Large Fire at Tomorrowland: Stage Destroyed, Festival Continues
A fire completely destroyed the main stage of the Tomorrowland Festival on Wednesday evening.
Black smoke and blazing flames characterized the scene at the Tomorrowland Festival grounds in Boom, Belgium. The artistically designed main stage – a central highlight of the world-famous electronic festival every year – was completely burned down on July 16, 2025. Videos circulating on social media show only the steel frame of the structure. According to the organizers, no one was injured.
Unclear Cause of Fire – Fireworks Seen in Videos
Footage of the fire documents loud explosions and sparks, apparently caused by fireworks. Whether these actually triggered the fire is currently under investigation. The authorities have not yet named an official cause. The surrounding population was temporarily advised to keep windows and doors closed – the smoke column was visible for kilometers.
Festival Start Confirmed Despite Damage
Despite the massive damage, the organizers are committed to holding the festival. The camping area "DreamVille" is set to open as planned on July 17. The actual festival starts on Friday, July 18. Around 400,000 guests from over 200 countries are expected over the next two weekends. Accompanying events in Brussels and Antwerp are also set to take place.
Organizers Working on Replacement Solutions
It is still unclear how the loss of the main stage will be compensated. However, the festival management emphasized that they are working intensively on practical solutions for the first event weekend. Further information on the program design and new stage technology will follow shortly.
The Tomorrowland Festival, founded in 2005, is considered one of the largest and most visually elaborate music festivals worldwide. The venue is traditionally the De Schorre recreational area in Boom, which is transformed into a fairytale scenario specifically for the event.
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