A State of Trance has announced the first names for the next edition in Rotterdam, taking place on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 February 2027 at Rotterdam Ahoy. The two-night event will span four and five areas respectively, with Armin van Buuren at the centre of the programme.

On Friday, the founder of A State of Trance will deliver a five-hour set, moving through different sides of trance and revisiting some of the sounds that have shaped his career. The first names announced include Aly & Fila b2b John O’Callaghan, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Ben Gold, Billy Gillies, Ciaran McAuley, Dash Berlin, David Forbes, Farius, Modeā, Ørjan Nilsen, Push and Richard Durand.

On Saturday, Rotterdam Ahoy will expand to five areas, with Armin van Buuren returning for a solo set. The first combinations announced include Key4050 and Vini Vici b2b Space 92, alongside Giuseppe Ottaviani & Hypaton, NRG2000 b2b SUPERSTRINGS, Ferry Corsten, Mark Sixma, Ruben de Ronde and other artists from the international trance scene. Ferry Corsten’s back-to-back partner will be announced at a later date.

Before Saturday’s programme begins, Armin van Buuren will also deliver an exclusive vinyl set, reserved for guests with official hotel packages and Early Access tickets.

Further artists and additional programme details will be announced soon.

Here is the full line-up:

Friday 26 February: Armin van Buuren (five-hour set), Alex M.O.R.P.H., Aly & Fila b2b John O’Callaghan, Ben Gold, Billy Gillies, Ciaran McAuley, Dash Berlin, David Forbes, Farius, Modeā, Ørjan Nilsen, Push, Richard Durand.

Saturday 27 February: Armin van Buuren (solo set and exclusive vinyl set), BLR, Driftmoon, Enigma State, Factor B, Ferry Corsten b2b TBA, Giuseppe Ottaviani & Hypaton, Key4050, Mark Sixma, NRG2000 b2b SUPERSTRINGS, Olly James, onTune, Ruben de Ronde, Sarah de Warren, Talla 2XLC, The Rocketman, Vini Vici b2b Space 92, XiJaro & Pitch, Youna.

Tickets and further information in this link.

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