Tomorrowland is the festival of all festivals. Originating in Belgium, this legendary event consistently earns rave reviews from festival-goers, who love it for its dazzling EDM artist line-up, spectacular stage design, and smooth-as-butter organisation. After all, Tomorrowland has been in the game for 20 years now, so it's had plenty of time to perfect its ..
For those in Asia, attending Tomorrowland has always been a significant investment and a logistical nightmare – you'll have to pay for festival tickets, flights, accommodations, and sink a substantial amount of annual leave into it to make the trip worth it. Well, things are looking up because the festival is coming to Asia for the first time.
The Magic of Tomorrowland lands in Shanghai this November
First on the calendar is The Magic of Tomorrowland in Shanghai, China. To be clear, this is a different beast from the Tomorrowland festival altogether. Taking place indoors in the futuristic Hero Dome, it will be more intimate and experimental, with music, technology, and theatrics designed to transport audiences to another world. Look forward to unique stage sets, surprise artist collaborations, and a roster stacked with international stars and emerging Chinese talent.
Details about ticket sales will be announced in September, with early access and exclusive pre-sales for those who pre-register. Time to get on WeChat, where you can join the official Tomorrowland community for updates.
Tomorrowland heads to Thailand in 2026
Now, for the 'real' deal. If you want the full-fledged Tomorrowland experience from Belgium right here in Asia – we're talking massive festival grounds, multiple stages, over-the-top sets, food villages, and that carnival-like atmosphere from day to night – then it's time to plan a trip to Thailand.
Tomorrowland will make its Asia debut in Chonburi province in December 2026. We're still thin on the details, but we know enough to say that it won't be an exact copy of the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium. Instead, there will be a distinct Thai flair, so expect a spread of spicy local dishes, traditional Thai art, and a local cultural identity woven into the event. Find out more about Tomorrowland Thailand and why Chonburi was chosen as the festival host.
Tomorrowland in Asia – dates and venues:
- November 22, 2025: Hero Dome – Shanghai, China
- December, 2026 – Chonburi, Thailand
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