Main Stage of Tomorrowland Catches Fire Just Two Days Before the Festival
BOOM, BELGIUM – JULY 16, 2025 — Just 48 hours before thousands of ravers were set to descend upon Boom, Belgium, Tomorrowland’s iconic main stage caught fire during final preparations for its opening weekend, sparking chaos, concern, and an international wave of disbelief.
The massive blaze broke out in the early afternoon, engulfing the newly built “Adscendo: Orbyz” stage — a visually stunning structure themed around ice and mythical underwater worlds. According to local sources, approximately 75% of the structure has been destroyed, with dramatic aerial footage showing the once-grand façade reduced to charred remnants.
Luckily, no injuries have been reported. Only construction crews and staff were present at the time of the incident, as the festival was still closed to the public. Emergency responders swiftly contained the fire, while local authorities urged nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area.
Will Tomorrowland Be Cancelled?
As of now, no official cancellation has been announced. Festival organizers released a brief statement saying that they are “assessing the damage” and working around the clock to determine how to proceed. Whether the main stage can be rebuilt or if programming will be relocated remains uncertain.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the fire may have been triggered by a pyrotechnic test, but the official cause is still under investigation.
The incident throws a wrench into one of the most anticipated events of the year, with scheduled performances from Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, David Guetta, Tale Of Us, and more set to take place across the two weekends of the festival (July 18–20 and 25–27).
The Electronic World Holds Its Breath
Tomorrowland is more than a festival — it’s a pilgrimage, a global rite of passage for electronic music lovers. With fans traveling from over 200 countries and a production that sets the gold standard in festival culture, all eyes are now on Boom to see what the next move will be.
Whether the flames mark a temporary setback or a monumental shift, one thing is clear: this will go down as a defining chapter in Tomorrowland’s legacy.
