Tomorrowland is preparing for an epic return to ADE, building on its tradition of hosting spectacular events across the city that celebrate the world’s top-ranked festival. This year promises to be just as extraordinary, with three distinct and unforgettable experiences lined up.
Just over 2 weeks before Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) kicks off the 2024 edition! While Tomorrowland is celebrating 20 years of magical moments this year, the iconic festival will be spreading its wings to Amsterdam with a series of unique things and events to discover!
The Tomorrowland Expo – October 16th – 20th
Offering people from all corners of the globe a one of-a-kind and free experience, Tomorrowland will be transforming the historic venue of De Rode Hoed in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam into a magical Tomorrowland Expo for 5 days – from Wednesday October 16 to Sunday October 20. The Tomorrowland Expo will give a unique opportunity to experience the magic of Tomorrowland and discover all novelties and innovations, as well as take a journey through the magnificent history and evolution of the iconic festival from its humble beginnings to a global phenomenon over the past 20 years. Freely accessible to everyone, the expo makes for an inspiring moment in the midst of the busy ADE week.
People will get a special look behind the scenes of the creation and origin of several festival themes, including ‘LIFE’, ‘Adscendo’, ‘The Reflection of Love’ and ‘Planaxis’. Some of these themes are playing a key role in ‘The Great Library of Tomorrow’ – the first novel in the trilogy of fantasy-adventure series ‘The Book of Wisdom’, available for sale as of October 18.
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Other eyecatchers: the LEGO version of the spectacular 2022 ‘Reflection of Love’ Mainstage (recreated with 100.000 LEGO bricks), Tomorrowland’s very own Elixir of Life perfume, a first introduction into Tomorrowland’s groundbreaking collaboration in metaverse festivals with Caliverse, the unique Tomorrowland x Ridley cycling experience, as well as a Solo Vida Bar with eccentric Tomorrowland cocktails and a Tomorrowland Store featuring a selection of official Tomorrowland apparel & accessories. Finally, visitors will be also be able to get a sneak peek from the first tracks of the upcoming Symphony of Unity album, as well as listen to a compilation of different Tomorrowland Music releases.
More info: expo.tomorrowland.com
Tomorrowland presents Afterlife Amsterdam 2024 – October 16 & October 17
Amsterdam holds a significant place in the history of Afterlife and this year it makes its exhilarating return at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam during Amsterdam Dance Event on Wednesday October 16 and Thursday October 17. Following their successful collaboration at Tomorrowland’s iconic 20-year anniversary edition, where Afterlife hosted the Freedom stage on both weekends in July, Tomorrowland and Afterlife are now joining forces again for a one-of-a-kind audiovisual experience with a scintillating production featuring custom lighting, state-of-the-art sound design, and immersive visuals.
Complete with a masterful line-up of artists to compliment Tale Of Us’ closing sets each evening, the audience can anticipate a thrilling and unique show. Wednesday October 16 will feature SCRIPT followed by Colyn and Chris Avantgarde B2B Massano, before a special performance Anyma presents ‘Genesys’. Thursday October 17’s event will consist of 19:26, Rebūke and Cassian B2B Kevin de Vries, as well as another special performance, MRAK presents ‘We Don’t Follow’.
More info: after.life/amsterdam
Tomorrowland presents Our Story 2024 – October 18
Tomorrowland is celebrating its 20-year anniversary with a mesmerizing Our Story show in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on Friday October 18. Taking place during Amsterdam Dance Event as well, people from around the world can expect a magical spectacle and journey through 20 years of Tomorrowland’s musical history with some of the finest electronic artists set to perform their most iconic tracks in front of 15.000 guests.
Prepare for a unique show created by the renowned creative team behind Tomorrowland and guided by the Symphony of Unity, a symphonic orchestra with musicians and vocalists to unite classical and electronic music live on stage. The line-up will remain a secret until the artists take the stage. All proceeds of Our Story 2024 will go the Tomorrowland Foundation to support children and youngsters around the world.
More info: ourstory.tomorrowland.com
