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Taxi service for Tomorrowland Festival & Dreamville Camping

You plan to attend the famous Tomorrowland festival and stay at the Dreamville campsite , located in the Boom region near Antwerp, but you don't know how to get there? Don't worry! Thanks to our tailor-made taxi reservation service, including drop-off and pick-up options, you will be able to arrive on time and in complete safety. We are here to accompany you on your journey, from the moment you drop off at the festival grounds to the moment you need a pick-up , making your festival experience unforgettable.

Book your shuttle or taxi for Tomorrowland online  now and take full advantage of the Tomorrowland festival at  Provincial Recreation Center De Schorre . Find all the information on the official transport platform for  Tomorrowland 2023 festival-goers  !

Whether you are looking for a practical and economical way to attend Tomorrowland or any other Belgian festival, our shuttle service is for you!

Our fixed and senior rates make us one of the cheapest options in Belgium. You'll know the exact price before you depart so you can enjoy a smooth and hassle-free travel experience.  Take advantage of our fixed on-board taxi services and collective shuttles for what is essential for your next adventure!

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Practical guide: everything you need to know about the booking process from A to Z

Reservation route

Our intuitive reservation system allows you to book a taxi, shuttle, minibus / mini-van, bus in just a few clicks.

It will suffice to simply indicate your departure and destination address. Then the number of passengers, the date and the desired time.

Also other additional options are available at the last step of the booking process: such as child seats or your flight number, etc.

Rates & Fleets

Our booking module is designed to be simple and transparent. We clearly display the rates for each fleet right from the start!

Even before you have to register, the price of the race will be displayed so that you can make a decision with complete freedom as to whether to continue with your reservation.

Plus, we offer all-inclusive fixed rates with no hidden extras or shipping costs. With us, you won't have any unpleasant surprises: you know exactly how much you'll pay before you even board.

Payment & Confirmation

We will send you a confirmation email as soon as you have booked your shuttle or taxi ride to Tomorrowland.

This email will contain all the details of your order, including the driver's name, vehicle information and specific instructions for the pick-up location.

You can be assured that your professional driver will be on site before your arrival, ready to welcome you and drive you safely to your destination.

Don't miss anything from Tomorrowland: Book your taxi or shuttle in advance

In order to facilitate your trip to Tomorrowland, we have provided you with an advanced taxi calculator. This will allow you to accurately determine the cost of your trip.

Our online booking center offers you the possibility of easily booking a shuttle or a taxi, and of knowing the exact price even before boarding.

Thanks to our experienced drivers, you can be sure of arriving on time at your destination, wherever you are: hotel, train station, airport, bus and tram stops (STIB, De Lijn, TEC), or in any other city in Belgium. We make every effort to offer you a quality service, in order to make your trip as pleasant as possible.

Prestige DRIVER is the official website dedicated to the transport of Tomorrowland festival-goers who are looking for a quality service to get from their hotels, airport or train station to the Tomorrowland festival or the Dreamville campsite. For companies holding a Flemish taxi permit or an IBP license, a temporary stand authorization from the municipality of Boom is required.

There are many advantages when choosing our quality, comfortable and safe service. Our taxi drivers for Tomorrowland will give you the best experience for your trip:

• Private and/or shared VTC taxi
• Reduced fares with transparent pricing system
• Intuitive and user-friendly app with live help from on-site operators
• All of our professional drivers have in-depth knowledge of local traffic and the fastest possible routes.

Travel smart to Tomorrowland: only advantages of our taxi service

Enjoy the convenience of getting to Tomorrowland and Dreamville with peace of mind and comfort with our convenient and reliable taxi booking service. With our service, you will avoid the hassle and stress of traffic. Book your taxis for Tomorrowland now and enjoy an exceptional experience…

• All our prices are fixed, no surprises
• Payment online, on board or in cash
• Shuttle and taxi to Tomorrowland and Dreamville
• VIP Transportation Service for Tomorrowland Park
• Advantage for groups and families
• Safe and comfortable vehicles
• Private and punctual drivers at your disposal
• Fleet of vehicles for all budgets

Be in the heart of the action with our taxi service in Dreamville

Stay fully at the Tomorrowland festival thanks to our car service with driver. Whether you are traveling as a couple, with family or friends from your hotel or the campsite. Our private transportation service gives you the comfort and peace of mind you need to spend unforgettable moments.

Our private transport service offers sightseeing tours for your cultural events from any airport. Whether you want to travel by taxi or shuttle, our team of experienced drivers are ready to accompany you to your accommodation or your favorite places in Parc de Schorre, such as the camp of  Dreamville Chill Out ,  Magnificent Greens  et  Glamping Adventure Valley .

We are also specialized in group transfers: whether you are traveling in small or large numbers, our private transport service will meet all your needs. trust Prestige Driver to make your stay at Tomorrowland unforgettable.

