Dreams are meant to come true! Visiting Tomorrowland is a unique experience that every music lover should live. During your trip, you’ll find various stages to enjoy the best electronic music artists you can find. We will give you a complete guide to visiting Tomorrowland: from buying tickets to the festival experience. You’ll learn how to get there from Brussels, the cost of visiting Tomorrowland, how the event’s currency works, and other tips to make the most of your experience. It’s not every day you get to feel the thrill of attending one of the biggest music festivals in the world!
1. What is Tomorrowland?
If you’re thinking about visiting Tomorrowland, you should first know exactly what it is and how it works. It is an electronic music festival with several editions, but its main one is held every year in Belgium since August 14, 2005, and is the perfect place to celebrate this event due to its immense green spaces. With more than 400,000 visitors, this is one of the largest and most important festivals in the world.
The festival is held every July and lasts six days, spread over two consecutive weekends. Here, you’ll find the best DJs and electronic music producers of the time, such as David Guetta, Oliver Heldens, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, among others. Additionally, we assure you that within the festival, you’ll live a unique and unforgettable experience thanks to the impressive visual effects, sound, and a spectacular stage setup that changes every year.
To get into the spirit, you should know that the main stage, called the Mainstage, is a work of art that changes appearance every year. Moreover, Tomorrowland has several smaller stages scattered throughout the venue, each with its own style and ambiance. For example, the “Garden of Madness,” an area dedicated to house and techno music, or the “Opera,” a stage that combines classical music with electronic music.
2. Where is Tomorrowland held?
Tomorrowland is held in the recreational area of De Schorre, within the city of Boom, in Belgium. This town is located 16 kilometers from the capital, between Brussels and Antwerp.
Additionally, as a curious fact, we tell you that the festival has Belgium as its home because it is the country of origin of the founders of Tomorrowland, the brothers Manu and Michiel Beers. But that’s not all, as Belgium is known for its great electronic music scene and for being home to many world-famous DJs and producers.
3. How to get to Tomorrowland from Brussels?
The first thing you need to do to visit Tomorrowland is to buy plane tickets to Brussels or Antwerp. Depending on where you travel from, the price may vary. But to give an example, from Madrid, a flight to Brussels in July will cost around €200 (round trip).
However, once in Brussels, you will have several options to travel to Boom and head to Tomorrowland.
3.1. Train
If you want to travel by train, there is no direct train from Brussels to Boom. In this case, you will need to stop in Antwerp and then take another train. In this case, you might consider staying in Antwerp for a night to explore its highlights before heading to Boom.
The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, and trains run frequently throughout the day. But the best part is that from Boom’s train station, you can take a special bus that will take you directly to the festival.
3.2. Car
If you prefer to go by car, you can rent a car in Brussels and drive to Boom. The journey takes about 30 minutes. However, this can be the most expensive option, as during that time, renting a car may cost you just over €200.
Additionally, you should keep in mind that during the festival, there is more traffic than usual, so we recommend leaving early.
3.3. Shuttle bus
But if you want to fully experience visiting Tomorrowland, the festival offers a shuttle bus service from various points in the city of Brussels. On these buses, you can listen to festival music and make new friends to share with during the festival.
Buses run every 30 minutes, and you must book them in advance through the Tomorrowland website. Additionally, you should consider that ticket prices may vary depending on the departure location.
3.4. Taxi
On the other hand, if you prefer a more comfortable and personal environment, you can book a taxi from Brussels to Boom. However, you should keep in mind that it will be an expensive option, as on average, the price of a taxi from the center of Brussels to Tomorrowland in Boom can range from €80 to €120. Additionally, consider that the price may vary on festival days due to availability and traffic.
3.5. Bicycle
Lastly, if you’ve arrived in Boom by any other means and enjoy outdoor activities, you can cycle to the festival. From Brussels, the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes and is a great opportunity to explore Belgium.
Furthermore, near the entrance to Tomorrowland, there are free parking spaces for your bicycle.
4. Where to Stay for Tomorrowland?
If you’re worried about accommodation when visiting Tomorrowland, here are some excellent options to make your stay as fun or as comfortable as possible.
Of course, if your goal is to fully enjoy the experience, we recommend camping within the festival grounds. However, you will also find good hotel options near the venue that offer benefits to Tomorrowland attendees.
