Music Festival

It's been an annual summer event in California since 2003, so you might be wondering if Ultra is bigger than Tomorrowland. The answer is definitely yes! Since its inception, Tomorrowland has drawn an estimated two million attendees, while annual attendance at Ultra is estimated to be between five and ten million. While those numbers seem to be in Ultra's favor, the growth of Tomorrowland has been fueled by a strong social media presence, high-quality lineup, and innovative marketing strategies.

In the past, these two music festivals have shared a similar identity.

It’s safe to say that Tomorrowland is the bigger of the two festivals — in terms of attendance, at least. According to Tomorrowland’s website, the festival was able to welcome more than 400,000 attendees last year. Meanwhile, Ultra had a little over 300,000 attendees in 2018. However, Tomorrowland has been growing rapidly since it first began in 2012. It’s also held in multiple locations, taking place in cities like Atlanta and France.

However, there are some key differences between the two festivals that make it clear which one is better.

While Tomorrowland is overall a much smaller festival, it does have more acts lined up than Ultra each year. There are still tickets available for Tomorrowland, but it’s likely that you’ll need to be on the ball to get access to tickets for the best lineup.

The main difference is the lineup.

A lot of people are wondering whether or not the two events will continue to grow and eventually compete with each other, and the answer is yes, they will. Ultra is definitely growing faster than Tomorrowland. Since its first edition, Tomorrowland has expanded to 11 days and added three editions in California and France. In comparison, Ultra has grown to six weekends and added four California editions, two Florida editions, and one in France.

Tomorrowland has consistently delivered artists who set the bar high—artists like Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, and David Guetta.

We’ve been asked this question more than a few times, especially when a festival-goer is torn between the two events. The answer is yes, but in a different way. You can’t compare the two in terms of attendance or lineup. If you’re looking for the biggest dance music festival in North America, look no further than Tomorrowland. However, if you’re looking to see some of the biggest names in EDM and live acts, look no further than Ultra.

It’s no surprise that Tomorrowland attracts plenty of fans who love the EDM genre.

While the two dance music festivals are quite similar, one thing is for sure: Tomorrowland is much bigger than Ultra. The former takes place over four days in July, while the latter is a two-day affair.

On the other hand, Ultra has always been a little more open-minded.

While Tomorrowland is still an annual staple in the dance music calendar, its influence has definitely waned over the years. People may not talk about Tomorrowland as much, but it’s still an incredibly important party in terms of setting the tone for electronic music culture in the US.

While the two festivals share a love for electronic music, their lineups are natural complements rather than direct competitors.

While Tomorrowland is known for its headliners, the lineup for the Belgian festival is incredibly diverse. The dance music festival has booked some of the biggest names in EDM and brought in artists from all over the world, making for a wide variety of sounds and vibes. In contrast, the lineup for Ultra is more streamlined, focusing on the biggest names in dance music. While you may not be able to catch every artist on the lineup at Ultra, you won’t have to worry about missing your favorite artist or genre entirely.

This allows festivalgoers to experience the best in both genres.

There’s no way to answer this question definitively, but the numbers indicate that it is. The two events draw an estimated 400,000 attendees combined, and tickets to Ultra cost an average of $400, according to the Ticketmaster website. Tomorrowland, on the other hand, receives about 300,000 visitors each year, according to the Tomorrowland website.

Conclusion

While the two festivals definitely have different vibes, there’s no denying that Tomorrowland is the more popular of the two. There are plenty of reasons for this! Tomorrowland has been around longer and is now in its tenth year, whereas Ultra is only in its second year. With a bigger budget and a higher attendance, it’s easy to see why Tomorrowland is the bigger and better festival.

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