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Massive Blaze Destroys Tomorrowland Main Stage in Boom

The decision on whether Tomorrowland will proceed hinges on ongoing firefighting operations pending safety assessments.

The Tomorrowland 2025 main stage on fire.
Smoke billows above the site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Boom, northern Belgium on July 16.
Photo showing a fire at the festival site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival on Wednesday.
A fire at the festival site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival is shown on Wednesday 16 July 2025, in Boom, Belgium.

Overview

  • A fire broke out on July 16 during final stage setup, prompting the safe evacuation of about 1,000 staff members with no injuries reported.
  • More than 50 firefighters from Boom and Antwerp battled the inferno through Wednesday evening, preventing the flames from spreading to nearby woodland.
  • Dramatic footage confirmed that the elaborate World of Orbyz–themed stage was completely destroyed, leaving only its metal frame.
  • Mayor Jeroen Baert cut short his holiday in Germany to return to Boom and coordinate the emergency response alongside festival organizers.
  • Investigators are examining fireworks tests as a possible trigger to the blaze, and Tomorrowland’s management has not yet decided if the festival will go ahead.