Aspiring DJs now have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the stage at Tomorrowland Winter 2026. The Tomorrowland Academy has officially opened its global DJ competition, inviting artists from every corner of the globe to submit their mixes for a chance to perform alongside industry legends in the French Alps.

How to Enter

To participate, you must become a member of the Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy and submit your entry via academy.tomorrowland.com by February 20, 2026.

The festival itself will take place from March 21–28, 2026. To stand out, the Academy suggests the following:

• Submit a 30-45 minute mixtape and motivational video that truly represents you! 
• Dig deep into music databases to uncover hidden gems 
• Keep transitions clean but engaging, ensuring long blends don’t make the mix dull. 
• Most importantly, be yourself – your mixtape should reflect your unique style and passion.

From Student to Main Stage

Last year’s winner, Swedish DJ Ayden Loyde, opened the Reflection of Love stage at Tomorrowland Winter 2025. He delivered a magnificent mix of melodic techno & indie dance tracks and the high from this incredible journey hasn’t faded.

“Beyond excited to have performed my festival debut at Tomorrowland Winter 2025! I played at the Reflection of Love stage, celebrating the power of unity, high in the mountains of Alpe d’Huez. This had been a dream of mine ever since I was a youngling. Most of all, thank you to Tomorrowland Academy for making a dream come true!”

–Ayden Loyde

About Tomorrowland Academy

The Tomorrowland Academy is Tomorrowland’s educational DJ & producer platform that gives both beginner and advanced DJs and producers the chance to take their career to the next level. Since 2022, the Academy has supported musician enthusiasts of all levels with an extensive program that includes both physical workshops at events like Tomorrowland Winter and online courses in DJing, music production, performance presence, and personal branding. 

Find more info about the Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy and its monthly membership visit academy.tomorrowland.com.