Our drivers from Prestige DRIVER will guide you with safety and comfort from the Zaventem airport  or  Charleroi airport up to any cultural event in the surroundings of Boom – Tomorrowland & Dreamville at the Provinciaal Recreatiedomein De Schorre.

We also offer you a transport service from public transport and train stations located throughout Belgium to the center of Europe, including France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and many more. yet other destinations. trust Prestige DRIVER to travel serenely over long distances to all destinations from Brussels-Zaventem airport and to all international airports.

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Business transport for Tomorrowland

Take advantage of a business taxi transfer from Dreamville to the main airports in the region, such as Zaventem, Charleroi and Liège, or vice versa, for a favorable rate of 190,00 EUR.

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Enjoy comfortable and reliable shuttle transport to reach Brussels National or Charleroi airport from Tomorrowland, or vice versa for an affordable fare of 150,00 EUR.

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A look back at the incredible story of Tomorrowland!

Tomorrowland's story begins in 2003, when brothers Manu and Michiel Beers, organizers of Dutch electronic music events ID&T (known for their notorious festivals such as Mystery Land, Sensation and Thunderdome), came up with the idea of ​​a festival that would become one of the biggest music events in the world.

On August 14, 2005, the first edition of Tomorrowland was born in Boom, Belgium, and welcomed around 10 people for an unparalleled magical experience. The big names of the electronic scene such as Sven Väth, Sasha, Armin van Buuren, Justice and Erol Alkan ensured quality programming for the first year.

The second edition, on July 30, 2006, attracted fifteen thousand visitors from Belgium and neighboring countries, with eight stages and enough space to accommodate three thousand campers on the site, thus increasing the magical dimension of the event.

From then on, festival-goers from all over the world started traveling to Tomorrowland, which became a global event. In 2007, more than 20 people attended the festival, which for the first time lasted two days.

In 2008, the festival welcomed 50 visitors, including 000 campers, which was a first in Belgium for such an event. This paved the way for a prosperous future for Tomorrowland.

In 2009, the festival sold out all of its tickets for the first time in its history, partly thanks to the presence of Moby. It was an incredible moment for the festival organizers.

In 2011, the festival received over two million requests for tickets, prompting organizers to add a third day. The 180 passes for the weekend were sold out in less than a day, except for the day tickets on Friday.

In 2012, Tomorrowland officially became a worldwide festival, broadcast live on the Internet. The official YouTube channel was opened and the website received 2 million hits.

In 2013, the festival sold out in record time, with the participation of more than 200 nationalities. This prompted the organizers to offer festival-goers the possibility of booking “travel packages” to facilitate their trip.

In 2014, the festival was a celebration of shared love and happiness among all festival-goers. The organizers believe that the principle of life is simple: you just need to generate more love and even more happiness to be happy.

Finally, in 2015, festival-goers were treated to a gigantic fireworks display and a live performance by the Belgian Symphony Orchestra playing the title “The symphony of unity” as well as the title of Avicii – Level.

source:  The history of Tomorrowland

Itinerary of your trip to Brussels Zaventem & Charleroi airport:

If you are going to Tomorrowland & DreamVille from or to Brussels Zaventem and Charleroi airport, here is the departure or destination address to enter in your GPS:

Pick-up/destination address:

• Postcode: 2850, Boom
• Address: Provinciaal Recreational Dome De Schorre
• Country: Belgium

Drop Off/collection address:

• Brussels Zaventem Airport [BRU]
• Latitude: 50.9013982
• Longitude: 4.4844444
• Distance: about 35 km
• Brussels-South Charleroi Airport [CRL]
• Latitude: 50.4625643
• Longitude: 4.4572537
• Distance: about 95 km

To measure the distance and find the best route, you can use the app Rome2Rio

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions...​

How to get to Tomorrowland?

To get to Tomorrowland, the easiest and fastest way is by car or by taxi if you don't have a vehicle.

There are paid parking lots on site for parking, but if you want to get there hassle-free, opt for a taxi or group shuttle to keep costs down.

Book your taxi or shuttle in advance today, it couldn't be easier. You have the possibility of:

• book online  (most used method)
• by telephone
• write to us via the Whatsapp application or via the  Contact form

How can I book a taxi to Tomorrowland?

Where is the tomorrowland festival located.

The Tomorrowland festival event is held in the recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium. The town of Boom is located between Antwerp and Brussels at this address :

• Schorre PRC
• 2850 Boom - Belgium

What is Dreamville and where is its campsite?

DreamVille is a temporary city built around the festival site, where festival goers can camp and enjoy the events before and after the festival. It's a popular destination for music lovers from all over the world and is known for its lively atmosphere and impressive line-up of international DJs and artists.

