by Angelo De Guzman
Amsterdam Dance Event is almost upon us, and our ADE playlist is already working overtime this 2026. From October 21 to 25, Amsterdam becomes electronic music’s busiest meeting point, bringing together DJs, producers, record labels, and dance music obsessives from across the world. Naturally, we’ve been paying attention to what’s coming out of their studios.
This year’s selection moves between nostalgic progressive house, industrial-strength techno, Latin-inflected grooves, and collaborations we didn’t necessarily see coming. Some tracks have spent months circulating through festival sets before finally receiving an official release. Others offer a glimpse into where electronic music might be heading next.
As we look at ADE from across continents, we’re taking a few liberties with the geography. Alongside Amsterdam’s parties, we’ve included upcoming performances in Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai, all destinations served by Singapore Airlines.
Consider this our soundtrack to ADE 2026, with a few recommendations on where to hear the artists beyond your headphones and an excuse to let the playlist equally inspire your next boarding pass.
Martin Garrix – This Dream Of You
Martin Garrix has spent years giving festival crowds something to sing along to. This time, he’s doing the singing himself. First introduced through an orchestral opening at Tomorrowland Belgium, This Dream Of You places his own vocals against familiar progressive house melodies. Its lyrics explore finding certainty in another person when everything else feels unpredictable. There’s something particularly endearing about hearing Garrix put himself at the emotional centre of his music.
The timing feels appropriate, too. His label celebrates a decade with 10 Years of STMPD RCRDS at AFAS Live on October 22. Expect DubVision, Julian Jordan, Mesto, R3HAB, and more across seven hours of music.
Mochakk & Channel Tres – Neckwear
Brazilian groove meets Compton cool, and the combination makes considerable sense. Mochakk’s percussion-heavy house productions find a natural companion in Channel Tres, whose musical identity draws from Chicago house, Detroit techno, and West Coast rap. On Neckwear, the collaboration brings together two artists who understand that dance music can have personality beyond the dancefloor. Channel Tres’ distinctive approach to rhythm gives the pairing an interesting cultural dimension. It’s the sort of collaboration that makes genre labels feel increasingly inadequate.
Mochakk brings his own party concept to Amsterdam on October 23. Mochakk Calling at Gashouder runs from 11pm until 6am, giving the Brazilian producer seven hours to make his case.
Hardwell & Maddix – AI CARALHO
Brazilian funk rhythms are finding increasingly unexpected homes in electronic music, including the world of big room techno. Hardwell and Maddix explore that intersection on AI CARALHO, combining driving vocal loops with the forceful production associated with their mainstage sound. The collaboration brings a different rhythmic influence into a genre traditionally dominated by monumental builds and industrial percussion. Both producers have played important roles in the evolution of contemporary big room techno. Here, they’re looking beyond its established vocabulary.
Hardwell’s ADE schedule includes his Revealed Recordings Legacy Meets Destiny showcase on October 23. He also joins David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, and Amelie Lens at AMF in Johan Cruijff ArenA on October 24.
Armin van Buuren & Funk Tribu – Nirvana
Trance is experiencing another generational shift, and Armin van Buuren appears more than happy to participate. His first official collaboration with Colombian-born, Berlin-based Funk Tribu clocks in at a brisk 145 BPM. Nirvana combines the melodic instincts of classic trance with the faster, harder energy defining its contemporary revival. The track first emerged during their Face 2 Face performance at ASOT Rotterdam, where audience enthusiasm helped build anticipation. Two artists from different chapters of trance history have found an intriguing common language.
Armin takes over Amsterdam on October 21 for Gashouder presents Armin van Buuren & Benwal. Given the venue’s industrial character, this could be an interesting setting for his faster musical direction.
R3HAB & ARTBAT – Dramma
Some collaborations arrive with months of anticipation, and Dramma has certainly taken its time. R3HAB and electronic duo ARTBAT finally release their joint production after considerable interest surrounding the pairing. Both acts occupy different spaces within electronic music, making their collaboration an interesting meeting of musical identities. It’s also another example of established producers exploring creative territory beyond their usual collaborators. We’ve had this one on rotation since its arrival.