4.1. Dreamville Camping
Tomorrowland has its own campsite called Dreamville, located next to the festival grounds. You can rent a tent there or bring your own equipment. To reserve a spot, you need to include this service with your Tomorrowland ticket. You’ll find several packages with specific features to meet everyone’s needs. This way, you can stay in quieter areas or party zones if you travel alone or with friends and seek 24-hour fun.
Camping at Dreamville is one of the most memorable experiences of visiting Tomorrowland. Here you can camp in a more basic tent, in eco-friendly areas, or even have a luxurious stay in a “glamping” tent with hotel-like amenities.
The price of camping at Dreamville varies depending on the type of accommodation you choose and the duration of your stay. Options include basic tents like Easy Tents and the Magnificent Greens Area, as well as cabins and luxury tents. Besides accommodation, the camping area offers numerous activities and entertainment areas such as pools, restaurants, bars, relaxation areas, and much more!
4.2. Hotel Ter Elst
About 20 minutes by car from Tomorrowland, you will find this hotel that offers free transportation to the festival for its guests. This place provides comfortable and modern rooms with air conditioning, TV, and private bathrooms. Additionally, the hotel has a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and indoor pool.
Regarding the price, you will find rooms for approximately €130 per night. However, we recommend booking your room in advance, as there is usually no availability for the festival weekend.
4.3. Martin’s Red
If you are looking for a comfortable but more affordable option, this is another popular hotel where you can stay near Tomorrowland. It is located 10 km from the event and offers a special package that includes round-trip transportation to the festival along with a delicious buffet breakfast. The package price varies depending on the date of your stay. However, you can find rooms starting from €79 per night.
We recommend booking your reservation in advance, as everything is usually fully booked on festival weekends. Additionally, we suggest inquiring about this special package before making your reservation.
5. How to Buy Tickets for Tomorrowland?
Now, we will probably tell you the most important step to visit Tomorrowland: buying tickets. Due to the festival’s popularity, practically all tickets sell out immediately. Therefore, the festival has implemented a pre-registration on its official website to notify you when you can purchase yours.
Additionally, if you are one of the first 20 people to pre-register, you will have early access to the festival ticket sale. And the best part is that out of those 20, one will be the “Country Ambassador.” Tomorrowland Country Ambassadors are official representatives of the festival in different countries around the world, promoting the festival in their territory and helping other attendees with information about Tomorrowland.
5.1. Global Journey (Package)
One of the most important things to consider are the different packages the festival offers its attendees. To visit Tomorrowland, we must start with the Global Journey package, which includes a complete experience, from transportation to accommodation and the festival ticket.
These are the first tickets to go on sale and, depending on where you are, it might be the most recommended, as it saves you the hassle of organizing the entire trip.
You should keep in mind that these are the easiest tickets to acquire, and the transportation offered usually includes a plane, train, or bus. Primarily, if you are in a city close to Brussels, you will most likely be offered a train ticket. Additionally, it includes official Tomorrowland gifts and surprises.
However, this is not the most economical option, as a ticket can cost between €700 and €800. Therefore, we do not recommend it if you live far from Belgium. For example, from Mexico, this package can cost approximately €3500, almost 70,000 pesos.
Moreover, if you choose for the festival to provide you with a tent or prefer to stay in a hotel outside the venue, the package prices will increase.
5.2. Presale and General Sale (Individual Tickets)
With your pre-registration, you can access both the presale and general sale. However, the presale is the most challenging time to get tickets due to their low prices and the limited quantities the festival offers. Therefore, most people try to get their tickets during this period. On the other hand, during the general sale, the number of tickets available is much larger, so you can access them more easily.
One thing to keep in mind is to only have one computer connected to the same network, as the system detects if there are multiple connections and will send you to the last positions in the queue. But if you manage to get in, we also need to warn you that you will only have 7 minutes to complete your purchase. So, to avoid complications, we suggest you already have in mind which package you are going to buy, but with a maximum of 4 tickets per account.
Keep in mind that if you want to stay at DreamVille, you will need to select the corresponding package in the “Accommodation” section. There, you will find all the accommodation options within the camping area.
5.3. Waiting List
If you couldn’t get your tickets in the presale or general sale, don’t worry. The incomplete purchase orders go to a Waiting List that you can access at certain times of the year. You just need to be attentive to your email so you can pre-register again.