Dreamville Camp is a camping area located in Boom, Belgium, specially set up for the annual Tomorrowland music festival. It offers accommodation options for festival-goers who wish to stay on site, including pre-pitched tents, wooden cabins and luxury lodges.

This camp also offers various facilities and amenities such as food and drink vendors, showers and toilets, lockers and a supermarket. The campsite has its own entertainment programme, with DJs and live performances, making it a lively and social place to stay during the festival.

Also became a broader term for the community of fans and supporters who share a love for the music and culture of Dreamville. The label has established itself as a leading force in the hip-hop industry, and its annual festival, "Dreamville Festival", attracts thousands of fans from around the world.

Where to park for Tomorrowland?

In the surroundings of Tomorrowland, several parking spaces are available. Car parks close to the event venue include the Boudewijn Seapark car park, the South Park Expo & Events et Autodrive Ottogracht . Long-term parking is also available if you arrive up to 24 hours before the start of the event.

How do I pay at Tomorrowland?

At Tomorrowland, you can pay on site with your credit card or by online bank transfer at their website . You can also use Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal e-wallets.

How much does it cost to stay at Tomorrowland Secure place guesthouses including 24h7 Taxi?

The price of a stay in Tomorrowland guesthouses varies according to the size and comfort offered by the accommodation. A stay with taxi included generally costs between 70 and 120 euros per night.

What is the cheapest way to get from Tomorrowland to Brussels?

The most affordable way to get from Tomorrowland to Brussels is to use one of the buses that criss-cross the region. Most buses offer low fares and take between 30 and 45 minutes to get you to your destination.

What our loyal passengers say: inspiring testimonials...

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Prestige Driver offered us a top quality transport service between Dreamville and Zaventem airport. Punctuality and impeccable vehicles are guaranteed with this service, highly recommended for a flawless transport experience. We weren't expecting a luxury taxi at all!

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First Timers Guide to Tomorrowland – The Best Festival in the World

I vividly remember the first time I saw a Tomorrowland after-movie. That day, I knew that one day I had to experience this festival for myself. I was lucky enough to attend Tomorrowland in 2023 and it was by far one of the most amazing festivals of my life. If you’re thinking about going in the upcoming summer, I have the best guide to Tomorrowland for you to make your experience as smooth as possible. And no, it’s never too early to start planning as Tomorrowland sells out in minutes!

In this post, I’ll talk about how to increase your chances of getting Tomorrowland tickets, what to expect from the festival, what to bring with you and how to make the most out of it. I will try to cover everything that I researched prior to the event and everything I wish I had done differently as well.

While Tomorrowland isn’t coming up until July, you have to start thinking about all the logistics way ahead. Pre-sale and tickets come out for sale in the winter and you need to be ready by then. With all that said, let’s get to all the logistics necessary for your optimal Tomorrowland experience!

Tickets go on sale in January and sell out in minutes!

Prepare Accordingly

Accommodations, transport and outfits need prior prep!

You will not see everyone so plan to see your favorites!

Note that you may encounter some affiliate links in this post. They will not make anything more expensive for you but rather provide a small commission for me should you choose to book it via the link I provide.  🙂

Things to know before Tomorrowland

What is tomorrowland.

If you’re reading this, you probably already know what Tomorrowland is, but if you’re just stumbling upon this post, let me give you a brief introduction to this event.

Tomorrowland is an annual electronic music festival that takes place in Boom, Belgium. For the most part, it happens the last two weekends of July. At first, it started as a small local festival in 2005 and grew into an event that draws crowds from all over the world. In 2023, over 400,000 people attended during both weekends!

The festival has the most famous DJs performing all weekend with all types of electronic music sub-genres. There are 14 stages each uniquely decorated with the Mainstage being the biggest and most artistically involved. Tomorrowland grounds include a beautiful set-up, entertainment, food, and most importantly, an amazing vibe from the people coming together.

How to get Tomorrowland tickets?

Before we get into the guide and logistics of what Tomorrowland entails, let’s talk about the tickets. Everyone who plans on going to Tomorrowland dreads this day the most, as it determines if your dreams will be crushed or not. I’m not even going to lie, it’s hard, like REALLY hard to get Tomorrowland tickets, however, it is not impossible. There really isn’t a magic formula to get them so you have to be really prepared in to increase your chances of getting them.

First and foremost, pre-register on the Tomorrowland website so you’ll get all the major announcements regarding ticket sales. Although the timelines are very similar every year, you will need to keep track of all the dates. And yes, you’ll be buying tickets 6-7 months in advance!

Tomorrowland Ticket Sales:

No matter which ticket packages you choose, the purchasing process is the same. You will log into your account at the designated time and wait in a virtual queue until the system allows you to enter the purchasing portal. You cannot have multiple windows open as it will kick you out. I imagine this is only getting to get more competitive and complex as the festival keeps on growing each year.

