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Tomorrowland Through The Years

<h2>2025</h2><h3>ORBYZ</h3><p>In 2025, Tomorrowland’s 19th and most memorable edition took place… More than 400.000 People of Tomorrow from all corners of the world have united in Boom, Belgium, during two legendary weekends filled with love, unity, and unforgettable moments, enjoying breathtaking performances across 16 mesmerizing stages by more than 850 of the world’s best electronic music artists. <br>A cruel twist of fate, the fire that broke out on the Mainstage during the final stages of construction and rehearsals, made People of Tomorrow around the planet hold their breath in anxious apprehension, but this one will be a memory forever. Together we created a story like no other. A celebration of music, love, and global friendship – a journey where we united more than ever before.</p>

<h2>2024</h2><h3>LIFE</h3><p>In 2024, more than 400.000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries came together to celebrate Tomorrowland’s legendary 20-year anniversary edition, which revolved around the theme ‘LIFE’ – the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme. A story set in the mythical realm of Silvyra, festivalgoers were immersed into a world unto its own, filled with creatures, plant life, and people living in harmony, with the diversity of Silvyra’s lush nature represented in the magnificent ‘LIFE’ Mainstage. Over two weekends of magic, guests were treated to breathtaking performances by more than 800 of the world’s best electronic artists (Alesso, Amelie Lens, Anyma, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas &amp; Like Mike, Marlon Hoffstadt, Solomun, Swedish House Mafia, Tale Of Us, Vintage Culture, and many more) across 16 mesmerizing stages, including 3 brand-new gems (Planaxis, Melodia and House of Fortune) for people to discover.</p>

<h2>2023</h2><h3><strong>Adscendo</strong></h3><p>In 2023, the 17th edition of Tomorrowland revolved around the mythical theme ‘Adscendo’, turning De Schorre into a magical destination high on the horizon, where the People of Tomorrow witnessed the rise of a magnificent tale in the history of Tomorrowland’s Great Library. More than 400.000 People of Tomorrow celebrated love, music and unity during two legendary weekends full of surprises, enjoying breathtaking performances across 16 mesmerizing stages by more than 750 of the world’s best electronic music artists, including Amelie Lens, Anyma, Black Coffee, Dimitri Vegas &amp; Like Mike, Eric Prydz, Lost Frequencies, Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, Tale Of Us, The Chainsmokers, and many more…</p>

<h2>2022</h2><h3><strong>The Reflection of Love</strong></h3><p>In 2022, Tomorrowland made its grand return to the beautiful and unique scenery of De Schorre, welcoming more than 600,000 People of Tomorrow to celebrate together during 3 wonderful weekends of magic. The 16th edition of Tomorrowland revolved around a magnificent new tale ‘The Reflection of Love’, symbolizing the positive energy the festival stands for. The whole world united again in one magical place filled with energy and love, embracing the gift of life and reflecting all that is positive from around the globe while enjoying mesmerizing performances of more than 800 of the planet’s finest electronic artists, including Alesso, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, Dimitri Vegas &amp; Like Mike, Diplo, Eric Prydz, Lost Frequencies, Marshmello, Martin Garrix, Paul Kalkbrenner and many more…</p>

<h2>2021</h2><h3><strong>Around the World</strong></h3><p>Following the huge success of its first ever digital edition in 2020, Tomorrowland brought back the spectacular two-day digital music festival experience on July 16 &amp; 17, 2021, welcoming the most spectacular group of entertainers in the universe ‘The Amicorum Spectaculum’. The magnificent second edition of Tomorrowland – Around the World was adapted to all time zones and brought together a stellar line-up featuring more than 40 of the planet’s biggest names in electronic dance music, while the People of Tomorrow from all corners of the globe united again as one in one place – celebrating the spectacle of friendship.</p>

<h2>2020</h2><h3><strong>Around the World and 31.12.2020</strong></h3><p>An exceptional and challenging year called for new ventures to explore… On the cancellation of Tomorrowland Winter in France and the summer edition in Belgium due to COVID-19, Tomorrowland took a leap into the wonderful digital world, opening the doors to the future on the magical island of Papilionem with the first edition of Tomorrowland Around the World on July 25 &amp; 26. Closing off the year in style with a magical New Year’s Eve celebration, people from all corners of the world counted down to 2021 and danced into the new year at Tomorrowland 31.12.2020.</p>

<h2>2019</h2><h3><strong>The Book of Wisdom – The Return</strong></h3><p>After a first magical edition of Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d’Huez (March 2019), the 15th Year Celebration edition in Belgium welcomed back one of the most legendary stories ever told. 400,000 People of Tomorrow wrote their own chapter in The Book of Wisdom and witnessed performances by Dimitri Vegas &amp; Like Mike, The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, Lost Frequencies, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack and many other incredible artists.</p>

<h2>2018</h2><h3><strong>The Story of Planaxis</strong></h3><p>Dive into a wonderful and new tale: The Story of Planaxis. With 400,000 People of Tomorrow, two wonderful and sunny weekends marked the summer of 2018 as magical. We have returned to the world above and filled our hearts with beautiful memories.</p>

