ARMIN VAN BUUREN PRESENTS THE ORB

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About the event

ARMIN VAN BUUREN PRESENTS THE ORB is listed for OCT 10 2026 at Factory Town in MIAMI. The advertised program is categorized as trance / electronic, with a large club event format. Explore the announced artists and their musical backgrounds below before planning your visit.

For electronic-music fans following trance / electronic, this listing brings together the available artist, venue and event details in one place. Doors, entry requirements and any changes should be confirmed against the organizer's event-specific announcement before traveling.

Artist spotlight: In June 2001, Armin van Buuren broadcast the first episode of A State of Trance. What began as a radio show for the discovery of records grew into a gathering place for listeners, DJs and producers who wanted to follow trance as it developed. A weekly audience could become part of the story without needing to attend a large festival or live in the same country. The concept expanded into mix albums, branded events and festivals. By the time of the 700th episode in 2015, the program had inspired celebrations in multiple countries. The scale is impressive, but the underlying idea is surprisingly ordinary: keep showing up, bring new music and invite listeners to return. For a bedroom DJ building a following, that may be the most useful part of this career. Van Buuren was also making recordings that became familiar to several generations of trance fans. Early titles including Blue Fear and Communication led into albums such as 76, Shivers, Imagine, Mirage and Intense. The studio work ranged from long melodic journeys to accessible collaborations without severing the connection to the dance floor. His official biography identifies creativity and a willingness to move beyond a single style as part of his musical outlook. A radio audience may hear a DJ curate other people’s records; the artist’s original productions make a separate argument about what he wants to add to the genre. Both activities helped shape his reputation. In 2003, van Buuren joined Maykel Piron and David Lewis to found Armada Music. The company grew into a network of imprints and artist releases, giving emerging producers a route into a larger electronic-music ecosystem. The A State of Trance name also appeared across recordings and events, transforming a weekly broadcast into a long-running cultural institution. There is a business lesson here as well as a musical one. A successful DJ can promote individual nights, but building a label and a dependable platform creates opportunities for other musicians. Armada and the A State of Trance ecosystem made the project larger than the career of one performer. On January 12, 2024, Armada released Breathe In, identified as van Buuren’s ninth studio album. Following Feel Again, the album was developed after the pandemic disruptions and emphasized connection, optimism and the experience of returning to shared dance floors. Its tracks brought together collaborators including Goodboys, Ferry Corsten, Rank 1 and Vini Vici. The 2024 A State of Trance Ibiza collection likewise moved across beach music, club music and faster trance rather than pretending every listener wanted the same intensity. Across more than two decades, the constant has been a commitment to sharing records with an audience. That endurance explains why Armin van Buuren’s story belongs as much to the history of broadcasting and communities as to the history of famous DJs.

Artists & lineup

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In June 2001, Armin van Buuren broadcast the first episode of A State of Trance. What began as a radio show for the discovery of records grew into a gathering place for listeners, DJs and producers who wanted to follow trance as it developed. A weekly audience could become part of the story without needing to attend a large festival or live in the same country. The concept expanded into mix albums, branded events and festivals. By the time of the 700th episode in 2015, the program had inspired celebrations in multiple countries. The scale is impressive, but the underlying idea is surprisingly ordinary: keep showing up, bring new music and invite listeners to return. For a bedroom DJ building a following, that may be the most useful part of this career. Van Buuren was also making recordings that became familiar to several generations of trance fans. Early titles including Blue Fear and Communication led into albums such as 76, Shivers, Imagine, Mirage and Intense. The studio work ranged from long melodic journeys to accessible collaborations without severing the connection to the dance floor. His official biography identifies creativity and a willingness to move beyond a single style as part of his musical outlook. A radio audience may hear a DJ curate other people’s records; the artist’s original productions make a separate argument about what he wants to add to the genre. Both activities helped shape his reputation. In 2003, van Buuren joined Maykel Piron and David Lewis to found Armada Music. The company grew into a network of imprints and artist releases, giving emerging producers a route into a larger electronic-music ecosystem. The A State of Trance name also appeared across recordings and events, transforming a weekly broadcast into a long-running cultural institution. There is a business lesson here as well as a musical one. A successful DJ can promote individual nights, but building a label and a dependable platform creates opportunities for other musicians. Armada and the A State of Trance ecosystem made the project larger than the career of one performer. On January 12, 2024, Armada released Breathe In, identified as van Buuren’s ninth studio album. Following Feel Again, the album was developed after the pandemic disruptions and emphasized connection, optimism and the experience of returning to shared dance floors. Its tracks brought together collaborators including Goodboys, Ferry Corsten, Rank 1 and Vini Vici. The 2024 A State of Trance Ibiza collection likewise moved across beach music, club music and faster trance rather than pretending every listener wanted the same intensity. Across more than two decades, the constant has been a commitment to sharing records with an audience. That endurance explains why Armin van Buuren’s story belongs as much to the history of broadcasting and communities as to the history of famous DJs.

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Venue & atmosphere

The show is scheduled for Factory Town in MIAMI. Visit the venue profile for further venue context where available. Venue address, accessibility, transport and entry policies should be checked with the venue or event promoter.