Tomorrowland will go ahead despite the fire that destroyed the main stage
Tomorrowland will take place as planned this weekend, despite a fire that destroyed the festival’s main stage on Wednesday. “There are no casualties,” said festival spokesperson Debby Wilmsen. “The employees are all safe and can continue with the Tomorrowland preparations.”
Wilmsen confirmed that the fire will not prevent the festival from going ahead. “There’s a lot of fake news going around, but we’re definitely expecting 38,000 visitors at the Dreamville campsite tomorrow. They’re looking forward to it, and we’re looking forward to it, and we’re going to give them a warm welcome,” she said. “The festival will go ahead, albeit without the main stage. I can’t yet say how we’re going to handle that.”
The fire broke out on the festival grounds in Boom, where around 1,000 people were working at the time. All staff were safely evacuated, and there have been no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire remains unclear. Witnesses reported hearing fireworks, and some sources suggest the blaze may have started during a test of fireworks cannons, though this has not been officially confirmed.
The fire was accompanied by thick smoke visible from a distance and strong wind that may have worsened the situation. The police have asked locals to stay clear of the area to allow emergency services access.
All activities planned for Thursday at the Dreamville campsite and in Brussels will proceed as scheduled. The main festival was set to open on Friday, with more than 100,000 visitors expected over the weekend. International guests have already begun arriving.
Belgian DJ Charlotte De Witte had been scheduled to open and close the main stage on Saturday. It is not yet known how the programme will be adjusted.
#FlandersNewsService | A fire at the festival site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival, Wednesday 16 July 2025, in Boom. © BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS
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