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: 4th May 2023
We don’t know about you but, to us, it feels like we’re due to escape at a blissful, otherworldly festival. Thankfully, festival season 2023 is just around the corner to save us! And what better way to hype yourself up for that glorious madness than by checking out some unreal festivals and getting your imagination running wild?
And what better festival to enjoy the sunny, carefree experience than a trance festival? Considering many believe the genre got its name due to the euphoric, altered consciousness state it puts listeners in, we think it’s the perfect soundtrack to any fest.
So let’s get straight to it. Here are the best trance festivals to keep on your radar…
Photo: A State Of Trance / Facebook.com
When: Sunday 2nd July 2023
Where: Dockyards in London, England
2023 lineup: Armin van Buuren, Ben Gold B2B Allen Watts, Bryan Kearney, Cosmic Gate, Vini Vici, Estiva, Pretty Pink, and 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 bring their rave to London’s Dockyards this July, armed with a lineup of some of the most transcendental and iconic names from the genre. It goes without saying that with a lineup like that in an incredible venue, it’ll easily be one of the best trance festivals in the UK this year. Maybe even the world.
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Goodgreef presents Trance In The Woods Festival
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When: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Where: Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, England
2023 lineup: Ferry Corsten pres Gouryella, Signum, Tall Paul, Bryan Kearney, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Will Atkinson, Nifra, Sam Mitcham, Amy Wiles, Renegade System, 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 have promised 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.
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Indian Spirit Festival
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When: Wednesday 30th August - Monday 4th September 2023
Where: Eldena, Germany
2023 lineup: Infected Mushroom, Vini Vici, Ace Ventura, Altered State, Martian Arts, and many more
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.
Photo: Lost Minds Festival / Facebook.co,
When: Saturday 29th April 2023
Where: Leazes Park in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
2023 lineup: Ben Nicky, W&W, Act Of Rage, Bryan Kearney, Christina Novelli, Dr. Peacock, Juicy M, Mauro Picotto, Shugz, more TBA
Another one with a killer lineup and a bit closer to home, Lost Minds is a trance-focused fest with bits of EDM, hardstyles, 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. We’re down, are you?
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Ozora Festival
Photo: Ozora Festival official / Facebook.com
When: Monday 31st July - Sunday 6th August 2023
Where: Dadpuszta, Hungary
2023 lineup: Zyce vs Flegma, Zzbing, Total Eclipse, Infected Mushroom, Galactic Explorers, Ace Ventura, Juno Reactor, Etnica, Xenomorph, and many more
At Ozora, there’s so much to check out you won’t know where to start. The lineup is absolutely 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.
This year, Ozora is also putting on one-day events in London, Melbourne in Australia, and Prague in the Czech Republic. So you could always attend one of those events if you can’t make the festival!
Euphoria Weekender - Malta 2023
Photo: Trance Nights Malta / Facebook.com
When: Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st May 2023
Where: Multiple venues, Malta
2023 lineup: Alessandra Roncone, Maria Healy, Lost Witness, Daniel Kandi, Talla 2XLC, Factor B, Matt Darey, Lange, The Thrillseekers, and many more
After a killer 2022, Euphoria Weekender is back, welcoming you to gorgeous Malta for a trance and dance rave over four 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?
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Tomorrowland
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When: Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd and Friday 28th - Sunday 30th July
Where: Boom, Belgium
2023 lineup: TBA on 28th January
If you’re unfamiliar with Tomorrowland, where have you been? Just kidding. But it’s one of the biggest electronic festivals in Europe, attracting around 600,000 ravers to Belgium for a big old rave. The production is next level, creating new worlds with intricately designed stages and pyro, and the lineups always feature some of the biggest names in the game. For lovers of trance as well as house and techno, drum and bass, hardstyles, EDM, and more, Tomorrowland is on many ravers’ bucket lists.
If you really fancy Tomorrowland but something’s stopping you from going, you could consider checking out Tomorrowland Winter in the French Alps or Tomorrowland Brazil.
Photo: Creamfields / Facebook.com
When: Thursday 24th - Sunday 27th August 2023 (bank holiday weekend)
Where: Daresbury in Cheshire, England
2023 lineup: Swedish House Mafia, many more TBA
Creamfields North is another huge one, one of the biggest electronic events on the calendar. So far, they’ve only announced Swedish House Mafia, but every year its gigantic lineup is packed with trance, house, techno, EDM and more. Creamfields will no doubt be a party to remember with exceptional production, widely-adored artists, and a crowd of electronic music fanatics. As a trance music fan, nothing is stopping you from checking out Creamfields South, too…
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When: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th May 2023 (bank holiday weekend)
Where: Hylands Park in Chelmsford, England
2023 lineup: Fatboy Slim, Tiesto, Calvin Harris, Nina Kraviz, Chase & Status, Camelphat, Andy C, Patrick Topping, Sonny Fodera, Carl Cox Hybrid Live, Becky Hill, Gorgon City, Example, many more TBA
Creamfields is so well-received by ravers across the globe, the team behind it all decided to create a southern addition too. And it’s already gained lots of respect and adoration from its attendees. As the southern version is in May, we’ve already got a little taste of who will be taking to the decks that weekend. And although there aren’t many trance artists yet, we guarantee there will be some announced soon as Creamfields always covers every corner of electronic music. Like its sister, you can expect jaw-dropping production, huge names, and an unbeatable atmosphere. We’ll see you there.
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Boom Festival
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When: Thursday 20th - Thursday 27th July 2023
Where: Idanha-A-Nova Lake, Portugal
2023 lineup: TBA
If psychedelic trance is your vibe, you’ll love Boom Festival. This transformation festival, focused on sustainability, openness, psychedelic culture, art, peace, culture and love, takes place in sunny Portugal. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has boomed (we’ll see ourselves out) in popularity with the 2018 edition welcoming guests from 147 countries.
Photo: The Gathering Fest / Facebook.com
When: Saturday 10th June 2023
Where: Meridian Showground in Cleethorpes, England
2023 lineup: Darren Styles, David Rust, Scot Project, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago, Alex Kidd, Flip N Fill, Renegade System, Shugz, 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!
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Luminosity Beach Festival
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When: Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th June
Where: Beachclub Bernie’s in Zandvoort, The Netherlands
2023 lineup: Bryan Kearney, Ferry Corsten, Key4050, Markus Schulz, Paul Van Dyk, and 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, 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.
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 intimate Boom 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.
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