Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 is just one month away, and anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. For those tuned into Tomorrowland’s One World Radio, a significant update regarding the festival’s stage design was recently revealed. Reports indicate that one of the festival’s most iconic and unique stages, the floating Crystal Garden, will be entirely reimagined for the 2026 edition.
During a live broadcast on Tuesday, the host mentioned that fans would be able to catch John Summit performing live this summer at the “all-new Crystal Garden stage.” While official details remain scarce and no recording of the specific segment is currently available, the news has sparked considerable excitement among the festival community.
Tomorrowland is renowned for its commitment to maintaining the mystery behind its stage designs, so further details remain under wraps. The Crystal Garden has maintained a consistent aesthetic since 2017—when it was known as the Garden of Madness—characterized by its location on floating barges and its signature water jets illuminated by vibrant lights. The stage has long been celebrated for blending natural elements like sunlight and water with high-intensity production to create an otherworldly atmosphere.
This summer, the stage is slated to host a variety of high-profile acts, including John Summit’s Experts Only takeover, Kettama b2b Michael Bibi, Steve Angello, Hugel, and Kevin de Vries b2b Meduza. Alongside the refreshed Crystal Garden, the festival will also introduce a new stage titled Celestia by KuCoin, replacing the former Rise stage.
While the exact visual direction of the new Crystal Garden remains a mystery, the promise of a fresh design ensures that the upcoming edition of Tomorrowland will be as visually stunning as ever.