Belgium

belgian dance

belgian edm

big room

dutch house

electro house

pop dance

progressive electro house

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Spain

Ushuaïa Ibiza

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Germany

melodic house

Ben Böhmer

german techno

hamburg electronic

melodic techno

minimal techno

Solomun

Netherlands

dutch trance

progressive house

trance

Armin van Buuren

acid techno

belgian techno

dark techno

electra

Amelie Lens

Hardwell

Sweden

Swedish House Mafia

France

dance pop

David Guetta

United States

Steve Aoki

dutch edm

Martin Garrix

Brazil

pop nacional

slap house

Alok

Charlotte de Witte

Job Jobse

brazilian techno

ANNA

Kevin de Vries

house

Eric Prydz

Australia

Cassian

Tomorrowland is one of the world’s largest and most iconic electronic music festivals, held annually in Boom, Belgium. Since its inception in the mid-2000s, it has evolved from a modest one-day event into a multi-weekend extravaganza that draws hundreds of thousands of “People of Tomorrow” from around the globe. Each summer, the festival transforms the De Schorre park into a magical wonderland where music and fantasy converge amid elaborate stages and massive crowds.

Each edition of Tomorrowland is built around an immersive theme that influences everything from the décor to the Mainstage design. Over the years, the festival grounds have been turned into fairy-tale forests, enchanted kingdoms, and underwater worlds. Iconic Mainstage sets - from the giant open book of the “Book of Wisdom” to the carnival-style wonders of “Amicorum Spectaculum” - have set new benchmarks for festival production. Enormous moving stages, pyrotechnics, and synchronized light shows create a multi-sensory experience.

Tomorrowland boasts an unparalleled lineup of electronic music talent across all subgenres. Its stages have been headlined by superstar DJs like 

, and so many more. With dozens of stages hosting hundreds of artists, the festival caters to tastes ranging from house and techno to trance and hardstyle. Beyond the music, the atmosphere fosters a sense of global unity - attendees wave flags from every corner of the world, and Tomorrowland’s motto “Live Today, Love Tomorrow, Unite Forever” is reflected in the crowd’s camaraderie. This celebration of diversity and togetherness has become central to Tomorrowland’s identity, turning the event into a cultural melting pot.

Tomorrowland’s success in Belgium led to international editions carrying its spirit abroad. 

 in the French Alps is a snowy spin-off blending a ski holiday with an EDM festival at the Alpe d’Huez resort. 

 brought the festival’s magic to South America, drawing huge crowds to Parque Maeda in São Paulo and uniting fans from over 60 countries. These offshoots mirror the flagship’s elaborate staging and top-tier lineups, extending Tomorrowland’s global reach.

Tomorrowland’s growth from a local Belgian event into a global phenomenon exemplifies how music can transcend borders and unite people. Its high-production spectacle and emphasis on storytelling have set new standards, inspiring other music festivals worldwide. Through its aftermovies and live broadcasts, Tomorrowland has helped push electronic dance music into the mainstream. Today, it stands not just as an annual festival, but as a symbol of global unity and the transformative power of music.

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raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

Adam Beyer

United Kingdom

tech house

ALISHA

Ammara

drum and bass

jungle

uk dnb

Andy C

Argy

Arielle Free

uk house

Ben Hemsley

german house

high-tech minimal

Boris Brejcha

deep tech house

uk dance

CamelPhat

dancefloor dnb

Chase & Status

Chloé Robinson

dutch tech house

Chris Stussy

Cristoph

uk tech house

Danny Howard

Duke Dumont

Each August Bank Holiday weekend, the Daresbury Estate in Cheshire transforms into the epicentre of the UK's electronic dance music scene. Creamfields, an event now synonymous with world-class DJs, groundbreaking production, and an unparalleled high-energy atmosphere, draws vast crowds from across the globe. Widely regarded as the nation's premier electronic music festival, its journey spans over a quarter-century, reflecting the evolution of dance music culture itself.

The festival's origins are inextricably linked to Cream, the legendary Liverpool nightclub founded in 1992 by James Barton, Andy Carroll, and Darren Hughes. Cream rapidly became a cultural phenomenon, instrumental in establishing Liverpool's clubbing credentials and fostering the rise of the superstar DJ. Leveraging this powerful brand identity, Creamfields was launched in 1998, not in Liverpool, but as a one-day event in Winchester, Hampshire, attracting 25,000 attendees with acts like 

. Its immediate success necessitated expansion, leading to a move in 1999 to its "spiritual home" at the Old Liverpool Airfield, doubling capacity and solidifying its connection to its roots.

A pivotal moment arrived in 2006 when, having outgrown the Liverpool site, Creamfields relocated to its current, expansive home in Daresbury. This move was transformative, providing the physical space required for exponential growth. It facilitated the crucial introduction of camping around 2008-2010, shifting the event from a day or two-day gathering into the immersive, multi-day experience it is today. The festival's duration steadily increased - becoming a two-day event for its 10th anniversary in 2008, expanding to three days from 2011, and eventually settling into its current four-day format, typically running Thursday to Sunday over the bank holiday. Daily attendance figures swelled correspondingly, now reaching capacities of 70,000 to 80,000.

Musically, Creamfields remains dedicated to the electronic spectrum. While born from house music, its numerous stages now host everything from mainstream EDM, techno, and trance to drum and bass, hardstyle, and more. This sonic diversity is matched by a relentless commitment to cutting-edge production. Creamfields is renowned for investing heavily in spectacular light shows, pyrotechnics, and powerful sound systems. Over the years, it has debuted iconic, often record-breaking stage structures like the colossal Steel Yard, the visually stunning Arc Stage, the immersive Runway/Halo concepts, and most recently, APEX - billed as the world's largest indoor festival superstructure with a 30,000 capacity.

The festival consistently attracts the titans of electronic music. Line-ups feature a blend of global superstars (such as 

), and leading figures from various sub-genres (including 

), alongside platforms for emerging artists.

Creamfields' evolution also included significant international expansion, with events staged across the globe. Domestically, a notable strategic development occurred in 2022 with the launch of 

 in Chelmsford, running alongside the original Daresbury event (rebranded Creamfields North) for its 25th anniversary. While this dual-festival format ran for a couple of years, recent indications point towards a consolidation back into a single, unified large-scale event at the Daresbury site.

From its nightclub origins to its current status as a globally recognised, four-day festival institution, Creamfields' journey is one of continuous adaptation and growth. Its enduring success stems from its ability to consistently deliver world-class line-ups, push technological boundaries in production, cultivate an electric atmosphere, and evolve in response to the dynamic landscape of electronic music, cementing its legacy as a cornerstone of UK festival culture.

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complextro

electro

Skrillex

Alesso

Russia

russian electronic

russian techno

Nina Kraviz

float house

Avalon Emerson

Ben UFO

LF SYSTEM

Türkiye

Carlita

Desiree

Claptone

deep disco house

Hot Since 82

Michael Bibi

Italy

Giolì & Assia

SOFI TUKKER

brazilian edm

Vintage Culture

Layla Benitez

australian house

ghettotech

Partiboi69

italian techno

Agents Of Time

Keinemusik

deep techno

Mind Against

Indira Paganotto

Patrick Mason

South Africa

south african house

south african pop

Shimza

Serbia

Petrovaradin Fortress

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Cirez D

Sana

Chile

Viviana Casanova

Wizzy & Wiley

big beat

electronica

Fatboy Slim

bass house

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Switzerland

afro house

Black Circle

Destructo

deep euro house

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