Belgian techno star Amelie Lens has been announced as the headliner of a special DJ Mag Presents event during Amsterdam Dance Event 2026. Taking place at Skatecafé on October 22, the intimate afternoon showcase will feature ANNĒ and Amsterdam duo DRKNGHTS, bringing together international and emerging techno talent during ADE’s 30th-anniversary celebrations.

Amelie Lens is preparing for another major appearance at Amsterdam Dance Event.

On October 13, DJ Mag announced that the Belgian DJ and producer will headline its upcoming DJ Mag Presents showcase at Skatecafé in Amsterdam.

The event will take place on Thursday, October 22, bringing together a carefully selected lineup focused on contemporary techno.

Joining Lens are Greek producer ANNĒ and Amsterdam-based duo DRKNGHTS.

Scheduled to run from 16:00 until 20:30, the afternoon event offers an alternative to the large-scale nighttime productions that typically dominate Amsterdam Dance Event.

For Lens, the performance arrives during an important year marked by the release of her debut studio album, AURA, and the continued international development of her EXHALE brand.

Amelie Lens Returns to Amsterdam Dance Event

Amsterdam Dance Event remains one of the electronic music industry’s most important annual gatherings.

Each October, the city becomes a global meeting point for DJs, producers, record labels, promoters and audiences interested in electronic music.

This year’s edition will be particularly significant.

Running from October 21 to 25, ADE 2026 celebrates its 30th anniversary with more than 3,600 artists, over 1,300 events and more than 300 venues participating throughout Amsterdam.

The program includes large-scale festivals, underground club performances, industry conferences and cultural activities.

Within that extensive schedule, DJ Mag Presents will offer an event connecting one of techno’s most recognizable international artists with performers representing different areas of the underground scene.

A Special Techno Showcase at Skatecafé

Skatecafé has become a familiar destination within Amsterdam’s alternative nightlife community.

Its programming connects contemporary electronic music with a setting that differs from traditional large-scale nightclub productions.

For the upcoming DJ Mag Presents event, the venue will host a four-and-a-half-hour program dedicated to techno.

Amelie Lens will headline the lineup, bringing her energetic approach to electronic music to the Amsterdam audience.

Greek DJ and producer ANNĒ will also perform.

Known for her connection to contemporary underground techno, ANNĒ has developed a reputation through productions and DJ sets emphasizing powerful rhythms and hypnotic elements.

Amsterdam duo DRKNGHTS completes the announced lineup, providing a local contribution to the event.

The combination highlights different levels of the international techno community, bringing together an established global performer with emerging and locally based artists.

Following the Release of ‘AURA’

The ADE announcement follows another significant milestone in Amelie Lens’ career.

On September 4, 2026, the Belgian producer released her debut studio album, AURA, through EXHALE Records.

The 11-track project marked an important development in her discography, arriving a decade after the release of her debut track Exhale in 2016.

The album explores different aspects of her artistic identity through powerful techno rhythms, emotional elements and her own vocal contributions.

One of its lead releases, our frequency, introduced the project’s musical direction ahead of the full album.

Unlike a collection focused exclusively on festival performances, AURA was conceived as a broader representation of Lens’ experiences within electronic music.

The project connects her early involvement in underground clubs with her later development as an internationally recognized DJ, producer and label founder.

Its release adds another dimension to her appearances throughout 2026.

The Continued Growth of EXHALE

Beyond her solo career, Amelie Lens has established EXHALE as an international platform dedicated to techno.

Originally developed through events in Belgium, EXHALE has expanded into a record label, international event series and community of artists.

The project has become associated with a powerful musical identity while providing opportunities for producers working within underground techno.

Its development reflects Lens’ wider involvement in the electronic music industry, combining DJ performances with record label management and event curation.

Over the years, EXHALE has attracted international attention through festival takeovers, club programming and original releases.

The platform has also helped connect established techno artists with emerging talent.

DJ Mag Presents Continues Its ADE Tradition

The Skatecafé event follows previous DJ Mag Presents showcases during Amsterdam Dance Event.

In 2025, the publication hosted a sold-out performance headlined by Jyoty.

The 2026 edition continues the format with a lineup dedicated specifically to techno.

The event also coincides with Amelie Lens appearing as one of DJ Mag’s current cover artists.

For fans attending ADE, the showcase offers another opportunity to experience an internationally recognized DJ within a comparatively compact event format.

Organizers have confirmed that doors will open for the event at 16:00, with the final admission time set for 18:30.

The program concludes at 20:30.

Tickets are available through the official event organizer.

A Major Week for Techno in Amsterdam

With ADE celebrating three decades of electronic music, the upcoming edition offers an extensive selection of internationally recognized artists and underground performers.

Amelie Lens’ appearance adds another notable booking to the 2026 program.

The event also reflects the continued relevance of artist-focused showcases, where the emphasis remains on musical selection and the connection between DJs and audiences.

For Lens, the performance comes after a year of new music, international touring and the continued expansion of EXHALE.

DJ Mag Presents Amelie Lens takes place Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Skatecafé Amsterdam, from 16:00 to 20:30, featuring ANNĒ and DRKNGHTS. Last entry is at 18:30.