Tomorrowland: Fire on the Main Stage – What Happens Now?
A spectacular fire, 48 hours before the start
On the evening of July 16, 2025, just two days before the official kickoff of Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium, a violent fire engulfed the festival’s main stage, “Orbyz.” Flames rapidly consumed nearly 75% of the intricate structure — a build that had taken weeks to construct — reduced to ash in mere minutes.
Sources: Sky News, NRIGlobe, The Independent, Trends Le Vif, Consequence.
No injuries, but a race against the clock
Fortunately, no festivalgoers were yet on-site, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters and emergency teams already stationed nearby were quick to act, preventing the fire from spreading to surrounding areas.
Organizers swiftly confirmed their intent to keep the festival running despite the setback.
Two possible plans to save the 2025 edition
Scenario 1 – The Ideal Option:
Rebuild or secure a new main stage by Friday, July 18, in time for the gates to open as scheduled at 2:00 PM.
Scenario 2 – The Backup Plan:
Proceed with Friday's opening at 2:00 PM without the Main Stage. Artists would be relocated to the Gathering Stage in the DreamVille campsite. The general public would gain access to the main festival grounds starting Saturday.
Reactions from the fans: emotion and solidarity
Despite the shock, the atmosphere on-site remains positive and united. Some festivalgoers expressed sadness over the loss of the main stage, while others praised the organizers’ transparency and the spirit of the community.
As one group of Spanish fans put it:
“We’re a little disappointed, but honestly relieved the campsite is still open. It makes this edition even more unforgettable.”
Others embraced the chance to experience a ‘reinvented’ Tomorrowland, applauding the resilience and rapid response of the team.
The future of the festival looks bright
Despite this massive blow, Tomorrowland remains Europe’s EDM powerhouse, drawing nearly 400,000 attendees across two weekends. Organizers say an entire backup plan is ready, ensuring rich performances from Friday on and a fully accessible venue by Saturday.
Conclusion: The party goes on — Main Stage or not
Tomorrowland 2025 is shaping up to be one for the history books. A festival without its iconic main stage — for the first time ever — but powered by solidarity, creativity, and unwavering spirit.
And even without the Main Stage, Tonight Pass guarantees access to the best electronic events all summer long.
Because music doesn’t burn — it ignites.