Tomorrowland’s beloved CORE stage is officially heading Down Under, marking its first-ever Australian appearance — and Melbourne’s electronic music fans are already counting down.
Whispers of the debut began after TikTok user @mofftits shared footage from this year’s Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium. The clip showed a world map lining the path to the CORE stage, with “Melbourne 2026” pinned on Australia and a couple of weeks later, the rumour took off online. Finally, the speculation was confirmed when the CORE World website announced the official date as Saturday, November 28, 2026.
“CORE is heading ‘Down Under’ for the first time with its debut in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, November 28 [2026]. CORE Melbourne will capture the essence of the brand: the finest music in a natural, enchanting setting,” reads the official statement. “Line-up and ticket details for CORE Melbourne will be revealed in early 2026.”
On Tomorrowland’s official Instagram account, future dates were also revealed:
- @tomorrowlandbrasil – October 10-12, 2025
- @coremedellin – February 20 & 21, 2026
- @tomorrowlandwinter : March 21-28, 2026
- @core.losangeles – May 2 & 3, 2026
- @Tomorrowland Belgium – July 17-19 & 24-26, 2026
- @core.melbourne – November 28, 2026
Alongside the date reveal, pre-registration for CORE events is now open via CORE World’s official website. While ticket release dates are still under wraps, signing up will ensure fans are among the first to know when sales go live.
First unveiled as a Tomorrowland stage in 2017, CORE has evolved into a standalone event and a signature fixture of the festival, celebrated for its lush jungle aesthetic, immersive staging, and full sensory experience. Over the years, it has hosted some of the most influential names in underground electronic music, blending house and techno with deep, alternative sounds in breathtaking locations.
The brand has since travelled the globe, staging unforgettable events in Brazil, Tulum, and Medellín. Most recently, CORE Medellín 2025 brought 35 of the scene’s top artists to Colombia for a two-day festival spread across three visually striking stages.
With Melbourne’s vibrant electronic music scene and vibrant festival culture, the city is the perfect backdrop for CORE’s Australian debut – promising an unforgettable fusion of music, design, and atmosphere.
