A State of Trance 2026: Enter the World of Pure Trance Bliss

A State of Trance 2026 marks a quarter-century of euphoric trance with a landmark two-night takeover of Rotterdam Ahoy on 27–28 February 2026. Expect the brand’s trademark blend of widescreen production, laser-etched storytelling and a sea of flags as fans from across the globe converge on the Netherlands for a celebration 25 years in the making.

Born in 2001 as Armin van Buuren’s radio show, ASOT has grown into a world-spanning movement, and this anniversary weekend promises to honour that journey in style. Dutch and international media report a multi-stage programme across both nights, including a special showcase charting “25 Years of Trance,” with Armin set for a marathon headline set — the kind of once-in-a-generation moment that turns dancefloor memories into mythology.

Inside Ahoy, you’ll find the meticulous staging and lighting design that ASOT devotees know by heart: crisp, enveloping sound, panoramic LEDs, pyro flourishes and a crowd that surges as one when the breakdowns hit. Whether your heart beats faster to progressive swells, hands-up anthems or darker late-night drive, the programming typically threads every shade of trance into a seamless, high-energy narrative. And with Rotterdam’s effortless hospitality — efficient entry flows, lockers, cashless bars and accessible facilities — the practical side stays as smooth as the mixes.

Make a weekend of it with the official ASOT hotel packages, which bundle your festival tickets with a curated stay, late check-out, handy perks like fast-lane access to the Mainstage and even a daytime pool party — perfect for resetting before night two. If you’re rolling DIY, Rotterdam’s compact centre and excellent transport make it easy: fly into Amsterdam Schiphol or Rotterdam The Hague, hop a direct train to Rotterdam Centraal, and you’re a short metro ride from Ahoy.

With milestone dates locked, pre-registration open and hype building fast, A State of Trance 2026 looks set to deliver an unforgettable salute to the past and a bold signal of where trance goes next — two nights, one mission: turn the world into a dancefloor.