Summer may still be in full swing, but the electronic music world is already turning its gaze toward the most anticipated week of the year. Awakenings, Amsterdam’s premier event producer, has officially announced its day-by-day event schedule for the Sugar Factory during the 2026 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). From October 21-25, the venue will host eight distinct shows, showcasing the absolute pinnacle of house and techno talent.
A Week of Techno Excellence
The festivities kick off on Wednesday evening with a high-octane opening night. While the full roster remains a subject of intense speculation among fans, the initial reveal promises a heavy-hitting lineup featuring 999999999, Adrian Mills, FUMI x Serafina, Nurus, and Noyse. The momentum continues Thursday with a dedicated Drumcode takeover hosted by Adam Beyer. This showcase will feature performances from the label head himself, alongside Enrico Sangiuliano b2b Ilario Alicante, Kaufmann, Kevin de Vries b2b Konstantin Sibold, and Victor Ruiz.
As the weekend approaches, Joseph Capriati brings his ‘Metamorfosi’ concept to the stage, joined by AAT, Joseph Capriati x Cloone, Simon Kidzoo, and The Martinez Brothers. Friday night shifts into a hypnotic, groove-heavy gear with sets from Ben Klock, Philippa Pacho, Amoral x Lobster, Chlaer and Alarico’s Funk Assault, JakoJako x Rodhad, and Yaruba Acosta.
Closing Out the ADE Experience
The final days of the event are equally stacked. Joris Voorn presents ‘Trip to Galaxy’ on Saturday, featuring Jeff Mills, Beste Hira X Grace Dahl, Bianca, Blasha x Allat, and Joris Voorn himself. The evening will transition into an extended all-night-long set from Adriatique, featuring a special guest appearance by Brina Knauss. The weekend concludes with a daytime session featuring Benwal x DJ Heartstring, DJ Gigola x Pegassi, Helena Lauwaert, and Southstar, before Prospa closes out the Sugar Factory alongside Isabella x Traumar and two surprise guests.
The official lineup release is scheduled for June 30, with priority ticket sales beginning July 1st at 16:00 CEST, followed by the general sale on July 2nd at 16:00 CEST.
