The Best Trance Festivals

Check out these stunning trance festivals, from one-day parties right on your doorstep to week-long retreats in sunny destinations abroad.

Skiddle Staff

Last updated: 22nd Jan 2025

With another year in the books and a new festival season on the horizon for 2025, it’s time to once again escape to events of immaculate vibes and otherworldly sounds. After all, the best way to overcome your seasonal blues from the start of a new calendar year is to look ahead to getting groovy on a festival dancefloor.

When it comes to experiencing euphoric sounds with a picturesque backdrop, trance festivals are your best bet. The trailblazing genre took its name from its blissful sound and style that evoked a state of hypnosis and semi-consciousness, and we’ve got plenty of festivals that fit that style to a T.

So let’s get straight to it. Here are the best UK trance festivals - and even some beyond our shores - to keep on your radar…

A State of Trance

When: Friday 21st - Saturday 22nd February 2025

Where: Ahoy in Rotterdam

2025 lineup: Ben Hemsley, Armin Van Burren B2B ARTBAT, Ruben de Ronde B2B Ferry Corsten, Maddix, Adam Beyer, and so so so many more

A State Of Trance is one of the most prestigious brands on the scene. Starting out as a radio show by the legendary Armin van Buuren, the brand has now gone global with shows all over the world, including the US, Belgium, Mexico, Thailand, and, of course, the UK.

The colossal party starters will bring their iconic rave to Rotterdam this February, sure to be armed with a lineup of some of the most transcendental and iconic names from the genre. Having previously taken place back home at the London Dockyards, the 2025 edition might involve more travel, but for trance ravers fans it will easily be one of the best trance festivals this year.

Trance In The Woods

When: Friday 5th - Saturday 6th June 2025

Where: Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, England

2025 lineup: Goodgreef Classical, Ben Gold, ATB, Billie Gillies, Bryan Kearney, Fergie (DJ), Judge Jules, Fish56Octagon, Mauro Picotto, Will Atkinson, and many more

The UK's first fully dedicated trance festival in the woods, TITW brings three stages of trance bangers to Derby. If there’s one thing better than escaping into trance tunes all day, it’s doing so in the woods, free from all of the stresses of daily life.

The team behind the festival, Goodgreef, are celebrating their 25th anniversary. So, you can expect top-tier production, sound systems so loud you can feel the music through your body, Co2 blasts, lasers, and loads more special effects. And if you aren’t ready for the euphoric trance vibes to end, you can snag a ticket to the afterparty for just a tenner! Lovely.

Find tickets for and more information on Trance In The Woods Festival - HERE

Indian Spirit Festival

When: Wednesday 27th August - Monday 1st September 2025

Where: Eldena, Germany

2025 lineup: TBA

With a name like that, you might expect this fest to be a bit on the zany side. You’d be right. With fire artists, whacky stage designs, and circus performers to complement the DJs, the atmosphere at Psychedelic Circus is unique and unmatched. This German psytrance festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019, so you know you can trust this fest for a great time with two decades of experience under its belt. Outside of trancey genres, the fest books acid techno, acid house, drum and bass, and more. Head over to enjoy tunes, workshops, markets, and chilled-out vibes, it's the perfect way to close out a jam-packed summer.

Lost Minds Festival

When: Saturday 12th July 2025

Where: Leazes Park in Newcastle Upon Tyne

2025 lineup: TBA

Another one with a killer lineup and a bit closer to home, Lost Minds is a trance-focused fest with bits of EDM, hardstyle, and more splashed in. After a sold-out first year, it's back again to blow our minds with hard tunes, incredible SFX, and huge names across three stages. Alongside all that, there’ll be rides, rave aerobics, the zen tent, art installations, and so much more. It’s going to be massive. Even though the lineup isn't out yet, we’re down, are you?

Find tickets for and more information on Lost Minds Festival - HERE

Ozora Festival

When: Friday 25th July - Tuesday 5th August 2025

Where: Dadpuszta, Hungary

2025 lineup: Hallucinogen, The Orb, Juno Reactor, Shpongle, Merkaba, El Buho & Minuk, Man With No Name, and quite literally too many more to mention (just look at that poster)

At Ozora, there’s so much to check out you won’t know where to start. The lineup is massive, and there are all sorts of psychedelic delights to transport you to another universe. And, if your feet need a rest from all the raving, there’s lots more to enjoy like holistic massage, Himalaya crystal reiki, botanical dyeing, painting, pottery, and so much more.

If your festival itch isn’t quite scratched by trance and you fancy a bit of a mood swing, we’ve also got the scoop on the best indie and alternative festivals here.

