In our previous article, we highlighted six DJ sets that stood out for their unique locations and unforgettable moments.
Now, this next list completes the story with even more performances that shaped the year.
7. Resonance’s Sunset Low-Tide Set in Bali
Nature framed one of 2025’s most breathtaking experiences when Resonance hosted a Sunset DJ Set at Low Tide in Bali.
The performance featured curated tracks by Ben Böhmer, Paul Kalkbrenner, Nora En Pure, Worakls, and NTO.
As the ocean pulled back, it revealed a natural stage bathed in golden light.
Low-tide reflections merged with warm sunset colors, while the melodic selections elevated the atmosphere.
The moment served as a reminder that sometimes the most powerful production comes from nature itself.
No lights, no lasers, just great music and a stunning landscape.
8. Nohr Live at Pic du Midi in the French Pyrénées
Nohr carved out another standout moment with his live set at Pic du Midi.
It is an observatory sitting nearly 3,000 meters above sea level in the French Pyrénées.
Up there, his music carried a completely different kind of energy.
The venue offered a breathtaking view that few stages in the world could match.
His atmospheric techno blended seamlessly with the mountain environment.
The thin alpine air seemed to carry each note across the peaks.
As the sun slipped behind the mountains, the atmosphere began to shift.
The performance took on a slower, almost reflective tone.
In that moment, music, nature, and human emotion seemed to fold into one unforgettable experience.
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9. Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso & Steve Angello B3B DJ sets at Tomorrowland’s Crystal Garde
Another major highlight of 2025 unfolded in Belgium.
Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello stood side by side once again.
They reunited for a rare B3B set inside Tomorrowland’s Crystal Garden.
The trio reminded the world why Swedish House Mafia became one of the most influential acts in electronic music.
Each artist stepped in with their own unmistakable style.
They blended timeless anthems like “Don’t You Worry Child,” “Greyhound,” and “Reload.”
They also slipped in their iconic solo releases, creating a set that felt both nostalgic and electric.
The B3B format encouraged spontaneous transitions and creative mixing that would not have been possible in a traditional single-DJ set.
This performance united longtime fans with a new generation of listeners, celebrating the sound that helped shape modern EDM.
10. Maddix vs. Armin van Buuren at ASOT 2025
A State of Trance 2025 delivered one of the year’s most surprising moments.
It happened when rising star Maddix stepped onto the stage and faced trance icon Armin van Buuren.
The clash between generations created an energy no one saw coming.
This wasn’t a typical back-to-back.
Rather, it played out as a generational exchange that highlighted trance music’s evolution.
Maddix brought his high-energy tech-trance, while Armin showcased the melodic approach that defined his long career.
The “face to face” format added an electric push-and-pull dynamic.
The crowd never knew whether the next drop would lean into uplifting melodies or pounding tech-trance force.
The performance proved that trance’s past and future can thrive together, creating something neither artist could deliver alone.
11. Dimitri Vegas’ All-Vinyl DJ Sets at Tomorrowland 2025
In an era dominated by digital decks and USB sticks, Dimitri Vegas surprised fans with an all-vinyl set at Tomorrowland 2025.
Known for high-energy big-room anthems, he stripped back the spectacle to highlight pure technique and deep musical knowledge.
Using turntables and crates of records, he delivered a tactile and authentic experience.
Every mix required precision, and every transition played out in full view of the crowd.
The warmth of vinyl added a texture that digital formats simply cannot replicate.
His set featured classic house cuts, long-lost gems, and rare pressings.
Turning the set into a masterclass in traditional DJing.
It was a bold reminder that sometimes innovation means honoring the roots that built the culture.
