The Best Trance Festivals

Explore our pick of the best trance festivals around the world – from full-throttle day parties to extended weekend sessions in sunnier destinations.

Skiddle Staff

Last updated: 18th Feb 2026

Euphoric rhythms and beats, rising melodies and atmospheric breakdowns, hypnotising you into a dream-like state as you reach for the lasers… we could only be talking about trance, of course.

Taking its name from the term for experiencing heightened or altered states of consciousness, it’s a more than apt title for a cross-section of the electronic sounds that have filled our nightclubs and venues since the late ‘80s, not to mention the stages of some of the biggest dance festivals around the world. And there are plenty of trance festivals on Skiddle to choose from this spring and summer.

If you’re a fan of bangers between 120 and 150 bpm and love nothing more than losing yourself in front of a sound system, we highly recommend checking our handpicked list of upcoming trance festivals and securing yourself a ticket while you can.

Without further delay, here they are. Our pick of the best UK trance festivals - and even some beyond our shores - to keep on your radar this year.

Trance in the Woods

When: Friday 29th - Saturday 30th May 2026

Where: Thoresby Park in Nottingham

Escape into the wilderness for one of the UK’s most mesmerising trance weekends. This beloved festival, organised by the in-the-know team behind the trance brand Goodgreef, doubles down on immersive woodland vibes, huge production, and world-class DJs, performing across multiple stages armed with the very best sound and stage production.

From UK-exclusive back-to-backs to secret sets hidden deep within the trees, there’s something for every trance lover at this festival. With camping, glamping, silent discos, and more, it’s the ultimate weekend getaway where electronic music and nature collide.

Find more info on Trance in the Woods - HERE

Coloursfest

When: Saturday 15th August 2026

Where: Braehead Arena & Waterfront in Glasgow

Glasgow’s longest-running dance rendezvous, Coloursfest, is an iconic festival name among the Scots. With over two decades of experience under its belt, the team behind the event know a thing or two about throwing heady parties, soundtracked by the best in hard-hitting trance.

Taking over the iconic Braehead Arena & Waterfront each summer, dancefloor dwellers descend on the site for a day-long blast stacked with high-energy sets, huge names and local heroes alike. And best of all? There’s no need for a sleeping bag or a tent, with the festival located just a 19-minute drive from Glasgow’s city centre.

Find more info on Coloursfest - HERE

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas

When: Friday 15th - Sunday 17th May, 2026

Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada

What is there to say about Electric Daisy Carnival, aka EDC Las Vegas? As far as festivals for trance lovers go, it doesn’t get much better than this. The stuff of dance music dreams.

Born in the US and now a global phenomenon, this neon-drenched rave playground is famous for jaw-dropping stage design, carnival rides and marathon sets from the biggest names in trance, house and beyond. What makes it all the more fun is that it's just a stone's throw away from the Vegas strip.

Whether you’re chasing euphoric breakdowns or full-throttle, off-the-chain, lose-your-mind energy, EDC delivers on a colossal scale. This isn’t just a festival, it’s a full-blown sensory experience.

Find more info on Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas - HERE

Lost Minds Festival

When: Saturday 11th July 2026

Where: Exhibition Park in Newcastle

Another one with an always killer lineup, and conveniently a few thousand miles closer to home, Lost Minds is a trance-focused fest with bits of EDM, hardstyle, and more thrown in for good measure.

Following numerous sold-out editions, the event is back to blow our tiny minds with the hardest of tunes, courtesy of some of the most respected names in the genre, blasting out across three stages, each equipped with incredible SFX and more.

Just in case that hasn’t sufficiently whet your whistle, you’ll also find rides, rave aerobics, a zen tent, art installations… the list goes on. Good times are practically guaranteed.

Find more info on Lost Minds Festival - HERE

Creamfields Festival

When: Thursday 27th - Sunday 30th August 2026

Where: Daresbury in Cheshire

Two decades deep and still setting the benchmark - it could only be Creamfields.

This heavyweight titan of the festival world remains the pinnacle of the UK dance calendar, drawing the biggest DJ names from across the globe to perform on jaw-dropping stage builds, backed by production that genuinely raises the bar year after year. And trance is more than accounted for - from euphoric mainstage anthems to driving, high-energy sets that stay with you long after the final drop.

With 80,000 fans descending on Daresbury for four days of dancing, camping and mischief, it’s no surprise tickets are always in huge demand.

Find more info on Creamfields Festival - HERE

Luminosity Beach Festival

When: Thursday 25th to Sunday June 28th 2026

Where: Bernie’s Beachclub in Zandvoort, The Netherlands

Arguably the world’s leading trance festival, Luminosity Beach is one for the heads - those who live and breathe trance and its many offshoots. Regularly hosting the genre's biggest names while providing a platform for the next generation of talents, attendees of the event can expect a broad and eclectic experience, with four days of second-to-none entertainment.