In my experience during pre-sale, I did not even get into the purchasing stage as everything sold out within 20 minutes of me being online 😉

Here is what you need to know about the different types of Tomorrowland ticket sales:

• Global Journey Sale opens before any other sales. This involves purchasing a whole package including transport and accommodations along with your tickets. It will be the most expensive option but also your best chance of getting tickets.
• The Pre-Sale starts the weekend before the actual global sale so you’ll want to access that before the general worldwide dates. You will need to register for it in order to access it. In 2023, this took place the last weekend of January.
• The General Sale will happen a week after so if you don’t get tickets in pre-sale, you’ll be able to try again during this time.
• The Waitlist happens after everything sells out. This is your last chance to get tickets closer to the festival date as some extra tickets get released. It’s the most risky too as you won’t know if you can attend until pretty much last minute. If you’re traveling internationally, I don’t recommend banking on this.
• Resell Tickets are pretty available on all the major ticket platforms BUT officially Tomorrowland doesn’t allow for this. I personally wouldn’t take the risk of getting these as you’ll hear of multiple accounts of people being scammed.

Types of Tomorrowland Tickets

Generally there 4 types of Tomorrowland Tickets: Day Passes, Full Madness (Weekend Pass), Dreamville, and Global Journey. I would highly recommend getting Full Madness or Global Journey as going to the festival for 1 day is simply not enough to experience it.

Day Passes and Full Madness include just the festival tickets and cost 125 and 295 euros (2023 prices). Comfort tickets (VIP) are slightly more expensive and include access to blocked-off areas that have bars, toilets, and some other cool features like jacuzzis at the MainStage.

Dreamville Packages include tickets and stay on the Tomorrowland grounds and vary depending on what type of experience you’re looking for. The most basic package starts at around 370 euros and includes a camping spot and goes up to villas for 10s of thousands of euros for a group. There are some great packages for around ~1200 euro a person which include a ticket and locked sleeping pods with beds.

Global Journey Tickets include Full Madness passes as well as pre-arranged accommodations in surrounding towns like Brussels or Antwerp along with initial transport into the city from big global hubspots. This is what I purchased and my ticket included a train from London to Brussels, a hotel in Brussels near the main train station, and a daily shuttle to Boom. I will talk more about my Global Journey experience later on in the post.

All tickets are linked to your online account through which you will be loading up Pearls to, Tomorrowland’s payment system. Once you order your tickets, these will be shipped to your address in July. Living in the US, I had no problem receiving my shipment here.

Tomorrowland Logistics

Tomorrowland transportation.

Unless you have the Global Journey package which arranges all your transport, you’ll need to plan for how to get to and from the festival. The festival grounds are in Boom which is located between Antwerp and Brussels.

From Brussels, you can take a train to Mechelen and then a bus from there to Boom. The bus stop is fairly close to the festival entrance but the whole commute takes about 1.5 hours. Otherwise, you can take a Bolt/Uber and the drive will be around 40 min. My recommendation would be to not stay in Brussels unless you have Global Journey.

From Antwerp, you can take a train but the walk from the Boom train station to the festival grounds takes 35 min and then another 30 min to get back to the city. The drive in a shared ride will take about 30 min but the pick up spot will also require some walking. Note that these shared rides will be VERY limited due to the volume of people.

Additionally, there are specific Tomorrowland shuttles in each surrounding city, but you’ll need to pre-book them and they’re usually sold out early as well.

Coming home from the festival also requires you to check whether your connections are running. The Tomorrowland page provides transport logistics closer to the festival as well so you can check if you can purchase a shuttle back if available.

Overall transport to and from Boom is not something you can save for late minute and you can’t wing it either. You need to know your options or you’ll be stuck in the middle of Boom in the middle of the night.

Tomorrowland accommodations

Dreamville is by far the best option in my opinion to experience Tomorrowland. Dreamville is located right on the festival grounds and gives you a unique experience of the festival. However, it is extremely hard to get this package so I would look into multiple options prior to attempting getting Dreamville.

Instead, start looking for Airbnbs or hotels in Boom, Antwerp or Mechelen for the easiest access to the festival way ahead of time. As mentioned above, I would not recommend staying in Brussels because public transport is not easy from there.

Antwerp will be a slightly better option and here are some choices for you:

Is the Tomorrowland Global Journey package worth it?

What does the global journey package include:.

Global Journey was not my first choice as I really wanted to secure a Dreamville package. However, since everything sold out, I knew my only chance of getting tickets was getting a Global Journey package.

Was it worth it? Yes, I thought I was amazing but knowing what I know today, I would have done it a little differently than I did.

