of the genre: from October 22 to 26, Amsterdam will host more than a thousand events featuring DJs and producers from all around the world.
One of the most eagerly awaited moments is undoubtedly the special edition of A State of Trance with Armin van Buuren on Thursday the 23rd: last year’s marathon stretched over ten hours with special guests and this year promises to be just as spectacular, if not more.
The trance lineup at ADE is once again overflowing with unmissable events, with several already confirmed featuring international heavyweights.
On Wednesday, all eyes are on UNIFY, running from 22:00 to 04:00. This showcase night is hosted by AVA Recordings in collaboration with Lovevocals.com and Angie Brown Music Group. The stage will welcome renowned artists such as Adam Stark, Andy Moor, Dan Stone, Derek Ryan, Ferry Tayle, Midi Kitty (live), Rinaly, and Somna. Lovevocals.com and Angie Brown MG will also present talents including Linnea Schossow and Marcela Woods.
A central role will once again be played by the historic Panama Club, which will host the Luminosity ADE Special.
On Friday, October 24 (14:00 – 21:00):
Friday Daytime – This is Trance ! with a jaw-dropping lineup featuring Ben Gold, Cold Blue (Mountain Album Set), Factor B (Back To The Future Set), Matty Ralph, Paul Webster, Robert Nickson, and The Rocketman.
In the Studio Room, Solarstone & Orkidea will take over with an exclusive all-day-long Pure Trance set.
From 22:00 to 06:00, the night continues with Friday Night – This is Trance!, led by legends like John O’Callaghan, Markus Schulz (Rabbit Hole Set), Amy Wiles, Craig Connelly, David Forbes, Sneijder, and The Thrillseekers. Meanwhile, the Studio will host Artento Divini, Darren Porter, Don, and Lostly.
But trance will also take over the city during the day: on Friday afternoon (12:00 – 18:00), the iconic Coco’s Outback pub will host a daytime party powered by Reason // Rise and High Voltage, featuring sets from Allen Watts, Robert Nickson, Steve Dekay, BiXX, Arctic Barbers, and more.
Another major highlight will be the 25 Years of Gouryella celebration, Ferry Corsten’s legendary project. In collaboration with Transmission and Dance Valley, this special event takes place on Friday, October 24 at AFAS Live (14:00 – 22:00). Alongside Corsten, the lineup includes Aly & Fila, Cosmic Gate, Daxson, Ruben de Ronde, Will Atkinson, plus a yet-to-be-announced special guest.
On Saturday, October 25, Panama will once again be the place to be with the Amsterdam Trance Event. From 15:00 to 21:00, a unique 6-hour concept will feature never-before-seen back-to-back sets: RAM & Richard Durand pres. Digital Culture , Alex M.O.R.P.H. b2b XiJaro & Pitch, Ciaran McAuley b2b ReOrder, BiXX b2b Rinaly, Dan Cooper b2b Brendan Bartels, and Somna.
That same evening, trance energy will shift to Desmet Studio’s, home to Find Your Harmony, Andrew Rayel’s imprint. From 22:00 to 04:00, fans can expect a euphoric marathon of music with performances from Rayel himself, Giuseppe Ottaviani, EGGSTA, Olly James, Robbie Seed, and more surprise guests ready to keep the crowd dancing until dawn.
Another unmissable moment is the return of Paul van Dyk at Melkweg, where he will deliver an exclusive open-to-close set. For the fourth consecutive year, the trance legend takes over Melkweg during ADE and once again, a sold-out show is guaranteed.
The climax of the week remains the Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) at the Johan Cruijff Arena. This year, for the first time in a while, the event will not host the live announcement of the DJ Mag Top 100 ranking, which will instead be revealed earlier on September 30 at [UNVRS] in Ibiza. Still, the AMF promises an unforgettable night with more than 40,000 attendees and a stellar lineup of global DJs. As always, Armin van Buuren will take the stage with a special set featuring exclusive new music premieres.
As promised, the Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 is shaping up to be another unforgettable edition — especially for trance fans. To make sure you don’t miss a single highlight (with even more announcements still to come), check out the full schedule directly on the official ADE website.