Tomorrowland will move forward as planned this weekend, despite a fire that destroyed its main stage on Wednesday, July 16. Festival spokesperson Debby Wilmsen confirmed that no one was injured and that the preparations are continuing. “There are no casualties,” Wilmsen said. “The employees are all safe and can continue with the Tomorrowland preparations.”
While the main stage—the festival’s iconic focal point—was lost in the blaze, organizers insist the event will go on. “There’s a lot of fake news going around,” Wilmsen noted. “But we’re definitely expecting 38,000 visitors at the Dreamville campsite tomorrow. They’re looking forward to it, and we’re looking forward to it. We’re going to give them a warm welcome.” She added that while the main stage won’t be part of the festival, plans are in motion to adjust accordingly, though no details have been shared yet.
The fire broke out at the Boom, Belgium site where roughly 1,000 workers were present. All were evacuated safely, and no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains unclear. Witnesses described hearing fireworks, and some sources suggest it may have started during a test of fireworks cannons, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Thick smoke and strong winds reportedly contributed to the spread of the flames. Authorities have advised locals to stay clear of the area to allow emergency services access.
All events scheduled for Thursday at Dreamville and in Brussels will continue without interruption. The main festival is still set to begin Friday, with more than 100,000 attendees expected over the weekend. Belgian DJ Charlotte De Witte was slated to open and close the main stage on Saturday, though organizers have not yet announced how the program will be adjusted. Further updates are expected soon.
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