So if you don’t know what Global Journey is, it’s a package that includes:

• Transport on a train or plane to a nearby city like Antwerp or Brussels
• Hotel accommodations usually with breakfast
• Shuttles to and from Boom
• Full Madness Pass
• Invited Pre-Party on Thursday
• Tomorrowland Treasure Chest and Goodie Bag on arrival

Global Journey cost ranges based on when you buy it, the type of transport into Belgium, and accommodation type. We booked a 2-person package train from London-Brussels with two separate hotel rooms and paid ~1400 euros a person. While it seems like a steep price, everything the ticket includes is well-priced and we would have paid more or less the same booking it separately ourselves.

Global Journey experience

The organization and overall experience of Global Journey is excellent. We received all the instructions via email prior to the festival and at each point there were plenty of staff to help you out and assist with the next step.

Tip: If you do GJ, make sure to know the location of where to pick up your custom envelope with your shuttle passes. We missed the pick up at the London train station and had to last minute beg staff for assistance. Although we were lucky enough to get some help, this would have been a huge fuck up and a pain to get these replaced!

In Brussels we were greeted by a welcome band and where we picked up our goodie bags. Then we walked to the hotel where we had a special concierge with all the festival info who was there to answer any questions and walk us to the shuttles.

Another cool thing about Tomorrowland’s Global Journey is the Invited Experience on Thursday before the festival. This year it was at the Gare Maritime which is a stunning large industrial hall in Brussels. At Invited, there were several DJs playing, performers, food vendors along and some awesome drink bars. The best part was certainly the atmosphere and everyone getting super hyped for the upcoming weekend.

The cons of Global Journey

Although I would say that the overall Global Journey package was amazing and planned way better than what I would have planned myself, there is one major drawback of this option. This really surprised me as you’d think that something as big as Tomorrowland would have figured this out better than it did. Global Journey transportation into the festival is a major PITA.

There are only two shuttles per day included in your package: one that takes you to the festival at noon and one that returns you to Brussels after the festival. For the first day you should absolutely be there as early as you can but on day 2 and 3 you may want to sleep in a little. The journey from Brussels takes about 45 mins too so you have to account for travel time. If you miss the noon shuttle, you have to arrange your own transportation. There were some additional shuttles during the day but you needed to buy tickets for these and when we tried to, they were already sold out. So I’d say that having a couple more options of shuttles should absolutely be included in the package.

The second thing is the shuttle to get you home. It only leaves after the festival ends for the day which is 1am or midnight on the last day. I don’t think anyone leaves before that so the timing isn’t an issue, however, the bus station to get you back home is located 40 minutes away by foot from when you exit the festival. Exiting alone takes about 20 mins so you have to walk 1 hour to the bus and then take the 45 minute shuttle back. So in all, it takes about 2 hours to get back to Brussels each day.

What to pack for Tomorrowland

On to the next major item on your prep list. Packing for Tomorrowland is important. You’re going to a 3-day (4-day if Global Journey or Dreamville) festival so being prepared will make your experience a lot less stressful than scrambling last minute.

Here are some absolute essentials I would pack:

• Festival Outfits – More on that in the next section.
• Comfortable Day Pack – I got this one on Amazon and loved the anti-theft zipper which allowed me not to worry about being in crowds. And I personally don’t think you need a water pack as water is super affordable at the festival.
• Shoes – You will be doing a TON of walking so make sure to pack shoes you can survive in for the weekend. I am personally more comfortable in sandals than sneakers so I wore my Reef Slips all weekend without getting a single blister. Although not a conventional choice, my feet were in mint condition after 4 days of wearing these 12+ hours a day.
• Poncho – I cannot stress enough about how important this is. I personally did not pack one and on the last day when it started down pouring and the festival ran out of them, I was miserable. Belgium doesn’t have the best weather so I would not skip this at any cost.
• Evening Jacket – If the temperature is expected to drop at night, grab a jean or any other jacket to get you home. While the areas with crowds are warm, you will need to walk to your transfer home and the last thing you want to be in the middle of the night is cold!
• Recovery Items – Liquid IV, Salon Pas , Tylenol, Bandaids will be your best friends. My arm and neck muscles would be sore from dancing so much that a pain relief patch was necessary each day 🙂
• Flag – Since this is a very international festival, I would absolutely recommend bringing your country’s flag for the group shots or even some cool shots representing you!
• Power bank – You will be taking a ton of photos but you will also need to be in contact with your crew so a back up charger is a must.

What to wear to Tomorrowland

I’ve been going to festivals for a while and I watched the dress code change dramatically throughout the recent years. I personally don’t love the current trends in festival wear and I find that most of them lack creativity. Most people look very similar and nothing about these outfits stands out to me. If you go to festivals often, you know what I am talking about.

However, the good news about Tomorrowland is that you can wear whatever you soul desires! People dress from typical EDM style outfits, to creative costumes, to group themed ones to just simply wearing t-shirt/shorts. I would encourage you to get creative though rather opt-ing out for the safe option as it makes the experience a little more fun!

