Tomorrowland Blaze Destroys Main Stage — Festival Still Set to Go Ahead

 

🔥 Fire Destroys Tomorrowland Main Stage—Festival Will Still Go On

BOOM, BELGIUM — Tens of thousands of festivalgoers have begun arriving at Tomorrowland, despite a major fire that destroyed the iconic main stage just days before the event is set to start.

The organisers confirmed that the festival will still proceed as planned, even without the Orbyz main stage, and are working around the clock to develop alternative solutions.

🔥 Blaze Breaks Out Days Before Opening

The fire started around 6:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, sending thick, gray smoke into the air. Footage shared on social media captured the dramatic scene as flames consumed the structure.

Emergency services responded quickly. A police helicopter carrying water assisted the firefighters, and they temporarily evacuated some local residents as a safety precaution.

No injuries were reported, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

One crew member working on the site described it as an "apocalyptic" moment:

“We were putting the final touches on it. One more day, and it would’ve been finished. Four weeks of work — gone in thirty minutes.”

⛺ DreamVille Opens, Spirits Mixed

The festival's camping area, DreamVille, opened as planned on Thursday. While many attendees are setting up camp, the mood is understandably more subdued than usual.

Bradley Cooper-Barnard, who drove from London with friends, said:

“This is my fourth Tomorrowland, and the vibe feels different. Normally, the campsite is alive with music and energy by now — it’s quieter, but people are here, and we’ll still make the best of it.”

Officials have declared the site safe, and they are awaiting a decision on whether to remove the burnt structure before the festival starts on Friday.

🎧 Line-Up Continues, Backup Plans in Progress

Over 400,000 people are expected to attend the event across two weekends. The schedule still features performers such as David Guetta, Lost Frequencies, Swedish House Mafia, and Charlotte de Witte.

With 14 more miniature stages still standing, the organisers are working with local authorities and safety experts to finalise backup plans.

“Cancelling the festival is the last thing we want to do,” said Mayor Jurgen Callaerts.

Further updates are expected later Thursday as planning continues.