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Tomorrowland Opens With Rebuilt Main Stage After Devastating Fire

The festival delayed its July 18 opening by two hours after reconstructing the main stage in 48 hours, with organizers continuing to investigate the blaze’s cause.

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Overview

  • Rebuilt main stage debuted on July 18 with gates opening at 2 p.m. local time, two hours behind schedule.
  • About 1,000 staff were evacuated without injuries when the original structure was engulfed in flames on July 16 in Boom, Belgium.
  • Firefighters and local police extinguished the blaze swiftly, and officials are still probing its origin.
  • DreamVille campsite opened as planned and Global Journey events in Brussels and Antwerp remain on track.
  • Organizers outlined contingency plans that could relocate Mainstage performances to DreamVille with limited access for day-pass and Global Journey ticket holders if safety conditions require it.