Tomorrowland

When: Late July each year, usually across consecutive summer weekends.

Where: Held at Boom, Belgium’s De Schorre recreational park, a short trip from Antwerp.

Cost: Tiered tickets and travel packages sell rapidly; expect significant additional costs for travel, accommodation and food.

Don’t miss: The Mainstage headline sets, the festival’s elaborate themed stage productions and the DreamVille camping experience.

Boom in Belgium hosts Tomorrowland on the landscaped grounds of De Schorre, an area transformed into a fairytale-style event village. Founded in 2005 by the Beers brothers, the festival grew from a local Belgian event into a global pilgrimage for electronic dance music.

Expect multiple themed stages with world-class lighting and pyrotechnics, back-to-back DJ marathons across house, techno and EDM subgenres, and curated extras such as interactive art, boutique food stalls and the on-site camping village DreamVille. The atmosphere is high-energy, community-driven and highly produced, with a heavy emphasis on spectacle and shared moments.

Boom’s Tomorrowland takes place in July, usually in late July and commonly across two consecutive weekends to accommodate demand. Dates vary each year but are announced well in advance by the organisers.

Each festival weekend follows a similar rhythm: daytime sets and activities in the festival grounds and DreamVille, building to headline DJ sets and fireworks late at night; many attendees arrive a day early to settle into camping or local accommodation.

The main international gateway is Brussels Airport in Brussels; from there visitors reach Boom by regional train to Antwerp and local connections or by dedicated festival shuttles that operate during the event. Arrive at least a day earlier if possible and book flights, trains, and official shuttles well in advance because services and local hotels fill up quickly.

• Expect strict security checks and bag searches on entry; carry ID and follow staff instructions.
• Bring ear protection, a small power bank for your phone and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated between drink queues.
• Prepare for changeable summer weather in Boom - pack light rainwear and a layer for cool evenings.
• Book tickets, DreamVille spots, airport transfers and hotels as soon as tickets go on sale; official packages reduce the risk of scams.
• Set a meeting point with your group inside the festival and agree on a mobile plan; mobile networks can get congested at peak times.
• Respect local residents and festival staff, dispose of rubbish in designated bins, and follow transport etiquette when using trains and shuttles.