R3HAB joins MORTEN, GENESI, and others for the 1001Tracklists Top 101 Producers Amsterdam Celebration during ADE at Club Panama on October 22, 2026. Running from 4pm to 10pm, the free-entry event requires registration and has limited capacity. PLVR, RaveDAO, and new music collaboration platform FinalFinal are also part of the occasion.
Afrojack, SOFI TUKKER & Arti Prjct – ADRENALINE
Afrojack has never been particularly interested in keeping his collaborations predictable. On ADRENALINE, he joins SOFI TUKKER and Arti Prjct for a production that brings together distinct electronic music influences. SOFI TUKKER’s vocals provide the melodic centre, while driving arrangements and harder drops introduce a club-focused edge. The contrast between vocal hooks and high-impact production gives the track its character. It’s another example of dance music’s increasingly fluid approach to collaboration.
Afrojack performs at AMF on October 24, but his ADE 2026 conference deserves equal attention. The Afrojack x MIND Us: Mental Growth Behind the Music session brings together JODANI and Lucas & Steve for a discussion about pressure, balance, and mental wellbeing.
Patrick Mason – Hood Dub 7
Patrick Mason has built a reputation as one of electronic music’s most visually expressive performers. Now, his recording career enters a new chapter. Hood Dub 7 marks his debut solo single and introduces Glory, a three-track release campaign culminating in an EP on December 4. It’s an interesting milestone for an artist whose physical presence has become such a defining part of his identity. The question now is how that unmistakable personality translates into a growing catalogue of original productions.
Mason also brings MASONICS to Lofi to ADE on October 21, 2026. The party runs from 11pm until 7am, offering a full night inside his creative world.
Mahmut Orhan & Francis Mercier – Get Down
Mahmut Orhan and Francis Mercier understand the appeal of a groove that doesn’t demand too much attention. Following their earlier collaboration Sadete, the pair return with Get Down, a moodier production built around pulsating bass and a sultry vocal refrain. Its rhythmic foundation carries the track, while subtle melodic details gradually introduce tension. There’s a certain restraint to the arrangement, particularly in how it allows the groove to develop. The result feels well suited to those moments when a dancefloor settles into its rhythm.
Orhan also joins forces with Loveland during ADE for Mahmut Orhan & Friends x Loveland. It’s an appropriate setting for an artist whose music frequently moves between different house traditions.
Dimitri Vegas, Bountyhunter & BRANDON – Woops
There’s a good chance you’ve already encountered Woops without knowing its name. Dimitri Vegas, Bountyhunter, and BRANDON’s collaboration spent months circulating through DJ sets before receiving its official Smash The House release. Its supporters span EDM’s heavy-hitters, from Amelie Lens and Solomun to Swedish House Mafia and Charlotte de Witte. Speaking of Charlotte, she’s heading to Genting Highlands this December to headline Sunset by NEON Malaysia 2026. Meanwhile, Benny Benassi recently played Woops during his Coca-Cola Arena performance in Dubai, adding another major venue to its growing history. That kind of cross-genre circulation makes the record particularly interesting.
Dimitri Vegas isn’t appearing at ADE this year, but Woops has already travelled through enough DJ playlists to justify its inclusion. Sometimes the record has a bigger itinerary than the artist.
Philip Z – Tik Tak
We’re cheating slightly with this selection, because it comes from an entire album dedicated to Amsterdam Dance Event. Released October 9, the Lapsus ADE 2026 Edition brings together 17 tracks exploring different corners of contemporary house music. Philip Z’s Tik Tak earns our playlist spot, although the wider compilation deserves some attention. Supernova’s Minimal Legends, Thomas Newson and Sam Blans’ Da Shit, and Allegrezza’s Leticia’s Groove are among the other selections worth investigating. Think of the compilation as a useful discovery exercise before Amsterdam’s clubs introduce everyone to their next obsession.
