A State of Trance is not just a festival but a pilgrimage, it’s a celebration of a movement that has shaped dance music for a quarter of a century. From the early broadcasts of “A State of Trance Radio” in 2001 to today’s massive global editions, and 2026 marks a monumental milestone, 25 years of A State of Trance, founded by our very own Armin van Buuren.

Set to take place on February 27–28, 2026, at Rotterdam Ahoy, the 25th anniversary edition promises to be one of the most ambitious and emotional in ASOT history, festival organisers has just unveiled the full lineup which includes really big names and acts in the Trance scene.

Armin van Buuren will be delivering an Anniversary Set that celebrates his journey from the early 2000s classics to the modern mainstage sound, along with that Armin van Buuren b3b Oliver Heldens b3b Maddix will be a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration fusing progressive, techno, and mainstage trance energy.

Joining him during the weekender celebration his fellow colleagues and friends, Aly & Fila, Billy Gillies, Ben Gold, Cosmic Gate, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Jorn van Deynhoven, Kyau & Albert, Mauro Picotto, Ruben de Ronde, Super8 & Tab, Will Atkinson and many more.

The 25th anniversary of A State of Trance is shaping up to be a defining moment in dance music history, a perfect fusion of nostalgia, innovation, and pure emotion. Whether you’ve been part of the journey since ASOT 001 or just discovered the magic of trance, Rotterdam 2026 is the place to be.

Ticket sales are flying super fast, make sure to grab one here before the event sells out.

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