Rong Open Air Festival

When: Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th May 2025

Where: Uno Malta, Malta

2025 lineup: Paul Van Dyke, Billie Gillies, Bryan Kearney, Chicane, Ferry Corsten, John O’Callaghan, Aly & Fila, Markus Schulz and many more

For years now, Rong has brought the best trance events to UK ravers eager to check out the biggest names in the genre. But recently they've been bringing the best names in trance overseas to the stunning open-air club Uno Malta for a party packed with trance-fused talent. Paul Van Dyke, Billie Gillies, Aly & Fila and Ferry Corsten are just some of the legends set to take the sunny stage, backed with belting weather and loads of parties, in pools and on boats. It's going to be unreal!

Find tickets for and more information on Rong Open Air Festival - HERE

Euphoria Weekender - Malta 2025

When: Thursday 22nd - Monday 26th May 2025

Where: Aria Complex, Malta

2025 Lineup: Darren Tate, Mario Piu, The Thrillseekers, Mark Sherry B2B David Forbes, Lost Witness, Andrea Ribeca and many more

After smashing it the past few years, Euphoria Weekender is back for its fourth iteration, welcoming you to gorgeous Malta for a sun-soaked trance and dance rave over five days. Honestly… sun, drinks, pools, and trance tunes? We’ve already secured our tickets. With a smashing lineup, pool parties, roof gardens, and of course the guarantee of sun, how could we not? See you there?

Find tickets for and more information on Euphoria Weekender: Malta 2025 - HERE

Terminal V

When: Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th April 2025

Where: Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland

2025 lineup: Azyr, Basswell, testpress, 999999999, Alex Farrell, Cadzow, Clara Cuve, Deborah De Luca, Fish56Octagon, Sikoti , and more

Feeling something a bit darker? Faster? Heavier? This is the place for you. Terminal V is returning for its eleventh year of techno heaven, bringing up to 20,000 fans to Edinburgh for two special days, partying the night away in the Scottish capital.

There’s plenty of crossover between trance and other darker and heavier subgenres here 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 tickets for and more information on Terminal V - HERE

The Gathering Fest

When: Saturday 8th June 2025

Where: Meridian Showground in Cleethorpes, England

2025 lineup: Andy Whitby, DJ Sammy, Billy Gillies, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago, Flip N Fill, and many more

If you like a bit of house and hard dance amongst your trance tunes, The Gathering Fest might be the one for you! You’ll dance to 12 hours of tunes played by over 60 artists across five arenas, enjoy the delicious food, and explore the stalls on site. With a capacity of just 5,000, it’s a great event for those who are sick of losing their wandering mates. Over a third of the tickets have already been sold, so if you fancy a bit of this action, be snappy!

Find tickets for and more information on The Gathering Fest - HERE

Luminosity Beach Festival

When: Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th June 2025

Where: Beachclub Bernie’s in Zandvoort, The Netherlands

2025 lineup: Ben Nicky, Billy Gillies, Bryan Kearney, Ferry Corsten, Hannah Laing, Maddix, Mauro Picotto, Paul Van Dyk, and so many more

Luminosity is easily one of the best trance festivals for people who simply want trance, trance, and more trance. Already, there are some titans of the genre on the lineup - pretty much all the names at the others on this list - including the legendary Paul Van Dyk.

As you might have been able to tell by its name, this fest will be going down at a beach club this year - is there a better place for a trance bonanza? Since kicking off in 2007, it’s become one of Europe’s best havens for fans of the genre. As always, it’ll be killer this year.

The Tidyland 30 Weekender

When: Friday 26th - Sunday 27th April 2025

Where: Pontins in Prestatyn, Wales

2025 lineup: JX Live, Eddie Halliwell, The Tidy Boys, Lisa Lashes, BK, Lisa Pin-Up, MARK EG, Rob Tissera, Signum and many more

Having had 30 years as a festival, The Tidyland Weekender is celebrating in style, providing one of the best trance festivals in the UK, and another unforgettable weekend for all in attendance. This year promises to up the production, lineup and entertainment over the course of the three euphoric and aquatic days and nights in Prestatyn.

If this festival is the one for you get on it quick! 2024 sold out in a splash so make sure you don't get left behind.

Find tickets for and more information on The Tidyland Wet & Wild Weekender - HERE

There are so many amazing trance festivals in the UK, Europe and beyond, but these are some of the best. Which festival is more your vibe? The psychedelic and zany Indian Spirit Festival, the massive, multi-genre bonanza Creamfields or are you thinking of holding fire for Tomorrowland Winter so you can rave and ski? No matter which you choose, we’re sure you’ll have the best time. See you on the dancefloor!

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.