A State of Trance 2026

Feb 2026 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands | Insomniac Europe

About A State of Trance 2026

In late February, trance fans came together at Rotterdam Ahoy for A State Of Trance 2026. Curated by Armin van Buuren, the two-day indoor festival showcased a lineup of over 55 (!!) artists across five areas.

Role of Backbone

Backbone International handled technical production, technical design, and overlay management across all areas. During the four days of load-in, our team was in full swing with all the areas.

In addition to the event at Rotterdam Ahoy, our team handled technical production for various A State Of Trance activations across Rotterdam in the days prior, including a surprise gig by Armin at Kruidvat, a setup at the central station, and a conference at a hotel for fans and professionals in the music industry.

Event photo courtesy of Insomniac Europe.

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