AMF, HISTORICALLY THE BIGGEST AND MOST NOTEWORTHY EVENT TO TAKE PLACE DURING ADE, HAS ANNOUNCED ARMIN VAN BUUREN AS ITS FIRST 2025 HEADLINER, MARKING A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO THE JOHAN CRUIJFF ARENA FOR THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR TRANCE ACT.
AMF returns to the Johan Cruijff ArenA during ADE, with none other than trance icon Armin van Buuren leading the charge. After a 1-year hiatus, AMF 2025 sees the world-renowned DJ return to a venue he’s grown familiar with. Over the years, van Buuren has become a mainstay on AMF’s award-winning stage, having performed for its 40,000 visitors eight times before. AMF 2025 is set to take place on Saturday October 25 with the show starting at 21:00, and a special warm-up performance from 20:00 to 21:00 for early-access ticket holders. Tickets are on sale now via amf-festival.com.
Speaking on the announcement of his AMF show, van Buuren adds: "AMF has long been one of the pillar events during Amsterdam Dance Event, and I'm thrilled to announce I'll be playing there again this year! It's going to be massive!" The undisputed global king of trance has one of the industry’s most dedicated followings, having supported the Dutchman loyally across his multi-decade career. Just last month, Armin van Buuren united tens of thousands of fans at his legendary A State of Trance in Ahoy in Rotterdam.
In 2025, AMF is getting a full rebrand, courtesy of its new owners Insomniac Europe, who took over the previous year. After successfully hosting their first edition in 2024, the team has worked on a refreshed identity for AMF as well as a strengthened connection to its hometown of Amsterdam. While updated, the event will stay true to its core, turning the Johan Cruijff ArenA into the world’s biggest nightclub featuring A-list DJs and spectacular production and light shows. With a fresh identity, AMF 2025 promises an electrifying night, bringing together the biggest DJs, cutting-edge production, and an unmatched atmosphere at the world’s largest nightclub setting. Every year, AMF draws a mindblowing amount of electronic music fans to the Johan Cruijff ArenA from all over the planet.
Event information
Event: AMF
Location: Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam
Date: Saturday October 25th, 2025
Time: 21:00 - 06:00 (20:00 - 06:00 with early access tickets)
Line-up
Armin van Buuren
+ more to be added