Tomorrowland will host its first-ever version in Asia in 2026, with Thailand introduced because the historic host nation, Journey Weekly Asia reviews. The information was confirmed by Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, following a high-level assembly between Thai officers and Tomorrowland executives in Bangkok.
The assembly introduced collectively Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Tomorrowland CEO Bruno Vanwelsenaers in addition to Tomorrowland’s Head Of Media & Business Improvement, Filip Teerlinck. The competition’s proprietors had been conducting due diligence in early-2024, EDM.com reported on the time, however have now reportedly reached an settlement.
“Tomorrowland will be hosted in Thailand for the first time in 2026,” Thapanee stated in a press release.
Based in 2005, Tomorrowland is the world’s preeminent EDM competition model, identified for its fantastical stage design and elaborate visible storytelling throughout its world occasions. Its flagship gathering in Belgium generates substantial financial impression, with festivals as current as 2023 producing practically €300 million and using roughly 15,000 folks throughout each weekends.
Following final week’s assembly, Prime Minister Paetongtarn posted on social media and expressed optimism, writing: “Tomorrowland in Thailand is closer to reality. I met with Mr. Bruno Vanwelsenaers to continue the vision initiated during former Prime Minister Srettha’s tenure—to bring one of the world’s leading music festivals to Thailand.”
In the meantime, 400,000 individuals are anticipated to attend this yr’s fest in Belgium, which returns to town of Increase throughout two weekends: July 18-20 and July 25-27. The lineup options Martin Garrix, Swedish Home Mafia, Eric Prydz and lots of different influential digital dance music artists.
It is necessary to notice that Tomorrowland has not formally introduced a competition in Thailand on the time of this writing.
