The world’s best music festival is always full of surprises, and this year is no different. Tomorrowland Belgium’s 2025 lineup is a spectacle for sure, but with unexpected twists and turns that are sure to keep EDM lovers on their toes.
So sit back and don’t worry about looking for the magnifying glass- here’s our top 10 biggest surprises on this year’s lineup:
1. Swedish House Mafia & The Epic B3B
The epic Swedish trio will most certainly be bringing the heat to the Mainstage once again this summer, but they will also be trying something different. For the first in recent years, Steve Angello, Axwell, and Sebastian Ingrosso will come together to perform an exclusive back-to-back-to-back set at the Crystal Garden stage. This B3B is set to highlight more house music and get back to their roots, offering fans a rare and unique opportunity to experience this legendary trio in am intimate setting.
2. All the B2B Magic
If you pulled out our magnifying glass and did a deep dive into the Tomorrowland lineup like I did, I am sure there are so back-to-back performances that left you shocked. Here’s some that are highlight worthy: Anyma B2B Solomun, Azyr B2B Nico Moreno, Dillon Francis B2B Martin Hørger, Dimitri Vegas B2B Fantasm, Dubvision B2B Third Party, HI-LO B2B Eli Brown, Kevin de Vries B2B Cassian, Matisse & Sadko B2B Third Party, Timmy Trumpet B2B Dimitri Vegas, AND MORE.
3. Martin Garrix is Back
Have no fear- the world’s #1 DJ is back for another year. While fans certainly felt his absence from Tomorrowland last year, Martin Garrix is set and ready to bring his high-energy sets and iconic EDM anthems back to the Mainstage.
4. Amelie Lens shutting down Mainstage
Techno has been on the rise, and so has this superstar. This summer, Belgian-native Amelie Lens will shut down Tomorrowland’s Mainstage. Her hard-hitting raw and atmospheric music will leave listeners in awe, as she explores the realm of techno and its sub-genres.
5. Laidback Luke’s ‘Super You & Me’
Laidback Luke has been a dance music staple since the mid-90s, and by the mid-00s, he emerged as a key figure in EDM. This year, he’s decided to bring his ‘Super You & Me’ set to Tomorrowland. In a recent Instagram video, he hinted at the meaning of bringing this show back by showing throwback videos from his shows throughout the years. Could this be a return to his roots and the golden era of EDM? I sure hope so.
6. New Stage Takeovers
Every year, Tomorrowland gets bigger and better than ever, and this time they’re having 35+
stage hosts. From Indira Paganotto’s ‘ARTCORE‘ to Fisher’s ‘Catch & Release’, these stage takeovers will be anything but ordinary, and will have something for every fan of every genre of dance music. A few others noteworthy takeovers include: Amelie Lens’ EXHALE, Da Tweekaz presents Tweekamania, Lost Frequencies & Friends, Teletech, and more.
7. More Symphony of Unity than Ever Before
For the first time ever, the Freedom Stage will host the Symphony of Unity twice a day each weekend, blending classical and electronic music in a live performance featuring iconic Tomorrowland anthems and the Tomorrowland Hymn. With more shows than ever before, this is one unique experience you won’t want to miss in Boom this summer.
8. Seeing Triple with Solomun
This summer, the People of Tomorrow are in for a real treat. Solomun will take the stage three different times with three unforgettable sets: a Mainstage performance, a back-to-back with Anyma at Crystal Garden, and a stunning audiovisual show at the Freedom Stage.
9. The Stars of Tomorrow
Tomorrowland continues to spotlight rising talent. Ben Böhmer will make his festival debut on the Planaxis Stage, Job Jobse will make his Tomorrowland debut at the Atmosphere Stage, and Andromedik will bring his acclaimed “Andromedik Invites” to the Rose Garden. Emerging artists like CYRIL, Antdot, and Ajna will also showcase the future of electronic music.
10. No Alesso, No Tiësto, No W&W?
In a recent post, Alesso announced cancellation of his upcoming shows due to health concerns and exhaustion. While it is not surprising he is not on Tomorrowland’s lineup this summer for those reasons, it only feels right to honor him and wishing him a speedy recovery, knowing his presence and music will be missed.
As for Tiësto and W&W missing from the Tomorrowland lineup, this comes as a real surprise. These Dutch DJs have been on the Tomorrowland Belgium lineup for as long as I can remember, and seem to have become staples at the festival each year. Perhaps they needed a break from the world’s largest electronic music festival- or maybe they’ll be announced later? Who knows, but I do know they will all be missed too.
