On February 27 - 28, the legendary festival celebrates its milestone uniting global trance fans with groundbreaking performances and cutting-edge production.
A State of Trance (ASOT), the world’s leading trance event curated by Armin van Buuren, celebrates an extraordinary milestone in 2026: 25 years of ASOT. Marking the occasion, the festival returns to Rotterdam Ahoy on February 27-28 for a two-day spectacle that promises to be its most ambitious and emotional edition yet.
The first wave of names announced sets the stage for an unforgettable ASOT milestone, with Oliver Heldens and Maddix joining forces with Armin van Buuren for a unique b3b (back-to-back-to-back) set, fresh off their explosive debut at Ultra Music Festival 2025. Adding to the euphoria, Cosmic Gate will deliver their signature sound, while Dutch new-wave heavyweights Benwal and Tjade join a powerhouse lineup featuring Estiva, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Korolova, Laura van Dam, and Mauro Picotto to name a few. Capping the celebration, Armin van Buuren himself will headline with an exclusive five-hour ‘time travel’ journey, taking fans through the highlights and all remarkable moments of 25 years of A State of Trance. Seamlessly blending his iconic solo performance with special back-to-back moments, this set promises to make the edition truly historic. Later this year, more artists will be announced, adding even more magic to this already amazing line-up.
True to ASOT tradition, the 2026 edition will feature multiple rooms, diverse sounds and the most cutting-edge production yet, blending the festival’s rich legacy with forward-thinking creativity.
“This isn’t just another festival, it’s a celebration of everything we’ve built together over 25 years,” says Armin van Buuren. “From classic trance to new sounds, from legends to fresh talent, ASOT 2026 will be about uniting everyone who loves this music.”
Tickets for ASOT 2026 are already in high demand. Final phase weekend passes are currently €174,00 excl. service fee, with the official A State of Trance Hotel being sold out, but a limited number of other hotel packages still available. Make sure to secure your spot, for what promises to be the biggest A State of Trance yet. Stay tuned as even more names join the lineup for this historic 25th anniversary edition at Ahoy Rotterdam.
For ticket details, hotel packages, and more information, visit astateoftrance.com.