I was happy with my choice of outfits, a statement cat skirt, a feather top and a chill Sunday outfit but next year I know I want to get a little more creative. As mentioned before, my major regret is not taking the weather more seriously and not being prepared with a poncho. Being soaked from the rain for most of Sunday was truly a nightmare.

What will make or break your Tomorrowland experience

Another major thing to consider is who you want to go to Tomorrowland with. I was very fortunate to go with a person who was as equally excited to be there as me. We had similar expectations for how long to stay at the festival, which DJs to see and what the overall weekend would look like. Because we were on the same exact page for the festival, both of us had a wonderful time without any tension or conflict.

So when you’re planning on who to go with, make sure you have a conversation about the points I mention above. If there is a person in the group who wants to leave before the day ends or arrive only at night for the main sets, your experience might not be as smooth and you’ll spend a lot of your time irritated rather than fully immersed in the festival.

Your Guide to Tomorrowland

Now that you know everything to consider before the festival, let’s talk about what to expect when you get there. This complete Tomorrowland guide is meant to cover everything you need to know prior to attending the festival!

Tomorrowland Festival

Once you arrive via train, bus or car, you’ll have to cross three entry checkpoints. First one just checks if you have the proper bracelet, second is a bag check and third is the actual scan into the festival. Expect these take a little longer on the first day as everyone is getting acquainted to the flow. We waited about ~10-15 min at the last point to enter. Relatively speaking, that’s extremely impressive based on the amount of people there.

It’s hard describe how amazing the Tomorrowland experience actually is. If you’re into EDM, it is absolutely something you have to do at least once in your life. The production level is next level and the overall organization of the festival is by far the best I have seen anywhere.

The crowd energy is another level. Everyone is very respectful, excited to be there and just happy. The atmosphere alone should be the reason to go there.

The whole festival grounds is a one giant park with colorful installations, lights, performers and obviously stages. There are 14 stages (also one secret one), which bring different genres of EDM. They each have a unique theme and you should absolutely visit all of them. The Mainstage is the most grand and some other big ones include The Library, Freedom Stage or Rose Garden.

Pearls – Tomorrowland’s currency

If you want to buy anything at the festival, you will need to load up your bracelet prior to the festival. The conversion rate varies on the currency but to give you an idea, I loaded 100 euros and got 60 Pearls with a bonus. I ended up adding 25 euros on the last day as well but didn’t end up using it all. For my 3 days there, it was enough to feed me 2 meals a day and have ~3 beers per day.

How much you decide to load your bracelet with obviously depends on who much you’re planning to eat and drink there but remember that there are multiple top-off stations at the festival so you can always add more!

Food and drinks at Tomorrowland

There is an abundance of food choices at Tomorrowland at reasonable prices for what you get. Your choices of meals range from pizza, hot dogs, burgers, falafels to fancier meals in the Mesa Garden. A hot dog or burger is 6.75 pearls which is around 11 euro and that is filling enough for meal. A large beer is 3.75 pearls of 6 euro.

Compared to what you pay at American festivals, this was more than reasonable. The more fancy spots and beer gardens will cost ya more but it’s worth splurging for at least one of your meals.

How to plan your DJ line-up

The main reason why people love this festival is because it brings the most known DJs to one place. So imagine going to an amazing concert multiple times per day for the entire weekend! That’s how it feels to be at Tomorrowland.

Tomorrowland has an app which should be your best friend the entire weekend. Not only does it have the lineup but also a map with your current location to properly navigate yourself. You can create your own calendar of people that you want to see.

While the most known and mainstream DJs will be playing at Mainstage during evening hours, you want to make sure not to miss the day performances on the other stages but other major talent. You’ll also want to spend time at other stages as each is amazing in its own way!

When you’re planning who to see, you also need to consider the distance between the stages. For example, if you want to see a DJ at Freedom Stage at 4pm and then catch a set at the Mainstage at 5pm, consider that you’ll need a 15-20 min walk between the two. A lot of traffic at Tomorrowland goes one way only to control crowds, so you’ll need extra time to reach your stage.

Also Mainstage crowds start gathering 3-4 sets before the end of the day. So if you find yourself a spot at 9pm there, expect to stay until 1am 🙂

Random tips for Tomorrowland

• While you might be tempted to end your night everyday at the Mainstage, don’t be afraid to venture off to other stages for the last set at least one day of the festival.
• Bathrooms are abundant and actually decent throughout the festival.
• Have a meeting point for your group. There will be times where people want to go to the bathroom or see a set that no one else wants to. It’s ok to separate but make sure to have a time, and place to meet back up as well as a contingency plan if you lose each other.
• Surprisingly there is excellent cell service at the festival.
• Plan to come early (12/1pm) for at the very least one day of the weekend. Tomorrowland grounds are so cool and you don’t want to miss exploring them.
• There are random attractions like a tattoo parlor or a giant ferris wheel.
• You can nap on lawns, beer gardens or chill out areas.
• Push through! On a Sunday night you might be all out of energy but keep reminding yourself that this might be a once in a lifetime kinda deal. I almost gave up and left early Sunday but looking back I am so happy I didn’t.
• Front row or even lower level at Mainstage is not worth it. The lawn is where it’s at! You can see everything perfectly, dance without getting pushed and be able to exit comfortably for bathroom or drink!

