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TOMORROWLAND FESTIVAL FIRE

What Caused the Tomorrowland Stage Fire and Could It Delay the Festival?

Around three-quarters of the main stage is believed to have been damaged by the fire

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Videos and images have started circulating from one of the world’s biggest music festivals: Tomorrowland. The event was scheduled to kick off just two days later, on July 18, in the Belgian town of Boom. But the buzz turned unexpectedly serious after a fire broke out on the festival’s main stage on July 16, grabbing attention for all the wrong reasons.

The flames triggered a rapid response from multiple firefighting teams who rushed to the scene to control the situation. Early footage shows fireworks going off through thick clouds of smoke, raising questions about whether pyrotechnics were being tested ahead of time. Festival organizers told local media their top priority right now is ‘the safety of everyone at the site and nearby.’

@los40usa⚠️ ÚLTIMA HORA | A solo 2 días del inicio de Tomorrowland, un incendio ha calcinado gran parte del escenario principal del mítico festival en Boom, Bélgica. El fuego se desató este miércoles por la tarde (hora local), y según testigos, todo comenzó tras escucharse fuegos artificiales. Aunque aún no hay una causa oficial confirmada, las autoridades ya están investigando. Los servicios de emergencia actuaron rápidamente para controlar las llamas y garantizar la seguridad del personal. La policía pidió a los vecinos cerrar puertas y ventanas por la intensa humareda. Más de 400.000 personas tenían previsto asistir entre el 18-20 y 25-27 de julio.♬ sonido original – LOS40USA

This year’s stage design featured a wintery, fantasy-like theme—with snowy mountains, an ice-covered castle, and a massive lion sculpture as the centerpiece. As usual, the main stage is one of Tomorrowland’s biggest highlights thanks to its epic scale and elaborate visuals. The exact cause of the fire hasn’t been confirmed.

Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, and emergency teams were able to reach the site quickly. According to the Belgian newspaper De Standaard, local residents heard several explosions, and around three-quarters of the main stage is believed to have been damaged by the fire.

Tomorrowland

Since its humble beginnings in 2005, Tomorrowland has become one of the most influential festivals in the world—renowned for its cutting-edge visuals and spectacular stage designs. Each year, it brings together thousands of music lovers from across the globe.

Will Tomorrowland 2025 Be Delayed Due to the Fire?

As of now, organizers have not released an official statement on social media confirming whether the festival will start as scheduled or if the main stage can be rebuilt in time.

For the moment, fans will have to wait and see whether one of Europe’s most anticipated summer events will face any changes. We’ll continue to share updates as more information becomes available.