A State of Trance Reveals Initial Lineup for 25th Anniversary Edition

Aly & Fila, John O’Callaghan, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Cosmic Gate, Mauro Picotto, and more are the first artists announced for A State of Trance’s 25th anniversary edition in Rotterdam.

Few brands in the dance music scene have had the lasting impact that A State of Trance has had over the past few decades. Helmed by Armin van Buuren, the radio show boasts over a thousand episodes filled with high-quality tunes, while the curated events have continued to delight the trance family around the world. Next year will mark another massive ride for A State of Trance as the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in style, taking over Ahoy Rotterdam on February 27-28 for a weekend that shouldn’t be missed.

The 25th anniversary edition of A State of Trance will feature multiple rooms of booming beats, cutting-edge production, and more. Of course, the festival wouldn’t be complete without a lineup filled to the brim with top-tier talent, and the ASOT team has that covered with the first wave of artist announcements. This includes legends like Cosmic Gate, John O’Callaghan, Aly & Fila, Rank 1, Richard Durand, David Forbes, Mauro Picotto, and Ruben de Ronde, and it only gets better from there.

Impressive artists, including Korolova, Estiva, Will Atkinson, Hannah Laing, Nifra, Benwal, Tjade, Joa, and Laura Van Dam, are all slated to perform throughout the weekend. Additionally, it wouldn’t be an edition of A State of Trance without a monumental set from Armin van Buuren. Not only is the show’s fearless leader set to take the stage for a five-hour “time travel” set, but he’s also planning to go back-to-back-to-back with Oliver Heldens and Maddix for a unique experience.

This isn’t just another festival; it’s a celebration of everything we’ve built together over 25 years. From classic trance to new sounds, from legends to fresh talent, ASOT 2026 will be about uniting everyone who loves this music.
Armin van Buuren

Tickets and hotel packages for A State of Trance in Rotterdam are now on sale, but fans who want to attend should act quickly, as weekend passes are in their final phase. Head to the official website for more information and to make your purchase.