Fire Scorches Tomorrowland's Main Stage Days Before Festival Commencement

Tue Oct 21 2025 03:31:12 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A fire has executed significant damage to the Tomorrowland music festival's main stage in Boom, Belgium, just days ahead of the festival's opening.

In a serious incident reported on Wednesday, organizers of Tomorrowland, one of the world's largest electronic music festivals, informed the public of a fire that dismantled the festival’s main stage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported amid the chaos, but the cause of the blaze has not been confirmed. Tomorrowland, which attracts over 400,000 attendees yearly, is set to begin this weekend, running across two weeks. While the main stage was scheduled to host renowned artists including David Guetta and Steve Aoki, organizers expressed commitment to ensuring the festival will proceed as planned despite the setback. Eyewitness accounts flooded social media platforms, showcasing the flames and smoke that engulfed the venue, intensifying concerns over safety and logistics.

As festival-goers prepare to arrive starting Thursday, the organizers are aiming to implement solutions that will support the festival’s ongoing events. The festival is anticipated to deliver live performances amidst the challenges presented by the incident.

Yan Zhuang is a Times reporter in Seoul who covers breaking news. Livia Albeck-Ripka is a Times reporter based in Los Angeles, covering breaking news, California, and other subjects.