Tiësto: quick facts
Sourced, updated Nov 2026- Real name
- Tijs Michiel Verwest
- Born
- January 17, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birthplace
- Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Genres
- Trance, House, EDM
- Labels
- Black Hole Recordings (founder), Musical Freedom (founder), AFTR:HRS (founder)
- Active since
- 1994
Essential tracks
- Adagio for Strings2004
- Red Lights2014
- The Business2020
DJ Mag Top 100 best: #8
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Tiësto
Where is Tiësto from?
Tiësto is from Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands. Nationality: Dutch.
How old is Tiësto?
Tiësto is 57 years old, born on January 17, 1969.
What is Tiësto's real name?
Tiësto's real name is Tijs Michiel Verwest.
What kind of music does Tiësto play?
Tiësto plays trance, house and edm.
Does Tiësto have a record label?
Yes. Tiësto founded Black Hole Recordings, Musical Freedom and AFTR:HRS.
What are Tiësto's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Adagio for Strings" (2004), "Red Lights" (2014) and "The Business" (2020).
Does Tiësto still play trance?
His main sets moved to EDM and house in the 2010s, but he still revisits his trance roots, for example with a special In Search of Sunrise set closing EDC Las Vegas 2025.
When is Tiësto's next festival show?
Tiësto is on the lineup of EDC Thailand (Phuket, Thailand) 2026, starting December 18, 2026.