Thailand to host Tomorrowland Music Festival for first time in 2026
In its first year, Tomorrowland will hold a 2-3 day event, offering exclusive packages, pre- and post-tours, and hotel accommodations. This model will resemble Tomorrowland in Belgium, which will significantly boost Thailand’s tourism industry.
Tomorrowland will take place in Chonburi province for the first time in Asia in December 2026. (Photo: The Nation)
Bangkok (VNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirmed that Tomorrowland, the world-renowned music festival, will take place in Chonburi province for the first time in Asia in December 2026, with investment expected to reach billions of THB.
TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool revealed that the organisers of the festival, Tomorrowland, from Belgium, have decided to choose Chonburi Province, Thailand, for their 2026 event.
Tomorrowland is the largest electronic dance music (EDM) festival in the world and is considered the best concert globally. The organisers chose Chonburi as the destination because it offers a large area and convenient access.
Chonburi is well-equipped with accommodations and hotels, and the surrounding community areas are also ready to host additional tourists attending Tomorrowland. The area, which is close to the sea and partially privately owned, will see private landowners involved in the improvement of the venue.
Thapanee said that the overall investment for Tomorrowland 2026 is expected to reach several billion THB. The event will be part of a long-term contract for high-quality concerts and activities. The final details will depend on the agreement, but it is expected to last no less than five years, with an average annual budget of around 10 million USD.
The arrival of Tomorrowland in Thailand is not just about concerts; it will also include an academy and other events. The academy will help elevate the capabilities of Thai entrepreneurs in organising large-scale music and entertainment events.
TAT expects hundreds of thousands of people to engage in the event. In its first year, Tomorrowland will hold a 2-3 day even෴t, offering exclusive packages, pre- and post-tours, and hotel accommodations. This model will resemble Tomorrowland in Belgium, which will significantly boost Thailand’s tourism industry, she added./.
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