Tomorrowland is formally heading to Asia, and it’s not only a one-off. The Thai Cupboard has authorized a five-year deal to host Tomorrowland Thailand, making it the primary full-scale version of the enduring Belgian competition to ever happen on the continent.
The settlement, confirmed by Nation Thailand, is a part of the federal government’s wider push to spice up tourism and is anticipated to herald a couple of million attendees between 2026 and 2030. That inflow of holiday makers might generate an estimated 21 billion baht (round £483 million) for the Thai financial system.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will lead the organisation efforts, working alongside Tomorrowland Worldwide (TLI) and its native three way partnership, We Are One.World (Thailand) Firm Restricted. In line with TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the competition’s arrival is about greater than music : “This occasion isn’t just about internet hosting a live performance; it would additionally generate job alternatives and invaluable data switch, because the occasion organisers will herald a big staff, working carefully with native communities and Thai folks.”
Whereas acknowledging some public considerations, together with the danger of organisers backing out, Kiatphaibool emphasised the federal government’s dedication to creating the competition a hit.
The inaugural version of Tomorrowland Thailand is scheduled for December 2026 in Chonburi, a coastal province in jap Thailand recognized for its seashores and proximity to Bangkok. This follows feedback from the nation’s Prime Minister in June confirming the competition was “nearer to actuality,” after rumours earlier in 2024 have been dismissed.
This enlargement comes as Tomorrowland continues to dominate the worldwide competition scene, just lately being topped No.1 Festival in the World in DJ Magazine’s High 100 Festivals ballot.
If all goes in accordance with plan, Asia is about to expertise Tomorrowland magic on a scale by no means seen earlier than.