Final Thoughts on Tomorrowland

I have only attended this festival once in 2023. I went with someone who attended before so I was lucky to have a guide and someone who knew all the tips and tricks to make our experience easier. However, if you’re a regular at this festival and you have other tips to add for all future attendees, make sure to leave a comment!

Kasia is a travel blogger that loves to share her detailed itineraries and travel tips with her community. She's traveled to numerous countries and makes it a priority to explore her home state of New Jersey while still being passionate about her 9-5 career.

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Thank you for the incredible guide to Tomorrowland! Your detailed insights and tips have made me even more excited for the festival. I can’t wait to make the most of my perfect day someplace in Tomorrowland!

Thank you for this! Very informative and detailed, I love it! Hope to attend Tomorrowland soon 🙂

My friends and I are trying to get tickets for Tomorrowland next year and we are all Australian. We will be doing a 3-month trip around Europe for the summer period. We will be arriving there in June, and I noticed you said in your guide the tickets get mailed out in July. And since we will not be home (we will be in Europe), how are we supposed to get our tickets? Are they sent online as well? or do you have to present the physical thing they mail you?

Hi Ajani! My friend who went a couple of years ago did not get her tickets in time as well so she went to the Ticket Booth on site to pick them up. Note that this was 2 years ago though so it might not be the same this upcoming year. You do need a physical wristband to enter and that’s also your form of payment when you get there. I would certainly check with an official source about this situation but I would imagine there is a way for you to get them there. Hope you guys get tickets! Tomorrowland is an unbelievable experience!!

Bonjour, ce n’est pas un problème de ne pas avoir son bracelet envoyé à la maison. Il suffit d’aller au bureau des bracelets perdu aux entrées du festival avec son e-ticket (dans votre compte My.tomorrowland) et votre pièce d’identité et ils vous remettent un bracelet. Le cas est prévu pour les personnes ne recevant pas le bracelet à domicile à temps, pour les bracelets perdues ou pour les achats sur “viagogo” après les dates officielles de ventes. Ce bracelet aura donc la même validité pour les entrées sorties. Il faudra simplement ensuite le charger en argent à l’un des nombreux kiosk. Les pearls restants, non utilisés, ne pourront donc pas être remboursé automatiquement, il faudra en faire la demande via un formulaire en ligne après le festival.

Mathieu, merci beaucoup d’avoir publié cette information!

Yes incredibly helpful. Loved reading the whole blog I got goosebumps just thinking about Tomorrowland 2025. I can not wait!!! and these very helpful tips will go along way. Thank youuu!!

Wow this is beyond incredibly helpful. Thank you so much, Kasia!

What time do the shows end each night? We’re trying to figure out if we should stay in Boom or Brussels? If it closes early do people go out after? It seems like Brussels is the spot to go out no?

Hello! Shows ended at 1am on Friday and Saturday and 12am on Sunday last year. If you stay in Brussels and take the shuttles, you won’t return to the city until 2:30-3am or so. Based on my experience, I doubt you’ll have the energy after a day at the festival and most people rest up and then head back to Tomorrowland grounds for the day. If you stay in Boom, it might be a different experience but again, I’d recommend getting some rest instead and returning to the festival earlier.

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With 10 years of experience under our belt, we have developed techniques that will make you love your taxi to and from Tomorrowland & Dreamville. Not to mention all of them, here is a technique developed over the past few years that has proven itself so far. For large groups that we transport to Tomorrowland & Dreamville for 3 days back and forth. In order to make the pickup and drop off as easy as possible, we create a WhatsApp group with all the drivers planned for all journeys for each specific booking (Group). In addition, we add all the travellers in the same group and a member of the dispatch team who will supervise everything. So at the end of the festival even if the phone of one of the festival-goers has no more battery there will always be someone with enough battery on their phone to communicate with the driver and dispatch so as to harmonize and synchronize the pickup from Tomorrowland or Dreamville.

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With us, you can directly book your taxi from Brussels airport or Charleroi airport to the Tomorrowland festival or to the Dreamville camp. Most of the festival-goers to Dreamville camp take their taxi directly from the airport to the camp. There are also many Tomorrowland festival-goers who for the very first day go directly from the airport to the festival, or from the airport to the hotel just to drop off the luggage and directly to Tomorrowland Boom. For all Dreamville campers, don’t forget that you can also order your return taxi from Dreamville to the airport of your choice. Either Brussels airport or Charleroi airport or any other airport or train station.

