A State Of Trance (ASOT), led by Armin van Buuren, will expand into Asia in 2026 as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
This move marks a major step for the global trance brand.
First, the festival will debut in Hong Kong on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Then, it will continue to Vietnam on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for its first full-scale festival in the country.
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Details for ASOT in Hong Kong and Vietnam
Organizers have chosen Van Phuc City in Ho Chi Minh City as the venue for the Vietnam edition.
Meanwhile, pre-registered guests in Vietnam will get early access to tickets starting January 28.
After that, general ticket sales will open on January 31. Fans can already sign up through the official ASOT Vietnam website.
At the same time, ASOT Hong Kong will take place at AsiaWorld-Expo, specifically in Hall 3.
However, organizers will reveal ticket prices and access tiers closer to the public sale date.
Pre-registration for the Hong Kong event is also available now.
Earlier in October, the team confirmed two more anniversary shows in Europe.
These include Rotterdam on February 27 and 28, and Poland on June 20.
The Rotterdam lineup will feature artists such as Oliver Heldens, Ferry Corsten, Maddix, Cosmic Gate, Hannah Laing, Aly & Fila, and Laura van Dam, among others.
In addition, van Buuren will headline both nights in Rotterdam.
On Friday, he will perform a five-hour set, which will be a first in ASOT history.
Then, on Saturday, he will join a special back-to-back-to-back set with Oliver Heldens and Maddix.
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Long History of The Show
Originally, ASOT started as a radio show in 2001. Since then, it has grown into one of the world’s leading trance festival brands.
Recently, van Buuren released the “A State Of Trance Ibiza 2025” mix album, further expanding the brand’s reach.
Furthermore, in 2025, he earned the title of the world’s No. 1 trance DJ.
He also received the Outstanding Contribution Award in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll, highlighting his lasting impact on the scene.
