Festivities at Tomorrowland commence undeterred following the destruction of the principal stage
The much-anticipated Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Boom, Belgium, faced an unexpected setback as a fire ravaged the main stage just two days before the event's opening. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the incident [1][2].
However, as of the latest updates, the cause of the fire and the proposed solutions for the damaged main stage remain a mystery. The authorities are still investigating the incident, and there are no specific details publicly disclosed about the planned reconstruction efforts or any alternative stages that might be put in place [2].
Given the severity of the damage and the proximity to the festival dates, it is likely that the Tomorrowland organisers are evaluating options to either rapidly repair or rebuild the stage, or potentially arrange alternative stage setups to ensure the festival can proceed. But without official confirmations or detailed statements beyond the initial incident, concrete plans have not yet been made public [1][2].
The main stage, artistically designed with a mountain scenery and stone sculptures, was primarily made of wood, making the fire's spread rapid and destructive. The fire department, with around 100 personnel, worked tirelessly overnight to extinguish the blaze, leaving the area between 6:00 and 8:00 AM [1].
Despite the loss of the main stage, the festival is still set to proceed as planned, with other parts of the festival grounds, stages, and areas remaining unaffected. The "DreamVille" campsite is open, and festival-goers are seen running towards it [1].
This year's edition of Tomorrowland, themed "Orbyz," is planned for two weekends (July 18-20 and 25-27). With over 600 performances scheduled on 16 stages, the festival is expected to attract several hundred thousand visitors, making it one of the world's largest electronic festivals [1].
The governor of Antwerp, Cathy Berx, remains confident about the festival's planned execution, stating that the situation is being assessed hour by hour [1]. The city of Boom lies between Brussels and Antwerp.
All Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp will take place today as scheduled. More updates regarding the main stage situation and the festival's continuation are expected to be released in due course.
[1] https://www.tomorrowland.com/news/tomorrowland-2025-main-stage-fire-update [2] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57245642
News outlets are closely following the developments at the Tomorrowland festival, as the organization grapples with the sudden destruction of the main stage just two days before the event's opening. While no specific details about reconstruction efforts or alternative stages have been announced, the festival is still anticipated to proceed as planned, with entertainment, music, sports, and other activities taking place across the festival grounds. The city of Boom, where the festival is held, remains optimistic about the festival's execution, with the governor, Cathy Berx, assuring the public that the situation is being assessed hour by hour.