And although the wait might make you anxious, this is not a bad thing, as this list is usually more accessible, making it the best option if you still don’t have a ticket. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Tomorrowland!
5.4. Activate Your Ticket on the Official Website
Once you have secured your ticket to visit Tomorrowland, it’s time to access your account on their website. In the left menu, you can check all the details of your purchase and adjust any necessary information. Additionally, if you are going with more people, Tomorrowland offers a platform to request a name change for your tickets during a limited time period.
Before enjoying your festival experience, you need to activate your wristband. Simply look for the code on the back of the wristband and add it to the online form. The wristband is your payment method, so we recommend loading it online to save you from unnecessary queues and avoid worries during the festival.
6. What Currency Is Used Inside the Festival?
Inside Tomorrowland, the official currency is “Pearls.” This is a virtual currency loaded onto an electronic wristband given to you upon arrival at the festival. With this wristband, you can purchase food, drinks, merchandise, and many other products within the event.
To load your wristband, you need to access your account on the Tomorrowland website and link a credit card. You can also load your wristband with cash at the loading points within the festival. Note that no other form of payment is accepted, so it is important to load enough Pearls onto your wristband before entering.
The value of Pearls is usually higher than the local currency, so it’s important to plan your budget and spend your funds wisely. For example, as of Tomorrowland 2022, the value of each Pearl was €1.67 or approximately 33.02 Mexican pesos.
7. What Can You Buy Inside the Festival?
Once you enter Tomorrowland, you can use your Pearls as currency to buy a wide variety of food, drinks, souvenirs, fashion items, beauty products, and more. You’ll find everything from burgers to sushi and pizza, as well as all types of beverages, including Belgian beer, cocktails, and soft drinks.
You can also buy accessories from local and global designers, as well as beauty and personal care products.
Additionally, you can use your Pearls to access certain attractions and experiences within the festival. For instance, you can use them to ride the giant Ferris wheel or to enjoy some of the interactive experiences offered at the festival. It’s important to note that the festival also features unique experiences such as art installations, attractions, games, as well as hairdressing and massage services.
8. How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Tomorrowland?
Taking into account everything mentioned earlier, we will present an approximate budget for visiting Tomorrowland, including all the essentials. For this purpose, we will use Madrid and Mexico City as starting points.
8.1. From Spain
Traveling from Madrid, you can find flights starting at just over €200 (round trip) with airlines like Ryanair or nearly €300 with Brussels Airlines.
Once in Brussels, you can travel to the festival from as little as €3 by local buses or €25 with the official Tomorrowland Shuttlebus. You can also take a train for a price ranging from €20 to €30.
For the entrance to Tomorrowland, you will find presale tickets starting at €110 for a day or from €250 for a weekend (without accommodation). Tickets are sold on their official website and prices can increase depending on the package you choose.
For food and drinks, you can estimate an average expenditure of €50 to €80 per day inside the festival, depending on your consumption habits.
Regarding accommodation, you can choose to camp at Dreamville, but the price will depend on the option you select. An Easy Tent for two people will cost approximately €300 for the weekend. You can also consider accommodation options outside the festival, with prices ranging from €50 to €79 per night.
Taking all this into account, the cost for traveling to Tomorrowland from Spain will be approximately €750 to €1100 for the weekend. However, you should add any extra expenses or souvenirs you might want to take home from the festival.
8.2. From Mexico
The flight price can vary depending on the time of year, but as a reference, a flight from Mexico City to Brussels can cost around €1100 to €1500 (approximately 22,000-30,000 MXN) with one or two stops.
For the festival ticket, assuming you can purchase during the presale, you can get in by paying €110 (2200 MXN) for a day or from €250 (4500 MXN) for a weekend (without accommodation).
Regarding accommodation, if you opt for the Global Journey package, your accommodation will be included in the price. But if you prefer to stay in a hotel, you can look for options in the city of Boom or nearby cities like Antwerp or Brussels. The average price for an economical room is around €50 to €80 per night (approximately 1000-1600 MXN).
As for transportation, you can take a local bus for about €3 or a train from Brussels to the Boom station, the closest to the festival. The round-trip train price is around €20 to €30 (approximately 400-600 MXN). You can also opt for the festival’s Shuttlebus for €25 (500 MXN).