As you might have gathered from its name, this festival throws down at a beach club - is there a better place for a trance bonanza? A bona fide haven for patrons of trance since its formation in 2007, this one’s got to be experienced to be believed.

Rong Open Air Festival

When: Thursday 7th - Sunday 10th May 2026

Where: Malta in Malta

Like your trance with a side of sunshine? Well, have we got the festival for you!

Known for packing out dancefloors across the UK, Rong takes things sky-high with its Open Air editions, bringing euphoric melodies, driving basslines and serious feel-good energy to stunning outdoor spaces.

A stacked line-up of scene favourites and rising stars, crisp production and that unbeatable “hands in the air” atmosphere from start to finish - what more do you want? Big room emotion + sunny climes and blue skies - bad vibes = summer raving done properly.

Find more info on Rong Open Air Festival - HERE

Doof In The Park

When: Saturday 4th July 2026

Where: Camperdown Country Park in Dundee

One day. Zero chill. Maximum doof. Taking over Glasgow Green each summer, Doof In The Park is where Scotland’s trance and hard dance massive show up loud and proud.

Think flat-out sets from scene heavyweights, basslines you can feel in your chest and a crowd that treats every drop like it’s the first time they’ve ever heard one.

No tents, no trekking, just straight-up daytime raving that builds into a seriously high-energy finale as Hannah Laing, the festival’s organiser, takes to the stage to headline as the sun dips. Yes please.

Find more info on Doof In The Park 2026 - HERE

Terminal V

When: Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th April 2026

Where: Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland

Feeling something a bit darker? Faster? Heavier? Terminal V has got you covered. The festival attracts up to 20,000 fans each year, luring them to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre - adjacent to Edinburgh Airport- for two special days of partying in the Scottish capital.

There’s plenty of crossover between trance and other darker and heavier subgenres at Terminal V, and we're certain any trance fanatic who dabbles in heavier sounds will have an absolute blast here.

For more festivals like this, we’ve got the scoop on the best UK dance and EDM festivals here.

Find more info on Terminal V - HERE

The Gathering Fest

When: Saturday 13th June 2026

Where: Meridian Showground in Cleethorpes, England

If you dabble in a bit of house music and hard dance - when you’re not listening to trance anthems, obviously - The Gathering Fest might be one to consider.

You’ll dance for 12 hours to big tunes from a list of artists as long as your arm, performed across five jaw-dropping arenas. And when you need to refuel, there’s a whole bunch of stalls on site where you’ll find delicious food and proper bevs.

With a capacity of just 5,000, it’s a great event for those who are sick of losing their wandering mates. Tickets for this one get snapped up quickly. Fancy getting in on this action? We suggest some urgency!

Find more info on The Gathering Fest - HERE

Granite City Festival

When: Saturday 27th June 2026

Where: Hazelhead Park in Aberdeen

They don’t do things by halves in Aberdeen, and here’s the proof.

Granite City Fest, possibly the biggest and most badass trance music gathering in the North East of the UK, pulls out all the stops, delivering iconic names on monstrous stages amidst the stunning backdrop of Hazlehead Park.

All who attend this spectacle are practically guaranteed an unforgettable day of raving. Maybe even some of that rare Scottish sunshine. If you’re in the market for a festival experience that focuses on pure, unadulterated dance music, arena-sized energy and stunning natural scenes, this is the one.

Find more info on Festival Name - HERE

Equinox Festival

Image credit: Equinox Festival / Facebook.com

When: Thursday 17th - Monday 21st September 2026

Where: Scholey Park in Lincoln

Quirky, groovy, cosmic. Three words that barely scratch the surface of what this end-of-summer celebration is all about - a celebration with a serious soft spot for psytrance.

Set across the sweeping fields of Lincolnshire, the fiercely independent, not-for-profit Equinox Festival delivers a rich spread of electronic sounds throughout its extended weekend - from mind-bending DnB and jungle to electronica and, of course, hypnotic psytrance.

Equal parts rave and family-friendly gathering, it also serves up workshops, crafts and breathtaking fire shows. It’s the perfect pick if you’re after trance’s immersive highs paired with a vibrant mix of music and creativity.

Find more info on Festival Name - HERE

Trance lovers are seriously spoilt for choice, with phenomenal festivals lighting up the UK, Europe and far beyond - all of the above sitting firmly at the top of the pile. So, what’s calling your name? The genre-hopping scale of Creamfields, the family-friendly energy of Equinox Festival, or the faster, heavier and much darker vibes that Terminal V has to offer?

Whichever route you take, quality trance anthems are guaranteed.

Looking for something other than trance? We’ve got festival guides for fans of house and techno, hip-hop, indie and alternative. We’ve even got a guide for Ibiza festivals. Check them out now, beat the crowds, and book your festival adventure today.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.