Tomorrowland in Tulum: what CORE 2023 was and what’s next
Tomorrowland came to Tulum on Saturday, January 14, 2023 with CORE Tulum, its jungle stage, set up inside Zamna Tulum next to a cenote. Nina Kraviz, Maceo Plex, Vintage Culture and Cellini played. It returned on January 13 and 20, 2024 at the same venue. As of September 2026, we found no official announcement of a new Tulum edition. The original Tomorrowland takes place in Boom, Belgium, on the last two weekends of July.
CORE Tulum, edition by edition
| Edition | Dates | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE Tulum 2023 | Saturday, January 14, 2023 | Zamna Tulum | Closing night of the Zamna season. Lineup: Nina Kraviz, Maceo Plex, Vintage Culture and Cellini. |
| CORE Tulum 2024 | January 13 and 20, 2024 | Zamna Tulum | A brand-new CORE stage. Presale started at 2,000 pesos general and 5,000 VIP, rising by phase to 2,800 and 8,400. |
| 2025 onward | No official announcement found | — | As of September 2026, neither Tomorrowland nor Zamna has published a CORE Tulum date. |
2023 dates and lineup from Zamna Festival; 2024 edition from Tomorrowland and Infobae coverage.
CORE is one of Tomorrowland’s stages: wood-paneled, tucked into the forest and set apart from the main stage. In Tulum it was built inside Zamna, a jungle venue that runs its own festival every winter season.
Where Tomorrowland actually happens
The original festival takes place at De Schorre park in Boom, Belgium, about 16 km south of Antwerp. It runs over the last two weekends of July: in 2026 that was July 17–19 and July 24–26.
Besides Belgium, the brand runs Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d’Huez, France, and Tomorrowland Brasil. There is no full Tomorrowland in Mexico: what came to Tulum was the CORE stage only, inside another festival.
Tulum festivals: the 2026–2027 season
Tulum’s big electronic music season runs from late December to mid-January. Here is what has been announced for the next one:
| Festival | Dates | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Bonding Season | Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 | Be Tulum |
| 7 Realms | Jan 1–13, 2027 | Several venues |
| ¿PorQuéNo? | Jan 2–3, 2027 | Vesica Tulum |
| Anyma presents Aeden | Jan 4, 2027 | Zamna Tulum |
| Solomun | Jan 7, 2027 | Tehmplo |
| Day Zero | Jan 9, 2027 | Tulum jungle |
| Adam Port, Zamna closing | Jan 10, 2027 | Zamna Tulum |
| Arena Festival | Jan 28 – Feb 1, 2027 | Playa del Carmen and Tulum |
Calendar from Tulum Bible, checked in September 2026. Confirm each date and ticket sale on the organizer’s official channel.
Before you buy tickets or flights
A dated official page
From the organizer, naming the venue and the date.
The venue confirming it
On its own channel, with the exact address.
An authorized ticket channel
The one the organizer names, with entry, age and refund rules you can read before paying.
How you get back
Closing time and whether there is transportation. Most Tulum venues are in the jungle, away from town, and at 5 a.m. taxis are not plentiful.
Getting to Tulum
Tulum has two airports within reach. Cancun Airport is about 118 km away, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours by road. Tulum Airport is south of town. If you are heading to a jungle party, book the ride back in advance: the venue decides whether it is ten minutes to your hotel or an hour.
Today’s transfer price is on the Cancun to Tulum transfer page, and the town by area is in the Tulum guide.
Traveler questions
Where was Tomorrowland 2023 in Mexico?
Is Tomorrowland coming back to Tulum?
Where is the original Tomorrowland?
Is there a Tomorrowland in Cancun?
What festivals are there in Tulum?
Sources
- Zamna Festival, Tomorrowland presents CORE Tulumzamnafestival.com · checked 2026-09-30
- Tomorrowland, CORE Tulum 2024 announcementx.com · checked 2026-09-30
- Infobae, Tomorrowland in Tulum 2024: dates and pricesinfobae.com · checked 2026-09-30
- Wikipedia, Tomorrowland (festival)en.wikipedia.org · checked 2026-09-30
- Tulum Bible, Tulum festival calendartulumbible.com · checked 2026-09-30
- Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council, Tulumcaribemexicano.travel · checked 2026-09-25
