Summer 2025 of Armin: Ibiza marathon set, new single & massive album ‘Breathe’
The global dance music community has one name echoing louder than ever this summer: Armin van Buuren. In the scorching summer of 2025, the Dutch trance legend is redefining what it means to stay relevant in a fast-moving industry. He’s not just staying relevant—he’s leading the charge.
Between a record-breaking marathon set in Ibiza, the release of a deeply personal and musically adventurous new album “Breathe,” and a fresh single that’s already dominating the global charts, Armin van Buuren is offering fans around the world a season filled with sound, emotion, and transcendence.
Let’s take a closer look at how this iconic artist is making Summer 2025 his most powerful era yet.
Armin van Buuren Returns to Ibiza with Marathon Set
Every summer, Ibiza becomes the global epicenter of dance music. And when Armin van Buuren returns to the White Isle, it’s not just another gig—it’s a movement. This year, he’s taking things further than ever before.
On August 17, 2025, Armin will headline a monumental 8-hour marathon set at Ushuaïa Ibiza, dubbed “The Longest Night of Trance.” The show is already being described as one of the most ambitious performances of his career, promising a continuous flow of trance, progressive, and melodic techno with no breaks.
In a promotional video shared on social media, Armin said:
“This isn’t about playing hits. This is about storytelling. About energy. About losing yourself in the music for hours. This is why I do what I do.”
The set is part of his 2025 Ibiza residency, which spans from late June to early September, alternating between Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. Fans lucky enough to be on the island this summer are also treated to special back-to-back sets with major acts like Ferry Corsten, Vini Vici, and even an unexpected techno twist featuring Charlotte de Witte.
It’s clear: Ibiza 2025 belongs to Armin.
New Single “Free Again” Captures a New Emotional Core
As if dominating Ibiza wasn’t enough, Armin van Buuren has also delivered what some are calling his most emotionally resonant track in years. Released on June 14, the single “Free Again” (featuring Zoey Grey) has already shot to the top of Beatport’s Trance chart and is quickly gaining traction on Spotify’s global electronic playlists.
The track begins with minimalist piano chords, introducing Zoey Grey’s breathy, reflective vocals:
“I was bound by fear, but I learned to let go…”
What follows is a slow, euphoric build into a powerful drop that’s part-trance, part-progressive house. It’s a far cry from the pure uplifters of the early 2000s but shows Armin’s ability to evolve without abandoning the emotion that built his fanbase.
In an interview with DJ Mag, Armin shared:
“This track is really special to me. It came from a personal place. I wanted to make something honest—something that reflects where I am right now in my life and career. It’s not just about beats per minute anymore. It’s about connection.”
New Album “Breathe” Set to Define Armin’s 2025 Sound
Fans don’t have to wait long for even more music. Armin’s new studio album “Breathe” is set to be released worldwide on July 26, 2025. Described by his label as his “most intimate and sonically diverse work,” the album is expected to bridge genres, challenge boundaries, and unite generations of trance lovers.
The album spans 15 tracks, featuring a variety of moods—from high-energy mainstage anthems to more ambient, introspective pieces. Armin collaborated with a wide range of artists for this project, including Above & Beyond, ARTBAT, HALIENE, P!nk, and Justine Suissa.
Official Tracklist for “Breathe”:
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Breathe (Intro)
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Free Again (feat. Zoey Grey)
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Echoes of You (with Above & Beyond)
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Night Pulse (with ARTBAT)
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Shadows Fade (feat. HALIENE)
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No Gravity (with Meduza)
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Open Heart (feat. P!nk)
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Alone Together (feat. Justine Suissa)
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Neon Skies
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Healing Waters
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Circles
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Gravity’s Edge
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Whispers in the Rain
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The Other Side of Silence
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Breathe (Reprise)
The diversity of collaborators reflects the journey Armin wants to take fans on. There’s deep trance, melodic techno, cinematic chill, and emotional vocal ballads all weaved together under the central theme: learning to breathe again after chaos.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Armin wrote:
“We all went through a lot these past years. I felt disconnected at times—from music, from myself. This album is about remembering to breathe. Remembering why we dance.”
Breathe World Tour Announced: From Amsterdam to São Paulo
To celebrate the launch of “Breathe,” Armin will kick off a massive world tour starting August 30 in Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena—his first solo show there in over a decade.
This Breathe World Tour is expected to span 40 cities across six continents, including stops in:
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London (O2 Arena)
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Los Angeles (BMO Stadium)
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Tokyo (Makuhari Messe)
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São Paulo (Allianz Parque)
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Melbourne (Rod Laver Arena)
The shows will feature immersive 360° visuals, live vocals, and a custom holographic stage setup said to be powered by AI-generated visuals that adapt in real time to the crowd’s energy.
More Than Just Music—A Mindful Movement
Another unexpected feature of the “Breathe” album rollout is Armin’s foray into wellness and mental health advocacy. Alongside the album, Armin is launching a digital series titled “Breathwork with Armin,” where he explores the link between breathwork, music, and emotional healing.
These 10-minute guided sessions will be available on YouTube and his app Armada Connect, and feature music from the album layered with guided breathing exercises.
He explains:
“I’ve been exploring mindfulness for a while. After years of nonstop touring, I realized I needed to reconnect with myself. Music helped, but so did breathwork. Now I want to share that with others.”
The Legacy Continues: 25 Years, Still Innovating
Incredibly, this year also marks the 25th anniversary of Armin van Buuren’s debut studio album “76.” Looking back at how far he’s come—from trance prodigy to international icon—makes the impact of “Breathe” even more meaningful.
Instead of resting on nostalgia, Armin is using 2025 as a rebirth—an invitation for fans old and new to join him in a new chapter that’s as emotionally charged as it is musically innovative.
Whether it’s the 8-hour Ibiza set, the emotionally raw “Free Again”, or the spiritually grounded “Breathe” album and tour, one thing is crystal clear:
Armin van Buuren is not just playing music this summer—he’s creating a movement.
Final Thoughts: Why Summer 2025 Is Armin’s Most Defining Season Yet
Many artists fade after a decade. Others reinvent themselves every few years. But very few manage to do both—and stay loved. Armin van Buuren is doing just that.
As the sun sets on Ibiza, and thousands raise their hands to the sky in trance-fueled bliss, one thing is undeniable: Summer 2025 belongs to Armin. From clubs to concert halls, from festival stages to wellness retreats, his sound is everywhere—and it’s never been more alive.
If this is the sound of breathing again, we never want to stop.
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