- London, 14 November 2026 at Drumsheds, is the 25th anniversary show. Tickets are on final release, with fewer than 2,000 remaining as of 30 September.
- The official London afterparty lineup was announced on 16 October. Tickets went on sale Monday 19 October at 10am BST.
- Rotterdam is back at Rotterdam Ahoy on 26 and 27 February 2027. Day tickets have been live since 25 September, and Armin van Buuren will play a vinyl set on the Saturday.
- Los Angeles gets its first A State of Trance weekend festival on 11 and 12 June 2027 at Ace*Mission. Pre-sale is 10am PT and general on sale is 11am PT.
- VIP weekend tickets for Rotterdam are on a waiting list, and 2-night and 3-night hotel packages are on offer, including the official A State of Trance Hotel.
Watch A State of Trance Festival
Yes, the Rotterdam festival has been livestreamed. The official site has a livestream page with Area I and Area II, and the festival's YouTube channel posts full sets afterwards. Expect the same two-area setup next time, though the 2027 stream details are not out yet.
| 2026 | Official A State of Trance website · Area I, Area II stages The festival site ran a 2026 livestream page with a feed for each of the two areas.[1] |
| 2025 | Official A State of Trance YouTube channel · Area One, Area Two stages |
Most-watched sets
Latest
- ADE marathon streams the next day on YouTube and Twitch, 13.00 to 23.00 CEST.[4]
- Los Angeles venue announced as Ace*Mission; pre-sale begins 10am PT and regular sale 11am PT on Thursday.[4]
- London official afterparty lineup released; tickets on sale Monday 19 October at 10am BST, with a presale link for those signed up.[4]
- Los Angeles 2027 announced: a two-day weekend festival on June 11 & 12, with pre-registration open.[4]
- London tickets moved to final release, fewer than 2,000 remaining.[4]
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Tickets
Past prices
| 2023 | unspecified (starting price) £55[5] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Get tickets ↗Stages
The livestream covers two areas, Area 1 and Area 2. Area 2 has its own visual and video design developed by TWOFIFTYK.
Plan your trip
Rotterdam Ahoy is reachable by metro and train, and there is a bus service plus a kiss and ride section. Hotel packages run for 2 or 3 nights.
- Rotterdam Ahoy is reachable by metro and by train.
- Eleven Travel runs a bus service to the festival.
- Taxi and Uber can reach Ahoy, and there is a kiss and ride section.
- The official A State of Trance Hotel is offered as a 3-night package.
- 2-night packages are available at the official hotel or other hotels.
- Hotel travel packages are not available to anyone under 18.
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- Official A State of Trance Hotel offered as a 3-night package, giving more time to explore the city and connect with the community.[7]
- 2-night packages are available at the Official A State of Trance hotel or one of the other hotels. Hotel travel packages are not available to anyone under 18.[7,8]
- Package travel is covered by insolvency protection with No Risk.[8]
- No entry under 18, even with a parent or guardian, unless an event says otherwise.
- Bring valid ID, since tickets may be named and are not transferable.
- If you leave after entering, your ticket loses its validity.
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- Persons under 18 are not permitted to enter an event, including when accompanied by a parent, guardian or other adult, unless explicitly stated otherwise for a specific event.[9]
- Visitors must identify themselves with a valid ID on request. Tickets may be sold by name; named tickets are not transferable and the holder's identity may be checked against the name.[9]
- If a visitor leaves the location after entering, the admission ticket loses its validity.[9]
- Visitors must cooperate with security checks and body searches; refusal may result in denied access.[9]
- Tickets may not be resold or offered for commercial purposes, except through the designated ticket exchange platform.[9]
- The artist and organiser may make visual and sound recordings of the event and use them for promotion.[9]
- Cash payment wristbands may be used to access events and make on-site purchases, where available.[10]
- Free Wi-Fi is available if you register for it.
- Cash payment wristbands may be used for entry and purchases, where available.
- ASOT merchandise is sold on a dedicated webshop.
