Guide
ADE 2026:
The Afro House Guide
Five days, one city. Where to hear Afro House at
Amsterdam Dance Event, 21 to 25 October.
Wednesday 21 October
14:00–22:00
Afrodise
Aaron Sevilla + guests
IJland, Amsterdam
18:00–late
Black Coffee
3-hour solo set
Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
23:00–04:00
Kontrol x Lektro
Oskido, Breyth, Rosey Gold, Saffou, Zulu Mageba, Bun Xapa
Soulkitchen, Amsterdam
Thursday 22 October
12:00–17:00 and 20:00–00:00
Paradise Sound System
Naak b2b Vumaala, Kususa, Yamz, Phiwo, Oskido
art’otel, Amsterdam
14:00–19:00
Afro House Summit
AFU (KE), Atmos Blaq (ZA), Auguste (FR), Breyth (PT), Ciza (ZA), Eran Hersh (US), Glauko (IT), Idd Aziz (KE), John Gemiini & Nassá (PT), Loudr (US), MMZ (KE), Neil Amarey (MZ), Niss Xu (HU), Piero Farho (NL), Shooma (HU), Sofiya Nzau (KE), Sounds Human (US), Tekkman (US), Valexx (IT), Yaans (FR)
Luminair, Amsterdam
16:00–18:00
MoBlack Records Demo Session
Free entry, session hosted by MoBlack
Borisov, Houthavens, Amsterdam
19:00–02:00
Mosom x Rise
AFU (KE), Demayä (FR), Deniz Reno (CA), Dimo (BG), DJ Tomer (US), Glauko (IT), Guztavo (PT), Hyenah (DE), Loudr (US), Masšh (ZA), Mpho.Wav (ZA), Neil Amarey (MZ), Oskido (ZA), RBØR (AL), Robin M (GB), Silyvi (AO), Sounds Human (US), Ukai Ndame (DE), Walter Griot (DE), Wilson Kentura (AO)
Luminair, Amsterdam
23:59–04:00
Melodic Deep x Afro House United
Ape Drums (US), Deviu (CO), Ede (DE), Fairplay (JO), Floyd Lavine (ZA), Glowal (IT), Ivan Masa (IT), Kenza Kayati (ES), Laolu (CH), Megatronic (GB), Momery (GR), No Rush (IT), Osfur (FR), Viel (IT), Yulia Niko (US)
50 Club Train, Amsterdam
Friday 23 October
16:00–20:00
Semtone
Mpho.Wav, Thakzin
Cafe de Ebeling, Amsterdam
16:00–20:00
A/Café invites Madorasindahouse x Andrea Oliva
Andrea Oliva (CH), Atsou (GR), Baron (FR), Chaleee, Franc Fala (NL), Le Croque (GR), Malive (BR)
A/Café, Nieuwendijk, Amsterdam
19:00–02:00
Afromyx
Line-up to be confirmed
A Beautiful Mess, Amsterdam
19:00–02:00
Major League DJz presents Echoes of Tomorrow
Major League DJz, Kuku (NL)
Jimmy Woo, Amsterdam
22:00–05:00
The Loft
Alex Wann b2b Rivo, AMÉMÉ b2b Syreeta, Andrea Oliva b2b special guest and more
The Loft, Amsterdam
22:00–05:00
Madam invites: Kitty Amor curates
Damian Lazarus (GB), Kitty Amor (GB), Meera (NO)
Madam, Amsterdam
23:30–05:00
Afroholic
Nitefreak (ZW), De La Noise (NL)
Soulkitchen, Amsterdam
23:30–06:00
Caiiro: Akhet
Caiiro
Warehouse Elementenstraat, Amsterdam
Saturday 24 October
14:00–22:30
DGTL ADE | Shimza & Co
Shimza (ZA), Desiree (ZA), Âme (DE), Alex Wann (NL), AMÉMÉ (BJ), Arodes (ES), Bedouin (US), Jamiie (DE), Meera (NO), Niiomi, Nova:II, Stoffela
NDSM Warehouse, Amsterdam
From 19:00
Diaspora
Dave Nunes + guests
Bitterzoet, Amsterdam
23:59–07:00
Zazu presents Solèy
Afrojack, Francis Mercier, Nitefreak, Ajna, Breyth (PT), Bun Xapa (ZA), Da Capo (ZA), Enoo Napa (ZA), Juno (DE), Samm, Unfazed, Van Zand (NL)
AFAS Live, Amsterdam
23:59–06:00
Descendants
Culoe De Song, Meedy, Tina Ardor
Parallel, Amsterdam
23:59–06:00
Blendsworld
Danni Gato (PT), Dlala Thukzin (ZA), Gary Black, Henry X (NL)
Melkweg (Max), Amsterdam
Sunday 25 October
16:00–21:30
Claw Records
Al-Garb (IT), Alewsky (IT), Andrea Trapani (IT), Antony Cambria (IT), Benny Camaro (IT), Champ (IT), Domenico Rondinelli (IT), Dr. Pier (IT), Ferrash, Jean Marie (IT), Joe Berte (IT), JP Sax (IT), Klippaklubbe (IT), Lentini DJ (IT), Luane (BR), Luca Testa (IT), Luke Lies (IT), Marco Ninni (IT), Mastik Lickers (IT), Mikmoog (IT), Mirko Alimenti (IT), MVRK Round (IT), Patrick Palella (IT), Sant7i, Sergio Matina (IT), Sidney Jamm (IT), Silvio J (IT), Snabba DJ (IT), STVN (IT), Unusual, Youree (DE)
50:Hertz, Amsterdam
22:00–03:00
Amapiano Sunset
Tati, Nomtah, Rose Lea
Club Noir, Amsterdam
23:00–06:00
Zenzele
Vanco, THEMBA, Saffou, Neyl & Nadrums, Rancido b2b Afrotura, Cees, Solara Fox
IJland, Amsterdam
Talks And Panels
Thursday, daytime
African Rising Music Conference
Panel, listening session, showcase
art’otel, Amsterdam
Thursday, 12:15–13:00
Inside the MENA Music Ecosystem
ADE Pro: expanding MENA market
Felix Meritis, Amsterdam
Saturday
Audiomack: Africa’s Streaming Boom
ADE Pro pass
Felix Meritis, Amsterdam
Saturday
Jarraeu Vandal: Kawina Session
Live sampling masterclass, ADE Pro pass
Felix Meritis, Amsterdam
Saturday, daytime
Kebra Ethiopia Sound System
20 years, hosted dance session
Felix Meritis, Amsterdam
AHC’s own guide, not an official ADE listing. Times and line-ups as published on 21 Oct 2026; they can change, so check with the organiser before you go. Tell us which party we’ll see you at on Instagram .