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✈️How to get to A State of Trance
Planning your trip to A State of Trance? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), about 9 km from the venue.
- Allow about 13 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Rotterdam or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Rotterdam Ahoy (A State of Trance)
Accommodation near the A State of Trance site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Rotterdam, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Rotterdam.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️A State of Trance 2026 weather
Weather in Rotterdam Ahoy in November 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 100% of days
| 2025 | Light rain | 11° / 8° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Drizzle | 11° / 8° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Drizzle | 10° / 5° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near A State of Trance
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around A State of Trance. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Rotterdam and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
A State of Trance 2026: the trance festival in Rotterdam
A State of Trance is the annual event celebrating Armin van Buuren's legendary radio show, which has become a global institution of trance. Every late February, the festival takes over the Rotterdam Ahoy, one of the largest venues in the Netherlands, for a marathon evening of electronic music bringing together the biggest names in the genre.
The 2026 edition brings together 51 artists, headlined by Armin van Buuren himself, an iconic figure of the global trance scene, alongside Oliver Heldens in dance and Ferry Corsten. The lineup explores electronic and house.
The festival offers an immersive experience with several themed stages exploring all currents of trance, from progressive to uplifting, including tech trance. The stage and lighting production is renowned as one of the most spectacular in Europe, creating a unique euphoric atmosphere.
On February 27, 2026, dive into the trance universe in Rotterdam. Check out the complete lineup with 51 artists and prepare for a legendary night at Rotterdam Ahoy.
