Dutch DJs This Week: ADE 2026, DJ Mag Top 100 & Garrix
By Sidra Salman · October 22, 2026 If you care about Dutch DJs, there is no better week to be paying attention. Amsterdam Dance Event kicked off its 30th anniversary edition on Wednesday, and the Dutch names on the lineup read like the sport's hall of fame: Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Oliver Heldens. Here's every big Dutch DJ story this week — a broken record at the DJ Mag Top 100, a secret rave at an international airport, a brand-new Garrix album announcement, and a stadium show looming on Saturday — with the context that explains why each one actually matters. The Week at a Glance Story What happened Why it matters ADE 2026 opens (Oct 21) The 30th anniversary edition begins: 3,600+ artists, 1,300+ events, 300+ venues The biggest ADE ever — the industry benchmark DJ Mag Top 100 (Oct 6) David Guetta takes No. 1 for a record sixth time, passing Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren (five wins each) Ends the Dutch hold on the record books Garrix annou...