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- Free Wi-Fi is available at events for those who register for it.[10]
- At A State of Trance By Day a portrait shoot turns attendees' headshots into official ASOT-style artwork, delivered as high-resolution files by email within a maximum of two working days.[11]
- The By Day Aftertalk & Drinks includes a complimentary drink (water, soda, beer or wine).[12]
- ASOT merchandise is sold on a dedicated webshop.[13]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
The official past shows list starts with Den Bosch on 31 March 2012, and the brand marks its 25th anniversary in 2026.
| 2027 | Jun 11–12, 2027 | Two-day festival; first A State of Trance in Los Angeles as a weekend festival. Pre-sale 10am PT, general on sale 11am PT.[4,14] |
| 2027 | Feb 26–27, 2027 | Tickets are on sale.[15] |
| 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | 25th anniversary show; official afterparty also held.[16] |
| 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 | [13] |
| 2025 | Jul 13, 2025 | [13] |
| 2025 | Feb 21–22, 2025 | [13] |
| 2024 | Feb 23–24, 2024 | [13] |
| 2023 | Jul 2, 2023 | [13] |
| 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | [13] |
| 2023 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | ASOT 1000 Celebration Weekend, postponed from February 2022 to 3 & 4 March 2023.[13,17] |
| 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | [13] |
| 2022 | Mar 12, 2022 | [13] |
| 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | [13] |
| 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 | [13] |
| 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 | [13] |
| 2020 | Feb 15, 2020 | [13] |
| 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | Amsterdam show; venue listed as TBA.[13] |
| 2019 | Sep 21, 2019 | [13] |
| 2019 | Jul 28, 2019 | [13] |
| 2019 | Jun 29, 2019 | [13] |
| 2019 | Jun 22, 2019 | [13] |
| 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | [13] |
| 2019 | Mar 9, 2019 | [13] |
| 2019 | Feb 23, 2019 | [13] |
| 2018 | Dec 8, 2018 | [18] |
| 2018 | Jul 27, 2018 | [13] |
| 2018 | May 30, 2018 | [13] |
| 2018 | Apr 21, 2018 | [13] |
| 2018 | Mar 25, 2018 | [13] |
| 2018 | Feb 17, 2018 | [13] |
| 2017 | Nov 18, 2017 | [13] |
| 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 | [13] |
| 2017 | Jul 28, 2017 | [13] |
| 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 | [13] |
| 2017 | Feb 18, 2017 | [13] |
| 2016 | Mar 20, 2016 | [18] |
| 2016 | Feb 27, 2016 | [18] |
| 2016 | Jan 30, 2016 | [18] |
| 2016 | Jan 30, 2016 | [18] |
| 2014 | Aug 23, 2014 | [18] |
| 2014 | Mar 30, 2014 | [18] |
| 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | [18] |
| 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 | [18] |
| 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 | [18] |
| 2014 | Feb 15, 2014 | [18] |
| 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 | [18] |
| 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 | [18] |
| 2014 | Jan 30, 2014 | [18] |
| 2013 | Apr 5, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Mar 29, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Mar 26, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Mar 24, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Mar 15, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Mar 15, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Mar 9, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Mar 7, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Mar 7, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Feb 16, 2013 | [18] |
| 2013 | Feb 14, 2013 | [18] |
| 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | [18] |
Timeline (8)
- A State of Trance celebrated its 25th anniversary with a [UNVRS] residency in Ibiza: Armin van Buuren played extended 5-hour sets, including a 1-hour vinyl set, every Monday in September and on the first Monday of October, going F2F with Eli Brown, Hannah Laing, Argy and Funk Tribu.[19]
- The Ibiza residency closed on 2026-10-05 after five shows, ending with a 6.5-hour open-to-close set.[4]
- Armin van Buuren's two-hour weekly radio show, A State of Trance, is broadcast from the Armada Music HQ in Amsterdam to over 44 million listeners in more than 80 countries.[20]
- The ASOT 1000 Celebration Weekend, planned for February with 55.000 fans from 100+ countries, was postponed due to covid-19 measures and rescheduled for 3 & 4 March 2023.[17]
- A State of Trance played Madison Square Garden in New York on 29 March 2013.[18]
- Earliest show on the official past shows list: Den Bosch, Brabanthallen, 31 March 2012.[18]
- Ruben de Ronde became co-host of A State of Trance Radio.[21]
- The annual trance track of the year vote began; the winner list runs from "Clear Blue Moon" in 2002 to "God Help Me" in 2025.[4]
FAQ
When and where is A State of Trance Rotterdam 2027?
February 26 & 27, 2027 at Rotterdam Ahoy.
When and where is A State of Trance London?
14 November 2026 at Drumsheds, celebrating the 25th anniversary.
When is A State of Trance Los Angeles?
June 11 & 12, 2027 at Ace*Mission, the first A State of Trance in Los Angeles as a festival weekend. Pre-register for early ticket access.
What is the minimum age?
Under-18s are not admitted unless explicitly stated otherwise for a specific event, even with an adult.
Can I return my ticket?
No; admission tickets cannot be returned, but may be offered for resale through the designated ticket exchange platform where available.
What is A State of Trance By Day?
A one-day conference of workshops and talks on music production, stage design, health, sustainability and the trance industry, held at the Haven Hotel Rotterdam next to the Erasmus Bridge.
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.