The Event at a Glance
A State of Trance Rotterdam 2027 takes place on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 February 2027 at Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands. It is an 18+ event. This is the festival’s fourth year at Ahoy, following the 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions; the 2026 edition marked 25 years of A State of Trance.
Ticket options listed on the official site are weekend tickets and two- and three-night hotel packages. Weekend VIP tickets are sold out, with a waiting list open. Check festival.astateoftrance.com/rotterdam for current availability.
Lineup: First Wave
The first wave of artists was announced in late September 2026. Reported by EDM Identity and Ibiza 1 Radio, it includes:
- Friday 26 February: Armin van Buuren (five-hour set), Aly & Fila b2b John O’Callaghan, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Ben Gold, Dash Berlin, Richard Durand, Billy Gillies, Ciaran McAuley, David Forbes and Ørjan Nilsen.
- Saturday 27 February: Vini Vici b2b Space 92, Giuseppe Ottaviani b2b Hypaton, Ferry Corsten (with a partner still to be announced), Ruben de Ronde, Factor B, Talla 2XLC, XiJaro & Pitch, Driftmoon, Mark Sixma, Sarah de Warren and Youna.
Reports describe the venue as using four areas on Friday and five on Saturday. More artists are expected to be added, so check the official channels for the full timetable.
Armin van Buuren’s Sets
Armin van Buuren is billed for several sets across the weekend: a five-hour set on Friday night and two performances on Saturday. According to Ibiza 1 Radio, one of the Saturday sets is an all-vinyl set before the main doors open, for early-access ticket and hotel-package holders.
Who It Suits
A State of Trance Rotterdam is a two-day indoor event in a large arena, with several areas running at once. It suits people who want a full weekend of trance across many sub-styles, and listeners of the weekly A State of Trance radio show who want to see the show’s artists in one place.
For background on the brand, see A State of Trance Turns 25 and the A State of Trance Festival page in our events calendar. If you are planning a trip earlier in the season, our November 2026 Trance Events Guide covers ASOT London, Dreamstate SoCal and Transmission Netherlands.
A Listener’s Note
I listen to A State of Trance every week, so the Rotterdam weekend is the event I watch most closely each year. I will update this page as more of the lineup is announced.