The weekend kicks off on Friday, 26 February. Furthermore, Armin van Buuren returns for another five-hour set that will span timeless classics, new sounds and unreleased material. In turn, the Friday programme unfolds across three stages of curated trance.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, 27 February, the venue transforms into a five-area destination. Meanwhile, the Saturday line-up brings together some of the most exciting and established artists from the global trance scene, giving fans a full day of music across every side of the genre. WRY recently covered Armin\u2019s own ASOT Drumsheds line-up in London<\/a> as part of the wider brand year.<\/p>\n Adding a new layer to Saturday, Armin van Buuren will open the day with an exclusive vinyl set. Beyond that, the intimate set is included for guests staying in the official hotel packages. As a result, fans can also gain access by purchasing an Early Access ticket, unlocking the special opening set before the main programme kicks off.<\/p>\n The official A State of Trance Rotterdam Hotel returns with exclusive two- and three-night packages. Hotel packages go on sale on 1 and 2 September 2026, with two-night packages for Friday and Saturday and three-night packages covering the full weekend. Meanwhile, weekend tickets follow on 3 September 2026. Recently, WRY also covered Armin\u2019s own \u2018In and Out of Love\u2019 18-year anniversary moment<\/a> with Sharon den Adel as another key marker in his 2026 stretch.<\/p>\n