In a shocking turn of events, the iconic main stage at the world-renowned Tomorrowland music festival in Boom, Belgium, was engulfed in flames just two days before the event was set to kick off. The fire broke out late Wednesday evening, with thick black smoke and large flames visible from surrounding areas.
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 6 PM local time. Although no festivalgoers were present, more than 1,000 crew members were on-site preparing for the festival’s opening day. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, according to an official statement released by the event organizers.
“Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland main stage, our beloved main stage has been severely damaged,” organizers confirmed on the festival’s website. “We can confirm that no one was injured during the incident.”
The fire reportedly began as final preparations were being made. One staff member described the scene as “apocalyptic,” noting how weeks of work were destroyed in a matter of minutes.
“We were just putting the finishing touches on it. One more day and it would have been done. Four weeks of work… gone in half an hour,” an unnamed employee told a media outlet.
Fire Response and Current Status
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and an investigation is underway. Authorities urged nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed until the fire was brought under control, as smoke briefly drifted into nearby residential areas.
Fire crews managed to contain the blaze, but at least 75% of the massive main stage is believed to be damaged. Images circulating on social media show twisted steel, scorched wooden props, and smoke-covered LED panels — a devastating blow to what is typically a visual highlight of the festival.
Festival Still Scheduled to Proceed
Despite the incident, Tomorrowland organizers have assured fans that the festival will proceed as planned. The DreamVille camping area is expected to open on schedule, and other venue zones appear unaffected.
“We are currently working around the clock to find alternative solutions to ensure the festival experience is preserved,” the statement continued.
All Global Journey travel package activities in Brussels and Antwerp will also move forward as scheduled.
DJ Lineup and Background
Tomorrowland 2025 is set to host some of the biggest names in the electronic music scene, including Martin Garrix, David Guetta, FISHER, Swedish House Mafia, and Steve Aoki. Organizers now face the daunting task of rebuilding or relocating the stage in time for weekend performances.
This isn’t the first time the festival has faced fire-related disruption. In 2017, over 22,000 attendees had to evacuate Tomorrowland Unite in Barcelona due to a stage fire just hours before Steve Aoki’s headline set.
What’s Next?
With the festival attracting over 400,000 visitors from around the globe, the pressure is on to recover quickly. Organizers, fans, and artists alike hope that the spirit of Tomorrowland will rise from the ashes — stronger and brighter.
