A State of Trance Rotterdam 2027 Unveils First Artist Wave

Armin van Buuren to Headline Both Nights with Three Sets

Armin van Buuren anchors both nights with three separate performances: a five-hour set on Friday, a solo set on Saturday and an exclusive vinyl set before Saturday's main program begins. The extended Friday set covers the records that shaped his sets over the years alongside the sounds pushing trance forward now. The vinyl set is reserved for guests on official hotel packages and Early Access ticket holders ahead of Saturday's five areas opening up.

Vini Vici and Space 92 Lead Saturday's Cross-Genre Push

Saturday's headline pairing is Vini Vici b2b Space 92. The Israeli psytrance duo and the French techno producer released 'Free My Soul' with CERES on Armada Music in August, a record that pulls psytrance and techno onto the same track.

Ferry Corsten is booked for a Saturday back-to-back, with his partner to be announced later. Giuseppe Ottaviani & Hypaton are also on Saturday, along with Talla 2XLC. Saturday also brings newer pairings like NRG2000 b2b SUPERSTRINGS, plus sets from Key4050, Mark Sixma and Sarah de Warren.

Friday Lineup Leans on Trance Veterans

Friday leans on longtime trance names. Aly & Fila b2b John O'Callaghan puts three of them on one set, while Dash Berlin, Push, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Richard Durand and Ørjan Nilsen fill out the Friday program across four stages. Additional Friday artists include Ben Gold, Billy Gillies, Ciaran McAuley, David Forbes, Farius and Modeā.

A State of Trance Rotterdam 2027 takes place February 26 and 27 at Rotterdam Ahoy. Day tickets are now on sale alongside weekend tickets. The event is 18+, and more artists and program details are still to come.