Tomorrowland’s Main Stage Up in Flames: Festival in Chaos Days Before Opening
A devastating fire destroyed Tomorrowland’s main stage in Boom, Belgium, just days before the electronic music festival’s opening, raising doubts about its continuation. While no injuries were reported and organizers are exploring solutions, the cause remains unknown, with pyrotechnics suspected.
Today, a massive fire ravaged the main stage of Tomorrowland, the world-renowned electronic music festival in Boom, Belgium, just two days before its scheduled opening on July 18. Social media videos captured flames and thick black smoke engulfing the iconic stage, a multi-million-dollar centerpiece known for its elaborate designs. The blaze, which nearly destroyed the entire structure, prompted a rapid response from firefighters and emergency services, who contained the fire by 8 p.m. local time.
Organizers confirmed, “Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged. We can confirm that no one was injured during the incident.” Approximately 1,000 workers were on-site preparing for the festival, which expects 400,000 attendees from over 200 countries across two weekends (July 18–20 and 25–27). No festival-goers were present, and local residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke, though it was deemed non-toxic.
The cause of the fire remains unclear, with some reports suggesting a possible mishap during pyrotechnic testing, as fireworks were heard during the blaze. “We don’t know the exact cause yet,” said spokesperson Debby Wilmsen, adding, “Our first priority now is to bring everyone to safety.” Organizers assured that DreamVille, the festival’s campsite, will open as planned on July 17, and Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will proceed. “We are focused on finding solutions for the festival weekend (Friday–Saturday–Sunday).
More updates and detailed information will be communicated as soon as possible,” they stated. Social media posts on X reflected shock, with one user lamenting, “Tomorrowland’s main stage in ashes, heartbreaking for fans.” The festival, featuring headliners like Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Charlotte de Witte, faces uncertainty, but organizers denied false cancellation rumors circulating online. The 2025 theme, “Orbyz,” promised a magical ice universe, now overshadowed by this setback.