This December, Thailand hosts something that has never happened in Asia before: a full-scale edition of Tomorrowland, the Belgian electronic music festival. Tomorrowland Thailand runs December 11–13 at Wisdom Valley in Chonburi Province, about 30 minutes from Pattaya, and it is expected to draw around 50,000 people a day. This guide covers the dates, the venue, the ticket situation, what is and is not officially confirmed, and where to stay around Pattaya.
Tomorrowland Thailand at a Glance
| Question | Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13 | Confirmed |
| Venue | Wisdom Valley, Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi | Confirmed |
| Tickets | Sold out, 150,000 passes in total | Confirmed; check your official account for any waiting list |
| Lineup | Published, with Martin Garrix and Swedish House Mafia among the headliners | Confirmed; set times to be checked in the official app |
| Camping | No on-site camping announced | Not announced |
| Hotel packages | Sold out | Confirmed |
What Is Tomorrowland Thailand?
Tomorrowland started in Belgium in 2005 and has become the reference point for large-scale electronic music festivals, known for elaborate stage design and a global crowd. It has previously expanded to Brazil and France, and the Thai edition is its first full-scale edition in Asia. The site brings multiple stages, including versions of the festival’s CORE and Freedom stages, alongside the signature Mainstage.
Tomorrowland Thailand Dates and Location
Dates: December 11–13, Friday to Sunday. Location: Wisdom Valley, a large purpose-built festival site in Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. It is roughly 30 minutes inland from central Pattaya and around 90 minutes from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, so travel times depend on traffic.
Getting to Wisdom Valley
Pattaya is the natural base. If you are coming from Bangkok, our Bangkok to Pattaya transport notes cover the bus, minivan, taxi and train options for that leg. Official hotel packages include shuttles to and from the venue, but those packages are sold out. Everyone else should plan on taxis and ride-hailing apps for the final stretch and expect heavier traffic than usual on the three event days.
Tomorrowland Thailand Tickets: Sold Out
All 150,000 tickets across the three days sold out within about an hour of the general sale in March, and the hotel packages sold out as well. The three-day Full Madness Pass was priced at 12,500 THB at that sale. As far as we can confirm, no new general release has been announced. If you are still looking for a pass, use only official channels such as the waiting list in your Tomorrowland account, and be cautious with unofficial resellers or “guaranteed” packages, because these festivals are a common target for ticket scams.
Tomorrowland Thailand Lineup
The artist lineup has been published, with Martin Garrix and Swedish House Mafia among the headliners, joined by artists such as Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Alok and Alan Walker, plus more than 20 Thai artists. Set times may change, so check the official app closer to the date.
Food at Tomorrowland Thailand
The festival’s food programme includes two reservation-only restaurants, Papillon Restaurant by Baan Tepa and B-EAT with Gaggan Anand, plus a wider roster of Thai chefs and restaurants serving from stands around the grounds. Dining sales for the two restaurants opened on October 15 through the official channels, so check whether any availability remains.
Where to Stay for Tomorrowland Thailand
Whether you hold a package or are arranging your own stay, Pattaya’s areas trade distance to Wisdom Valley against access to the wider city. Ratings are from guest reviews.
Na Jomtien: closest to the venue
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, By Hyatt sits on the beachfront in Na Jomtien, rated 9.5 from 356 reviews. It has a private beach area, an infinity pool and a spa, and offers a quieter, more upscale base than central Pattaya, which suits long festival days followed by an early return.
Central Pattaya
Arbour Hotel and Residence on Pattaya 3rd Road is rated 9.1 from 3,062 reviews and has a rooftop pool, a spa and a restaurant. Central Pattaya trades a longer drive to the venue for far more restaurants, bars and shopping within walking distance.
Pratamnak Hill
Pratamnak Hill sits between central Pattaya and Jomtien and feels calmer and more residential. Cross Pattaya Pratamnak is rated 8.8 from 294 reviews and has a saltwater pool and a spa. Royal Wing Suites & Spa Pattaya on Phra Tamnuk Road is rated 9.0 from 99 reviews and has an outdoor pool and several dining options.
North Pattaya and Naklua
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya in Naklua, on Wong Amat and Naklua beaches, is rated 8.6 from 1,161 reviews and is built around a beachfront water park, so it suits families who combine the festival with a broader trip. Grande Centre Point Space Pattaya in Pattaya North is rated 9.1 from 2,597 reviews and has a spa, a pool with a view and sea-view rooms.
Book a flexible or refundable rate, because demand for rooms across Pattaya on December 11–13 is likely to be unusually high even outside the official packages. For a wider set of options, see our picks for stays in Pattaya.
In Pattaya That Week Without a Ticket?
If your trip lands on December 11–13 and you do not have festival access, plan around it. Expect heavier traffic toward Bang Lamung and Khao Mai Kaew, higher hotel rates and lower availability across Pattaya, and a livelier atmosphere in the evenings. For quieter beach time, Na Jomtien and Pratamnak Hill are the more insulated choices. See our December events calendar for Thailand for what else is on that month, and our fireworks-view hotels for New Year’s Eve if you stay on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Tomorrowland Thailand tickets still sold out?
Yes. The 150,000 festival passes sold out within about an hour of the general sale in March, and the hotel packages sold out as well. No new general release has been announced.
When is Tomorrowland Thailand?
The festival runs from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13 at Wisdom Valley in Chonburi Province.
Where is the Tomorrowland Thailand location?
Wisdom Valley, in Khao Mai Kaew, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, roughly 30 minutes inland from central Pattaya.
Who is on the Tomorrowland Thailand lineup?
The lineup has been published, with headliners including Martin Garrix and Swedish House Mafia, plus more than 20 Thai artists. Check the official app for set times.
Is there camping at Tomorrowland Thailand?
No on-site camping option has been announced. Accommodation is through hotel packages and hotels in the surrounding area.
Can I still get a ticket?
Only through official channels, such as the waiting list in your Tomorrowland account. Be careful with unofficial resellers, because Tomorrowland tickets are a common target for scams.
Which hotels are good for Tomorrowland Thailand?
For the closest beachfront base, try Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, By Hyatt. For city nights, Arbour Hotel and Residence in central Pattaya works well. On Pratamnak Hill, see Cross Pattaya Pratamnak and Royal Wing Suites & Spa Pattaya. In North Pattaya, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya suits families and Grande Centre Point Space Pattaya offers sea views.
Bottom Line
Tomorrowland Thailand is a historic booking for the country, the festival’s first full Asian edition, held at a purpose-built venue outside Pattaya on December 11–13. Tickets and hotel packages are sold out, so for most travelers it is now a spectator event from the sidelines. Expect a busier, pricier Pattaya that week, and if you are chasing access, use only the official channels.
