Flames consumed the primary performance structure at Belgium's Tomorrowland electronic music festival just before its scheduled opening. The blaze struck the main stage in Boom, causing extensive destruction to decorative components while leaving the steel framework intact. Festival officials reported zero casualties from the incident. Social media videos captured fire spreading rapidly across the right side of the elaborate construction. Authorities have not disclosed what sparked the flames.
Organizers plan to proceed with both festival weekends on July 18-20 and July 25-27 despite the setback. The DreamVille camping area will open on Thursday as originally scheduled. Travel arrangements for Brussels and Antwerp remain unchanged. Festival leaders promised updates about modified arrangements for the damaged venue. The destroyed stage featured the 2025 Orbyz theme, depicting a fictional civilization powered by red crystal energy.
Major electronic artists like David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Swedish House Mafia, Steve Aoki, and Armin Van Buuren were set to perform on the damaged platform.
Organizers plan to proceed with both festival weekends on July 18-20 and July 25-27 despite the setback. The DreamVille camping area will open on Thursday as originally scheduled. Travel arrangements for Brussels and Antwerp remain unchanged. Festival leaders promised updates about modified arrangements for the damaged venue. The destroyed stage featured the 2025 Orbyz theme, depicting a fictional civilization powered by red crystal energy.
Major electronic artists like David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Swedish House Mafia, Steve Aoki, and Armin Van Buuren were set to perform on the damaged platform.
