A massive fire broke out at the iconic main stage of Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium, on the evening of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, just two days before the festival was scheduled to begin. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Emergency services acted swiftly
Dramatic videos shared on social media captured the massive flames engulfing the world-famous stage, known for its extravagant and imaginative design. Local media outlet GVA reported that the fire was brought under control before 8 PM, thanks to a quick response from emergency services.
According to Euronews, no attendees were present at the time of the incident. However, some crew members were on-site preparing for the upcoming festival. Authorities also advised local residents to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution.
Organisers deny cancellation rumours
Shortly after the fire, rumors began circulating online that Tomorrowland 2025 might be canceled. Organizers were quick to shut down the speculation, calling it “fake news” and confirming that no such decision had been made.
Tomorrowland issues official statement
In an official Instagram post, the festival’s team wrote:
“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.”
They also reassured fans that DreamVille, the festival’s popular campsite, would open as planned on Thursday, July 17, and all Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp would proceed without disruption.
“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 added.
About Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is one of the world’s most celebrated electronic music festivals. Founded in 2005, it attracts hundreds of thousands of music lovers from around the globe. Last year, the festival saw an attendance of nearly 400,000 people.
