A fire broke out on Wednesday at the Tomorrowland festival site in Boom, Belgium, causing extensive damage to the main stage just days before the festival was set to kick off. Fortunately, festival organizers confirmed that no injuries occurred during the incident.
Fire Engulfs Tomorrowland’s Main Stage Ahead of Festival Launch

Fire Engulfs Tomorrowland’s Main Stage Ahead of Festival Launch
Organizers of the iconic electronic music festival in Belgium are actively working on solutions following a significant fire incident impacting the main stage.
Despite the fire, which created a scene of thick smoke and flames captured by onlookers and posted on social media, the event is still scheduled to take place as planned. Tomorrowland attracts an impressive crowd exceeding 400,000 attendees from around the world, showcasing performances from renowned artists such as David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, and Steve Aoki.
Organizers stated that the festival’s campground will open on Thursday as per the schedule, and they are prioritizing solutions to ensure the event can proceed successfully over the next two weekends.
The cause of the fire remains unknown as investigations are likely underway, but the team is committed to addressing the situation and restoring the festival’s iconic atmosphere.
Yan Zhuang reports from Seoul and covers breaking news for the Times, while Livia Albeck-Ripka focuses on breaking news from Los Angeles and beyond.
Organizers stated that the festival’s campground will open on Thursday as per the schedule, and they are prioritizing solutions to ensure the event can proceed successfully over the next two weekends.
The cause of the fire remains unknown as investigations are likely underway, but the team is committed to addressing the situation and restoring the festival’s iconic atmosphere.
Yan Zhuang reports from Seoul and covers breaking news for the Times, while Livia Albeck-Ripka focuses on breaking news from Los Angeles and beyond.