Tomorrowland is a world-renowned electronic dance music festival held at De Schorre park in Boom, Belgium.
Launched in 2005 by brothers Manu and Michiel Beers, it takes place over the final weekends of July, featuring elaborate stage designs, global DJs, and immersive atmospheres that have elevated it to an iconic status.
Each year, Tomorrowland presents a unique fantasy theme—reflected in its mainstage design and anthem—enhancing attendee immersion.
Its success spawned spin‑offs: TomorrowWorld in the USA (2013–2015), Tomorrowland Brasil (2015–2016; resumed 2023), and a winter edition in Alpe d’Huez, France (since 2019).
Festivals now draw visitors from over 200 countries.With a capacity of 450,000 per weekend and an annual attendance surpassing 900,000 by 2024, Tomorrowland generates over €100 million for the Belgian economy.
It has earned multiple International Dance Music Awards, DJ Magazine’s World’s Best Festival titles, and continues to innovate touring livestreams and Global Journey travel experiences.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | Electronic, pop, hip hop, dance, EDM |
| Founded | Concept in 2004; first edition on 15 August 2005 |
| Founders | Manu Beers and Michiel Beers |
| Location | De Schorre provincial recreational park, Boom, Antwerp, Belgium |
| Dates | Final two weekends of July annually |
| Coordinates | 51°05′32″ N 04°23′08″ E |
| Organiser | We Are One World |
| Website | tomorrowland.com |
| Attendance | 918,000 per edition (2024) |
| Capacity | 450,000 per weekend |
| Stages | 14+ themed stages (Mainstage, Atmosphere, Freedom, Q‑Dance, Core, etc.) |
| Annual Anthem | Festival‑commissioned track (e.g., “Tomorrow/Give In To The Night” in 2010) |
| Annual Theme | Fantasy concept tied to stage design (e.g., “The Book of Wisdom”, “Amicorum Spectaculum”) |
| Spin‑offs | TomorrowWorld (USA), Tomorrowland Brasil, Tomorrowland Winter (France) |
| Awards | 5× IDMA Best Music Event (2012–2016); DJ Mag World’s Best Festival (2015, 2022) |
| Economic Impact | €100 million+ per edition; employs up to 15,000 crew; €70 million overseas visitor spending |
| Global Journey | Official travel packages with Brussels Airlines from 67 cities |
| Virtual Editions | Tomorrowland Around the World (2020–2021) via Unreal Engine 4 |
| Charitable Giving | €5 donated per flag sold to Tomorrowland Foundation |
| Controversies | €727,000 fine in 2024 for disposable cups; weather‑related cancellations at Tomorrowland Brasil 2023 |
| Spin‑off Attendance | TomorrowWorld peaked at 140,000 (2013); Tomorrowland Winter: 30,000 (2019) |