Boom, Belgium — Tomorrowland has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, set to take place during the last two weekends of July at De Schorre in Boom. Alongside the announcement, the festival introduced its new theme, CONSCIENCIA, described as a concept that bridges generations, genres and global sounds.
While the official statement emphasizes diversity, innovation and a broad musical spectrum across stages such as Mainstage, CORE, Freedom and Atmosphere, the initial line-up has sparked intense discussion among fans. Several long-standing Tomorrowland staples are notably absent from the first announcement. Charlotte de Witte, Tiësto, Anyma, deadmau5, Axwell, Mau P, Eric Prydz and Carl Cox are all missing, marking a significant departure from recent editions.
All Global Journey packages have already sold out, and anticipation is building ahead of the upcoming pre-sales and worldwide ticket sale. According to the organizers, CONSCIENCIA aims to spotlight a wide range of artists — from timeless electronic sounds to cutting-edge new talent — with performers coming from Belgium and across the globe. The full list of announced names is available on tomorrowland.com.
Tomorrowland 2026 already feels different. The absence of several iconic figures suggests a deliberate shift in artistic direction, opening space for new narratives and emerging sounds rather than relying on familiar headliners. Whether this bold approach will redefine the Tomorrowland experience remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the festival is entering a new chapter.
