A State of Trance to Host Two-Day Festival in Los Angeles
The electronic music event will take place at the Ace*Mission venue on June 11-12, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dance and Electronic
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A State of Trance will debut a new two-day music festival in Los Angeles on June 11-12, 2027. Produced in partnership with Insomniac, the event will feature three stages.
Why it matters
The festival aims to establish a dedicated home for the trance community in North America. This expansion builds on a long-term development effort between creators Armin van Buuren and Pasquale Rotella.
The festival will span two days and utilize three distinct stages. This event marks a significant expansion from the single-night celebration A State of Trance held at Banc of California Stadium in April 2022.
The players
Armin van Buuren
He is a globally recognized DJ and producer who founded A State of Trance.
Insomniac
This organization is a major event production company known for creating large-scale electronic music festivals.
Pasquale Rotella
He is the founder and CEO of Insomniac who collaborated to develop this festival concept.
The details
The festival program encompasses classic trance, uplifting trance, psytrance, and melodic techno. Attendees can also access onsite afterparties and a curated hotel experience.
Timeline
April 2022: A State of Trance hosted a one-night event at Banc of California Stadium.
October 22, 2026: Presale tickets become available at 10am PT, followed by general sales at 11am PT.
June 11-12, 2027: The two-day music festival takes place at the Ace*Mission venue.
Industry Dynamics
This move reflects the growing trend of specialized electronic music brands expanding into multi-day festival formats to solidify market presence. It positions the A State of Trance brand as a major player in the North American festival landscape.
Fans can secure their spots by registering for the presale on the official A State of Trance website. The event format includes integrated hotel options to accommodate visitors traveling to Los Angeles.
The takeaway
The transition to a multi-day format at the Ace*Mission venue indicates a significant investment in the long-term growth of the trance genre in California. Prospective attendees should note that pre-registration is currently active to ensure early access to tickets.
What happens next
Presale tickets for the festival will be available on October 22, 2026, at 10am PT, with general ticket sales opening at 11am PT on the same day.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EDM.
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