November 2026 at a Glance
Three large trance events fall within two weeks of each other in November 2026: A State of Trance London on 14 November, Dreamstate SoCal on 20–21 November and Transmission Netherlands on 28 November. They take place in three countries and in three very different settings — a warehouse in north London, a waterfront site in Long Beach and a football stadium in Arnhem.
This guide sets the three side by side using the details published on each event’s official pages, so you can compare dates, hours, venues and house rules before deciding where to go. All three are 18+.
A State of Trance London — 14 November, Drumsheds
A State of Trance London takes place on Saturday 14 November 2026 at Drumsheds (Meridian Water, N18 3HF), from 13:00 to 22:30. It celebrates 25 years of A State of Trance, and the venue describes it as “the first ever indoor ASOT festival in the UK”. Drumsheds calls itself a “never-before-used industrial warehouse”, and the event runs across three rooms: X ROOM, Y ROOM and Z ROOM.
The billing includes Armin van Buuren, a face-to-face set by Armin van Buuren and Giuseppe Ottaviani, Amber Broos b2b Lawton, Andrew Rayel presents Extasia, Ferry Corsten, Cosmic Gate and more.
Who it suits: people who want a single-day indoor event that finishes before late night, with several rooms to move between.
For the full lineup, travel and venue rules, read our A State of Trance London 2026 guide. Official pages: Drumsheds and festival.astateoftrance.com/london.
Dreamstate SoCal — 20–21 November, Queen Mary Waterfront
Dreamstate SoCal runs on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026 at the Queen Mary Waterfront, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, California. The official hours are 4 PM to 1 AM on both days. Entry is 18+, and 21+ for alcohol. There is no re-entry on the same day.
The official site describes Dreamstate as “the world’s premier all-trance music festival” and marks 10 years of Dreamstate SoCal this year. Tickets come as 2-Day, Friday or Saturday passes in GA and VIP. VIP adds an expedited entry lane, dedicated viewing areas, VIP food and drink options and VIP restrooms. Free water refill stations are listed for both GA and VIP.
Who it suits: people who want a two-day event that runs into the night by the sea, or who want to pick just one of the two days.
More detail is in our Dreamstate SoCal 2026 guide. Official page: Dreamstate SoCal hours & info.
Transmission Netherlands — 28 November, GelreDome
Transmission Netherlands takes place on Saturday 28 November 2026 at the GelreDome, Batavierenweg 25, Arnhem. Gates open at 14:00 and the show ends at 23:00. Entry is 18+ with no exceptions, and ID may be requested.
The official lineup, listed A–Z, is Aly & Fila, Andrew Rayel, Daxson, Digital Culture, Driftmoon b2b Asteroid, Markus Schulz b2b Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk and Xijaro & Pitch, with a warm-up from DJ Dusk. The organisers say the timetable is usually released in the week of the event.
A few house rules are worth knowing in advance:
- Sound level: 98–103 dB, and earplugs are strongly advised.
- Payments: food and drink are paid for with the GelreDome Wallet card (minimum top-up €5.00), sold on site by cash or card. It cannot be bought before the event.
- Not allowed: outside food and drink, liquids including deodorant and hairspray, glass, PET bottles, aerosol cans, laser pointers, sharp objects, and professional or semi-professional cameras with interchangeable lenses. Smoking is not permitted inside.
- Lockers: pre-order online or rent an E-locker at the entrance. VIP tickets include a locker.
- Tickets: downloadable from 26 November; your entrance number is printed on the ticket.
Who it suits: people who want a single-day indoor stadium show in Europe, from afternoon to late evening.
See also our Transmission Netherlands 2026 article and the official event page.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Event | Date | City | Venue | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A State of Trance London | Sat 14 Nov 2026 | London, UK | Drumsheds (indoor) | 13:00–22:30 |
| Dreamstate SoCal | Fri 20 & Sat 21 Nov 2026 | Long Beach, USA | Queen Mary Waterfront (waterfront site) | 16:00–01:00 both days |
| Transmission Netherlands | Sat 28 Nov 2026 | Arnhem, Netherlands | GelreDome (stadium) | 14:00–23:00 |
All three events are 18+.
Planning Your Trip
- London: the nearest station is Meridian Water, about five minutes’ walk from Drumsheds. From the Victoria line, change at Tottenham Hale for a Greater Anglia train; the venue says not to walk from Tottenham Hale. There is no on-site parking. Taxi drop-off and pick-up is inside the venue grounds, reached via Glover Drive.
- Long Beach: the venue is at 1126 Queens Hwy. Check the official Dreamstate travel page for hotel options. Remember there is no re-entry once you are in.
- Arnhem: take the train to Arnhem Central, then the shuttle bus from the city bus platform to the GelreDome. Return shuttle tickets are sold on board. Drivers should follow the yellow parking signs after reaching Batavierenweg 25.
- From overseas to the UK: visitors from visa-exempt countries such as Japan need a UK ETA. See our ASOT London guide for details.
- All three: bring valid photo ID.
You can also browse every upcoming date in our events calendar.
Summary
The three November events differ mainly in setting and schedule. ASOT London is a single afternoon-to-evening indoor event across three rooms in London. Dreamstate SoCal runs over two days from 4 PM to 1 AM at a waterfront site in Long Beach. Transmission Netherlands is a single-day stadium show in Arnhem from 14:00 to 23:00. Details can change, so check each official page shortly before you travel.
A Listener’s Note
I listen to A State of Trance every week, and putting these three events side by side was a useful way to see how differently each one is set up.