Now in its 17th year, the event will run from 17-21 October. Organisers Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation expect that the five-day event will attract more than 140,000 festival-goers and 3,000 conference delegates from 62 countries.
Last year’s festival staged a record 220 events in 52 venues across the city, with a total of more than 800 DJs and acts performing.
ADE director Richard Zijlma said: "Two years ago we included the Wednesday to accommodate a growing list of conferences and parties, and in 2012 - because there are so many events throughout the whole of the weekend - Sunday is now officially included in the ADE dates."
ADE 2012 will also feature expanded versions of the ADE University, aimed at inspiring and educating students and young music industry professionals, and ADE Playground, showcasing technology and technological innovation, both of which were introduced in 2011.
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