HOEST, SICKLOOPS & Arvo Lourix – Touch My Body
Amsterdam’s smaller dancefloors deserve attention alongside its enormous festival productions. Touch My Body, a collaboration between HOEST, SICKLOOPS, and Arvo Lourix on Hotpot Records, provides a suitable soundtrack. The production combines punchy kick-and-bass interplay with driving synth stabs and contemporary house grooves. Its arrangement places particular emphasis on rhythmic impact, making it an interesting selection for club-focused listening. There’s a directness to the musical approach that fits the intimacy of smaller venues.
HOEST appears at MadaX Invites at Bar Twenty Two on October 21, from 10pm until 4am. Presented in association with Twenty Two, DJ World, Exchange Asia, and Midnight Rebels, the event offers free entry at Leidseplein 22. No ticket required.
Madism, Cuebrick, Manuals & Jaimes – Kingdom Come
Progressive house’s emotional appeal has always depended on finding the right balance between melody and momentum. Madism, Cuebrick, Manuals, and vocalist Jaimes revisit that relationship on Kingdom Come. Jaimes’ vocals give the production its emotional foundation, supported by melodic arrangements designed for a larger dancefloor setting. The collaboration brings together four creative voices around a familiar progressive house sensibility. For listeners who still have a soft spot for the genre’s more heartfelt moments, this one belongs on the playlist.
Cuebrick and Madism also appear at EDM ADDICTION at The Tequila Club Amsterdam on October 21. Presented by BIP Records, Music Worx, and EDM Addicts, the showcase part of ADE 2026 runs from 3pm to 11pm.
Jan Blomqvist & Fink – More
Some songs deserve a second life, especially when ten years have passed since their original release. Jan Blomqvist revisits More with British songwriter Fink, transforming the electronic composition into a nine-minute recording with live instruments and strings. Recorded in West Cornwall, the reinterpretation involves Sam O’Kell, whose production credits include work on The Beatles’ catalogue. Fink’s vocals introduce a different emotional weight, while the extended arrangement gives the composition room to develop. It’s a reminder of Blomqvist’s longstanding commitment to bringing live musicianship into electronic music.
Blomqvist isn’t performing at ADE 2026, but Singapore-based listeners planning a getaway have another option. He plays Bohemia Beach Club at FIVE Palm Jumeirah in Dubai on October 24.
KAAZE – Feel the Beat
Swedish producer KAAZE has spent years refining a sound that sits comfortably between melodic intensity and mainstage spectacle. Feel the Beat brings that identity back into focus, arriving as another addition to his increasingly expansive catalogue. Outside the studio the self-confessed fragrance obsessive collaborated with luxury perfume house Fragrance Du Bois on his signature scent Pistache. Apparently, making people dance wasn’t enough; now he wants them smelling good, too.
For Singapore fans, there’s also a particularly convenient reason to revisit his music. A November club appearance means this playlist selection comes with a local date for the diary. KAAZE heads to Marquee Singapore on Friday, November 6, bringing his rave-influenced sound to Marina Bay Sands. Consider this your advance listening.
Holy Priest – Bittersweet
There’s something almost mischievous about taking one of the most recognisable melancholic melodies in British music and turning it into hard techno. Holy Priest does precisely that with Bittersweet, drawing on the nostalgia of The Verve’s Bitter Sweet Symphony. Familiar melodic and vocal elements meet distorted kicks, industrial textures, and the relentless pace associated with contemporary hard techno. The contrast gives the track an unusual emotional character, even as its production moves towards warehouse intensity. Nostalgia, apparently, sounds rather different at rave tempo.
Holy Priest isn’t playing ADE, but his upcoming Thailand debut gives Singapore listeners a more convenient option. He’s joining Boys Noize, ISOxo, Knock2, and Timmy Trumpet at Together Festival in Bangkok on November 27–28. A short flight from Singapore might be the weekend plans you needed.
