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Watch Armin van Buuren’s 25-Year A State of Trance Celebration Set From ASOT Now on YouTube

Few artists have shaped trance music as profoundly as Armin van Buuren, and now fans can relive one of the most important moments in the history of his legendary radio brand. The Dutch icon has officially uploaded his special 25-year A State of Trance celebration set to YouTube, giving fans around the world a chance to experience the milestone performance again.

The set was recorded during the massive A State of Trance Festival celebration in Rotterdam Ahoy, where thousands of trance fans gathered to honor the legacy of the globally influential radio show. For over two decades, A State of Trance has served as one of the most important platforms in dance music, helping introduce generations of fans to new artists and shaping the sound of modern trance.

Armin van Buuren performing during the 25-year A State of Trance celebration event.

Now, the first set of the weekend, a two-hour journey curated by Armin van Buuren himself, is available online for fans who couldn’t attend the event in person.

Sharing the video with fans on social media, Armin van Buuren encouraged listeners to revisit the moment and reflect on their favorite parts of the performance. The upload captures the full energy of the arena as the trance pioneer moves through a carefully crafted selection of classics, mashups, and modern festival weapons.

Musically, the set feels like a tribute to trance’s past and present. Across the two-hour performance, Armin van Buuren moves between classic records, emotional anthems, and modern festival edits that keep the crowd locked in from start to finish.

Later in the performance, high-impact mashups and festival edits push the energy even further, blending iconic vocals and uplifting melodies with modern production. The pacing brings the emotion, moments of soaring melody give way to harder, driving drops that keep the arena moving.

Armin van Buuren behind the decks with ASOT

Fans will also recognize several legendary collaborations and trance staples woven throughout the performance. Emotional highlights include “Sun & Moon” by Above & Beyond, one of the most beloved vocal trance tracks of the last two decades. The set also features the unmistakable energy of “RAMsterdam” by RAM, a track that has become a festival classic in uplifting trance sets around the world.

Together, these moments capture the emotional peaks and euphoric atmosphere that have defined A State of Trance for 25 years.