What is Tomorrowland?

Tomorrowland is one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals. It takes place at De Schorre, a provincial recreation park in Boom, Belgium, about 16km south of Antwerp. Brothers Manu and Michiel Beers started it in 2005. It now runs over two weekends each July, with around 400,000 visitors across both, according to Wikipedia.

Expect house, techno, trance and big-room EDM across many themed stages, with heavy stage design and a large international crowd. Tickets sell out fast, and the 2026 edition sold out on 31 January 2026.

When is Tomorrowland 2027?

The dates for Tomorrowland 2027 in Boom have not been announced. Based on the usual pattern of the last two Friday to Sunday weekends in July, the expected dates are 16 to 18 July and 23 to 25 July 2027. The 2026 edition followed this pattern, running on 17 to 19 July and 24 to 26 July. Check the official site for confirmation before booking travel.

Where is it and how do you get there?

  • Flights and rail: Brussels Airport is the main airport for the festival. Eurostar runs from London St Pancras to Brussels-Midi.
  • Train: Boom station is about a 30-minute walk from the festival site. There are direct trains from Antwerp-Central to Boom. From Brussels Airport you need to change, usually at Mechelen or Antwerp.
  • Night trains: Belgian rail (SNCB/NMBS) has run extra night trains to Antwerp-Berchem and Antwerp-Central after midnight on festival days.
  • Shuttles: official paid shuttles have run from places such as Brussels Airport. In 2026, Test Achats reported return shuttles from €39. A free shuttle has also run from Boom station to DreamVille on arrival and departure days.

Transport options change each year, so check the official Tomorrowland and Belgian rail pages for 2027.

Tickets and prices

Tomorrowland uses a pre-registration system. You need a free Tomorrowland account and must pre-register before the sales. Pre-registration gives you access to the sale phases. It does not guarantee a ticket.

For 2026, the timeline was:

  • Pre-registration opened on 8 December 2025.
  • Global Journey packages went on sale on 17 January 2026.
  • A Belgian sale took place on 24 January 2026.
  • The worldwide sale opened on 31 January 2026 and sold out the same day.

The 2027 schedule has not been announced, but a similar winter timeline is likely. For 2026, a Day Pass was reported from around €138 in the pre-sale, roughly £120 (approximate). A Full Madness Pass covering a whole weekend was reported from around €327. These figures come from third-party sites. Test Achats also reported a wristband fee of €15 for Belgian buyers and €22 for buyers abroad in 2026. Payment on site is cashless, using a currency called Pearls loaded onto your wristband. If you miss out, the official Exchange Desk resells returned tickets at face value.

Camping and where to stay

DreamVille is the official campsite, next to the festival site. It has several camping areas, from basic pitches where you bring your own tent to pre-built tents and more expensive options with lockable suites. DreamVille packages are sold with a weekend ticket and usually sell out with the main sale.

Global Journey packages bundle a weekend ticket with travel and accommodation. They were launched in 2012 with Brussels Airlines. Departure points and package options change each year.

If you do not camp, Antwerp, Mechelen and Brussels all have hotels and hostels with train links to Boom. Check that late trains run after the music ends.

Line-up

The 2027 line-up has not been announced. Tomorrowland’s bill is built around electronic music across many stages. Check the official site for updates.

Tips for students

  • Create your Tomorrowland account and pre-register as soon as registration opens. Without it you cannot buy in the main sales.
  • Join the sale on one device only. Opening many browser windows can get you removed from the queue.
  • Get a group together early. Global Journey and DreamVille packages need everyone’s details at the point of sale.
  • Budget for Pearls. Food, drink and lockers are all paid through the wristband.
  • Only buy resale tickets through the official Exchange Desk. Tickets are linked to named accounts.
  • Check your passport is valid and look at current entry rules for Belgium before you book.

FAQs

When is Tomorrowland 2027?

Not yet announced. The expected dates, based on the usual pattern, are 16 to 18 July and 23 to 25 July 2027.

How do you get Tomorrowland tickets?

Create a Tomorrowland account and pre-register when it opens. You then get access to the Global Journey, pre-sale and worldwide sale phases. Tickets go quickly.

How much does Tomorrowland cost?

In 2026, a Day Pass was reported from around €138 and a weekend pass from around €327, plus a wristband fee. 2027 prices have not been announced.

What is DreamVille?

DreamVille is the official Tomorrowland campsite next to the festival grounds, sold as a package with a weekend ticket.

For sale dates and travel options, visit the official website. For more festivals, see our festival guide.

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