For your food and drink budget, we will also set an average of €50 to €70 (approximately 1000 to 1400 MXN).
Traveling from Mexico will approximately cost you between €1675 to €2100 (around 33,000 to 41,000 MXN). However, we recommend checking the availability and price of the Global Journey package from your city or combining it with a planned trip to Europe to make the most of your experience and investment.
9. Who Will Perform at Tomorrowland 2024?
Tomorrowland features a wide variety of DJs from different electronic genres and subgenres that you’ll love. From techno to house, dubstep, trance, EDM, and more, you are sure to find your favorite artist on one of the festival’s stages.
10. Tips for Visiting Tomorrowland
10.1. Clothing
One of the main aspects to consider is wearing comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for walking and dancing for several hours. It is also important to wear weather-appropriate clothing, as the festival takes place in summer and can be very hot. With average temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, it is crucial to stay well-hydrated.
On the other hand, festival attire tends to be more colorful and eye-catching, so prepare your best outfit for the weekend.
10.2. Locker Rentals
Tomorrowland offers lockers where you can store your belongings both at Dreamville and in the festival area. This service costs €25, and you can share it with a friend if you both plan to stay together throughout the event.
However, we recommend having your own locker to access your belongings whenever needed. Additionally, if you have valuable or important items, you can secure them before leaving them in the lockers. This is an excellent option for peace of mind during your stay at Tomorrowland and to avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
10.3. Free Hydration and Cleaning Areas
At Tomorrowland, you will find numerous free hydration areas throughout the festival grounds. These zones have dispensers of fresh, potable water for you to hydrate whenever needed. Given the heat and constant physical activity, it is important to stay hydrated during the festival. We recommend bringing a bottle to refill constantly so you can enjoy Tomorrowland worry-free.
Moreover, it is normal to sweat in such an environment, and often we can’t carry a cleaning kit around the festival. Therefore, in the bathrooms at Tomorrowland, you will find aerosol deodorant dispensers near the entrance so you can freshen up and smell good all day. The deodorants are free and always available for you to use whenever needed.
11. Curiosities About Tomorrowland
11.1. Tomorrowland features 16 stages, many of which are renewed every 3 years
Stages like The Rose Garden, Freedom Stage, or The Rave Cave have become classics within the event.
11.2. The restaurant hidden inside the main stage is one of the festival’s highlights
This exclusive place is only for special guests and has a capacity of 12 people. The menus are crafted by Michelin-star chefs, and prices range between €15,000 and €25,000, with proceeds donated to charity.
11.3. The festival’s theme for the upcoming editions is one of the biggest mysteries each year
Curiously, hints are often given on the current main stage.
11.4. Tomorrowland started in 2005 with just 10,000 attendees
Today, the festival attracts over 400,000 people from all over the world.
11.5. In 2012, Tomorrowland’s main stage was named the largest stage in the world by the Guinness World Records
This stage is known as “The Book of Wisdom.” It’s incredible!
11.6. Although Tomorrowland takes place in Belgium, the festival also has editions in other countries
Including Brazil, the United States, Spain, and France.
11.7. Due to the pandemic, Tomorrowland implemented a new virtual format for its performances
This new edition is called Adscendo, a similar experience to Tomorrowland – Around the World. You can watch some of its performances on their official YouTube channel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VISITING TOMORROWLAND
How much does it cost to visit Tomorrowland?
From Spain, it ranges from €750 to €1100 per weekend. If traveling from Mexico, it ranges from €1675 to €2100 (approximately 33,000 to 41,000 MXN).
What is the Cheapest Ticket to Travel to Tomorrowland?
The cheapest ticket is the “Full Madness” pass, priced at €250 during the presale and €295 in the general sale. Additionally, you can buy single-day tickets for approximately €110.
What Are the Hours of Tomorrowland?
The festival exclusively opens on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM and on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Are There ATMs Inside Tomorrowland?
No, Tomorrowland does not have ATMs on-site. The festival operates on a cashless system, meaning cash payments are not accepted. All purchases must be made using your official Tomorrowland wristband.
What Documents Do I Need to Travel to Belgium?
If you are traveling to Belgium from a Schengen country, you can travel with just your passport or a valid identity document. However, if you are traveling from a non-EU country or another part of the world, it is important to contact the Belgian embassy in your country to find out what documents and visa you will need.
