Today, Armin van Buuren released ‘A State of Trance 2026‘ (Mixed by Armin van Buuren) — the twenty-third instalment of his mix album series. The album arrives as a triple-mix, 43-track collection spread across three distinct themes – Pulse, Frequency, and Energy – following the trends of trance music in 2026, while also celebrating 25 years of A State of Trance. 

“Reaching 25 years of A State of Trance is something I could have only dreamed of when I started the show,” says Armin van Buuren. “This album reflects where trance is today and where it’s heading. I’m proud to release another album this year whilst celebrating the brand’s 25-year anniversary and the music that makes all this possible.” 

For the first time since 2006, Armin announced that the album series will change names from the long standing On the Beach, In the Club and Who’s afraid of 138?! format, with the three mixes taking on brand-new identities:

Mix 1: Pulse – The first mix, Pulse, focuses on the progressive trance sound that has long defined the warm-up sets of the ASOT brand. It spotlights new Armin van Buuren collaborations alongside Argy, Andrew Bayer, and Skytech, with standout contributions from Joris Voorn, Max Styler, OTTAGON, and more, plus the BLR remix of ‘Tuvan ’ by GAIA. 

Mix 2: Frequency – Shifts gears into the peak-time festival sound. This mix features the official 25th Anniversary Anthem, ‘Always You’ a massive collaboration between Armin, Richard Durand, and DICOSIS. You will hear its unique uplifting energy, blending soaring vocals with driving basslines. Bringing peak-time club energy with tracks from Amy Wiles, Farius, SUPERSTRINGS, and the official 2026 A State of Trance anthem ‘Always You’. 

Mix 3: Energy – Energy is where the underground takes over. This mix highlights the growing fusion between trance and techno, featuring hard-hitting techno from Armin’s recent mainstage sets, where he recently collaborated with Adam Beyer at Coachella for ‘Techno Trance’. Highlighting songs from KI/KI, Lilly Palmer, The Rocketman, and rising names including S3PPA, DEVERAUX, LAWTON, and Deckers.  

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  CD 01: PULSE 
  01. Omnia – As We Become One (Intro Mix)
  02. Max Styler x Three Drives – Greece 2000 (Max Styler Rework)
  03. Sultan + Shepard – The Way (GinchyRemix)
  04. Ruben de Ronde & Amber Revival – RiverInMe 
  05. Armin van Buuren – Fathers & Sons (OTTAGON Remix)
  06. Mesh x Dan Stone – Purple Haze
  07. GAIA – Tuvan (BLR Remix)
  08. Armin van Buuren & ARGY feat. Marlo Rex – Like A Child
  09. Joris Voorn x Ferry Corsten x Moonman – Don’t Be Afraid
  10. OTTAGON & Giuseppe Ottaviani – Linking People
  11. ReOrderpres. Crowd+Ctrl – Move To The Rhythm 
  12. Armin van Buuren &Skytech- She A Freak 
  13. Sevek – Dark Love
  14. Armin van Buuren & Andrew Bayer – Serendipity
   
  CD 02: FREQUENCY 
  15. Armin van Buuren & Alle Farben feat. ROSY – LostInTime 
  16. Farius – Elements 
  17. David Forbes x Sue McLaren – Satellite
  18. RonskiSpeed – Without You (Allen Watts Remix) 
  19. Armin van Buuren & Glockenbach – Sun Shines On Me (Rising Star Remix) 
  20. Armin van Buuren & Richard Durand & Dicosis – Always You (A State of Trance 2026 ELEVATION Anthem) 
  21. nilsix- Outta My Head 
  22. Jurgen Vries – The Theme (Amy Wiles Remix)
  23. SUPERSTRINGS – NEON DUSK PROTOCOL
  24. DIM3NSION x StanV -Lacrimosa
  25. Armin van Buuren – Equanimity (XiJaro& Pitch Remix)
  26. Pascal M & Scott Mac – The Remedy
  27. Alexander Popov, FAWZY & Wavetraxx – Attractive Force 
  28. Ahmed Helmy & Doppenberg pres. HEL:BRG- Open Your Eyes 
  29. Kesha – DELUSIONAL. (Armin van Buuren Remix)
   
  CD 03: ENERGY 
  30. Armin van Buuren & Lilly Palmer – Dopamine Machine
  31. SIKOTI – Fall BackIntoYou 
  32. LAWTON & Deckers – LosRetratos
  33. Armin van Buuren & OliveAnguz- Vem Comigo 
  34. RIVER – All Day All Night
  35. BK – Full Fire
  36. The Rocketman x Sacha Harland x YORK – OnTheBeach 
  37. S3PPA X DEVERAUX – Goosebumps
  38. LAWTON – Bad Potato
  39. MDDLTN X RIVER – Like This Like That
  40. Mark Sixma – BringTheFire 
  41. KI/KI – 5AM
  42. onTune – Flying Circus 
  43. David Forbes – Diskotek