Tomorrowland Main Stage Destroyed by Fire Two Days Before Start

• Jul 16, 2025

Just two days before the highly anticipated Tomorrowland festival was set to begin in Belgium, a fire broke out and destroyed the event’s main stage.

Festival organisers confirmed the incident on Wednesday evening, describing it as a “serious incident and fire” that left the main stage “severely damaged.” The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but the organisers assured the public that no one was injured during the blaze.

The festival is scheduled to begin on Friday in the town of Boom, located just south of Antwerp. Tomorrowland is one of the world’s most popular electronic dance music festivals and was expected to welcome around 400,000 fans across two weekends.

The destruction of the main stage, often considered the heart and visual highlight of the festival, has raised questions about whether organisers will be able to rebuild or replace it in time for the event to proceed as planned. So far, there has been no official statement on how the fire will affect the festival schedule or performances.

This year’s Tomorrowland was set to host some of the biggest names in electronic dance music, drawing fans from across the globe. With attendees already making travel arrangements or arriving in Belgium, organisers are under pressure to provide clarity on how the incident will impact the experience.

Although the main stage has been damaged, the safety of attendees and staff appears to have been maintained. Authorities and fire services are expected to investigate the cause of the blaze and assess the extent of the damage.

Tomorrowland has a reputation for elaborate stage designs and immersive show elements. The main stage is often the centrepiece of the festival’s creative vision, making its loss a major blow to both the organisers and fans.

As of now, there has been no announcement about cancellations or delays, but the festival team is expected to release more updates as the situation develops.