Tomorrowland has once again claimed the top spot in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals poll for 2024. This marks the fourth time the Belgian electronic dance music (EDM) festival has been crowned champion, and the third consecutive year it has held this prestigious title.
A Record-Breaking Year
The 2024 poll saw unprecedented participation, with voting open from May 1st to June 12th. This surge in engagement underscores the global passion for music festivals and the special place Tomorrowland holds in the hearts of EDM fans worldwide.
Tomorrowland’s Winning Formula
What sets Tomorrowland apart? Let’s break it down:
- Scale and Duration: Spanning two weekends each July, Tomorrowland offers an extended celebration of music and unity.
- Star-Studded Lineup: The festival consistently attracts the biggest names in electronic music. In 2023, over 750 artists performed across 16 stages for more than 400,000 attendees.
- Innovative Production: Tomorrowland is renowned for its groundbreaking stage designs and immersive world-building concepts.
- Continuous Evolution: Each year brings new elements, from fresh talent to novel stage hosts and special performances.
- Diverse Musical Offerings: The festival aims to represent all styles and sub-styles within electronic music.
Debby Wilmsen, Tomorrowland’s press relations lead, shared insights into the festival’s success
Tomorrowland is a passion, a passion of over 200 people working every day to create the magic.
Looking Ahead: Tomorrowland 2024
The upcoming edition promises to be another spectacular event:
- Theme: “LIFE” (a prequel to 2016’s “Spirit of Life”)
- New Main Stage design
- Over 800 artists scheduled to perform
- Headliners include Armin van Buuren, Amelie Lens, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
The Global Festival Landscape
Tomorrowland’s continued success is particularly noteworthy given the challenges facing the festival industry.
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) reports that over 20 festivals have been canceled, postponed, or permanently dissolved ahead of the 2024 season.
Voting Breakdown
The 2024 poll saw votes pouring in from around the globe:
- North America led in total votes, followed by Europe, Asia, South America, Oceania, and Africa.
- By country, the USA topped the list, followed by the UK, India, Thailand, and Brazil.
Other Notable Results
While Tomorrowland took the crown, other festivals also shined:
- EDC Las Vegas, Untold Festival, and Creamfields all placed in the top five.
- Kappa FuturFestival entered the top 10 for the first time.
- Terminal V was the highest climber, up 33 places to No. 44.
- Untold Dubai debuted as the highest new entry at No. 45.
Continental Leaders
- Europe: Tomorrowland (No. 1)
- North America: EDC Las Vegas (No. 2)
- Asia: Sunburn Festival (No. 11)
- South America: Creamfields Chile (No. 73)
- Oceania: Beyond The Valley (No. 92)
- Africa: Oasis (No. 99)
With Tomorrowland commitment to innovation, diverse musical offerings, and unparalleled production value, the festival shows no signs of relinquishing its crown anytime soon.
