16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Main stage of Tomorrowland – iconic Belgium music festival — engulfed in flames
The main stage of Tomorrowland, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, caught fire July 16 and burned down.
The two-weekend Belgium music festival, which was set to begin July 18, has not publicly commented on the fire.
Videos shared on social media show the left side of the main stage engulfed in flames. Soon, the entire stage was on fire, as black smoke filled the sky.
The Mirror reported 1,000 employees had been working when the fire started. The cause of the fire is unknown.
A festival spokesperson told local publication De Telegraaf no injuries were reported.
'We advise people in the area to keep their windows and doors closed. 'The Rivierenland police are on scene in large numbers,' according to the spokesperson.
Music festival insider The Festive Owl shared a photo of the fire's aftermath, saying the stage was 'completely destroyed.'
Charlotte de Witte, a world-famous DJ set to play the main stage, called the fire 'heartbreaking.
Martin Garrix, David Guetta and Fisher were among the artists also scheduled to play the main stage during the first weekend of the electronic dance music festival.
Tomorrowland is in the town of Boom in Belgium. This year's festival sold out in record time, according to with 200,000 tickets selling out in 18 minutes.
The Tomorrowland main stage is regarded as one of the most iconic music festival fixtures in the world. The stage reflects the festival's yearly theme, The World of Orbyz for 2025.
