A devastating fire has ravaged the main stage at Tomorrowland, one of Belgium's most iconic music festivals, just days before its scheduled opening.
The fire, which erupted on Wednesday, caused significant damage to the stage, with large plumes of black smoke seen billowing into the sky from the festival grounds in Boom, Belgium. Organizers confirmed that no injuries were reported, and there were no festival-goers on site at the time of the incident.
A fire has broken out on the Tomorrowland mainstage just one day before the festival is set to begin. pic.twitter.com/4Gb6VlDp01
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 16, 2025
Landing from the most epic #Tomorrowland party flight to this view of mainstage burning just 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/zk5lFuYFFc
— Erika (@erikalwoods) July 16, 2025
Tomorrowland turns into Burningman.pic.twitter.com/SC2CJZMUei
— Vincent Kennedy (@VincentCrypt46) July 16, 2025
According to Belgium's public broadcaster VRT, emergency services are at the scene, but the fire is yet to be fully controlled. Around 1,000 staff members were on site when the blaze broke out, all of whom were evacuated safely. Video footage shared online shows the main stage engulfed in flames, with fireworks being heard from the distance. The fire started on the right side of the stage, and by the time emergency crews arrived, the structure was almost entirely destroyed.
The Tomorrowland mainstage is currently on fire — updates will be provided as applicable.
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) July 16, 2025
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Despite the extensive damage to the main stage, Tomorrowland's organizers have assured fans that the festival will go on. In a statement, they confirmed that the “DreamVille” campsite will open as planned on Thursday, July 17, and all Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will proceed as scheduled. They also assured that they are exploring solutions to ensure the festival weekend, from Friday to Sunday, can still take place.
The fire's cause remains unclear, but authorities are investigating the incident. The festival's main stage, a key feature of Tomorrowland, usually reflects the yearly theme — this year's being “The World of Orbyz.” The destruction of the stage has raised concerns over how the festival will proceed, as the venue plays a central role in the event's production and atmosphere.
Tomorrowland attracts hundreds of thousands of electronic music fans from around the world, and the cancellation or significant alteration of the festival would disrupt many travel plans. With major DJs, including David Guetta, Martin Garrix, and Swedish House Mafia, set to perform, the organizers face an enormous challenge in both managing the crisis and accommodating attendees.
The festival's future remains uncertain as authorities continue to investigate the fire's cause and assess the impact on the weekend's events.
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