A State of Trance announces first artists for Rotterdam 2027

A State of Trance has revealed the first wave of artists for its Rotterdam 2027 edition, scheduled for February 26 and 27 at Rotterdam Ahoy. Armin van Buuren anchors the two-day event with a five-hour set on Friday and two separate performances on Saturday, including an exclusive vinyl set for hotel package holders and Early Access ticket buyers.

Friday lineup centers on five-hour Armin set

The four-stage Friday program revolves around Armin van Buuren's extended performance. Aly & Fila b2b John O'Callaghan brings three established trance names together for one of the biggest collaborations announced so far. The February 26 lineup also includes Alex M.O.R.P.H., Ben Gold, Billy Gillies, Ciaran McAuley, Dash Berlin, David Forbes, Farius, Modeā, Ørjan Nilsen, Push, and Richard Durand.

Saturday expands to five areas with new b2b pairings

The following night grows to five areas and introduces several new combinations. Giuseppe Ottaviani & Hypaton, Key4050, NRG2000 b2b SUPERSTRINGS, and Vini Vici b2b Space 92 are among Saturday's first confirmed acts. The lineup also features BLR, Driftmoon, Enigma State, Factor B, Mark Sixma, Olly James, onTune, Ruben de Ronde, Sarah de Warren, Talla 2XLC, The Rocketman, XiJaro & Pitch, and Youna. Ferry Corsten will also play a b2b set, though his partner has not yet been announced.

Before the main Saturday program begins, Armin van Buuren will perform an exclusive vinyl set accessible only to guests with official hotel packages and Early Access tickets. He will then return later for his solo set, giving Saturday two different Armin van Buuren performances.

25 years of A State of Trance

The Rotterdam 2027 announcement follows the 25th anniversary of A State of Trance, which launched as a radio show in 2001. The weekly broadcast now reaches millions of listeners across 84 countries and has hosted more than 100 events across five continents. Rotterdam remains the flagship destination for the large-scale event, bringing the international trance community together over two nights.

More artists and program details will be announced in the coming months. Day and weekend tickets are now available for A State of Trance Rotterdam 2027.