<h2>2017</h2><h3><strong>Amicorum Spectaculum</strong></h3><p>In 2017 a magical gathering of the People of Tomorrow took place during 2 weekends. On July 21-22-23 and July 28-29-30 more than 400.000 friends discovered &quot;Amicorum Spectaculum&quot;. A show that is seldom seen, a gathering of talents that left you in wonder.</p>

<h2>2016</h2><h3><strong>The Elixir of Life</strong></h3><p>On July 22, 23, 24, Tomorrowland celebrated its 12th edition. All 180,000 tickets were sold out in recordtime. People from all over the world visited the Holy Grounds and discovered the Elixir of Life. In April 2016, the second edition of Tomorrowland Brasil took place. Brazil unlocked true happiness in front of the “Key To Happiness” MainStage.</p>

<h2>2015</h2><h3><strong>The Secret Kingdom of Melodia</strong></h3><p>Enter the Secret Kingdom of Melodia and be overwhelmed with true magic… Over 180,000 People of Tomorrow witnessed epic performances and massive fireworks. On Sunday the National Orchestra of Belgium brought “The Symphony of Unity”, a live mix between popular electronic tracks and classical music. In May 2015, the first edition of Tomorrowland Brasil took place in Itu, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Later in 2015, the “Key To Happiness” MainStage traveled to Chattahoochee Hills (USA) for the third edition of TomorrowWorld.</p>

<h2>2014</h2><h3><strong>The Key to Happiness</strong></h3><p>At Tomorrowland &amp; DreamVille we celebrate life. We unite hearts from all over the world. One world, one heart. Because we know the heart is the most powerful energy source in the world, we are able to create the power to make this world a better place. More love more happiness.</p>

<h2>2013</h2><h3><strong>The Arising of Life</strong></h3><p>In 2013 all tickets sold out in record time and 200+ nationalities gathered in Boom to experience what is now also the most listened to music festival on the planet. Several of those nationalities have travelled to the festival with a Global Journey Package, the official Tomorrowland Travel Packages.</p>

<h2>2012</h2><h3><strong>The Book of Wisdom</strong></h3><p>After winning the International Dance Music Award for Best Music Event in Miami for the first time in 2012, Tomorrowland had officially become the most global festival on earth. A whopping two million people visited the website of the festival, hoping to score a ticket – over ten times more than the number of available tickets. Tomorrowland launches its own YouTube channel in 2012 – broadcasting DJ sets, interviews and behind-the-scenes features. With well over eight million people tuning in, Tomorrowland quickly and easily becomes the most-watched music festival on the planet. Its official after movie adds another one hundred million views (and still counting) to that claim.</p>

<h2>2011</h2><h3><strong>The Tree of Life</strong></h3><p>The demand for tickets was much higher than the years before, so in 2011 Tomorrowland added a third day. All 180,000 tickets sold out in less than a day.</p>

<h2>2010</h2><p>Pretty much every A-list DJ in the world came to Tomorrowland. Spectacular stages, truly phenomenal festival grounds and – last but not least – DreamVille, the camping grounds that really made you believe you are inside a dream. During the sixth edition, 25,000 people spent the night at DreamVille.</p>

<h2>2009</h2><p>In 2009, Tomorrowland was successfully launched into orbit, when for the first time in its history all tickets are sold-out. Once again, temperatures reached record-breaking levels, while surprise act Moby widened the festival’s profile and appeal. Belgium’s already rich nightlife scene –including some of the world’s most legendary labels, clubs, parties and artists in the history of electronic music – had finally stepped into the daylight, and people were watching.</p>

<h2>2008</h2><p>In 2008, Tomorrowland’s real breakthrough happened. 50,000 people flocked together in Boom for a collective – and quite literal – meltdown, and they also prepared for the festival to be sent up in the sky and have it orbit the globe for decades to come.</p>

<h2>2007</h2><p>Soon enough, word also travelled outside Belgium’s borders, and come the third edition, people from the Netherlands, France, Germany and the United Kingdom travelled to Belgium to unveil the mysteries of Tomorrowland. More than 20,000 people were welcomed and for the first time, Tomorrowland took place over 2 days.</p>

<h2>2006</h2><p>In the second year, Tomorrowland took place in July. Word-of-mouth was growing stronger throughout Belgium, and with eight stages and enough extra space to put up three thousand sleeping beauties, the second edition was not only bigger in terms of attendance but also in magic and experience.</p>

<h2>2005</h2><p>Sunday August 14, 2005 – a magical date in the history of Tomorrowland. A brand new festival popped up, transforming the town of Boom into a fairy tale dominion, where enchanting electronic music was to be heard from behind every tree and out of every rabbit hole. From the start Tomorrowland turned out to be a grand spectacle, unlike anything that came before it. But this was only the beginning of our fairy tale... About 10,000 people bore witness to the first edition of Tomorrowland, and to the magic that surrounded it (including DJ sets by Sven Väth, Sasha, Armin van Buuren, Erol Alkan and Justice).</p>