A State of Trance 2027: Enter the World of Pure Trance Bliss

A State of Trance returns to Rotterdam Ahoy for a two-night takeover on 26–27 February 2027. 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. The festival is 18+.

Born in 2001 as Armin van Buuren’s radio show, ASOT has grown into a world-spanning movement. Official plans for 2027 already flag a special Friday opening: Armin van Buuren delivers an exclusive five-hour show, with a Saturday vinyl set tied to Early Access tickets — while the full international line-up is still to come.

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 official ASOT hotel packages, which bundle festival tickets with a curated stay and handy perks. 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 dates locked and tickets on sale, A State of Trance 2027 looks set to deliver two nights of pure trance — one mission: turn the world into a dancefloor.