THE KING OF TRANCE RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER WITH AN EXCLUSIVE A STATE OF TRANCE RESIDENCY FEATURING ELECTRIFYING FACE2FACE SETS.
The lights, the roar of the crowd, and the pulsating rhythms of A State of Trance arrive to Ushuaïa Ibiza this September as Armin van Buuren unveils his groundbreaking Face2Face concept. Fresh from the huge success of his first five shows of the season from 8 June to 6 July, including a rare open-to-close set of 6 hours, the global trance icon is back to take over Sundays from 7 September to 28 September with a month-long residency unlike anything the island has seen before.
For the first time at Ushuaïa Ibiza, Face2Face will bring an electrifying deck-to-deck format where Armin performs opposite unique guest artists in a high-voltage clash of energy and creativity. Positioned face-to-face without being able to see each other’s CDJs, the DJs are pushed to improvise, react, and elevate the crowd in real time – creating a pure, unfiltered exchange of music that’s as dynamic and thrilling to watch as it is to experience on the dance floor.
“Bringing my Face2Face concept to Ibiza for the first time, as part of my ASOT residency at Ushuaïa, is really special to me. Ibiza has always held a special place in my heart, and to experience this level of connection with the crowd, stripped back and focused purely on the music, is something I’ve been longing to do here. I can’t wait to share this journey with everyone on the dancefloor.” - says Armin van Buuren
The opening night on 7 September promises to be a highlight of the Ibiza season, with Armin van Buuren Face2Face with Oliver Heldens, who will also be performing a solo set, joined by Olympe and Avalan Rokston. Across the month, each Sunday will feature a distinct theme, viral moments, and a line-up packed with talent: AVIRA, Armin’s trusted collaborator delivering deep, cinematic progressive; Avalan Rokston, returning to Ushuaïa with powerful live vocals and uplifting beats; Ben Gold, bringing high-octane trance anthems; D.O.D, delivering playful bass-driven UK house; Funk Tribu, unleashing raw high-BPM techno with Latin flair; Inafekt, blending emotional melodies with powerful grooves; Lilly Palmer, commanding with bold, driving techno; Maddix, igniting crowds with hard-hitting bigroom techno and relentless festival energy; Oliver Heldens, merging mainstream appeal with underground credibility; Olympe, crafting melodic techno journeys of softness and power; and Seth Hills, representing the next wave of mainstage energy. During the closing night of the ASOT residency on September 28th, Armin will be playing an extended set of 4 hours.
From its humble beginnings as a radio show, A State of Trance has grown into one of the most influential brands in electronic music, with over 100 events across five continents, weekly broadcasts in over 80 countries, and an audience of 44 million listeners per episode.
With over two decades at the top, five No.1 DJ Mag Top 100 titles, and countless anthems, Armin van Buuren has left an indelible mark on the global scene. His discography includes hits like “Blah Blah Blah”, “Great Spirit” (with Vini Vici), and “This Is What It Feels Like” (featuring Trevor Guthrie), nominated for a Grammy®. As founder of Armada Music, the largest independent dance music label in the world, he continues to shape the sound of tomorrow.
This September, there are only four chances to experience the magic of Face2Face at Ushuaïa Ibiza. Expect the ultimate Sunday destination for trance lovers and festival-goers: open-air euphoria, cutting-edge production, and the unmatched magnetism of Armin van Buuren.
Secure your place now – tickets available via this link– expected to sell out fast.
Armin van Buuren has been a global ambassador for electronic music for over thirty years, with a Grammy nomination, five #1 spots in the DJ Mag Top 100, and nine full-length artist albums to his name. Through his exemplary productions, groundbreaking live shows (e.g. his new ‘THE ORB’ world tour) and his weekly A State of Trance radio show (44 million listeners from over 80 different countries), event series and album series, he cultivates a massive global following.
Armin van Buuren headlines tens to hundreds of shows per year at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami), Lollapalooza (Chicago. Berlin) and Tomorrowland (Belgium, Brazil), plus residencies on Ibiza and in Las Vegas, and his own A State of Trance events in Rotterdam, London, Mexico and beyond. As a producer, Armin van Buuren has joined forces with the biggest artists in dance music and beyond, from Hardwell, David Guetta and Martin Garrix, to Moby and Jon Bon Jovi. In June 2025, he released his ninth studio album, ‘Breathe’.
Armin van Buuren is also the co-founder of Armada Music, the world’s biggest independent dance music label.