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We have taxis that will take you directly from the biggest cities in Belgium to the Tomorrowland festival. However, most of the festival-goers prefer to stay either in Antwerp, in Mechelen or in Brussels. It is with great pleasure and joy that our drivers will transport you by taxi from the city of Brussels to Tomorrowland or Dreamville. Our drivers will also be happy to drive you from the city of Antwerp to Tomorrowland. It will be with the same enthusiasm that our professional drivers will take you by taxi from the city of Mechelen to Tomorrowland and vice versa.

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Broadcasting of digital Tomorrowland at Tour & Taxis cancelled

The rebroadcasting of the online edition of the Tomorrowland music festival on Saturday afternoon was cancelled by the organiser because of the surge in new coronavirus (Covid-19) infections.

The online-only 2020 edition of the Tomorrowland Around the World festival on Saturday and Sunday was to have been shown on the big screen at a drive-in cinema installed at the site of Tour & Taxis.

However, Movie Drive - the organiser - decided to cancel the broadcast after a spike in coronavirus cases led the Belgian authorities to call for increased vigilance against the virus.

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Movie Drive had planned to install DJ sets from 12:00 PM, then broadcast Tomorrowland live from 4:00 PM on Saturday. One ticket could be bought per car, with the price depending on the number of occupants - from €25 for two people to €85 for four.

A few places were also available, with due respect for social distancing, for people on bicycles or on foot.

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Tour & Taxis: an ecological neighborhood in Brussels

Once upon a time there was an ecological neighborhood integrated in one of the capitals of Europe, Brussels. A neighborhood that, after being abandoned for almost half a century, reemerged from its ashes through vertical forests that wrapped luxury apartments in the center of the old continent. Who invented this story?

We introduce you to the architect Vicent Callebaut , who, with just 39 years old, is revolutionizing the world of sustainable architecture. He alone (well, with his team of architects, of course) has invented 50 green projects in only 10 years.

With almost 40 years old, the architect Vicent Callebaut  is revolutionizing the world of sustainable architecture.  

As he tells us, whereas most developing countries can write their future starting from a blank slate, European cities  face the challenge of transforming their historical heritage to secure their energy, social and economic transition towards post-carbon, circular and interdependent urban living.

And is it made? Callebaut Arquitects Paris gives us an example: its energy-plus & mixed-use masterplan in Brussels Tour & Taxis .

From storage coplex to ecological luxury neighborhood

Built between 1902 et 1907, Tour & Taxis used to be a large customs clearance and storage complex in the 20th century, located at the river, road and railway gates of Brussels. Covering 40 hectares of former wetlands, this industrial park is a worldwide symbol of industrialization’s golden age – its engineering, ironwork, stonework and natural light.

It lost its utility with the progressive lifting of Europe’s custom borders, but the Tour & Taxis neighborhood is currently undergoing a major renewal, and is once again on the verge of becoming an important vehicle for the economic and cultural development of Brussels, bringing in a sense of well-being and community.

The warehouses and sheds have been repurposed with corporate sustainability and the knowledge economy in mind, and a dedication to energy saving and the reuse of renewable energies .

The ultimate goal is to create a genuine mixed-use eco-neighborhood where it is pleasant to be, work, live and play; an eco-neighborhood along the Brussels canal, articulated around three axes: revitalization of the built heritage, sustainable communities, and water – says Vicent Callebaut.

This redevelopment is combined with the creation of a bridge for public, non-motorized and shared transportation that will link the Rue Picard on the south side of the site to the Gare du Nord train station .

Abandoned spaces are, for some architects, the best of the gifts they can find in their professional career.  We were determined to act as forward thinkers, and to bring our new project Tour & Taxis into the 21st century in terms of uses, technological progress, social innovation, and sustainable building principles.

Metamorphosis doesn’t mean eradicating the past, but rather integrating the best of the past into our future. Metamorphosis means selecting which components of the past will form the foundations of a future still to be imagined – says Callebout.

Sustainable metamorphosis

The project presented herein focuses on the metamorphosis of the Gare Maritime (Marine Terminal) into 50,000 square meters of mixed-use space composed of professional activities (offices, workshops, etc.), retail activites (markets, showrooms, shops, fablabs, etc.) and public amenities. Across from the pediment of the Gare Maritime, the project also includes the eco-design of three residential vertical forests  totalling 85,000 square meters, as well as the creation of a large pond bordered by a natural and biological pool which links the Tour & Taxis park to the Brussels canal .

Is or not is this a good sustainability lesson out of the box? As Callebaut concludes: To stretch the limits and think ouside the box; to have courage for oneself and for others; to challenge old structures and advance society and our way of life: that’s the most difficult task in the world, because it confronts the beliefs of predecessors and decision-makers. Our proposal for “Tour & Taxis” attempts to turn this ambition into a reality – step by step. 

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